The DPW, Town Advisory Committee and LMPA continue to work together to ensure we can resume the extended drawdowns. As we have previously communicated, there is one homeowner on the lake that has expressed concern about impact to their water supply which prohibits us from the doing the deeper drawdown per the agreement with the Conservation Commission. We are working to resolve this issue.
Although the operating plan includes several options for weed management, the extended drawdown is the preferred method. Due to timing, other options will not be pursued for treatment this summer.
Many of you have asked who you can contact at the Town of Hopkinton to express your concerns or preference for a specific treatment approach for the weeds. The best contacts are:
John Westerling, Director of Hopkinton Department of Public Works Email: jwesterling@hopkintonma.gov
Norman Khumalo, Town Manager
Email: nkhumalo@hopkintonma.gov
The Hopkinton Select Board Members:
Brian Tedstone — btedstone@hopkintonma.gov
Irfan Nasrullah — inasrullah@hopkintonma.gov
Brian Herr — bherr@hopkintonma.gov
John Coutinho — jcoutinho@hopkintonma.gov
Mary Jo Lafreniere — mlafreniere@hopkintonma.gov
Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group
Email: maspenockchair@hopkintonma.gov
For the remainder of the season, please be careful boating in the north basin as we have had reports of issues with clogged water intakes and propellers. If you have a boat with a propeller we suggest putting your engine in reverse regularly which many times will clear any weeds that may be wrapped around the prop. Clean and clear your water intakes regularly after boating through the weeds. Please also be careful swimming in the areas affected by the weeds such that you do not risk entanglement.
This is a frustrating situation for all of us who enjoy our lake and we are working diligently to be in an improved situation for the next summer season.
Regards,
The Officers and Board Members of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association