In response to complaints about the excessive plant and algae growth in Sandy Pond we will
continue taking action to control curly leaf pond weed and reduce nuisance algae to improve the
appearance and water quality of this pond.
Solitude Lake management is the only company in the region that provides this type of service,
and in accordance with the NH DES invasive species management grant program, we solicited a
proposal directly from them to complete the recommended management actions for the Nashua
River, Millpond and Canal, and Sandy Pond. The City was awarded a grant from NH DES in the
amount of up to $75,850. The total cost for this contract is $155,490 which will be paid in part
by the NH DES grant with remaining cost covered by Community Development (Nashua River),
the Mine Falls Trust (Millpond and Canal), and the Parks and Recreation Department (Sandy
Pond).
The Community Development Department recommends awarding the contract for aquatic
invasive species control in the Nashua River to Solitude Lake Management in the amount of
$155,490.
