Nitrogen Pollutant Committee formed

At last night's Select Board meeting, the Board upon recommendation by the Conservation agent and others, voted to form a committee to advise the town on measures to control and reduce pollution caused by nitrogen in our waters. Nitrogen pollution causes increased algae growth. The algae saps the oxygen from the water..

...which kills or drives out other species. Entire streams, bays and even the Gulf of Mexico suffer from dead zones caused by nitrogen loading. Much of the nitrogen in our waters comes from fertilizers used on lawns and crops. Many in our community depend on the bay and its sea life for their livelihood, not to mention recreational uses. A Buzzard's Bay without stripers, quahogs and lobster would diminish our lives in many ways. If you would like to serve on this committee, contact the Select Board office at town hall here or apply online here