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| Letter from State Rep Vaughn to Mass DEP on Kingsbury Pond Issue |
"On Tuesday, I formally sent a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requesting clarity, accountability, and action regarding Franklin’s water withdrawals and the ongoing concerns surrounding Kingsbury Pond.
This natural resource is deeply important to Norfolk — not just for its ecological value, but for the residents, families, advocates, and wildlife that rely on it. Kingsbury Pond is a cherished part of our community, and its continued decline deserves urgent attention.
I want to sincerely thank the many Kingsbury Pond advocates, residents, abutters, scientists, and environmental voices who took the time to share written testimony, concerns, and firsthand observations with my office. Your advocacy continues to help drive this important conversation.
On Wednesday, our office also had a preliminary phone call regarding this matter, and we are now looking forward to scheduling a more comprehensive meeting in the very near future. We have specifically requested that a select number of residents, along with Norfolk Town Manager Rob Garrity, be included as part of these critical discussions to ensure local voices remain at the table.
Please know I will continue fighting for the residents of Norfolk and for the advocates working tirelessly to protect Kingsbury Pond. We must do everything we can to preserve this valuable natural resource and hold the proper agencies accountable so this cherished resource is protected for future generations."
Rep Vaughn shared images of the letter, a copy of those images can be found in one album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/rrpYKTzd1gmVyeWz9
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