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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
The Lond Pond Association, a volunteer organization, is dedicated to the preservation of the lake.
Its purpose is to educate the public and its members to:
*promote the responsible use of the lake.
*stabilize and protect the water level
*preserve Long Pond's status as a complete recreational body of water
*serve as the organized voice for its membership with township and state government
Each lake is unique and each has its own group of people – the property owners and visitors to the lake – who are passionate about the quality of the lake and its future. It is human nature to protect what we care about, and it is up to everyone who cares about a particular lake to leave it clean as a legacy for future generations.
Sometimes, our association tries to solve a particular problem, such as an infestation of the aquatic nuisance species Eurasian watermilfoil,
Our website will provide information to its members and its community and provide an interactive means of sharing ideas and fun times.
This may include supporting wildlife preservation, informing the public of the results of water quality monitoring, teaching and promoting the practices which protect the water quality of the lake ecosystem, and encouraging safe recreational use of the lake.
Volunteers Successfully Install Barrier Mats May 7, 2007
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Boat Parade 2001
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
July 4th 2004
At least 22 Boats cruised Long Pond and enjoyed the celebration
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Sunday July 2th 2005 at 6:30 PM
At least 30 Boats cruised Long Pond and enjoyed the celebration.
We tried to get pictures of everyone. Enjoy the slide show! Put your mouse over a picture to stop the scrolling.
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
July 2, 2006 Boat Cruise - A Success
Residents enjoy their Beautiful Recreational Lake
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
BYLAWS OF LONG POND ASSOCIATION
LAKEVILLE / EAST FREETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
ARTICLE I
The Name of this association shall be: LONG POND ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE II - Objectives
The objectives of this association shall be to protect and/or improve the water quality of Long Pond; to stabilize and protect the water level; to preserve Long Pond's status as a complete recreational body of water; and in general, protect the property rights, secure mutual benefits and promote the general welfare of its members.
ARTICLE III - Members
Section 1 The membership of this Association shall be composed of any person residing within and/or owning property within the following boundaries:
1a The southerly side of Highland Road, from the comer of Route 18, proceeding west along Highland Road to Route 140 south.
1b The easterly side of Route 140 to County Road, the easterly side of County Road, proceeding south along County Road crossing the Freetown town line, to Mason Road.
1c The northerly side of Mason Road, proceeding east to Route 18. The westerly side of Route 18, proceeding north to Bedford street.
1d The southerly side of Bedford Street, proceeding northwest to Highland Road.
Section 2 A person shall be declared a member in good standing upon payment of annual dues: The annual dues shall be payable on or before the July meeting.
2a Annual dues will be established by the Board of Directors.
2b New members shall receive a copy of the bylaws.
2c Dues will be $10.00 dollars per voting member.
Section 3 Any statements representing the LPA position or opinion needs prior Board approval.
ARTICLE IV - Board of Directors
Section 1 The Executive Board shall consist of fifteen(15) members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and 11 Board members.
Section 2 Board members shall be elected at the annual meeting for a term of two years.
Section 3 The Executive Board shall adhere to the objectives of the Association, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the Association.
Section 4 The Executive Board shall conduct and manage all affairs of the association subject to these bylaws and the operating rules and regulations.
Section 5 It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to:
5a. Attend all meetings and function as the Executive Committee of the Association.
5b. Perform all acts necessary in executing the routine affairs of the Association, and report on the same.
5c. Make and change rules at their discretion for self-governance, providing said rules are not in violation of the Commonwealth Laws.
5d. Do any lawful act deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of the Association.
5e. Meet monthly
Section 6 2/3rds of Board of Directors needed for a quorum for Board of Director meetings.
Section 7 In the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors the remaining board members will have the power to vote in an interim non-voting member.
ARTICLE V - Officers
Section 1 The officers of the Association shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted in ARTICLE VIII.
Section 2 Board shall present nomination of officers at the July General meeting. Nominations will be
accepted at the July meeting. Officers to be elected at the August General meeting.
Section 3 No member shall hold more than one office at a time.
Section 4 It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings, using Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised and shall:
4a. Be the general coordinator of all association business.
4b. Be answerable to the Executive Board and must enforce their vote as their spokesperson.
4c. Cast a vote only to break a tie.
4d. Approve, along with the Treasurer, all operating bills of the Association.
Section 5 It shall be the duty of the Vice President to preside at all meetings in the absence of the President, and shall:
5a. Perform all of the duties usually pertaining to that office.
Section 6 It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a true and clear roll of all members, and shall:
6a. Truly record all votes and acts of the Association.
6b. Present a record of meetings to the Executive Board.
6c.Perform all of the duties usually pertaining to that office.
Section 7 IIt shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and record all moneys of the Association, and shall:
7a. Pay out moneys upon the vote of the Association or Executive Board.
7b. Keep a true account of all moneys received and expended in a proper book of account or computerized accounting.
7c.Perform all of the duties usually pertaining to that office.
ARTICLE VI - Meetings
Section 1 The general membership meetings of the Association shall be held in July and August.
Section 2 The regular monthly meeting in August shall be known as the annual meeting. Board of Directors shall present
a slate of officers to be voted on at the August general meeting.
Section 3 Special meetings of the Association may be held as called by the President, or two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Executive Board, or fifteen (15) members in good standing.
Section 4 31 paid members present at a general meeting will constitute a quorum
ARTICLE VII - Committees
Section 1 The Board shall establish committees, their budgets and goals, and review their progress.
ARTICLE VIII - Parlimentary Authority
The Rules contained in the, current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order the Association may adopt.
ARTICLE IX - Amendment of Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended only at the annual meeting of the Association by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum.
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
LONG POND ASSOCIATION
An Update to the Report May 8, 2002
Summary of Expert Opinion on Mechanical Harvester Use
for Cabomba
"I think harvesting is the worst choice you can make to manage a new infestation of any exotic weed, including Cabomba and variable leaf watermilfoil. Harvesters create fragments which help to spread the plant."
Dr. John D. Madsen, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Department of Biological Sciences
(Referred by Dr. Kurt Getsinger, US Army Corps of Engineers)
"Many invasive plants, including Milfoil and Cabomba, proliferate in water bodies as a result of fragmentation. In fact, fragmentation is probably the most common way these plants spread and infest water bodies. Therefore, any method of management that encourages fragmentation should be discouraged. - We would not recommend the use of mechanical harvesting for the management of Milfoil and Cabomba in Long Pond."
Dr. Lee Lyman, President, Lycott Environmenal Inc.,
Southbridge, MA
"Mechanical harvesting can be an effective control technique for some aquatic plant species, such as water lilies and water chestnut, which propagate primarily through seed dispersal. However, Cabomba caroliniana is a perennial plant that spreads primarily by stem and rhizome fragmentation. Although mechanical harvesters cut the tops of plants and collect the cuttings for removal from the lake, many plant fragments that are not collected can start new colonies. In lakes with localized infestations, harvesting can actually accelerate the spread of Cabomba to uninfested areas because of its ability to regenerate from fragments."
Robert Hartzel, Senior Water Scientist, GeoSyntec Consultants,
Boxborough, MA
"---This leaves mechanical harvesting, which could actually do more harm than good if fragments are not carefully collected. Both fanwort and milfoil spread by fragmentation, and harvesting often promotes such dispersal."
Dr. Kenneth Wagner, ENSR, Willington, CT
Organizer of 2002 Annual Meeting of New England Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society
"Although many claim that harvesting is environmentally superior to herbicide use, most neglect to consider that harvesting removes large numbers of macroinvertebrates, semi-aquatic vertebrates, forage fishes, young-of-the-year fishes, and even adult gamefishes. The harvester acts as a large, nonselective predator "grazing" in the littoral Zone."
From: "Mechanical Control of Exotic Aquatic Plants",
US Army Corps of Engineeers, Jacksonville District, June 2000
Summary of Expert Opinion on Mechanical Harvester Use for Cabomba
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Citizens rose
up to protect the state's lakes and ponds
Swan in the Weeds
After attending a
meeting of the Long Pond Association this past
week, I walked away with the feeling of accomplishment.
My husband, state Rep. Mark A. Howland, had spearheaded
a bill to rid our beautiful ponds and lakes of
invasive weeds.
For years, residents of Freetown and Lakeville
have been perplexed over what to do with the invasion
of these weeds in our beautiful Long Pond and
Assawompsett Pond.
Just take a ride on Snipatuit Road in Rochester,
where there used to be a beautiful small pond.
Now there are weeds and green slime, and sometimes
swans still trying to swim on it. It is a heartbreaking
vista. New Hampshire and Maine had programs to
alleviate their weed problems, and have been very
successful. Someone had to address this problem
for recreational boats, fishermen and swimmers'
safety, and it became a focus for my husband's
attention as the state representative in a district
with some of the largest natural bodies of water
in the state.
This is the water system for New Bedford and Taunton.
Many officials in the cities and towns heard complaint
after complaint about the weeds. It is a huge
problem, and no one knew where or how to start
to fix the problem. Mainly, there was no money
to fix the problem.
The governor had vetoed the bill, assuming there
is no state agency to manage this program, but
in actuality there is a state agency called the
Lakes and Ponds Program that does deal with invasive
weeds with just enough money in its budget to
pass out information about the problem.
Mark and his aide, Anne Grant, had a map of all
the state representatives and the ponds in their
districts and contacted each conservation commission
to find out if they had weed problems. It was
alarming to discover that the problem we are having
in Long Pond with more than 100 acres of infestation,
is so common everywhere in Massachusetts. Mark
reached out to every state representative and
state senator to make them aware of the problem.
While working on this problem, Mark had received
word that our environmental police were being
severely affected by budget cuts. Some of the
funds from the invasive weeds will go to enforcement
of out-of-state boaters to make sure our weeds
and their weeds are not intermingled and spread
in Massachusetts. Boaters will have to display
a $5 invasive-weed sticker on their boats to enjoy
our lakes and ponds.
Nancy Yeatts, the conservation commissioner in
Lakeville who started a letter writing campaign
to the Committee on Natural Resources, had more
than 1,000 people who live near SouthCoast ponds
writing for the bill's passage, which in turn
spawned a letter writing campaign by Carol Hildreth,
president of the Lakes and Ponds Congress for
Massachusetts. The state committee in charge of
reviewing the legislation received more than 5,000
letters. This was the citizens' involvement in
the democratic process at its best.
When the vote was taken July 22, it was a unanimous
155-0 in the House and 35-3 in the Senate. Thanks
to state Sen. Joan M. Menard with Freetown and
Lakeville in her district, along with Sen. Mark
C.W. Montigny in New Bedford and others, ultimately,
the Senate agreed that this was a problem to tackle.
This all started in 1993 when the Long Pond Committee
noticed weeds in our lake, worked very hard to
make people aware and asked Mark for his help.
He, in turn, asked the Legislature for their help.
The residents all over Southeastern Massachusetts
who have worked on this problem can be proud of
themselves for speaking out. Working together,
they have helped the people who live near and
use Long Pond in Freetown and Lakeville, Assawompsett
Pond in Lakeville and Middleboro, Gurney Pond
in Sassaquin, and Massasoit Pond in East Taunton.
Great work! Job well done!
Bonnie Howland
Mrs. Howland of East Freetown is the wife of state
Rep. Mark A. Howland.
This
story appeared on Page A8 of The Standard-Times
on August 14, 2004.
Citizens rose up to protect the state's lakes and ponds
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Altitude - 0054
Mean Depth - 6 feet
Maximum Depth - 15 feet
Water Type - Warm
Acres - 1721
Watershed - Taunton River
Pond Type - Natural
Vegetation - Common
People - Friendly
Pond Uses -boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, ice-fishing, skating, camping, aesthetics
LONG POND INFORMATION
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid has killed many of our beautiful trees. This is a parasite which hosts on Hemlock trees and eventually kills them.
Asian Clams have been found in various locations on Long Pond.
Boaters Instructed at Boat Ramp
Linda K (Mass Dept of Conservation & Recreation-Lakes and Ponds), provides information and brochures for boaters. She informed us of Asian Clam now discovered in Long Pond and found in boat engines. Very harmful to water environment.
Learn more about Asian Clams
This weed is OUR problem
See what we're doing about it!
Incredible Sunsets
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Long Pond Association holds an annual meeting in July or August to elect a Board of Directors and to conduct any other business of the Association.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
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Copyright © 2009 by Long Pond Association • All Rights reserved •
A Members and Visitors Resource for Learning about Long Pond
improving the water quality of Long Pond
keeping our lake safe for recreation
preservation of the lake
legislation effecting the lake and its residents
Information on Weed Control
Annual Boat Cruise
Sat July 4 2009 Meet at Eagles
Dedicated to Tyler Trahan
Annual Meeting Home Values Topic
August 3, 09 7 pm at Eagles
Long Pond welcomes all safe boaters. A public boat launch is located on the South end of the lake off Route 18. Please be mindful of the requests of the courtesy boat inspectors and help them identify any occurences of vegetation, specfically milfoil. Milfoil, once admitted to our lake, grows so quickly that it takes over the lake, affecting both fishing and swimming.
Board of Directors
Bren Ladino
David & Doris Voye
MaryAnn Tulimieri
Chris Osborne
Jane Freeman
Colleen Sheerin
Sue & Pat Dexheimer
Marc Meunier
Sponsors Page
support our local people and businesses
For a small contribution, you can now list your business, sale items or services on the Long Pond Association website. See what others have to offer!
NEW! Ad Page!
Many thanks to the Eagles of Lakeville for allowing us to hold our meetings at their facility on Long Pond.
We sincerely appreciate their generosity. Eagles #3994
Thank you Eagles!
Tribute to Tyler
Tyler Trahan of East Freetown was killed in Iraq in June 2009. To honor our fallen hero, Long Pond Association is dedicating the Annual July 4th Boat Parade to him.
Some ideas for the parade include tossing a simple flower as the boats pass his lakefront home, .
The parade starts at the Eagles where specific instructions will be given to the boaters. We hope you will join us and if not perhaps you hang a poster for Tyler at your dock.
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Preparation was critical and responsible
for much of the success of this procedure. Good
weather helped, and generous people demonstrated
their committment to Long Pond and the environment.
Weatherproof Signs set with bouys around treated area
Volunteers organize into boats
Bob created working system to hold rolled mats
Rollers mounted at back of his pontoon boat
Barrier mats getting loaded into boat
Read
News
Mat is unrolled
Getting mat lined up correctly requires lots
of coordination
Long T bar pole pushes mat to bottom
Special weighted PVC pipe with T on end secures
mat
T bars are dropped onto mat at 10 ft intervals
Boat location kept stable with long poles with
flat base
End of mat is marked with red bouy
End of 100 ft mat is lowered
Getting the Sign attached
to buoy and floating in the correct space was
quite a challenge
Sunday's Scheduled Installation
Cancelled due to Cold and Windy Weather
Many committed volunteers showed up anyway
We could not have done this without all of the
volunteers' support. Thanks to all those who helped
with their boats, efforts, equipment and work on
obtaining the mini grant enabling this project to
SAVE LONG POND.
Learn more click
here for Front page article of Standard Times
May 8
Long Pond Volunteers Install Benthic Barriers May 7, 2007
Training Session on April 25, 2007 was helpful in getting us prepared
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View actual
Installation May 7
Long Pond Volunteers Learn How to Install Benthic Barriers April 25, 2007
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
August
6 2007
August
7 2006
July 18,
2005
August
23, 2004
July 26, 2004
August 25, 2003
No Quorum
July
21, 2003
August
26, 2002
July 15, 2002
August
20, 2001
July 16, 2001
August
14, 2000
July 10, 2000
August
23, 1999
July 12, 1999
August 6, 2007
August 7, 2006
August 23, 2004
August 25, 2003 No Quorum
August 26, 2002
August 20, 2001
August 14, 2000
August 23, 1999
July 18, 2005
July 26, 2004
July 21, 2003
July 15, 2002
July 16, 2001
July 10, 2000
July 12, 1999
Through education, fund raising and other proper activities, we promote the protection and enhancement of the water quality of Long Pond and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value. To work with members and other interested parties to monitor water quality, to promote responsible land-use practices, and to maintain the integrity of watershed ecology. To encourage, facilitate and disseminate scientific research regarding Long Pond. We email a newsletter to subscribers and try to give information related to the lake protection efforts and developments.
2009 Annual Meeting tentatively set for Monday August 3 at the Eagles 7 pm
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Thanks go to our Environmental Police!
Checking to make sure all safety regulations are met.
Seen here are Lt. G.H. Santos and Officer Debra Astle working on a busy Sunday at the Freetown Boat Ramp. Although they may not always have the best of facilities, they still manage to help the many lake enthusiasts enjoy Long Pond safely.
Clark Shores
Long Pond Shores
Hemlock Point
Dean's Point
Hilltop Acres
Cedardale
Huckleberry Shores
Churchill Shores
Nelson Shores
Fuller Shores
Heaven Heights
Cleveland Park
Parkhurst
Save the Pond Fund
Please be proactive and join our association now to prevent problems in the future. If you want to keep and protect your future consider joining the board of directors now..
Local Associations
The annual dues are $10 per voting member.
We try to have two general meetings during the summer months.
LPA Registration
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
LPA Bylaws
Volunteer!
What do we need most? VOLUNTEERS!
Come to the Annual Meeting and mix with members. call Bren 508-946-2180 if you are interested in joining the association or helping out at one of the events.
Get your T-shirt ONLY $10
Tote Bag ONLY $12
Buy Both $20
Call to order Bren 508-946-2180 or Colleen 508-947-0835
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
20 members present – NO QUORUM
Treasurer report : Bren Ladino read the treasurer report as updated
from last meeting.
Secretary report: Ron Dufresne read the July Membership meeting minutes.
Guest Speaker: Bill Napolitano , SERPPED
Mr. Napolitano began his talk stating that he has filed for and received
a grant for water study. His grant was awarded under the title, "SOURCE
WATER ASSESSMENT PROTECTION". This allows him and his group to
work closely with all the various groups now studying the watershed
area. Together they hope to achieve a plan that will offer recommendations
to the local towns and regulatory boards to correct the water contamination
areas and identify common problems that affect the local waterways.
This grant allows the group to check into all the possible areas where
water can be produced from and where pollutants can be derived from
to supply the invasive aquatic weeds with nutrients. Birds, boat traffic,
road runoff and storm drains are all contributors to this problem. Also
to be looked at are lawn maintenance program for areas around the ponds
so that lawn fertilizers and care can be done without potential hazard.
The completed plan will include 6 or 7 recommendations to evaluate where
areas can be improved or regulated.
D.E.P. wants to keep the public informed and is seeking volunteers
to help with the water quality testing for "hot spots" now
known in the various waterways. Also they want to keep the Taunton and
New Bedford water departments involved as they have a major area of
water under their control and can be of great asset to the study. Results
from this study could possibly open future funding for "weed control
issues"
4) Request for volunteers for Board of Director positions: NO VOLUNTEERS
Slate of Officers now in office offered to remain in position as no
quorum present to
vote on the matter.
5) Request made for LPA to check into any regulations as to excessive
loud boat motor
noise. Position of the LPA is to maintain the pond for ALL boating and
recreation
and not to single out any group for action to be taken. This argument
is recommended
to be brought to another agency for control and monitoring.
Meeting ended at 8:35PM
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - Monday August 14, 2000
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
August 20, 2001 Eagles Club
MEETING STARTED AT 7:40PM
Secretary's report
Dave Voye read the minutes from the last
July General Meeting
These were accepted.
Treasurer's report
Bren Ladino
The only expense incurred since the July meeting was the
Camp fees for the two needy children
Bren also read the treasurer's report from the last
meeting for those who were not present at that time.
Guest Speaker: Nancy Yeatts
(Lakeville Conservation Committee)
Topic: water quality and its importance to our lives
now and in the future.
A grant was given for studying well water quality in lieu of fines
incurred by a company's environmental violations. UMASS Dartmouth
Prof. Fenessey has 1 year contract to assess Long Pond shallow well
water quality at 8 sites. It will compare seasonal and off season
data and make recommendations for DEP and other agencies needing data
for funding purposes.
We will try to keep information communicated as it is published.
A previous study (1977) had made recommendations that
were not followed which could have prevented some of our now existing
problems.
High School biology students June report on lake water was cited and
is available at Town Lakeville.
Lots of discussion about weed control
Much discussion centered on the topic of weeds and their relationship
to water quality. Taunton and New Bedford townships certainly have an
interest in this area as their water supply is directly affected.
Suggestions were made to create well researched and written letters
to our Representatives getting support for state agencies to help in
solving the weed problem. There is no easy or single solution to this
vast lake problem. Many alternatives were listed, none alone being a
solution, so three members offered to help research successful ventures
of other lake communitiies. We will create a page of website links specifically
dealing with weed problems such as Controlling
Aqautic Vegetation with Grass Carp
Charitable Donation
Appreciated by Children
The 2 needy children sent to Cathedral Camp were very appreciative.
Click here for excerpts from their
thank you letters.
3rd Annual Boats Cruise
now scheduled for Saturday August 25, 4pm
Meet in front of the Eagles
Boating Safety Course
Red Nutile and Doug Murphy are teaching a boating safety course
in conjunction with the Environmental Police and the Auxiliary Coast
Guard
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Approx. 50 members present
Registrations still accepted by mail $10. due
Secretary's report
Treasurer's report
Dave Voye read the minutes from last
August General Meeting
These were accepted
NEXT Meeting Note
Speaker Nancy Yeatts
Major concern is water quality.
Water Quality Study concluded June 2, 2002
Wells tested and problems found. A presentation of the report
is planned for August and all are invited to attend at Ted
Williams Camp. Further info later.
A newly funded study aimed at seeking recommendations with
Nancy as Chairperson.
RFPs sent out and 9 responses are being considered for studying
solutions.
Current water shed distribution was mentioned as a concern.
Seasonal Conversion
To help create the bylaws , a list of seasonal-type
homes is being developed. The owners will be sent a form verifying
usage and then compliance will be required for them.
An advisory committee was formed for this task.
Nancy reported that a harvester would be avalable next year
to help address weed problem. There is a great amount of evidence
that harvesting the weeds in Long Pond, especially Fanwort
is absolutley the WRONG thing to do. We will keep our members
posted on any upcoming meetings where we will need to make
our thoughts known.
Red Nutile
Boating
Safety Course
August 2002
Interested party's must call the Enviromental Police at 508-790-9360
to make reservations for the class. It's advised that children under
10 not attend this class.
Lots of discussion about weed control and
our need to keep up with Town Meeting Decisions
4th Annual Boats Cruise now scheduled for
Saturday July 20, 4pm
Meet in front of the Eagles
Request for volunteers for Board of Director positions .
We need your Participation and it's fun!
Next
Meeting Note:
We plan to send out notices for the upcoming
meeting, possibly changing its location to Ted Williams Camp, we
expect a large turnout.
Other Issues
Ed Warman was asked to be guest speaker for our August Meeting
due to his extensive research and reports for the LPA. He agreed
and also suggested we ask Bill Napalatano (SERPA) as well.
Members were asked if they would like to allow personal ads to
be posted on this website due to the number of requests it has seen.
The response was favorable and details for members will be forthcoming.
Please add your email to the membership subscribe
list if you have not done so.
Thank you for attending!
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
MEETING STARTED AT 7:00PM
Over 52 attendees
Quorum met
Sherry Biss LPA President
called the meeting to order
First order of business brought by Treasurer
Bren
was in regard to the by-laws.
Current Officers and Board of Directors was
approved.
Changes to By-laws approved for
Article IV
Board of Directors
Section 2
Board members will be appointed by the Board as
vacancies occur and will be formally approved
at the next annual meeting.
Section 5e
The Executive Board shall meet as they determine
necessary.
Nancy Yeatts Conservation Commissioner
Guest Speaker
Water Quality Problems and
Solutions
Referring to the
August 19 article in the Lakeville Independent ,
Nancy explained the sewer project for the west
side of the lake, the most densely populated area.
The satellite treatment facility may be an answer
for Clark Shores, but it may be better to use
a municipality like New Bedford, which has the
treatment capacity and is willing to enter into
an agreement. The town can borrow money and there
is grant money to fund implementation of this
type of project. It is in our best interest to
give our input before that option is not allowed
if the DEP gets involved. Nancy asked for volunteers
to form a subcommittee for the study before it
is too late and this alternative is not available.
Call her at Town Hall 508-946-8823
We thank Nancy for
all her hard work in helping to solve our water
quality problems.
Representative Mark Howland
Reviewed the legislation
efforts and successes made in regard to the weed
problems of our lakes. This is the first time
money has been funded for weed solutions in the
state. Money will be coming from the boat registrations
and fees both in and out of state. Environmental
police have reported a large number of unregistered
boats that will be fined this next year.
After January 1, 2005 all
boats using Massachusetts waters will be required
to display a new $5.00 invasive weed prevention
sticker on their boats. The new sticker can be
purchased online in January. Interested boaters
can check this out after the New year at www.mass.gov/massoutdoors
This Fall Mark plans a Statewide school "design
the boat sticker" contest. The winning design
will become the new boat sticker.
It is important to
note that 73% of the funds from boat registrations
and the new weed prevention stickers must be aplied
to eradication of weeds, and not be wasted on
studies.
He also plans to
help apply for the the grants to address specific
cove weed treatments and asks that residents contact
him with their suggestions and observations of
areas most needing treatment.
He suggested that
communities do best by joining together in solving
this problem as they all have a common goal. This
includes New Bedford, Lakeville, Freetown, Rochester
and Middleboro. He mentioned that our towns have
never had their transportation depts. apply for
the Federal money for road runoff which polutes
our water.
We would like to
thank Mark for his excellent efforts done for
LPA and all Mass citizens concerned about water
quality. Learn
more
New Technology - a Possible solution?
Michael Wehde of Clean Quest presented the CWRT
Clean Water Resonator
Technology which is a dissolved oxygen generator
used for increasing water oxygen resulting in
cleaner water. Used in golf course ponds and
other ponds to remove the algae, it is another
resource for consideration in solving our water
problems.
He can be reached at cleanquest@excite.com
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - August 24, 2004
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Guest Speakers
Stephen R. Canessa, Massachusetts State Representative -
12th Bristol District
&
Nancy Yeatts, Lakeville Selectman and member of Conservation
Commission
Steve Canessa
spoke in regards to the funding for the already approved
budget line item for weed control for our pond and the surrounding
ponds. As our new Representative he has shown great interest
in Long Pond and the difficulties we face.
Nancy Yeatts updated us with information about potential
septic solutions on the west side of the lake and other
issues that might effect Long Pond.
“SAVE
THE LAKE BASH” Changed ...but FUNDRAISERS continue
with Success!
Due to time and cost constraints, the fundraiser bash idea
was changed to a variety of activities by generous volunteers.These
include Save the Pond T-shirts ($10.00) and Boat bags. ($12.00).
Through the efforts of a group of people led by our treasurer
Bren , a table was created for selling at the fair at
the Lakeville Library this past Sept. Already they have
sold about $700 of fund raising products!
The money will go to the Save the Pond Fund
and be used towards buying some of the Benthie Barriers.
We would be able to purchase some mats and have the Lakes
& Ponds Association come for a training on how to use
them. This idea was favoreably received by members at the
Annual meeting in July.
We still need
the support of everyone living within the pond communities
to attend this meeting in order for us to get to the solutions
concerning our pond.
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - July, 2005
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Treasurer Bren
Ladino gave her annual report and a substantial amount
of money went to the Save the Pond Fund from the
sales of a variety of items. These were sold at the fair
of the Lakeville Library and are still available for purchase.
These include Save the Pond T-shirts ($10.00), Boat/Tote
bags ($12.00) and Hot Plates ($25.00)..
Colleen
Sheerin reported the success that she, Bren Ladino
and Becky Levesque had in obtaining The United Way of
Greater New Bedford Mini-Grant award of $1800. which will
be used to purchase Benthic Barriers to be used in a Freetown
cove area. The Lakes & Ponds Association will come to
train us on how to use them. We are very grateful for all
their efforts and hope that it will be a successful program
with volunteers from Long Pond assisting in getting these
mats operating next Spring.
We desperately
need volunteers of many ages and abilities to effectively
coordinate, communicate and physically place the mats in
specific areas to assess their effectiveness as one solution
to control the weeds.
Permissions from Freetown officials must be obtained, and
the 8' x 100' mats need to be spread underwater in the early
Spring. PVC pipes or other suitable material will be sought
after as well. After approx. 6 - 8 weeks, the mats can be
re-used in another location.
Nancy Yeatts ,
Lakeville Selectman and Executive Board Member of EOEA (Lakes
and Ponds)
Conservation Commission, Water Study Board
Reported
progress of the Demo project in which Clark Shores was
studied for sewage alternatives on the west side of the
lake.
Multi
dwelling treatment facilities have been examined, but
would be less effective than a large area solution involving
the entire West side of the lake.
New
Bedford is the most amiable for connection for sewerage
treatment. They have capacity and was more cost effective
than single systems or other towns.
The
high cost (~$22 Million) of West side sewerage treatment
will require Federal and State funds.
The
Conservation Commission of Lakeville is examining all
of the ramifications and alternatives for sewerage treatment.
Any
sewerage solutions beyond septic systems will be at least
five years in the future if not longer.
Remembered
the influence of our letters to help push bills. Using
non-local return addresses increases the span and visibiility
of our requests.
Stressed
the importance of attending Town Meetings for obtaining
money for projects
Works
with Rep. Canessa to get state aid and has much to do
with financial planning to hold tax rate for potential
betterment fees on those involved in any sewage solutions.
Steve
Canessa - As our new Representative he is well
respected and was recognized as "Freshman Representative
of the Year " and has shown great interest in Long
Pond and the difficulties we face. He got immediate support
from his colleagues at the State House for his bill seeking
grant money for state lakes. It is too soon to tell if his
bill will be passed this year.
Steve
was asked a variety of questions. Amoung them was who has
the responsibility for marking dangerous rocks on the lake.
He pursued this and found the following:
Below you will find information that you
requested regarding state markings on rocks and low-lying
areas in ponds. This information was sent to me from
the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Please
let me know if you have any questions, I hope this
is helpful. Steve
According to the Office of Fishing and
Boating Access (formerly the Public Access Board),
which is an office under our Department of Fish and
Game (DFG) – the boat launch at Long Pond in
Freetown is owned and operated by the Town of Freetown.
Check out this link and scroll down to “Long
Pond”:
http:// www.mass.gov/dfwele/pab/pab_table1.htm
The Office of Fishing and Boating Access Director,
Jack Sheppard, has confirmed that the boat ramp is
actually owned by the Office, but the town of Freetown
operates it under a management agreement with the
Office. (This was something they volunteered to do).
It’s a very busy lake and the Office says that
the Town handles these responsibilities very nicely.
The Office is only aware of one state that marks
ponds in the way that your constituent is interested
in: Maryland. Apparently they also have a state office
with a $20 million budget to do this. This is not
the case in Massachusetts.
Red
Nutile -who for years instructed us on the Free Boating
Safety Class, will be moving from Long Pond and we wished
him well in his new life adventures. He continues to help
us with his generous efforts in seeking speakers and water
quality solutions. His efforts are most appreciated!
He
did inform us of the last minute cancellation of the speaker
from the former Clean Quest Company despite all his efforts
in arranging his presence. Eddie Barrett said he will look
into another local company that proposes to do a similar
water treatment.
We still need
the support of everyone living within the pond communities
in order for us to get to the solutions concerning our pond.
Volunteers
Needed for:
Any
help of any kind!
Hanging
Posters in a variety of locations for the next annual
meeting and also for Mat placement schedule in the Spring
Send
out notices to local news outlets for our announcements
Workers
capable of helping to physically lay mats underwater
Contact
plumbers and other who may donate necessary materials
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Due
to unavoidable circumstances, the two speakers had to cancel
for tonight. We were very fortunate that Nancy Yeatts
attended the meeting and generously gave her time to report
news items that are of interest to Long Pond residents.
Treasurer Bren
Ladino gave the financial status and reported that we
have money in the Save the Pond Fund from the sales
of a variety of items. More fund raising items were sold
at the meeting -Save the Pond T-shirts ($10.00), Boat/Tote
bags ($12.00).
Sherri Biss
our President has moved out of state. We thank her for all
her hard work for the many years she served. We will be
waiting for nominations from the Board to fill the vacancy.
In the meantime,
Vice-president Dave Voye along with Bren Ladino ,
ran the meeting.
Nancy Yeatts ,
Lakeville Selectman and Executive Board Member of EOEA (Lakes
and Ponds)
Conservation Commission, Water Study Board, thanked the
many volunteers who were responsible for making the benthic
barrier installation a success.
Reported
that she has now given her third testimony regarding the
funding of the bill (Invasive Aquatic Plants Prevention)
by Rep Canessa to the Committee of Natural Resources.
Towns such as Lakeville thanks to the efforts of the Long
Pond Association having demonstrated a willingness to
help with these issues should get higher preference for
any funds.
The
Sewer project is ready to go having all studies completed,
but the 27 million needed for it is given as a 2% loan
and this makes it impossible for the residents. It will
require Federal and State funds or other sources.
The
Casino possibility will have a profound effect on us and
the surrounding communities in ways that we had not considered.
Nancy suggested that it should be a regional issue with
mitigation for towns such as Halifax where the well water
situation could be devasting. Schools, trains, housing,
water resources, and environmental impacts were some of
the topics she discussed. Lakeville may be faced wth requirments
for more 40-B housing. If New Bedford were to be chosen,
the city has a better infrastructure and we could potentially
have some negotiating power for obtaining help with our
water problems.
Selectmen
from local areas are visiting the casino towns near Uncasville,
CT, to learn about the effects that their residents have
experienced from the Foxwoods venture.
Little
Quiticas Pond had fanwart discovered in 1999 and today
has been completely infestated with the weed. There are
no boats on the pond and they are considering a Harvester
to help curb the problem.
Dave Voye ,
(Long Pond Shores) distributed new Mass Lake and Ponds
Guides produced by the DCR Lakes and Ponds Staff. It
was obtained from staff members who are currently checking
boats and educating boaters at the ramp on weekends. He
informed us of a new threat known as Asian Clams which creates
problems for boats and inlets of the lake. They reproduce
and clog intlets and can be found in boat engines and outdrives.
They also compete for food with our native mussels and add
to our difficulties with our water environment.
Questions
were asked about a windmill and bridge that were possibly
being erected on an island on Long Pond. Nancy Yeatts assured
us that that would have to be brought before the Conservation
Board and a Public Hearing would be held.
Volunteers
were called for and we are pleased that some new members
were forthcoming. We will be calling on them and others
for help in moving the mats if this becomes a project.
We still need
the support of everyone living within the pond communities
in order for us to get to the solutions concerning our pond.
Thanks go to the Eagles and Winberg
Hardware for allowing us to use their facilities and
equipment for this meeting.
Volunteers
Needed for:
Any
help of any kind!
Mat placement schedule in the Spring
Send
out notices to local news outlets for our announcements
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
33 members present
Treasurer report read by Bren Ladino and accepted by membership
present.
Minutes of the July Membership Meeting read by Ron Dufresne and
accepted by membership present.
President Sherry Biss introduced guest speaker Mark Howland who
presented a very detailed report of the quarry operation in the
area and its definite effect on the condition of Long Pond and surrounding
feeder streams and brooks. A slide show and video were presented
to further show the conditions created by uncontrolled soil removal
and displacement of natural wetlands habitat. Mr Howland stated
that concerns should be reported to the Department of Environmental
Protection by calling D.E.P. staff at 508-946-2800 and voicing your
opinion to correct this flagarant environment destruction. Another
contact which can be made is to Mr. Shawn Walsh, D.E.P. Lawyer,
508-946-2747, assigned to the quarry investigation and and wetland
violations. Mr. Howland also showed on area topigraphical maps land
purchases that have been made, or are in the process of purchase
and sales agreements, so as to expand further this quarry activity.
Lively discussion followed Mr. Howlands’ talk with many concerned
as to how this activity can be allowed to continue without corrective
measurers being enforced. A letter of concern will be drafted by
the Board of Directors and placed on the Web site for anyone interested
in sending this letter to the area selectmen demonstrating their
discontent with the handling of this operation.
President Biss presented by-law revisions as requested at the
July meeting for discussion and interpretation by the membership.
Motion made to accept the changes as written and passed on a majority
vote with no dissenting votes. New By-laws will take effect January
1, 2000.
Board of Directors is minus a member therefore anyone interested
in being a board member should contact Sherry Biss or any other
board member to to make known your willingness to participate.
Questions were asked concerning the recent newspaper articles
which have appeared concerning the weed problem in the pond. Bren
Ladino explained to those present that these articles were written
to notify the public that there was a chemical treatment to the
weed situation in the Parkhurst area. This was done without the
knowledge of the board of directors or notifications being made
to the various agencies concerned with the pond issues. Town selectmen
, conservation commission and the area Environmental Protection
staff were not notified of this treatment. The permit acquired last
year by the LPA for chemical treatment was used by this group as
an unbrella to attain their permit without the LPA approval. Because
of this activity, changes have been made to ensure that this does
not happen again in the future and any use of the LPA permit will
have to be approved by the LPA Board of Directors.
CRUISE NIGHT is still scheduled for August 29, 1999. Sunday night.
Cruise starts at 6:00 PM in front of the Eagles Aire and will proceed
around the major part of the pond. The cove areas will be avoided
due to low water conditions and the potential for prop damage.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55PM
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Ted Williams Camp
MEETING STARTED AT 7:30PM
Large turnout Over 65 attendees
Sherry Biss LPA President thanked
Red Nutile and Doug Murphy
for teaching the Boating
Safety Course .
If 15 or more signup, another course will be held in February.
Current Officers and Board of Directors was approved
Board of Directors to meet on recommendations for action plan regarding
weeds.
Guest Speaker
Ed Warman
An Update to the Report May 8, 2002 by
Long Pond Independent Committee
On Aquatic Weed Control
Experts Opinion
Ed presented new information on the extent of the growing weed problem
and displayed maps and charts to the audience. The majority of the
problem weeds in Long Pond are Cabomba/Fanwort. He reviewed the optional
treatments, the pros and cons of each and where Massachusetts legislation
bans or accepts some treatments. For full information Full Report
Available Click HERE
. (Word Document)
Possible solutions are; Mechanical Harvesting, Chemical treatment,
and biological methods. Ed presented the pro and cons of each method.
Major concerns include cost, effectiveness, long or short term solution,
and any other effects that may result from treatment.
There is a great amount of expert evidence that
harvesting the weeds in Long Pond, especially Cabomba/Fanwort is absolutely
the WRONG thing to do , due to the way these weeds spread. The
overwhelming majority of meeting attendees are opposed to mechanical
harvesting.
Chemical treatment is a lake the size of Long Pond is very expensive
and difficult. Chemical treatment may be the only way to treat the Variable
Milfoil which is a problem in some areas of the lake. The major infestation
is Cabomba/Fanwort. The overwhelming majority of meeting attendees
are opposed to chemical treatment.
The most successful biological treatment involves Sterile triploid
grass carp which eat underwater growth. These carp are known to eat
Cabomba/Fanwort, but not Variable Milfoil. The MAJOR negative for this
treatment is that the state of Massachusetts is among only 11 states
which prohibit the introduction of grass eating carp into lakes and
ponds. The remaining 39 states and every province of Canada allow weed
treatment with grass eating carp. The overwhelming majority of meeting
attendees are in favor of pursuing using sterile Triploid grass eating
carp to eliminate the increasing weed infestation in Long Pond.
Ed concluded with a summary of the many complex issues suggesting that
an outside expert be hired to manage the lake problem. It is important
that the stakeholders (LPA, Townships of Lakeville and Freetown, and
Taunton and New Bedford, residents and users of the lake) need to be
informed of any activities and actions planned regarding this problem
and maintain control and monitor all activities of this manager, who
must pursue solutions in the best interests of all of us.
Questions
and Comments
Selectmen from both towns will receive additional copies
and addenda of this report and Ed has been asked to address them personally.
Asked if carp would be dangerous to those using the
lake, Ed responded that they keep to themselves and eat the weeds.
He showed pictures of adult carp whose size could be 20 lbs.
The LPA Board of Directors plans to meet and plan what
action to take in getting support from selectmen from both towns,
and New Bedford and Taunton Water Depts. to pursue establishing a
committee and funding and hiring a lake manager.
We would like to thank Ed for his excellent efforts
and reports done for LPA.
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
18 members present (quorum not made)
Meeting called to order by Mike Hogan at 7:37 PM. Ended at 8:25 PM
Secretary report for the August 1999 General Membership meeting read
and accepted by the membership.
Treasurer report read by Bren Ladino. Question arose as to the balance
for the Save the Pond Fund and how the money was to be used. A motion
was presented as to; Funds acquired to be used for chemical treatment
of the pond weeds to be kept separate from all other funds. Motion was
seconded but no action taken as a quorum was not present to vote on
the matter. Discussion was held as to whether the funds were collected
specifically for "chemical treatment of the weeds" or "weed
management in general". Suggestion was made to discuss this issue
at the August meeting when more information will be available. The Long
Pond Group has conducted a study of the ponds in the area and they will
be represented at the August meeting by Bill Napolitano of SRPEDD.
New By-Laws. It is requested that the new By-Laws which became effective
January 1, 2000 be mailed out to all members prior to the August meeting.
This was agreed to and the mailing will be made barring unforeseen circumstances.
Guest Speaker; Chief Mark Sorel, Lakeville Police Dept.
Chief Sorel spoke of his writing the grant request for the patrol
boat which is now actively patrolling the pond areas and attempting
to control activity. Previously the police dept. had to rely on the
Environmental Police for a boat and this was often time consuming
and scheduling conflict which made police presence almost nil. The
Police boat is now slipped at Bub’s Marine from May to Oct. and
readily available for any time a patrol is desired. All patrol times
are varied so as to not set a pattern of when the police will be patrolling
the pond. Patrols can occur from early morning to late evening without
notice. The police boat is a 16 foot Princecraft with a 40 hsp. Johnson
engine. Chief Sorel states that he has invited the Freetown police
Dept to accompany his staff on the boat. On the Harbormaster issue
the Chief is opposed to this due to the many conflicts which may arise
and that the police are more trained in the areas of arrest and dealing
with the DWI. The potential of conflict and verbal harassment from
boaters towards the Harbormaster would be great as the Environmental
police experience this negativity from many who are unaware of their
"police powers".
Website : Dave and Doris Voye have submitted request for response
from the members as to how they want the website to operate.
- Do members want to give their E-Mail address for updates and news
on the website. YES
- Would members want to upload photos and news from others. NO
- Would members want advertising capabilities or a "help wanted"
section. YES
- Would members want a Forum area to post questions and answers. NO
6) Weed Posting: It is suggested that signs be posted in weed areas,
notifying boaters of the weed presence, especially in the dense areas.
Signs will be attained from the DEP and will be made available at the
next meeting.
7) Next meeting : Monday August 14 th 7:30 PM Lakeville Eagles
REMINDER; BOAT PARADE SUNDAY AUGUST 6 th
6:00 pm
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - Monday July 10, 2000
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Speaker Richard LaCamera
on far right
Approx. 50 members present
Registrations still accepted by mail $10. dues
Secretary's report
Dave Voye read the minutes from last
August General Meeting
These were accepted.
Bren on left
Treasurer's report
Bren Ladino read the treasurer's report as
updated from last meeting
Guest Speaker 1
Richard LaCamera (Board of Selectmen Lakeville)
Major concern is water quality.
Gave septic system guides
High School biology students tested various areas of the lake for chloroform
and bacteria. Acceptable rating is <200 m.
Clark Shores was 215 (off season) which is above the safe level Other
areas were rated at 1. This report is available.
The completed plan will include 6 or 7 recommendations to evaluate
where areas can be improved or regulated.
Guest Speaker 2: Red Nutile
Boating Safety
Course
Red Nutile and Doug Murphy will be holding a boating
safety course in conjunction with the Environmental Police and the Auxiliary
Coast Guard in August. And it's FREE!
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Eagles
Club in Lakeville
August 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th
Classes will start at 6:30pm and will end at 8:30pm
These dates are for one class starting on the 14th and ending
on the 29th. At the end of this class you will receive a boating certification.
Boat handling, safety, rules, movies comprise some of the agenda. Insurance
discounts can sometimes be realized with successful course completions.
Interested party's must call the Enviromental Police at 508-790-9360
to make reservations for the class. It's advised that children under 10
not attend this class.
How can We Help?
It was discussed at this meeting
how we could show appreciation to the police and town officials who
have been very supportive of keeping our lake safe. The suggestion of
helping to obtain a night light for the ramp was mentioned and differing
opinions given as to whether this would be a good idea. The general
feeling seemed to be negative and was voted down, perhaps another alternative
can be suggested.
Lots of questions about weed control
Bren updated us that Parkhurst was chemically treated
7/10/01 and signs are posted. Strict monitoring is being done.
Freetown has a different plan (the barrier method) and this has been
postponed for further study. Long Pond Action Committee meeting is scheduled
for Wed. July 18, 7 pm at Lakeville Firestation.
Fish treatment (sterilized carp) was discussed Previous reports from
the state indicated there was a great deal of waste with this method.
It has been successful elsewhere and we ask for more input to determine
if this is a viable solution.
Member showing harvested weeds found in her area.
Signs in weed infested areas trying to keep boats out are not effective
or enforced. State can not restrict specific lake areas. The personal
approach does work in many instances to keep boaters from spreading weeds.
Charitable Donation Approved
by Members
Funds were approved to send 2 needy children to Camp @$250 for 2 weeks.
We will work with the school systems to aid in student selection.
3rd Annual Boats Cruise now scheduled for
Sunday August 19, 4pm
Meet in front of the Eagles
Request for volunteers for Board of Director
positions .
We need your Participation and it's
fun!
Board meets before general meeting to discuss issues.
Slate of Officers now in office offered to remain in position
Thank you for attending!
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - Monday July 16, 2001
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Sherry Biss President
brought the meeting to order and introduced Board Members Bren Ladino
Treasurer, and Dave Voye Vice-President. Bren gave the Treasurer's report.
Nancy Yeatts (Conservation
Commissioner) brought our attention to the recent passage of Mark Howland's
Legislation to help us with funding for solving the weed problem of
our lake. Enthusiastic appreciation was given to Mark for his outstanding
efforts. Nancy also updated us with information about potential septic
solutions on the west side of the lake.
Lakeville
Wastewater Solutions for Long Pond Meeting
August 4 Apponequet HS Lecture Hall, 7 PM
Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, Water Study Board
Residents are encouraged to attend for discussion
on Phase II recommendations with Engineering Firm of Camp, Dresser and
McKee.
A request to allow
volunteers to work with the LPA Board in temporary positions until they
can be formally approved at the general meeting was accepted by attendees.
We need more people to volunteer to help with newsletters in order to
have effective annual meetings.
A motion to amend the bylaws is planned for the upcoming August meeting.
We
thank the three new people who have volunteered
Jane Freeman
Maryann Tulimieri
Colleen
NEXT
Meeting Monday evening
August 23 Eagles 7:00 PM
State
Representative Mark Howland
Efforts Result in Success for obtaining funds for our weed problems
Mark's
bill which provides $400,000 for a program to help eliminate milfoil,
fanwort, and other exotic plants from the lakes of the Commonwealth
was passed desipte the Governor's veto. Mark's persistence and getting
the support of his fellow legislators is responsible for this success..
Funding will come from a $5 charge on the registration of recreational
boats. Also Environmental Police will be able to enforce a $10 fee
for out of state boat registrations towards this end.
Mark's bill, H3561 allows a commission to temporarily close off a
body of water to remove invasive weed species for 60 days during a
season is up for approval this Friday July 30.
The
letters campaign and phone calls really made a difference and he asks
that we continue this support in the future.
Visit
his site for details Click the invasive weeds link.
Protecting
our Ponds and Lakes (power point presentation)
Red Nutile reminded
us of the upcoming Boating Safety Course
and informed us that is is likely that legislation requiring certifcation
for anyone driving a boat is imminent.
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - July 26, 2004
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Meeting commenced at 7:30 PM
39 members present
Treasurer report read by Bren Ladino and accepted
New Board of Director members introduced by Sherri
Biss to membership present
Guest speaker for the evening , Mr. Patrick Rogers., of
the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs .
Mr .Rogers explained to the audience that he was employed
by the Department of Environmental Protection, Lakeville Office, and
that his agency was responsible for the management of all environmental
groups operating within the state. He stated the area that the Association
is involved with is part of the Taunton River Watershed. This watershed
involves 38 communities and that the water from this area eventually
flows to the Taunton River and out into Narragansett Bay. He further
stated that our pond area is broken down into the Middleboro/Nemasket
River Watershed for a more defined area when seeking assistance.
He stated that he became involved
with the LPA when he learned of the aquatic weed infestation of Long
Pond. He stated that the original contact from concerned people was
with the D.E.P. but that agency is a regulatory board and not involved
in taking an active advisory position on issues.Through his activity
he has helped form the Aquatic Weed Committees in the towns of Lakeville
and Freetown and has offered suggestions on the process to control
and seek remedy from state agencies and legislators in the way of
monetary support for weed surveys. In order to have funds appropriated
for these studies , request have to be submitted by August 20 th and
then the legislature reviews the request and grants the contracts
on November 1. After this award there are a series of 3 –4 public
hearings to get comments and input from the communities. It will take
almost one year before any results will be realized.
WEED IDENTIFICATION:
Chart demonstration displayed of Long Pond vegetation
showing native weeds and non-native weeds. Any persons interested in
further identifying these plants should contact Sherri Biss or Conni
Tuffile. Any persons interested in pulling these plants should contact
Sherri, Connie or Gary Loranger for advise.
BYLAWS
Copies of the new Bylaws were distributed for review to members present.
Dave Voye explained the changes and opened the floor for discussion. Many
concerns were aired by members and many suggestions and admendments to the
proposed changes were accepted. Reduction of the quorum number to 25 from
35 was presented along with other considerations not addressed such as;
no set dues rate, one member for one vote instead of family membership voting,
Board of Directors to be set at 15 which will include the President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer along with 11 Board of Director members,
establishment of a set date for Board of Director meetings and welcome members
to attend if they wish, and set a quorum for Board of Director meetings.
Motion was made to hold the vote for the new Bylaw acceptance until the
August meeting. Vote passed affirmative.
WEB ADDRESS
Visit the Web site at LONGPONDASSOCIATION.org
Suggestions were made for ways to keep the membership informed of association
activity. The cost of newsletter mailings was shown to be costly for additional
mailings. The association has established a web site which can be visited
by anyone with internet access. This site is updated frequently with information
and publications of area activity concerning Long Pond. This site is interactive
and can be used to keep ongoing communication with others throughout the
country.
Remember to mark your calendars for " BOATS
ON PARADE " August 29, 1999 start time is 6:00PM
Decorate your boat and join in the fun for the evening.
SENATE BILL 994
This bill is currently in the office of the SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE. This bill was written for supplying funds for
the control of non-native aquatic vegetation. The bill will provide
one million dollars for each of five years. For further information
on this bill contact Conni Tuffile at 508-947-5104 Send letters to support
passage of this bill to:
David Magnani
Chairman of Science and Technology
State House Room 323
Boston, MA. 02133
NEXT MEETING; August 23, 1999 7:30 PM Lakeville Eagles Club
Meeting adjourned at 8:54 PM
Long Pond Annual Meeting Minutes - Monday July 12, 1999
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Long Pond is often in the news, and since many of our members may not receive the New Bedford Standard Times, we will try to post or link to all news articles that are of interest.
In the News
Standard
Times article
on Residents take action against Weeds April 12, 2007
Standard
Times Opinion Praises LPA efforts "Weeds don't wait for
Legislation"
Rep.
Officials Discuss Invasive Weeds Long Pond April 18, 2006
Lauren Daley - Standard Times
Howland's
proposal
Contact Nancy Yeatts 508-946-8823
Romney
blind to weed rebellion
August 10-04
Ponds Clear Bacteria Tests Aug 2, 2004
Legislation
approved funding weeds solutions! - July
27-04
Good News! Swimming
areas pass bacteria tests July 5-04
Churchill
Shores won't test waters June
17-04
Howland's
anti-weed bill passes June
17-04
Howland's
aquatic weed bill Feb 17-04
Boating
Safety Course completed -August 20 2003
Form
to send to Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture
HOUSE BILLS 3561 & 3563
EXTENDED TO August
11 2003 (Download Word document)
Clark
Shores Beach Closed for season - July
30, 2003
Bills
target Long Pond weed problem - July
10, 2003
Commissioner
OKs Long Pond for swimming, with a warning -
June 27, 2003
Species
of algae found on Long Pond identified June
23, 2003
Town
considers public sewer lines for Clark Shores
April 1, 2003.
Feb
7, 2003 Plans coming on Long Pond weeds
Lakeville
Water Study Board Meeting Notice Wed. March 26, 2003
Apponequet
Regional High School on Long Pond Aquatic Weed Problem
Plans coming on Long Pond weeds Feb 7,
2003
Read
Standard Times Article
2002
Oct 30,2002
SPREDD Possible Solution
Sept. 19,
2002 Group says carp could
clear Long's weeds
1999-2000
Lakeville launches Long Pond boat patrol
-July 2000
Grant
will help protect region's drinking water - December 11, 1999
Lakeville
woman tries to defend herbicide use in Long Pond - August 24,
1999
Weeds tighten chokehold on Lakeville pond
district- August 15, 1999
Hemlock Trees and Wooly Algids - August
9, 1999
Taunton,
New Bedford to survey weeds in ponds - August 6, 1999
Long
Pond Group winning war of weeds - July 29, 1999
Long
Pond has to wait for anti-weed treatment - July 23, 1999
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Boating safety Certificate
Do you ever wonder if boating safety classes are necessary?
Recreation on Long Pond
This is a great class to learn the proper safety when driving your boat or water craft of any kind. Over the past years its been free for our members. We hope to be able to offer it again. If you or your children haven’t taken this course, you should consider it.
Don't let this happen to YOU!
This is why everyone should take a boating safety course.
Boat Cruise Photos
2001
July 2005
July 2, 2006
July 4 2004
Water sports range from Quiet Fishing or Sailing to Jet Skiing or Tricks on a Kneeboard!
Winter Fun
Massachusetts Boating Law Summary
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Invasive Aquatic Weed Control Options For Long Pond
Prepared by the
Long Pond Independent Committee on Aquatic Weed Control
Introduction and Summary
( download word document for full report)
This file is 6 MB, will take time to download.
( download ZIP file word document for full report)
This file is 3.9 MB, will take less time to download.
Gentlemen:
This report is submitted for your consideration of the growing problem of invasive exotic (non-native) aquatic weed infestation in Long Pond and potential weed control options.
The report was prepared by a small independent volunteer committee of Long Pond residents. The committee origin and makeup are discussed briefly at the close of this letter.
Copies of this report are being distributed to the Lakeville Water Study Board, the Taunton and New Bedford Water Departments and some Massachusetts commonwealth and regional officials. Additionally, an electronic version is being made available to the Long Pond Association with a request that the report be publicized and made available, in its entirety, to all users of their web site.
The objectives are to:
document the nature and extent of the invasive aquatic weed infestation problem
summarize results of an investigation of potential weed control options
make recommendations based on the information compiled to date
The Problem
Aquatic plants are important components of lakes and ponds, preventing erosion along the shoreline, and contributing significantly to the aquatic ecosystem, recreational use and water quality. Unfortunately, over the past several years Long Pond has been invaded by exotic (non-native) aquatic weeds that are crowding out native plants and are now spreading rapidly.
The results of recent surveys of infestation, as reported herein, may be summarized as:
2000
2001
Acres
Acres
Medium or Heavy Infestation
30
1.7
74
4.3
Total - Including Light Infestation
148
8.6
Percentages shown are the vegetated area as a percentage of Long Pond's total surface area of 1,721 acres
We are not alone. Approximately half of the 3,000 lakes and ponds in Massachusetts are infested by invasive aquatic weeds. Fanwort is the major invasive weed in Long Pond and lakes and ponds in eastern Massachusetts. Long Pond is unique as the state's largest recreational freshwater body and is particularly vulnerable to infestation due to its shallow depth, averaging 5.8 ft.
Potential Solutions
The present investigation includes a review of the following weed control options: Chemical Control, Mechanical Control, Biological Control and No Control (including continued study).
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Sunsets on Long Pond
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
Invasive Aquatic Weed Control Options For Long Pond
Prepared by the
Long Pond Independent Committee on Aquatic Weed Control
Print copies have been distributed to the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commissions of Freetown and Lakeville.
This report has been summarized at the Aquatic Invasive Plants Workshop sponsored by the Lakeville Water Study Board, held at the Ted Williams Camp on May 9, 2002. And again for members at the August 26 Annual Meeting
Many thanks for the hard work put in by LPA members
Paula Wheeler, Robert Nutile, Edward Warman
who created this comprehensive report.
The Asian Clam is a known biofouler in power plant and industrial water systems and has also caused problems in irrigation canals and pipes. Ecologically, this species can alter benthic substrates and complete with native mussel species for food and space. In addition, Asian clams appear to be capable of tolerating polluted environments better than many native bivalves. This species has been known to invade boat engine cooling systems and clog the system to the point of failure.
Long Pond Volunteers Install Benthic Barriers 2007
Citizens rose up to protect the state's lakes and ponds
An Update to the Report May 8, 2002
Summary of Expert Opinion on Mechanical Harvester Use for Cabomba
Status of Aquatic Invasive Species House Bill 729
August 6 2007
Invasive Aquatic Weeds Are Problem for Long Pond
The pond is currently under stress. Ponds have a natural life-cycle, but the Long Pond life-cycle has been greatly altered by human activities. The pond also suffers from algae blooms and weeds are a sign that something is wrong with the pond. We're interested in restoring the pond to the state it was a few decades ago, so it can continue to be a valuable resource for the community for many years to come.
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
We don't get ice on Long Pond like we used to, but 2000 has brought us two weeks of good ice for lots of winter fun. Whether it is a family hockey game or ice fishing, or just doing something different.
Winter Fun
It's a dog's world, a ride around the lake behind a
Lawn Mower.
Obviously a new idea for weed control
Well at least he caught ONE. Any one can catch the big ones. It takes years of experience to catch them this small!
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Lakeville and East Freetown Massachusetts
This is the results of not knowing the lake and operating a boat at night at too high a speed in an area that you don't know. This wreck occurred around 10 PM on October 7, 2004. It is very fortunate that none of the six people on board were hurt, and that concerned lake residents responded to the cries for help. Pictures were taken in the morning of October 8. The webmaster did not have the camera with him when he was rescuing the passengers!
PORT side High and dry on Sunken island, starboard side a little wet.
The seagulls have a new resting place!.
It will be a while before this Playbouy floats again!
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