Pond

Controversy Surrounds Johnson’s Pond Emergency Action as Town Lawyer Questions Timing

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Coventry, Rhode Island – The owners of Johnson’s Pond are claiming that emergency action is necessary to address concerns about the pond’s dam. However, the town’s lawyer is questioning the timing of this claim. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is currently involved in a legal dispute with the owners over lease terms. The owners, Soscia Holdings, have expressed their concerns about the dam, citing reports from their consultant, Soscia Architects and Engineers, Inc. They argue that the spillway is in poor condition and poses a risk of failure. On the other hand, the … Read more

Owners of Johnson’s Pond Lawsuit Dismissed Over Rhode Island Dam Law

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COVENTRY, R.I. — The lawsuit filed by Soscia Holdings, the owners of Johnson’s Pond, against the state has been dismissed, according to recent reports. The lawsuit was initiated two years ago after the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began enforcing a law that required dam owners to obtain a permit before adjusting a pond’s water levels. Johnson’s Pond was among the six bodies of water affected by this law. The law, which was signed by Governor Dan McKee last summer, was introduced in response to concerns raised by residents about the pond’s low … Read more

Elderly Woman Fatally Attacked by Alligator While Walking Dog Near Florida Pond: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed

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Fort Pierce, Florida – Gloria Serge, an 85-year-old woman described as healthy, strong, and vibrant by her son, met a tragic end when she was attacked and killed by an alligator while walking her dog near the pond behind her home. The incident occurred in the Spanish Lakes Fairways community, where Serge had been a long-term resident for nearly 30 years. The formidable alligator, measuring 10 feet in length and weighing 700 pounds, struck when Serge was in her backyard near a retention pond and dragged her lifeless body into the water. Bill Serge, Gloria’s … Read more