The state will compensate shellfish harvesters and oyster growers who lost income during emergency closures following the Merrimack River sewage overflow.

North Shore shellfishing areas are reopening after a sewage spill in the Merrimack River. But water pollution continues to affect shellfishing around the state.

"I wanted to find a way to help those folks out who still have to pay their bills even though beds were closed," said Gov.

State aid will go to harvesters and oyster growers affected by a 12-day emergency closure after the Merrimack overflow.

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