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 Southwick Lake Management Committee scheduled a public meeting for October 20 to present four proposed solutions to Congamond flooding issues. The committee approved the Master Plan's Open Space action item 2.1 for year three and reelected Dick Grannells as chair and Eric Mueller as vice chair.
Southwick Lake Management Committee advances invasive treatment, schedules Congamond flooding solutions meeting. The committee unanimously approved its August 27 minutes at a September 10 meeting. Solitude treated Middle Pond and South Pond for invasive hydrilla on September 1. A public meeting is
Lake Management Committee schedules October public forum to unveil Congamond flooding solutions. The committee confirmed a public meeting for October 20 or 21 at Town Hall to present four proposed solutions to chronic Congamond flooding, with participation expected from state and local officials.
Southwick Lake Management Committee unanimously restructures lake erosion management approach. Chair Dick Grannells and members approved a proposal to split the Master Plan's erosion action item, establishing separate responsibilities for property owners and the town regarding lake level and water
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
Lake Management Committee approves prior meeting minutes at routine June session. Members voted unanimously to accept the May 28 minutes and approved the June 11 minutes 6-0-3, with Eric Mueller, Malcolm DeBay, and Mike DeBay abstaining. The committee assigned boat count responsibilities across
Lake Management Committee approves year-three eDNA survey under $250,000 grant. Chair Dick Grannells' committee voted unanimously to accept a Stantec proposal for the lake eDNA survey, part of the USACE/DCR Hydrilla Grant Project, and issued a purchase order to begin work. A 2026 Solitude invasives
Lake Management Committee approves Hydrilla eDNA survey, minus one task pending risk review. Chair Dick Grannells led the vote to accept a $67,754 Stantec proposal for four-task Congamond Lake testing, funded by grant, but excluded task two involving dead Ballyhoo bait fish as a controlled DNA
Lake Management Committee authorizes submission of watershed plan letter to MassDEP. Chair Dick Grannells and Vice-Chair Eric Mueller were directed to finalize and submit by May 29, 2026, a Nine-Element Watershed-Based Plan letter to CEI Engineering expressing interest in funding from S-319 grants
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