Lake Management Committee Plans Invasive Treatment, Dredging Tour, Dock Removal
The Lake Management Committee scheduled aquatic invasive species treatment for October 13 and coordinated a boat tour for October 23 to advance dredging funding. Solitude identified Hydrilla in Middle Pond and both Hydrilla and Eurasian Watermilfoil in South Pond.
Lake Management Committee · Meeting of October 8, 2026
SOUTHWICK — The Lake Management Committee scheduled aquatic invasive species treatment for October 13 and coordinated a boat tour for October 23 to advance dredging funding. Solitude identified Hydrilla in Middle Pond and both Hydrilla and Eurasian Watermilfoil in South Pond. The tour, organized by Senator Paul Mark's office, includes Senator Paul Mark, Representative Nick Boldyga, Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker, Committee Chair Dick Grannells, and representatives from MassDEP and DCR to examine potential dredging areas.
The Committee set October 31 for North Ramp Docks removal and discussed funding challenges for the Police Department Boat House project, including possible construction by Westfield Technical Academy.
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Source: the Lake Management Committee meeting of October 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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