As part of a Sustainable Stow / Randall Library program on water quality, you can hear the latest from the Healthy Lake Boon project. Speakers are Dave Gray and Dan Barstow. The talk starts on Zoom at 7 p.m. and you can register at this link: bit.ly/3zF9qsV
Also on the program, PFAS contamination of wells. Speakers are Mary Jude Pigsley, Regional Director of MassDEP’s Worcester office and Timothy Maus, a geologist specializing in the assessment and mitigation of PFAS in private wells.
This double float was lost from Pine Point Road a few days ago. If you have found it, please leave a comment and we will put you in touch with the owner.
These life vests were found floating in the 1st Basin near Pine Point. The black vest is an XL adult, and the red is a youth size. They were taken by the finder to Monahan’s Cove and can be left somewhere accessible by water or car on Temple Avenue for the owners. Again, leave a comment if they’re yours and we’ll put you in touch with the person who found them.
See statement below from the Nashoba Associated Board of Health. Nevertheless, keep a watch in other parts of the lake for algae blooms. There is a thick one now in the Hale Road cove at the east end of the second basin.
Hello everyone,
This office received the second lab report indicating the algae cell counts are below the DPH guidance, and an inspection of the town beach this morning finds the water to be clear. The test results and inspection allows the Board of Health to lift the beach closure, the beach can reopen for swimming.
Any closure signs at the beach can be removed.
Jim Garreffi, Director
Nashoba Associated Board of Health
30 Central Ave
Ayer, MA 01432
There’s lots going on between now and Labor Day weekend. Note that these are the corrected dates for Water Carnival events.
Saturday, August 13 – approx 2:00 p.m., Open Mike shoreside concert at 130 Barton Road next to the dam, compliments of the Conleys
Sunday, August 14 – Hard Knox shoreside concert CANCELLED due to health issues
Wednesday, August 17 – 7:00 p.m., Healthy Lake Boon Update by Zoom as part of a Sustainable Stow / Randall Library program on water quality including PFAS contamination of wells. Speakers are Mary Jude Pigsley, Regional Director of MassDEP’s Worcester office, Timothy Maus, a geologist specializing in the assessment and mitigation of PFAS in private wells, and Dan Barstow and Dave Gray from the Healthy Lake Boon project. .Register for this session here bit.ly/3zF9qsV
September 2 – 5: the Lake Boon Association Water Carnival! Plan your Boat Parade theme now! (pizza coupon for entering)
Friday, September 2 – 7:30 p.m. Lighting of the Lake and Music Boat, beginning in the first (northern) basin, going CCW around the lake
Saturday, September 3
Sunday, September 4
Monday, September 5, 2:30 p.m. – Sailing Regatta gathering at Pine Point buoy across from Town Beach
The Lake Boon Commission will meet Wednesday, Augsut 3 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Participation via calling in or using your computer is encouraged. For instructions on how to connect, please see the posted agenda on the Town of Hudson website, here.
Agenda Topics:
Lake Boon Association 