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Community Listening Sessions – Hoosic River North Adams
October 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting 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.
When & Where:
- Friday, October 13, 10 am – 12 pm, Mary Spitzer Center, 116 Ashland St
- Thursday, October 19, 6-8 pm, City Hall (hybrid meeting), 10 Main Street
- Tuesday, October 24, 6-8 pm, ROOTS Teen Center, 51 Ashland St
- Thursday, November 2, 6-8 pm, YMCA, 22 Brickyard Ct
- Friday, November 17, 10 am – 12 pm, nbCC Community Forum at Terra Nova Church, 85 Main St
What: These events are 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, and
- Ideas and concerns to consider in the modernization design.
Who: We want to hear from all of North Adams! These events are free of charge. No RSVP necessary; all are welcome. For more information please go to https://www.hoosicriverrevival.org/get-involved.
Background: North Adams needs strong protection from floods. The 70-year-old flood control system designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1940’s is deteriorating, putting the community at risk. Together with the City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival, the Corps will spend the next 3 years performing a feasibility study of possible ways to modernize the flood control system. Community input on the future design of the flood control system is vital to ensure that plans for modernization reflect the needs of all of North Adams and provide a healthy, accessible, and attractive flood-controlled river.
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.
DATE: Tuesday, October 24
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: ROOTS Teen Center, 51 Ashland Street, North Adams MA
