MARY SCHWALM/Staff Photo. A dog named Gracie frolics in the water at Dug Pond. Ellen Townson visits the Dug Pond conservation area every day to pick up trash and maintain the town-owned property. Under her care, it has transformed from an overgrown, littered area popular for drinking parties to a family-friendly space popular to kayak, canoe, swim and fish.7/27/10

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