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Aug 21, 2026

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Lake Treatments Set for May 14

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Lake Committee Supports Barley Treatment

The committee unanimously approved sending a support letter for Lake Holland’s proposed barley treatment to the Conservation Commission. It also reported three spring and summer treatments planned for Lakes Holland and Arcadia, with Lake Metacomet to receive spot treatment if needed.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Lake Treatments Set for May 14

Treatments of Lakes Holland and Arcadia were scheduled for May 14 after Water and Wetlands data supported moving forward. The committee also approved, 3-0, a request for additional water testing at Lake Arcadia and reported that $5,000 was allocated for lakes in next year's town budget.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Lake Metacomet Treatment Funding Approved

The Tri-Lakes Watershed Association approved $7,000 for spot treatment of Lake Metacomet. Treatments for Lakes Holland and Arcadia, along with the Metacomet spot treatment, were reported to be on schedule, with observations and a status report planned for May.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Lake treatments planned for 2026

Treatment of Lake Metacomet is scheduled for spring or summer 2026 at a cost of $9,000, and the committee will ask the Tri-Lakes Association to contribute $7,000 because town budget cuts created a funding shortfall. Treatments are also planned for Holland and Arcadia, with phosphorus testing discussed for Holland after an algae bloom closed the lake for more than three months in 2025.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Lake Treatment Grant Remains in Place

The CPA grant agreement is complete and funding is in place for treatment of Lakes Acadia and Holland. The committee also noted ongoing concerns about beaver management and the culvert between Lakes Holland and Arcadia.

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