Just a reminder that the dam owner will be making a presentation tonight before the Sutton Conservation Commission at the Sutton Town Hall concerning the operation of the Manchaug Pond dam. 8:00 p.m. 2nd floor.
Sutton Con Comm Hearing
The dam owner’s reschedule date from the previous delayed dates for their O&M plan review is now scheduled for this Wednesday February 4th at 8 PM at the Sutton Town Hall. We will post any changes or additional delay date.
Back on the web…
Today, was a trip to Best Buy. While there, I just had to take these photos: Creative parking! Got to love it! “To boldly go where no Jeep has gone before.” the bumper sticker says. Not my vehicle, but I do understand the Jeep thing as 3 out of 4 of our children own/owned Jeeps. Anyway… So why the trip? I’ve had internet/cable trouble for a couple months now. Spotty coverage/no coverage. Fios isn’t available this end of town. I bought a new MacBook. Still trouble. So if it wasn’t the computer, what was it? Well, we have also lost power numerous times and perhaps the cable, I thought, due to blown fuses on Irma Jones Rd, down pine tree on Torrey Rd, ice storms, a power line snapping on Manchaug Road – seemed like every week there was some act of nature – perhaps that is why no cable… but than yesterday in the sunshine, no internet once again. No internet all day… So, after unplugging the wireless, and plugging the laptop directly into the modem – nothing. So today off to buy a new modem. We’re on the world wide web and back to blogging! So you should …
Warm enough to snowmobile! ?
-10 degrees right now with no wind. My furnace is working harder than usual. Most of us would say that is cold. …. BUT! not everyone! Did I hear a snowmobile at 6:50 a.m. out on the lake? Stay warm!
Educate Yourself on Lake Issues! January 24th
For 22 years the MPA has had representatives at the annual January educational meeting of the Massachusetts Congress of Lake and Pond Associations (COLAP). Last year for the first time, our 1st Vice President exhibited the MPA sharing information from our 319 stormwater grant. Today MPA President Dave Schmidt invites all of you interested in lake issues to join us! This year promises great workshops for the friends of Manchaug Pond – that’s all you lake property owners, watershed residents, campers, sportmen and town officials alike. Workshops include dam and flow issues, weed and lake management, and beaver and geese control not to mention addressing stormwater. Looking at the speakers list, we find those familiar with Manchaug Pond – Rep. Jennifer Callahan who announced our 319 Stormwater Grant to Sutton Board of Selectman; Lee Lyman who has conducted two weed surveys of our lake; and Donna Williams who spoke at our Spring Social just last year. Check out the agenda below, click the link to get you to the registration form, register before January 20 to save $, and we’ll see you there! MA COLAP 22nd Annual Lake and Pond Management Workshop Student Center, Worcester State CollegeSaturday, January 24, 20098:00 …
Great Day for the Lake
6:30 a.m. the ice fishermen were seen walking from the State Public Access Ramp onto the lake with their buckets and sleds. We knew they would be here as soon as the ice was thick enough! I hear too that many enjoyed the lake today as snowmobilers, skaters and others came out before the storm and cold weather sets in. Anyone care to send in a photo of today’s fun or an official report on the thickness of the ice? Our readers are asking! I hear it is more than 4 inches…
ICE!
Manchaug Pond is freezing – ice at every shore! With only freezing temperatures in the forecast, I am sure we will soon see the boat ramp loaded with ice fisherman, hear the hum of 4wheelers and snowmobiles and see the tracks of cross country skiis and ice skates. Whatever the waterlevel wasn’t for you this summer, it will soon be everything to those who love the lake in the winter. Get out the hot chocolate! http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/ice_safety.htm Also, as soon as I get the official report from last night’s Sutton Conservation Commission, I’ll let you know. Now that the holidays are winding down and the internet connection here seems to be working, I can get back to blogging Manchaug Pond and MPA.
Manchaug Pond on Tonight’s Con. Com. Agenda
Manchaug Pond is on the agenda for tonight’s Sutton Conservation Commission meeting at 8:30 p.m. We have been told that a representative from Manchaug Reservoir Corp will be attending to request another continuation and explain why it is necessary.
Con. Comm. Hearing Postponed
The dam owner has requested yet another postponement for the January 7th meeting and it will be rescheduled for February 4th.