ATTENTION RUNNERS!

Race Day is here!  And the weather forecast is calling for clear skies! Thank you to those who have registered to run!  or walk! Runners should park at the finish line which this year is at the crosswalk at 19 Holt Road across from Kings Family Campground. Beginning at 8 am,  Knights Limousine will shuttle you to the start at Waters Farm. Registration for all runners will begin at 8:30 am at Waters Farm.  If you haven’t registered, you can do so the day of the race!All proceeds do benefit the Manchaug Pond Foundation and our work to preserve the water level and dam. Race begins at 9:30 am.  Water station at Holbrook’s Campground.  Restroom facilities at start, water station and finish.  Finish line this year is past the dam around the corner to the crosswalk at 19 Holt Road in front of King’s Campground store.  Refreshments, music and more. See you there!

! WIN ! ~ PATRIOTS RAFFLE ~ ! WIN ! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL! WIN 4 TICKETS ~ $20/chance Seating just 8 rows behind Coach Belichick on the Patriots’ 50 yard line. NE Patriots Vs. Indianapolis ColtsSunday, December 4, 2011 @ 8 pm. Proceeds benefit Manchaug Pond Drawing: at the Manchaug Monster Mash! ! WIN ! ~ PATRIOTS RAFFLE ~ ! WIN ! 

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“THIS IS JAKE MURRAY AND I’M COMING BACK THIS YEAR!” 2010 THE DAM RACE Men’s 1st Place Winner #47 Jake Murray at 24:06 ******************************************************************************** At 12 years old Jake Murray captured first place.  Join him this year!  Run or walk  …. Register by October 1 to reserve your t-shirt! Download the registration form  here and send to MPA, Box 154, Manchaug, MA  01526. Or use the Paypal button on the right. See you on October 15th with your running shoes on,  or be out there to Cheer us on! All proceeds to benefit the Manchaug Pond Foundation and our work to preserve the water level and dam. Runners can park at the finish line at 19 Holt Road, Sutton.  Knights Limousine will shuttle you to the start beginning at 8 am. Registration begins at 8:30 at Waters Farm.  Participant’s number and t-shirt given at registration.  Race begins at 9:30 am.  Water station and facilities at Holbrook’s Campground.  Finish line celebration with prizes, refreshments, music and more. See you there!

Ultralite docks at Manchaug Pond

A 5 gallon jug comprises the gas tank which gives an hour of flying time. Note the air filter and carbuerator to the right of the pilot’s face. Pontoons can be removed with wheels to land on the ground. The pilot of this ultralite is also an airplane mechanic.  

Cleanup POSTPONED to SUNDAY

FALL RAMP, ROADSIDE, SHORELINE AND WEED CLEAN-UP RAIN!!  POSTPONED TO SUNDAYSaturday, September 24th9 to Noon Meet at the State Boat Ramp.  Garbage bags and gloves provided. All welcome to join in!  Bring your fishing club, scout group, neighbors and friends.

Register for THE DAM RACE TODAY!

Register by October 1 to reserve your t-shirt!  Download the registration form  here and send to MPA, Box 154, Manchaug, MA  01526. Never ran in a race before?  You’re all invited to walk it – many did last year… but if you want to give running a try… click here to Get training!   Check out the couch to 5K running plan. Perhaps we need a trophy for most improved time! See you on October 15th with your running shoes on,  or be out there to Cheer us on!

Power Restored!

At 4:00 pm this afternoon, power was restored to the last area of Manchaug Pond.  We suspect this tree on Manchaug Road just after Holbrook’s Campground was the culprit. Hurricane Irene left the area littered with debris of branches and leaves primarily from oak and pine trees.  Large trees came down on all roadsides around the lake and even into the lake! During the storm, the rain gauge overflowed after reaching 5 inches with no one willing to go out in the wind and heavy rains to empty it. Monday and Tuesday brought cool air putting nighttime temps in the 50’s, with daytime blue skies and sunshine making the cleanup much easier.

Wind Gusts as Hurricane Irene Nears

Over 3 1/2 inches of rain in the rain gauge overnight with power lost and restored was the situation as Hurricane Irene approaches. But now just one hour since this photo was taken, the rain continues to be heavy with the winds gusts tearing through the trees and the power has just gone out once again. The stormwater work done around the lake, of catch basins, infiltration areas and rain gardens, has made all the difference to reduce flooding and keep sediment from entering the lake. and now the power is out once again….

Waterlevel Going Down. Hurricane Irene on the Way!

Forecasters are tracking Hurricane Irene expecting the storm to hit Manchaug Pond bringing with it wind and rain.  Talk is of wind up to 150 mph and 8 inches of rain. The damowner has secured permission from MassDEP to adjust the waterlevel accordingly.  The MPA/MPF has been notified the waterlevel will be taken down one foot from yesterday’s level. If you haven’t already, today would be a good day to take out your boats and tomorrow, batten down the hatches (which includes lawn chairs, umbrellas, and the like.)