LAE
ASSOCIATION WINTER NEWSLETTER
LAE Web Site: laeinc.org
TO: LAE Members
FROM: Don Damm,
President
DATE: January 2,
2009
UPDATE ON IMPORTANT
LAE AND RELATED MATTERS
1.
LAE Web Site: The site is up to
date with the hard work of Sherri MacDougall, which also includes links to the
Town site. The 2007 and 2008 Newsletters are there and they are worth
reviewing, particularly, if you have questions about the road operations, fines
for violations of the Land and Building Restrictions and OHR V / Golf Cart
requirements for driving on LAE owned roads.
2.
Dock Space at the Marina for Motor Boats: Contact Jim MacDougall, Marina Chairperson, if you wish to request LAE
Association owned dock space for members who do not have lake/river property.
This is an annual requirement, so if you had dock space last year, you must
contact Jim as soon as possible to ensure that dock space will be reserved for
you. Your email or written request needs to be received by Jim no later than
April 1, 2009 and include: (1) length, type, make, model, color and HP of your boat, (2) when you plan to install
your dock and put your motor boat in the water ... best estimate and (3) email
address, mailing address, LAE phone number and home or cell phone. Members who
had a dock with a motorboat installed last year (on a timely basis) will receive first priority. New members will be handled on a first
come, first serve basis. Contact Jim by email 4jmacs@comcast.net or by mail at 71 Roberts Drive, Weymouth, MA 02190.
3.
Deep Draw Down of the Pond for 2008: The State
Department of Environmental Services (DES) turned down LAE's request for the
third year in a row. The reason was the same as last year ... that the Lake
Level Determination Report has not been finalized. DES conducted a public
hearing on the Draft Final Report on August 25,
2008 at the Camp Morgan Lodge. Many of
you attended that meeting, and hopefully our constructive comments were well
received and will alter the draft DES recommendation of no more deep draw downs
of Ashuelot Pond for weed control.
4.
Nominations for the Board of Directors and Officers: If you are willing to serve, please contact the Nominating Committee,
listed below, no later than April 1, 2009. We are a volunteer organization and
depend on the many hours of each Director and Officer to make this Association
a constructive and responsible organization. If you wish to serve as a BOD
Director or Officer, your name should be submitted to the Nominating Committee
by April 1st, so
it can be processed and placed on the ballot in an orderly fashion. The BOD has
voted not to accept nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting scheduled for July
11,2009, because it adds
confusion to the process and does not allow absentee voters a chance to vote for
those nominees. If you are considering election to the Board of Directors or
running for office (pres, VP, Secretary - Treasure &
Asst Secretary - Treasure with Officers
requiring a minimum of one year BOD experience), please contact a member of the
nominating committee to determine what is involved and expected of a Director
or Officer. Again, contact any of the following Directors of the Nominating
Committee by April 1, 2009. Carolyn Russell,
Chair at.495-3193, email crvol@gsinet.net; Karen Hunihan at 495-3448 email
hunihan@netzero.net; Pat Liotta, 495-6151, email patmar@gsinet.net; Jon Bilski.495-0924, email jdbilski@gsinet.net
5.
Potential Maintenance Garage Relocation: Negotiations are now back on track to acquire approximately four (4)
acres of land off of Stowell in exchange for logging rights. The Town has
recently increased the minimum size of new lots from two acres to four acres.
Steve Boucher is heading these negotiations regarding the legal requirements and
agreements with the landowner, including having the parcel surveyed and
presentation to the Town Planning Board.
6. Ice Storm in December 2008: As most of you know
power was out for four (4) days in mid December. There appears to be minimal
damage to houses. Your Association hired three outside contractors to
immediately help in clearing the roads of fallen trees. This was in addition to
Roger. Two members, Mike Hoffman and Don Turner (part of the Roads &
Grounds Committee) accomplished extensive
volunteer efforts for three to four days to help clear the roads. Mike Hoffman
functioned as the lead for LAE to coordinate and manage this major
road-clearing task. Thanks to their very hard work, power was restored as soon
as it was, because the power companies did not have to take time to cut trees.
When you see MIKE and DON, thank them for their many long days and hours they
put in. Also, thanks to the other volunteers who helped clear the roads. This
is a good example of the type of extensive volunteer effort that makes this
Association so special. See the Special
Item on the next page on
where to take and dump your downed trees and limbs within LAE.
7.
Other Matters: As reminders, please review the
material in the 2007 and 2008 Newsletters as it relates to these subjects:
(a) Save the lake - only high speed in the middle of the
lake and in moderation.
As a word of
caution, there is a new camp/retreat on the southeast part of the lake with
many boys and girls using canoes, kayaks and sailboats throughout the day. This
increased traffic will require your utmost attention.
(b) Check and remove weeds
from your boat and trailer before launching.
(c) Raft at the Beach ... be careful, let's ensure we can
continue to use it.
No horseplay or diving.
(d) LAE road closure to heavy vehicular traffic on Sat,
Sun, Holidays and during mud season.
(e) Goose poop on the Beach - Thanks for the help in
cleaning it up this past
year. As
volunteers, please continue to be proactive in cleaning it up.
(f) No pets at the LAE Beach and Beach Area.
(g) Drive slowly and carefully ... do not go over 20 mph,
slower the better.
(h) Ashuelot Women's Group - Very active, call Nancy Damm
at 495-3785.
(i) Fun and Games Day is the 4th
Sat in July ... July 25, 2009.
SPECIAL ITEM - ICE STORM CLEAN-UP
To help with the clean-up of down trees
and branches, a central location is designated in LAE at the Marina where you
can bring your brush / limbs. Place them where the X is indicated on the map
below. Do not block the turnaround area. This is only being offered through
June 12,2009. Cut the trees into reasonable lengths. This is for LAE
Members work only ... not Contractors.
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Ashuelot Dr
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