Burlington, Massachusetts, May 1, 2020 – FirstLight Power today announced updates to the availability of its recreation facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
“FirstLight’s first priority is to ensure the safety of our workforce and members of our community who use our trails, indoor public spaces, and restroom facilities,” said FirstLight Spokesman Len Greene. “Public use of some of our recreation facilities would require continued maintenance and would likely violate social distancing recommendations, unnecessarily exposing our workers and members of the public to COVID-19. As a precautionary measure we have decided to follow the recommendations of the Massachusetts and Connecticut Departments of Public Health to avoid public gatherings by closing down some of our public spaces. We are also cancelling all group events booked at our facilities until further notice. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and we hope to reopen to the public soon.”
Please note the target date for installation of the boat barriers will be May 15, or when river flow levels allow this to be safely accomplished.
Recreation facilities status:
Massachusetts:
| Munn’s Ferry Boat Camping Area (Northfield) | Closed |
| Bennet Meadow Wildlife Management Area (Northfield | Closed for events |
| Boat Cruise and Riverview Picnic Area (Northfield) | Closed |
| Northfield Mountain Trail System, Visitor’s Center, and Mountaintop Observation Area (Northfield) | Closed |
| Barton Cove Nature Area (Gill) | Closed |
| Cabot Camp (Millers Falls at the Millers River) | Open |
| Cabot Wood Fishing Access Area (Montague) | Open |
| Branch Canal Area (Montague) | Open |
| Turners Falls Fishway Viewing Area (Montague) | Closed |
| Canoe Portage Service (Montague) | Closed |
| Poplar Street Access (Montague) | Open for Self Hand Carry Only |
Connecticut:
| Housatonic: | |
| Rocky River – Dikes Point, Fishing Parking Lot, Hiking | Closed |
| Bulls Bridge – Scenic Area, Fishing Parking Lot, Assisted Canoe Portage Service, Hiking | Closed |
| Shepaug – Recreation and Picnic Area. Eagle View, Assisted Canoe Portage Service | Closed |
| Falls Village – Recreation and Picnic Area, Hiking, and Canoe self-portage | Open |
| Stevenson Dam – Downstream fishing access and picnic area | Closed |
| Shetucket: | |
| Scotland – Fishing Access, Canoe Self-Portage | Open |