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Support for Cutlery Remediation 10-12-22.pdfOctober 11, 2022 Sarah LaValley Northampton Conservation Commission 210 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 Re.: Remedy Implementation Plan at former Cutlery Raceway Dear Sarah, As co-moderators of MRGI, we speak on behalf of our membership in expressing our enthusiasm at the prospect of remediating the left bank of Mill River from the Cutlery north toward Maine’s Field. Restoration of this river reach will unlock a vital link to access trails along the river both up- and downstream of the Cutlery. In particular, we are writing to affirm our support of Rick Hudson’s and Joyce Vann’s request to the Conservation Commission of March 24, 2022 to remove the fencing along Riverside Drive from the Cutlery northwards toward Maine’s Field. Not only does the fencing form a barrier and hazard to wildlife, but it does and will prevent access to walkers at the Cutlery end of the fence. We are eager to work with the City to enhance accessibility of this area to humans and non-humans alike, including extension of the Mill River Greenway trail system along the length of Riverside Drive. We look forward to the day when this damaged reach of the river can be restored and serve as a link for both animals and people. Thank you, John Sinton Gaby Immerman