2012 Boat Decorating Contest

3RD ANNUAL BOAT DECORATING CONTEST Saturday, JUNE 30th at 2:00PM  Join in on the fun!!  Get creative and decorate your vessel, big or small! All boats are welcome to participate; kayak, canoe, pedal boat, bow rider, pontoon, you got it — decorate it!This is turning out to be a competitive, fun lake favorite for participants and spectators alike. Hope you, your family and friends will join in the procession! It’ll be interesting to see the decorating themes entered in this year’s contest. Competition is imaginative and fierce!Register your boat to qualify for prizes,email: boat.decorating.contest@gmail.com orcall: 508.234.9239.

SATURDAY – Vessel Safety Check!

Saturday,   June 9th      VESSEL SAFETY CHECK  Free, educational and all are welcome! Does your boat have this sticker? Bring your vessel(s) – canoe or kayak, sail or motorboat- for a free inspection by the Worcester County Sail and Power Squadron. Receive your official sticker certifying your vessel is safe. Manchaug Pond state Boat Ramp on Saturday, 9 June from 9:00 A.M. to around noon. Boats can be on trailers or in the water. Bring one or bring them all! The ramp is located on Torrey Road in Sutton MA. 42* 05.473′ N 71* 46.118′ W Program brought to you by:the Manchaug Pond Foundation and the Worcester County Sail and Power Squadron

Hope you’ll join us!  Guaranteed to have a good time!

Join in for the Annual Spring Cleanup!

Saturday, May 5th          SPRING CLEANUP  of Boat Ramp, Roadsides and Shoreline Join the Board of Directors for this annual event in preparation for the summer season!   Take pride in Manchaug Pond!   Give a hoot! Don’t pollute! 9 am to noon Garbage bags and gloves provided. Meet at the state boat ramp on Torrey Rd.  Your time will be used toward the MPF’s match requirement for future s. #319 Stormwater Grant

Manchaug Boat Ramp on Town Agenda

An agreement concerning the Manchaug Pond state boat ramp has been worked out between MassWildlife and the town of Sutton.  January 17, 2012 the Sutton Board of Selectman reviewed and approved the details as follows: Fee structure of $6 for in state and $12 for out of state users. (no change) User fees collected 24/7 (new- expands from seasonal weekends to daily, year round) Lockbox/honor system for collection (new) Police patrols, with fines for non-payment. Discussion noted the fees as another revenue source for not only the maintainance of the ramp and quality of the lake but for the maintenance of the dam.  “No dam, no need for the ramp.” The Manchaug Pond Foundation is continuing to work closely with the town on this new arrangement.