ESSEX, Mass. — Gov. Maura Healey visited Woodman’s of Essex to present $300,000 to North Shore shellfish harvesters on Monday.
The money was given to the group after millions of gallons of untreated water were dumped into the Merrimack River in June.
The break occurred in Haverhill, in a pipe that carries wastewater from the main pumping station to the treatment plant.
Shellfish harvesters were forced to close operations for 12 days leading up to the Fourth of July.
Several beaches were also closed.
Healey said the work they do is critical to the state’s economy.
“...These are hardworking families and small businesses that are an important part of the North Shore’s economy and way of life, and we’re going to keep supporting them, protecting this industry and giving them more opportunities to get out on the water and earn a living,” she said.
The remaining checks were sent through the mail.
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