Developer seeks Gardner opinion on pond expansion; board requests soils and groundwater data and suggests state review Thomas Christopher of Christopher Environmental presented a pond‑expansion plan for Fall Line LLC and asked whether Gardner thinks the project would threaten Snake Pond wells. Board members said they lack sufficient soil/groundwater data and recommended the applicant pursue state determinations and provide more technical evidence before the planning board issues an opinion.

A proposed pond expansion in Gardner raises concerns about potential risks to local drinking water, prompting calls for more data and state oversight.

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DPW Secures Emergency Certification to Breach Beaver Dam Near Chance Street DPW breaches Beaver Dam to prevent sewer system inundation and lower water levels

A beaver dam in Gardner is threatening local infrastructure, prompting swift action from the DPW to safeguard the community's sewer system.

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