Riverside Drive flap‑gate submission sent to state; town awaiting approval

Town staff told the commission that the flap‑gate design for Riverside Drive has been submitted to the state for review and approval. The presenter said the town is awaiting the state's response before beginning construction of the flood control structure that is part of the Riverside Drive project.

"He finally got information to Mac, and submitted everything to the state for the approval to begin building this structure," the presenter said, describing the submittal. Commissioners requested a written update from the state; staff committed to forwarding the email correspondence when available.

The flap‑gate is an element of the project's flood control work. The commission will monitor the state's review and return the matter to a future agenda when approval is received and permitting steps are clear.