As the rain comes down this morning, a group of cormorants are huddled on the old causeway.
Ready, Set, Go! Register for The Dam Race!
Have you registered for Manchaug Pond’s 6k, The Dam Race? Sign-up today in order to get your free tech t-shirt! Mail your Registration form to MPF, P.O. Box 154, Manchaug, MA 01526 or use the Pay Pal button to the right of this post or give us a call or email! This year we have: a race during the peak of New England fall foliage! the same great scenic course! a load of volunteers ready to cheer you to the finish line! Central Mass Striders running club of Worcester providing the timing and scoring! sponsors, trophies, goody bags, and more! Besides having a good time, your participation assists the members andfriends of the Manchaug Pond Foundation (MPF) in promoting the welfareand correct use of Manchaug Pond and its watershed through initiativestargeting the dam, the waterlevel, water quality, invasive aquaticweeds, safe boating, and more! All dues/donations/contributions arefully tax-deductible or for this event you may seek reimbursement withyour health insurance company. Thanks again and see you there!
Cool Manchaug Pond Morning
This photo was posted on Facebook by a seasonal camper at one of Manchaug Pond’s campgrounds. It captured Monday’s cool morning temperatures and pink sunrise on Manchaug Pond. Kudos to the photographer and thank you for posting!
While the boats are away… the seaplane!
With summer vacations over, the children back in school, and the campgrounds not as busy, we see Manchaug Pond return to quiet with few boats during the weekdays. The seaplane used the opportunity to buzz down the channe, land on lake and boat around from one end of the lake to another. It was a grand sight!
TONIGHT: 8:30PM Lighting of the Shoreline
Manchaug Pond Association and now the Foundation have a long history of lighting the shoreline on the eve of July 4th and Labor Day. Tonight MPF members and friends will light flares, campfires and tiki torches at 8:30 PM at their beaches and shoreline in a show of solidarity and appreciation. Join us!
A flight of cormorants!
You’ve often seen this lone bird on Manchaug Pond, but have you ever seen a whole group of them? This week, over 20 cormorants were seen as a group on Manchaug Pond.
Annual Meeting of the Members This Saturday!
Saturday, AUGUST 18TH at 10:30 AM ~ ANNUAL MEETING of the MEMBERS 45th Annual Manchaug Pond Association (MPA) Mtg. 3rd Annual Manchaug Pond Foundation (MPF) Mtg. at the YMCA Camp Blanchard, Manchaug Road, Sutton The Agenda: 10:30 AM ~ Welcome & Opening Comments ~ President Dave Schmidt Treasurer’s Report Committee updates: Dam Ownership and Waterlevel Fundraising Water Quality Invasive Weeds Boat Safety Closing remarks ~ President 11:30 AM ~ Guest Speaker ~ Metacomet Land Trust Noon ~ Lunch served! This year members will enjoy a new menu of pulled pork sliders, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn-on-the cob, watermelon & dessert. Also available: New embroidered t-shirts, fleece hats and vests, sweatshirts, and golf shirts will be on sale! Educational exhibit and handouts! Committee sign up sheets so you can join the fun! 50/50 Raffle$ Updated maps Tickets on sale for the MONSTER MASH ! Register for The DAM Race Pay your dues! All dues and donations are fully tax deductible! This meeting is only open to paid members! Join using the PayPal button on the sidebar, pay directly at this meeting or send your tax deductible donation to MPF, PO Box 154, Manchaug, MA 01526 MPF is a …
7 Years in the Making- DAM ISSUE RESOLVED!
The Town of Sutton, in a unanimous vote of the Sutton Board of Selectman, signed an agreement largely negotiated by the Manchaug Pond Foundation, to acquire ownership of Manchaug Pond and its dam for $1.00 and receive $350,000 from owner Interface Fabrics for future dam needs. This brings the 7 year issue to a successful close preserving the 380 acre lake for this and future generations. by Russel Spain, MPF Board Member Last night’s signing was attend by MPA/MPF President David Schmidt, Treasurer Andrew Mosher and Corresponding Secretary Phyllis Charpentier representing the 22 member Board of Directors and the membership at-large of the 100-member organizations. The three formed the MPF contingent who had met numerous times in the last 2 years with Interface representatives from Georgia, Maine and Boston to identify a workable solution for the company who looked to divest of their remaining Massachusetts assets. Prior options explored by the lake association include the researching of a watershed district, and successful formation of the now formed 501 c3 non profit Manchaug Pond Foundation (MPF). MPA and MPF appointed a Fundraising Committee, under the leadership of George Cammuso and Karen Bronson, to raise the monies needed to work this …
Judges Comments are in…
In the 2012 Boat Decorating Contest, the judges loved all the entries! Trophies and prize money for the top three winners. The following comments were noted: 1st- Jaws! -Great acting put her in first place!2nd- Christmas in July –Excellent! well done!3rd- Breast Cancer Awareness – Very emotional entry. Support the Troops– Patriotic presentation!Bath Time– Good clean fun!Chaug Vegas– Great energy- but not in the cards this year.Flintstones– Great car!Construction– Clever idea!Blueberry Island cruise ship– Characters were spot on!Sports– Good regional presentation!