A public hearing for the proposed changes to the state rules and regulations applying to Bradley Lake will be held on Monday, January 27, at 10:30 AM in Room 112 at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) offices, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord.

You can find the initial proposal and rulemaking notice under the Proposed Drinking Water and Related Rules (Env-Ws 300; Env-Dw) section of the DES Legal Unit section at AndoverBeacon.com/Bradley_Lake_Rules, according to Holly Green of the DES Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau.

The proposed changes to the Bradley Lake rules include:

• Domestic animals would be prohibited in the southern end of the lake only.

• Fishing would be permitted anywhere on the lake.

• The dividing line between swimming (northern) and non-swimming (southern) areas would be identified as the power lines crossing the lake.

Written comments may be submitted until Tuesday, February 11, at 4 PM via e-mail to Holly.Green@nulldes.nh.gov, or via fax to 271-0656, or via mail to HollyGreen, NH DES, Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau, PO Box 95, Concord 03302-0095. Written comments that have been submitted will not be read aloud at the hearing, but all written comments are public records and must be provided to whoever requests them.

If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Ms. Green at the e-mail address above or at 271-3114.