SLA Trustees Meeting Listen only Zoom Link 7:30 PM Sept 5

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Labor Day Weekend Beach Hours

Similar to last year the beach hours are being adjusted to allow the beach to be closed for the season.

Saturday Sept 2 10:00am – 7:00 pm
Sunday Sept 3 10:00am – 7:00 pm
Monday Sept 4 11:00am – 5:00 pm

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SLA Trustees Meeting Tuesday-September 5th, 2023 at 7:30pm Lions Lake

STURBRIDGE LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC.
On Site Board of Trustees Meeting
Lions Lake Facility
September 5th, 2023
7:30 PM
AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes of August 1st, 2023
4. Board/Committee Liaison’s Reports
5. Committee Reports
6. Old Business
7. Public Portion-Limit 4 minutes per Home.
8. August Invoices
9. Review July Financials
10. Collections
11. Pickleball/Tennis Courts Update
12. Antietam Park/Battery Park Fencing Update
13. Tennis/Basketball Court Resurfacing Update
14. Pineland Commission
15. Fireworks
16. Lakes Update
17. Web Site Update
18. Any Additional Items from Board.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

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Lake #5 treatment

Lake #5 treated with Tribune- no restrictions on swimming or fishing.
For 3 days-No Drinking or Pets in the water.
For 5 days-No irrigation.

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Swimmers Itch

Dear Sturbridge Lakes Residents:

We received several reports from residents that after swimming at the lake, they developed a “swimmers itch” which appears as bites or a rash.

We called our lake management company, Solitude Lakes, for a site visit. The lakes appear to be in a generally healthy condition, however, Solitude will conduct testing in an effort to determine the cause of the reported rashes.

There are two likely causes. One is the “swimmers itch” parasite, a naturally occurring lake condition which has been controlled in the past with spot treatments of a copper-based solution at the beaches.

The other is that high phosphorous/ low oxygen conditions could be causing algae blooms that can irritate the skin.

In either case, the recommendation by Solitude is the same. The lakes are safe for swimming while further testing is conducted. Swimmers should rinse off with fresh water, and thoroughly towel dry, to remove any irritating agents. Water hoses have been made available at the Foxview and Chatham beach houses.

Some residents have asked if the lakes are safe for their dogs, especially in light of the swimmer’s itch, and after lake chemical treatments. We remind residents that their dogs are not permitted at the beaches and should not be swimming in the lakes. We cannot know if any lake conditions or lake treatments are safe for pets, as this is not the focus of any testing. It is best that dogs be kept out of the lakes.

Whether or not high phosphorous is related to the swimmer’s itch, we do have an annual problem with the runoff of nutrients into our lakes. This promotes weeds, algae and lower water oxygen. Phosphorous is one such nutrient. It is naturally occurring, but is greatly increased by the use of fertilizers which are harmful to the lakes. Therefore, we are providing a reminder and some information to help you make the right landscaping choices.

Please remember that even if you don’t live along a lake, our stormwater drains directly into the lakes.

How to help reduce phosphorous and other harmful nutrients in the lakes:

While many factors play into our lakes’ health, it is the opinion of Solitude lakes and their staff biologist that the lakes are being negatively impacted by the overuse of non-approved fertilizers. The SLA would like to remind everyone that there are reasons behind restricting the amount of lawns permitted on each property. Less lawns mean less fertilizers. This in turn leads to healthier lakes and ecosystems.

Whatever we place on our properties will ultimately always wind up in our water. Fertilizers on all of our properties have a direct impact on the lakes. While fertilizing your lawn grows it fuller and thicker, it has the exact same effect on lake weeds.

What can we all do?

The SLA is asking all homeowners to stop using all fertilizer for the next 30 days. Fertilizer guidelines can be found in the information attached to this notice. Once the 30 day fertilizer pause has ended, these guidelines must be followed.

The fertilizers commonly used by landscapers and lawn treatment companies do not work well in our community given the complexities of the lake ecosystem.

Additionally, dumping of any materials into the lakes, (sand, soil, leaves, grass clippings, etc) is strictly prohibited. It’s crucial we all be good stewards of our environment. The lakes are essential to our property values and quality of ife.

We will continue to work closely with Solitude Lakes, and will keep you informed of any developments.

-SLA Board of Trustees

Lawn Care Guidelines

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SLA Trustees Meeting Listen Only Zoom link 7:30 – be sure to identify your address before you will be allowed to enter

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Dan’s Waffles this Wednesday, July 26, 5:00 at Foxview

Skip cooking tonight and visit Dan’s Waffle’s at Foxview at 5:00. The menu’s are attached and some of their other everyday specials are below:

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries $12
Kick’n Chicken Sandwich with homemade pickles, crispy chicken, topped with Buffalo and Ranch sauces served on brioche with side of fries $12
Old Bay Crab Fries with side of cheese dip $9
3 piece Chicken Fingers and Fries $13
Specialty Beverages
Fresh Pineapple Pina Colada $8
Vietnamese Ice Coffee $7
Fresh squeezed lemonade available in Fresh fruit flavors
Strawberry, Peach or Lemon
24oz cup $5
A&W Root beer floats $6

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SLA Trustees Meeting Tuesday August 1, 7:30 PM

STURBRIDGE LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC.
On Site Board of Trustees Meeting
Lions Lake Park
August 1st, 2023
7:30 PM
AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes of June 13th, 2023
4. Board/Committee Liaison’s Reports
5. Committee Reports
6. Old Business
7. Public Portion-Limit 4 minutes per Home.
8. July Invoices
9. Review June Financials
10. Collections
11. Pickleball/Tennis Courts Update
12. Antietam Park/Battery Park Fencing Update
13. Tennis/Basketball Court Resurfacing Update
14. Pineland Commission
15. Scheduled ADR’s
16. Web Site Update
17. Any Additional Items from Board.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

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Food Truck Wednesday 4:00 – 7:00

The Not Your Mama’s Tacos Food Truck will be at Foxview Beach this Wednesday. Below is the Menu

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Next SLA Trustees Meeting

The next SLA Trustees Meeting will take place on August 1 at Lyons Lake at 7:30 pm. Reminders will be sent out before the meeting. Normally the July and August meeting are combined so the next meeting will be the combined July/August meeting.

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