Tuesday, May 12, 2026
TARR IN THE NEWS | 5.1.26
TARR IN THE NEWS | 5.1.26
'EPA awards grant to limit sewer overflows'
By Daily News of Newburyport's Dave Rogers
EXCERPT BELOW:
"News of the grant award comes soon after Tarr secured a $1.25 million spending authorization to support efforts to improve the health of the Merrimack River.
The authorization was tucked into a $3.64 billion environmental bond bill passed by the Senate last month. The legislation now advances for further consideration by the House of Representatives.
Specifically, proceeds from the amendment would fund projects, equipment and other costs associated with improving and maintaining the health of the Merrimack River and its watershed including, but not limited to, dam removal or modification, monitoring, acquiring tests and analytical equipment and supplies, modeling, combined sewer overflow reduction project planning, design, construction, non point source pollution identification and elimination and infiltration and inflow reduction and elimination efforts, according to Tarr.
“The Merrimack River supplies drinking water for more than 600,000 people, provides essential habitat for fish and wildlife, hosts a variety of recreational activities, supports local economies, and contributes substantially to our quality of life,” said Tarr, “and we must continue to work to maximize its health and vitality.”"
Read the full article ⬇
🔗 https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/epa-awards-grant-to-limit-sewer-overflows/article_04a4d34a-31c0-40ef-a3f9-cc03892a09d5.html
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