Removal of Whitin Pond Dam Visioning Workshop Annual Family Fishing Derby at Pout Pond

In the fall of 2022, the Town of Uxbridge received a $185,450 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to begin removal of a small dam on Blackstone Street and to study removal of the much larger Whitin Pond Dam on East Hartford Avenue. These competitive grants help cities and towns to identify climate hazards, develop strategies to improve resilience, and implement priority actions to adapt to climate change.

“This project will allow Uxbridge to prepare for unprecedented flooding events which threaten the health of a town well and the capacity of a section of the Mumford River to handle such events,” says David Tapscott, Chair of the Board of Health and Project Director.

The design and permitting for the removal of the dam near the town well is nearing completion and its removal in the near future is anticipated. The analyses completed regarding the removal of the Whitin Pond Dam will be presented and discussed at a threeday Visioning Workshop in May. On

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Tuesday May the 16th at 5:30 p.m. all interested citizens will assemble at the Progressive Club at 18 Whitin Street along with the MVP Core Team and our engineering consultants from Fuss and O'Neill. After a brief discussion we will walk to the Whitin Dam for a “walkshop” where we will gather input about the site and how those attending would like to see it used in the future.

On Thursday, the 18th of May starting at 5:30 again at the Progressive Club there will be a follow-up presentation where Fuss & O’Neill will share back a potential vision for the site assembled from input at Tuesday’s session as well as at prior preliminary presentations. There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to learn and give feedback. Thoughts and opinions have been shared with the Core Team already. More feedback will be welcomed during these two events, and you can send your comments and opinions to dtapscott@uxbridge-ma.gov at any time.

Troop 25 Chicken BBQ

Save the date! May 6th, 2023 the Annual Chicken BBQ is back at St. Mary Parish Hall in Uxbridge from 6 to 8 p.m.

Every year we are thrilled and humbled by the outpouring of support for our Troop. That is why Scout Troop 25 Uxbridge is excited to announce the return of our Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser. Put those pots and pans away and let the scouts of Troop 25 cook dinner for you. Dine-in or take out available for $20 per ticket.

Meals will include BBQ Chicken and an assortment of home cooked sides. As always, there will be some great raffles!

If you already have dinner plans but want to support Troop 25, please consider buying a meal (or two or three!) and we'll donate it to the Uxbridge Police and Fire Departments!

For tickets please reach out to Lesley Andolina at 508-450-7463 or laandolina@yahoo.com.

Come join The Pout Pond Recreation Committee for the 2nd Annual Pout Pond Fishing Derby! This FREE fishing event will take place on Saturday, May 13th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pout Pond, 70 West River Rd, Uxbridge. All anglers are welcome! Awards in age categories (3-7, 8-12, and 13-17) for the heaviest fish, longest fish, and the most fish caught. Please note that all participants must pre-register before their fishing mission begins.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. with official event kicking off at 8 a.m. (we kindly ask everyone to register by 9 a.m.). Please be sure to bring your own fishing equipment and bait for this adventure on the water.

If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to reach out to Justin from the Pout Pond Recreation Committee at (508) 250-8760. See you at the Pond!