
Orient Association Annual Meeting
Saturday June 8th at 2:00 pm
Poquatuck Hall
There will be a short business meeting where members will vote on minutes from last Annual Meeting, by-laws changes and nominated Officers.
After the business meeting our guest speaker Mary Anne Taylor will present the results of the Orient Water Management Study.
- Groundwater Quantity and Quality
- Surface Water Resource
- Water Resource Issues
- Potential Solutions
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87493028077?pwd=VURDuUizLMaQN5rbvECDFjaaAw6wHy.1
Refreshments will be served!
Everyone Welcome!
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