Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville closed until further notice: what we know

Stephen Landry, The Gardner News
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Officials with the state Department of Conservation and Recreation announced on Monday that the Otter River State Forest day use and campground areas in Baldwinville are closed until further notice while crews repair damage caused by recent storms.

According to park officials, high winds and heavy snow during last week's storm toppled several trees, which took down a power pole, disrupted multiple sections of power lines, and caused damage to an informational kiosk in the park. Crews were scheduled to replace the pole on Wednesday.

"Essential repairs are required for replacing (the) damaged power pole and lines to restore functionality," said Brenna Galvin, DCR press secretary.

Town crews spend several hours on Monday removing trees from the area. DCR officials were planning to survey the park at a later date to determine if any additional actions would be required.

Officials were unable to provide an estimated reopening date for the park. Camping season at the park officially begins in mid-May.

The Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville will be closed to the public for a few days while crews clean up storm damage in the area, according to officials at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville will be closed to the public for a few days while crews clean up storm damage in the area, according to officials at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation officials announced on Monday that the Otter River State Forest would be closed to the public until further notice while crews clean up storm damage in the area.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation officials announced on Monday that the Otter River State Forest would be closed to the public until further notice while crews clean up storm damage in the area.

This article originally appeared on Gardner News: Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville closed due to storm damage