Commission reports DES received pond-restoration grant application; award likely in November

The commission reported it submitted a grant application to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for pond restoration (transcribed in meeting materials as 'Darapond'). The application was filed on time and DES acknowledged receipt; staff indicated DES will likely provide follow-up or awards in November rather than October.

"We submitted the grant application on time to New Hampshire DES. They said 'don't call us; we'll call you' and that notification will most likely be in November," Chair George Levesque told members. The commission will monitor the DES timeline and agreed to await DES notification before scheduling significant restoration work.

Members discussed minor follow-up, including field checks and coordinating with water specialists on phosphorus-load assessments and swan deterrent rotations. No matching-fund or implementation details were finalized at the meeting.