Last evening, the Hop­kin­ton Con­ser­va­tion Com­mis­sion vot­ed to grant exemp­tions this year to cer­tain aspects of the Order of Con­di­tions for the extend­ed draw­down of Lake Maspenock.  This action will allow the Hop­kin­ton Depart­ment of Pub­lic Works to con­duct the deep draw­down this win­ter in an attempt to con­trol the exces­sive aquat­ic veg­e­ta­tion in the lake.

This is very good news and the LMPA would like to thank the DPW and Con­Com for work­ing togeth­er in order to achieve this out­come. Now we must hope for a good, deep freeze while the water is low in order to impact the weed beds.

Please be aware that this extend­ed draw­down may low­er the lake as much as 8′ this win­ter.

Best Regards,
The Offi­cers and Exec­u­tive Board of the LMPA