PITTSBURG — Built almost 90 years ago and named for the 64th governor, Francis P. Murphy, Gov. Kelly Ayotte, the 83rd governor, made an early morning visit to the Murphy Dam on Lake Francis (on July 31) and marveled at the craftsmanship of the gate, learned of its important use controlling the Connecticut River Valley below and heard state plans to upgrade it for the next 90 years.
Anglers who were packing up their rods and reels from their casting efforts below the 2,200 foot long dam were approached by the governor as ATVs rolled by and kicked up the dust. She was dressed unassumingly in jeans, a T-shirt, vest and Hoka running shoes and sunglasses.
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