This white stand up paddle board with orange and green stripes was found floating in the first basin Saturday evening. It is now on the dock at 12 Pine Point Road. Owner, please email Dave at grayscale@earthlink.net to make arrangements for return.
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Fish consumption advisory
Attention Lake Boon fishers! A summary of fish conditions in Massachusetts was updated in February by the State Department of Public Health.
In Lake Boon, children under twelve, pregnant or nursing mothers, and women of childbearing age are advised to not eat Black Crappie or Largemouth Bass because of mercury contamination. Others are advised to limit Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass consumption to no more than two 8 to 12 oz servings a month.
You can download a list of advisories for rivers and ponds statewide here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/public-health-freshwater-fish-consumption-advisories-2023-0
Spring wind and high water reminder
With ice unlikely to reform, the first of the Lake Boon dam boards were finally replaced last Friday. With lots of precipitation this week, and spring winds a-blowing, be sure boats, floats and docks are secured to prevent them from drifting away with the high winds, waves and higher water levels.
FYI, the fierce red-headed Loch Boon Monster was seen swimming its way to escape a drifting ice flow in the first basin earlier this month!

Going up! Lake Boon level that is…
With longer, warmer days and the ice essentially gone, plans are for the Highway Depart to replace the boards in the outfall at the dam next week. The lake level will rise gradually about 14″ over the next 3 to 4 weeks, depending on precipitation and ground thawing.
- Be sure to secure any docks, floats, boats, etc. that have been left at water’s edge.
- Take advantage of the last chance to do any waterfront and dock maintenance at the low level.
- Rake any leaves away from the shoreline and compost them further away to reduce this source of nutrients that feed aquatic weeds and algae later in the season.
- Enjoy keeping a lookout for migrating waterfowl: mergansers, buffleheads, etc. which may be underwater at first glance.
Lake Boon Commission Meets February 2
The Lake Boon Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2 on Zoom–happy Groundhog Day! The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Participation via computer or by telephone is encouraged. Connection information is available on the posted agenda here.
AGENDA
- Welcome opening remarks
- Public Comment
- Meeting Minutes – Review/Approve
- Update on the proposed Lake Boon construction
- Bills for Payment – Review/Approve
- Healthy Lake Boon Update
- RFP for the weed treatment and warrant articles
- Winter on the lake, snowmobile, dirt bikes and policing
- Old Business
- New Business
- Date of Next Meeting
- Adjourn
Tues., Jan 31: Lake Boon Dam Meeting at Stow Select Board
Our thanks to dam abutters for their persistence in requesting timely information on the planning for this critical project.
This early notice is given to allow questions to be submitted in advance of the meeting by email as requested below. Presentation slides are available at:
https://www.stow-ma.gov/select-board/agenda/select-board-meeting-agenda-44
STOW SELECT BOARD MEETING
January 31, 2023
7:00 p.m.
ZOOM ONLY
This meeting is being held on Zoom ONLY. Link to join the meeting, meeting ID and meeting passcode are available on the meeting agenda, posted here on the Town of Stow website.
- Presentation from Weston & Sampson regarding the Lake Boon Dam Rehabilitation Project
o Discussion of the Project
o Q&A - Adjournment
*** While there will be an opportunity for a Q&A, it would be appreciated that if you have questions about the project, to please submit them in advance to questions@stow-ma.gov ***

Lake Boon Commission meeting postponed
The Lake Boon Commission meeting that had been planned for this evening, January 10, has been postponed. A new date is TBD.
Lost kayak
Apparently strong winds carried away a tan nine foot Old Town fishing kayak from a dock in the 1-2 narrows. If located please email robert.c.fletcher715@gmail.com or call (508) 361-5880.
Last chance for calendars
Happy New Year! As of Sunday evening there were still a few 2023 Lake Boon wall calendars available at $20 each to good Boonie homes. To purchase please contact Dave Gray by texting 781-856-5158 to make sure calendars are not sold out, and to schedule a time to pick up.
Lost canoe
A large dark green fiberglass Old Town canoe escaped from the middle of the 1-2 narrows, possibly due to the high winds. It may be swamped in the ice now. If seen please notify ccindy22@verizon.net.