Lake Management Committee maintains work freeze on Berkshire Avenue
Lake Management Committee · Meeting of July 9, 2026
Southwick lake panel upholds work freeze on eroding property. The Lake Management Committee voted unanimously to maintain its requirement for a Stop Work Order at 159 Berkshire Ave until a detailed erosion control plan is approved by the Department of Public Works, Conservation Commission, or Code Enforcement, following a motion by Malcolm DeBay. The committee also voted unanimously to send an email to town agencies encouraging use of 6- to 8-foot helical anchors for handicap ramps at 157 Feeding Hills Road.
The committee confirmed that invasive hydrilla was identified in Congamond Lake, with a full survey completed on July 9 and detailed results pending.
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Source: the Lake Management Committee meeting of July 9, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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