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An unexpected issue at the Rocky River Pumped Hydro Station has delayed the annual planned drawdown of Candlewood Lake. Unfortunately, what would normally be a very short-term maintenance repair has stretched into a much longer outage due to supply chain delays and Covid-related staffing shortages with our vendors. We expect the station to be repaired…
Read moreFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2021 FirstLight Annual Drawdown of Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah, and Lake Zoar Candlewood Lake – FirstLight Power (FirstLight), the owner and operator of the Rocky River pumped hydroelectric station, will conduct a drawdown of Candlewood Lake, which includes Squantz Pond. In consultation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,…
Read morePublic Statement – For Immediate Release FirstLight Issues Statement About Lake Lillinonah Amidst Historic Rainfall Water level of the lake was lowered in preparation for heightened rainfall expected from Hurricane Ida New Milford, CT – September 3rd, 2021 – FirstLight Power issued the following statement regarding lower than normal lake levels on Lake Lillinonah: “Earlier…
Read moreFirstLight is pleased to announced that it is once again taking reservations for event rentals at its popular picnic pavilion. This beautiful post and beam pavilion is on the scenic Connecticut River in Northfield, MA. For more details, or to make a reservation, please visit firstlightpower.com/recreation.
Read moreFirstLight Power today announced its spring and summer recreation plans. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to beautiful New England this summer!” said Len Greene, Director of Government Affairs and Communications. “We are excited to be able to re-open most of our facilities, within state and local guidelines, and we hope people will…
Read moreNORTHFIELD, Mass., December 15, 2020—FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company in New England and owner-operator of the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, today unveiled its plan to open its trails this winter to skiers, hikers, walkers, and other recreational use, while remaining consistent with the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 safety and…
Read moreFirstLight Power announced that its campgrounds at Barton Cove and Munns Ferry are now accepting reservations for camping, beginning Friday July 17 for camping starting July 18th. Half of the campsites will be left empty to allow for social distancing, and the larger 30-person group sites will remain closed for the time being, in keeping…
Read moreFirstLight Power today announced updates to the availability of its recreation facilities in Massachusetts in accordance with Governor Baker’s Phase I reopening guidelines, effective immediately. The facilities at Northfield Mountain, Riverview Park, and Barton Cove are now open for trail and open space use only. Restroom facilities and picnic tables at these parks are not…
Read moreWith the seasonal boat barrier now reinstalled on the Connecticut River above the dam at Barton Cove in Gill and Montague, Massachusetts, FirstLight Power is urging the boating public to practice safety and exercise caution when enjoying this popular warm-weather recreational resource. “Memorial Day is the traditional start of boating season, but river currents can…
Read moreBurlington, 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…
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