Draft Problem Statement

The overall improvement of the Aberjona will include numerous projects to connect neighborhoods within the town and allow for wildlife migration throughout the Mystic Valley Corridor. The flood problems will be addressed so that houses will no longer be affected by the floods of the river. The river will be cleaned so that water sports can be established on the river, drawing in people from surrounding areas that will bring revenue into the town to assist in keeping the river up to par. Native plant species will be re-introduced along the banks of the river to allow for wildlife to return to the area. Open space around the river ways will be connected for wildlife to connect to surrounding key open areas such as the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Key connection points along the river will be addressed to connect neighborhoods together instead of having the river be a cut-off line of the town. The river will include educational areas to add to the users experience and bring in additional people to the town. Innovative flood storage ideas will be used so that flood waters will be used to the towns’ advantage.