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Manchaug Pond Indigenous People and Arrowheads in Tonight’s Sutton Historical Society Presentation

Posted April 4, 2023 Sharing this Sutton Historical Society event notice received this morning by a member of the Manchaug Pond Foundation.  At the event, the Society will display a collection of arrowheads from Harry Anderson, a longtime Manchaug Pond resident, historian, and member of our organization. Information about Manchaug Pond history, maps, and an article from Mr. Anderson are also featured on our About the Lake page. Here’s the Sutton Historical Society email notice: Tonight, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 7 pm, the Sutton Historical Society will host a presentation entitled Lithic Studies – Native Americans in Southern New England with speaker Joe Iamartino, President, Thompson Historical Society. The presentation will be held in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton, MA. Mr. Iamartino has been suddenly called out of town.  The powerpoint will be shown in the Sanctuary with Mr. Iamartino calling in to present his powerpoint.  There is not a ZOOM component to this presentation, and it will not be recorded. Additionally, the Society will have on display a collection of Native American arrowheads found by Harry Anderson over many years along the Manchaug Pond Shores, and past newsletters containing articles about the indigenous peoples …

Manchaug Village Water Study Project-Mtg #2

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The Town of Sutton  will hold its second meeting of the Manchaug Village Water Study Project on Thursday, March 16th at 6 pm at Manchaug Mills, Blaxton Hall. The town has secured a grant to take a detailed look at the natural and man-made drainage and water flow systems through the village of Manchaug. The goal is to identify existing issues and then create a plan and prioritize solutions and improvements that could include dam repair, drainage fixes, a public park, floodplain restoration, waterway access and more. At Meeting #1, the overall project was discussed and the nowledge and imput of residents and stakeholders about this system was received. At Meeting #2, the input and a completed assessment of the water flow system in the village will be presented. At Meeting #3- April 27, 2023 – Share and discuss possible strategies and solutions. At June 2023- Final report presented to the Sutton Select Board. Contact the Sutton Town Planner, Jen Hager, for more information, questions, or to be added to the stakeholder list at j.hager@town.sutton.ma.us or 508-865-8729. MPF President, Phyllis Charpentier, is participating in the process submitting specific information concerning the flows of Manchaug Pond watershed.  Lake and watershed residents …

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Visit us during Waters Farm Days

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During Waters Farm Fall Festival, stop over to the Manchaug Pond side to enjoy a view from our roadside overlook of the breathtaking views of water, forest and the horses in pasture and learn of our work to protect and enhance this corner of the community […]

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Lake & Watershed-wide Spring Clean-up

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Let’s do it! The Manchaug Pond Foundation invites you to the annual spring cleanup of Manchaug Pond and its watershed for Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9 AM to Noon with a rain date the following day.  Volunteers are needed to canvas the lake shoreline, public boat ramp, and watershed roadsides to remove litter and other potential threats to water quality: in boats to cover the lake’s coves and shoreline, walking the watershed roadsides, at the public access boat ramp, in pickup trucks to shuttle volunteers and pick up bags of trash. Go it alone or meet anytime from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Public Access Boat Ramp at 22 Torrey Road in Sutton to team up with others, get gloves and trash bags, and grab some refreshment and conversation. Community service completion sheets will be signed for youth, scouts, community and church groups and any others needing documentation of time donated to a great cause! All are invited to join Manchaug Pond! If you plan to go it alone or with your own team, please contact us! with the neighborhood or roadside(s) you will be addressing so that we can maximize the area covered. Watershed roads, in …

Boat Ramp NOI Public Hearing Sutton Conservation Commission

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. before the Sutton Conservation Commission, the Town of Sutton Highway Department will present a new project for the state boat ramp at 22 Torrey Rd. which involves water quality and resource area improvements. The proposed project involves construction of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) including 4 filtrating catch basins and two section of pervious asphalt at the Manchaug Pond Boat Ramp to help improve the water quality entering Manchaug Pond. Funding for the project is part of a s.319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Program obtained by the Manchaug Pond Foundation. Copies of the Notice of Intent may be viewed at the Conservation Office at the Sutton Town Hall.

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Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day!

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Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day is May 16, 2025!  Let’s do it! Wear your life jacket, snap a picture while at work and share on social media with the hashtags #wearyourlifejacketatworkday and #safeboating. It’s the best way to kick off National Safe Boating Week and it’s a fun, educational way to heighten life jacket awareness!  Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council.  Visit our Safe Boating website page or www.SafeBoatingCampaign.com for more information. Also watch our website and social media for information on safe boating during National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2025. AND bring your vessel, large or small – sail, paddled, pedaled, rowed, or motored – to our annual Vessel Safety Check, Saturday, June 4th from 9-noon at the public ramp.