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2009 Events

May -

Town-wide litter cleanup scheduled for May 9-10th weekend - See News

Saturday, May 16: Visit the Lake Boon Association table at Springfest

There’s lots going on at Springfest—food, fun, music, movies and history. The LBA table will be one of several showcasing town and community groups. To help out, contact Dave Siewierski (562-2203, or email siewierski@darkhold.com). For a Springfest schedule, see www.stowspringfest.com

LBA Annual Meeting - Sunday evening May 31, @ 7:00PM - Stow Town Hall
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend! The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp at the Stow Town Hall , Rte 117 (across from the Stow Town Building ). Agenda items include election of officers and updates on the LBA budget and past year events, as well as discussing and voting on using around $5200 of the LBA general funds for drawdown relief if the Lake Boon Commission's appeal is successful in overturning the Conservation Commission's denial for the drawdown. Town Counsel has been engaged and litigation is pending..

Please plan to renew your LBA membership at the meeting (or beforehand)—dues are an affordable $20 per family for the year. Extra donations are always welcome (and tax deductible!) Donations of refreshments are gratefully accepted!

June -

Discount Septic Pumping Program - Once again, the Lake Boon Association is sponsoring our twice-yearly discount septic pumping program. The program will take place the last two weeks of June, and discounts of up to 15% are available through the generosity of Casaceli Trucking if more than 9 households sign up.

In the 8 years since its inception, over 200 tanks have been pumped at the discount price, saving money for individual homeowners while preserving property values and helping reduce weed growth in the lake. The more frequently a system is pumped (recommendation is every 1 - 2 years depending on family size), the longer it will last and work well.

The LBA sponsors this program spring and fall each year, and so far Rich Casaceli continues to give us a lower price than other area companies for an excellent job! Please spread the word to your neighbors on Lake Boon so we can continue to do everything we can to clean up the lake and keep our septic systems running well.

To register by the deadline of May 22nd, please email Brenda Mascari, Brenda@edmascari.com or call Dave Siewierski at 978-562-2203. The program is open to anyone living within the Lake Boon watershed or within a mile of the lake.

July -

Water Wise Workshops - Sponsored again this year by OAR (Organization for the Assabet River) for children ages 6-12 provides hands-on water-side workshops on lake and river ecology, beginning July 10 at 10-11:30 AM and 5 subsequent weeks, same time. Registration required at 978 369 3956.

August -

Red Sox Green Team Day of Service - 8/23

This year, the LBA is pleased to offer a unique volunteer opportunity to the Lake Boon community. On Sunday, August 23rd, the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees at 1:35 in the afternoon. Join us in volunteering at Fenway Park during the game, serving on the “Green Team.”

The Red Sox started the Green Team last year in an effort to reduce the amount of recyclables being discarded at Fenway. At each home game, 30 to 80 Green Team volunteers patrol the park, collecting plastic bottles, cups and trays in special receptacles. Green Team members also educate fans about the many environmental initiatives being undertaken by the Red Sox.

Participation is open to Boonies age 14 and up, and volunteers 14-18 must serve with a parent or guardian for the duration of the event. Green Team members need to be at Fenway an hour before the game for orientation. Admission is free, and the Sox provide a lunch voucher to all participants. Green Team duties end after the 7th inning, at which time we’ll be free to watch the game from one of the standing-room areas in the park.

We can take up to 80 volunteers, so rally your friends and neighbors for a fun day at Fenway with the LBA. Sign up with LBA Secretary Kevin Hunt at the annual meeting or by email at kevinc.hunt@gmail.com. Please put “LBA Green Team” in the subject of your email.

2008 EVENTS

	2008 Aug Gazette.pdf
	Bryozoa in Lake Boon Bryozoa or moss animals look like a cross between coral and jellyfish. The fresh water type in Lake Boon have been here for years but seem to be more prominent this year. Some colonies have been seen the size of basketballs! They typically attach to underwater sticks and are apparently harmless. They may even filter the water and clarify it. They are said to dissipate in cold water in the fall. For more info see http://www.millermicro.com/bryozoa.html from a Lake Cochituate resident and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryozoa
	The Ronnie Fund
	Water Wise Workshops 2008 for children @ the Town Beach - See 2008 Events
	New Invasive Weed Found in Lake Boon! by Lycott Environmental - (See Cover letter and May 2008 Lake Survey)
	2008 events are posted
	Sonar® Treatment 2007 Management Program Year-End Report (Short version). Contact Kent Seith or the Lake Boon Commission for the complete version with all the graphics (sampling spots, barrier placement, and sampling data ) over 7mb large. This report is a pdf file. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
	Sadly, Paul Jackson, of Pine Point Rd., Stow passed away on April 2, 2008. View the PowerPoint slideshow with Paul & Shirley's favorite song. Download PowerPoint Viewer
	As you may know, Lake Boon resident, Justin Graceffa, fell from a balcony August 5th, 2007 at school trying to get into his locked apartment and is now paralyzed from the neck down. Our most sincere wishes for recovery go out to Justin and his family. The Graceffas have set up benefit funds for Justin. One is "Justin's Recovery" fund through the DCU Federal Credit Union and the other is "Justin Graceffa's Recovery" fund through Citizens Bank where donations can be made. "He needs a wheelchair, he needs a wheelchair van, and we’re going to have to make modifications (to our home)," said his mother. People interested in making donations to the fund can send checks to the DCU Federal Credit Union on 100 Powdermill Road in Acton. http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=1018271 (Although now placed in the archive you can click on pages 2 and 3 to see most of the article.)
	2007 EVENTS
	Lake Boon Association annual meeting Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 7:00 at Stow Town Hall Includes an update on s319 Grant programs, aquatic weed treatment, septic pumping program, election of officers plus a presentation by Recreation for Stow on plans for developing a recreational center at Pine Bluff/Town Beach.
	There is a memorial website for Matt Brennan who died in the snowmobile accident on the lake this winter. See http://www.matthewpbrennan.com/
	The Recreation for Stow proposal for development of Pine Bluff/Town Beach was discussed in two meetings now showing on Stow TV Cable Channel 9. These programs will run through April 4. Rec for Stow Request of CPC (153 min) Each Thu, Sat, Mon - 1:30 pm Each Fri, Sun, Wed - 7 pm Rec for Stow at Recreation Commission (62 min) Each Thu, Sat, Mon - 4:03 pm Each Fri, Sun, Wed - 9:33 pm The Recreation for Stow website is www.recforstow.com
	Fellow Boonie Marika Barnett 's play, “The Eleventh Minute” is showing on Stow Cable TV – on Channel 9 through April 4^th. Each Fri, Sun, Wed - 3:30 pm Each Thu, Sat, Mon - 9 pm This is a funny, short play about the dilemma of a young playwright. The play won awards on various national competitions and won the Audience Appreciation Award at the 2006 Playwrights’ Platform Festival of Boston. Stow TV – www.stowtv.org – is currently also advertising upcoming slideshow and lecture of Marika's photographs taken in the slums of India : “BEAUTY AND DIGNITY IN THE SLUMS OF INDIA ” Slideshow/lecture: 1./ On Thursday, April 12^th at 6 PM at the BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ( 700 Boylston Street ) 2./ On Friday, April 20^th at 7:30 at the DEPOT SQUARE GALLERY ( 1837 Massachusetts Ave ) of Lexington , MA
	PINE BLUFFS SAVED! Request for Support for Recreational Development Funding Recreational Master Plan - (Article #39) - Request for Support for the Purchase of the Snow Property - (Article #38)
	Lake Boon Restoration Survey - Tell the LBA what you think should be done about the weed problem!
	2006 Boat Parade Pictures
	2006 Water Carnival (Beach & Field) Pictures
	If anyone has any old boat parade pictures they'd like to share, Lew Halprin is putting together a DVD of past Lake Boon Boat Parades and would like to add them to it. Either digital or prints would be great! Lew's email address is lhalprin@earthlink.net.
	2005 Events
	Acknowledgements - by Barbara Clancy
	Water Carnival Winners - by Lew Halprin
	Website for Steve (pictures, thoughts/memories and funeral arrangements)
	Past LBA Vice-President, Steve Katz - Suffers fatal motorcycle accident
	Jet Ski Bill Hearing on Wednesday - "Sorry for the terribly short notice but I just found out on Friday that the jet ski "home rule" bill (now House Bill #1885) is going to be heard by the Public Safety Committee on Wednesday, April 27 at 10AM in Rm B1. It's the same bill that Rep O'Brien filed last year. Hopefully we'll have better luck this session!" Leslie Doyle doyleleslie@yahoo.com
	July 14 Weed Watcher Training Program Postponed - Alternate program July 5
	Moose sighted swimming across 1st Basin on Sunday, Sept. 26 - www.lakeboon.com for picture
	2004 Walkathon story and pictures by Lew Halprin
	2004 Events
	2003 Events
	New LBA Leadership elected at Annual Meeting!
	Lake Boon's local Weather Watcher, Alan Kattelle
	Septic Pumping Program - November 2003
	2002 and 2003 Walkathon Shirts on Sale! $10 EACH or 2 for $15 - Sm, Med, Lg and XL - Purple and Aquamarine - Great Xmas gifts! Click here to order.
	LBA Annual Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:30pm - Stow Town Hall
	16th Annual Walkathon October 18
	Weed Watchers will be watching! See lake map for results.
	Annual Roadside Cleanup - October 4 & 5
	Algae Bloom is Lyngbya, according to lab results
	Music Boat pictures
	8/11/03 - Lycott Environmental will not indemnify the Town

8/4/03 - Stow Town Administrator, Bill Wrigley pursues indemnification from Lycott Environmental.

	Herbicide/Algaecide Treatment Fund Established
	EPA Rules in Favor of applying herbicides to Lake Boon without a NPSDES permit!

Watershed Survey Presentation

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 7:15pm Stow Town Building -
All Stow and especially Lake Boon residents are invited to attend.

Lake Boon Commission meeting: June 26, 7:00pm - Stow Town Building

COLAP Annual Meeting and COLAP Central Chapter Spring Meeting - MAY 31

URGENT! The future of the DEM Lake and Pond Program is in doubt due to budget cuts

Springfest

See pictures of this fun event. A raffle was held to establish a fund for future herbicide treatments. To contribute, send a check to the Treasurer and write "Herbicide Treatment Fund" in the memo section. It is anticipated that the EPA will rule favorably to allow future treatments and the funds need to be available when that happens.

Monday, June 16, 2003 - 7:00pm Hudson Town Hall - Presented by: Dick Gelpke (Watershed Survey Team Member & Chris Carney (Coordinator, DEM Riverways Program)

Dudley Pond to apply herbicides in Spring 2003

Approval of another Sonar treatment has been authorized by the DEP and the Wayland Conservation Commission for spring 2003. This treatment will combine Sonar with Nautique a copper based herbicide that rapidly penetrates into the plant tissue.

Lake Cochitchuate to apply herbicides in Spring 2003

On May 15th, 2003 (scheduled for 8:50PM in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Natick Town Hall), the Natick Conservation Commission will continue its May 1st hearing regarding Mass. DEM's plan to chemically treat South Pond and its swimming beach area of Middle Pond with Reward (Diquat Dibromide) and Aquathol-K (Dipotassium Endothall) aquatic herbicides, as an early step to combat the Eurasian and Variable water-milfoil infestations in Lake Cochituate.

Metrowest Daily News

Don Hawkes resigns as President of the Lake Boon Association effective May 1, 2002. See President's Resignation Letter.

Lori Hawkes resigns as Editor of Lake Boon Gazette and Chair/member of Membership Committee effective May 1, 2003.

Watershed Survey Team Meeting - May 1, 2003 - 7:00pm - Stow Town Building, 380 Great Rd. (Rt. 117)

Fort Meadow - City officials urges public help in fight against lake weeds

Lake Cochituate - Lake work due to begin

A Weed Free Lake - for the moment . . . .

Weed Watcher Program - August 14th, 7pm - Stow Town Hall

Jet Ski Legislation - H.2289 (Home Rule bill)

	Current News
	Support letters

Floating Bookmobile will tour docks in basins one and two of Lake Boon

JT Toole appoints Lori Hawkes as Vice President and then resigns as Acting President effective 7/25/03

Volunteers Complete Watershed Survey - by Dave Gray

Don Hawkes appointed as Chair of Ronnie Fund - effective 8/4/03

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge Complex - Public Comment

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