The City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting the first in a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams and the need to modernize the aging concrete flood control system.

Registration is required. To register, email westfieldriver@gmail.com or call 413-207-4282.

DATE: Wednesday, August 30

TIME: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

LOCATION: UNO Community Center, 157 River St, North Adams, MA 01247

This will be an open-house event, with a brief presentation given at 6:00 pm, that is designed to provide information and gather community input about the following:

• The 3-year feasibility study beginning this year that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct of the Hoosic River’s flood control system and ways to stay informed and engaged;
• Community observations about the current condition of the flood chutes;
• Stories about the river’s history and importance to the community;
• Examples of river restoration efforts in other communities;
• Ideas and concerns to consider in the modernization design.

Hoosic River Revival is a volunteer organization dedicated to transforming the aging Hoosic River flood chutes using leading-edge engineering and naturalization measures to reduce flood risk and enhance climate resilience. To learn more about HRR’s mission and vision for the Hoosic, visit www.hoosicriverrevival.org.