We have some movement on the Swains Lake Dam project! Following a pre-construction meeting last Friday between the Town and the selected contractor, Neil Daniels, we now have a clearer timeline for the work ahead. Our Public Works Director, Mike Nadeau, has provided the following updates to ensure everyone is prepared for the upcoming construction activity. The Timeline: What to Expect Tree Cutting (Happening Now): You may see crews in the work area as early as today. Tree cutting is...

As your volunteers, we are committed to keeping our community informed about the ongoing health and management of Swains Lake. We have been in close coordination with Barrington’s Public Works Director, Mike, who has provided the following updates regarding the upcoming dam restoration. Project Recap: Why This Work Matters The Town of Barrington is currently executing three major improvements to the Swains Lake Dam infrastructure. This represents nearly a decade of planning and an investment...

You might be wondering: leaves are natural, so how can they be considered "litter" in our lake? When leaves fall in the woods, they naturally decompose and restock the soil with nutrients and organic matter. But what happens when those leaves land on hard surfaces like your streets and driveways, where they can’t be naturally absorbed by the soil? Here’s the short answer: They litter Swains Lake with excess nutrients. The Problem with Leaves and Runoff Without any natural soil to soak into,...