Lake Area Residents:
After a beautiful summer, it is now approaching the time that the annual draw down of the lake begins. The timing of the draw down is mandated by a permit received from the Hopkinton Conservation Commission and must begin no earlier than September 15th and no later than October 1st. The exact date can vary from year to year based upon the level of the lake coming out of the summer. This year it is anticipated that the draw down will commence on or close to the September 15th date. A more extensive draw down of the lake will be conducted this year. Instead of the normal 4–5 foot reduction, the lake level will be reduced by 7–8 feet in an effort to control the invasive weeds. It is hoped that the full draw down level will be reached approximately December 15th. The period of time that the lake will be at the lowest level will be as short as possible. If the weather cooperates, and we have sufficient freezing of the weed roots, the lake level will be allowed to rise to the normal winter draw down levels, which is the 4–5 foot reduction. The lake will be allowed to begin returning to normal winter draw down levels no later than January 15th. Re-fill of the lake to spring levels will begin with “ice out” or around March 1st as usual.
Please be aware of the draw down process and arrange for the removal of boats and docks accordingly.
Have a great autumn,
The Officers and Executive Board
Lake Maspenock Preservation Association