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State of the Lakes: Worcester's Water Quality Initiatives
Thursday, March 7th from 6-8 pm
Please join us for the 2nd annual 'State of the Lakes' presentation! Come and learn about the work that's being done and help us continue to advocate for the City's Blue Spaces!
Program Description: Worcester's 20+ lakes and ponds are valuable assets for recreation and economic development. Join us at this free event to learn about the latest results of our monitoring program, as well as exciting initiatives for improving water quality and bringing positive attention to these resources. At 6:00 pm we will be showcasing the water quality projects work being done by local community groups while enjoying light refreshments. The formal program will begin at 6:30 pm. Take this opportunity to also check out the brand new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center!
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is located at 115 McKeon Road in Worcester, in the heart of Quinsigamond Village.
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Loss of ILWA Board Member Dave Schwartz
With sincere sadness, we share the loss of our board member, Dave Schwartz, who passed after a brief illness on December 26th. Dave was a great asset to our board, always kept a watchful eye over Clason Beach and faithfully participated in the Indian Lake Neighborhood Watch meetings. He always found a way to make us laugh. Dave was the husband of our treasurer, Diane Schwartz.
Together, they have given so much of their time and energy to our neighborhood. Please continue to keep Diane and the Schwartz family in your prayers.
While services have passed, we share this link should you like to learn more about Dave. His family requests that donations in his memory be made to St. John's Food for the Poor
Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
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SAVE THE DATE!
ILWA Annual Public Meeting Thursday, April 11th at 5:30 pm
The Indian Lake Watershed Association's annual meeting is open to the public and is designed to give you an update on all the great things the association is involved with including lake management, public spaces around the lake and how you can get involved.
Please join us at the Bancroft School Field House, 100 Shore Drive in Worcester!
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West Boylston Street Wall Replacement Complete!
We are so very thankful to State Representatives Jim O'Day and John Mahoney for moving the sound barrier replacement between West Boylston Street and West Boylston Drive forward. The old wall had become a huge eyesore in the middle of our neighborhood.
It is wonderful to see this fresh new design!
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Worcester Police Issue Information about Coyote Sightings
Following is communication from the City of Worcester Police Department issued on January 22nd. The frequent sightings have continued in the Indian Lake area thus it's important to stay informed and vigilant:
Please be advised that there have been coyote sightings within the City of Worcester. Most recently, sightings have occurred in the Forest Grove, Indian Lake and Brattle Street area. Coyotes have been known to go after cats and small dogs, as well as garbage cans, compost, pet food and fruit found on residential properties.
There have been a few reports of coyotes attacking dogs.
If a coyote is observed in the daytime that shows no fear of humans, is exhibiting aggressive or rabid- like behavior, or if a coyote attacks a person, contact the police department immediately. (508) 799-8606 or 911
The link below provides additional information on coyote concerns:
Here's what you need to know-
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Ararat Brook Inlet at Shore Drive
We are very grateful to District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose, Mayor Joe Petty, along with project managers from the City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks and Mass DOT for meeting with the ILWA board in the fall to listen to our concerns about the Ararat Brook inlet. Ararat Brook has long been noted as the largest source of nutrients entering Indian Lake from the watershed. The City of Worcester has made significant improvements to storm water controls throughout the watershed over many years. However, the brook remains problematic. Studies continue to be done to identify nutrient sources within the watershed with particular focus on Ararat Brook and upstream contributions to the brook that will ultimately provide guidance for nutrient source reduction efforts.
We remain very hopeful that further controls can be installed as part of the upcoming alignment project at Shore Drive and Drummond Avenue and we are grateful that the City of Worcester recognizes the importance of making improvements at the brook inlet.
The Shore Drive/Drummond alignment project is a Mass DOT project with design elements provided by the City of Worcester.
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Indian Lake Spring Cleanup Saturday,
May 11th
Please join us on Saturday, May 11th from 9 to 12 for our annual fall cleanup which is focused on Indian Lake and the public spaces that surround it.
Projected locations are shoreline cleanup, Morgan Park, Clason Road beach, Shore Park, Frostholm Memorial, Hapgood Brooks Memorial, Little Indian guardrail and Sears Island Causeway.
As always, list is dependent on the number of volunteers. Torrential rain attributed to our fall cleanup cancellation so there is much work to be done.
Please meet at Morgan Park at 9 am on May 11th.
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Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative
The Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative wrapped up summer sample collections for the season in September. Below you fill find a link to the September summary.
We will be looking for someone to collect water samples this summer. It's just a couple of hours once a month. No experience necessary. Training will be provided.
If you are interested in helping or getting more information, contact:
Jacquelyn Burmeister
City of Worcester
Senior Environmental Analyst, Lakes and Ponds
DPW&P Water Operations Division
(508) 929-1300 Ext. 2126
[email protected]
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Membership Renewals
It's membership renewal time and we hope we can count on your continued support! As you know, mailing costs are constantly going up which makes it increasingly challenging as a small non-profit. If you could kindly consider printing the membership form below and sending it in with your dues, it would be a great help.
Membership renewal letters went out in early August.
Not a member yet? We would be honored to have your support!
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Monthly Neighborhood Watch
The Indian Lake Neighborhood Watch meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the training room at Harr Toyota, 100 Gold Star Boulevard. At every meeting we receive an update on the neighborhood crime statistics from the previous month from Worcester
Police Officer Lisa Carlson. Officer Carlson also shares other updates with the group including trends in crime around the city as well as important tips regarding general safety, home security and how to identify illegal drugs and drug use behaviors.
This meeting is also about quality of life issues in the neighborhood such as missing street signs, graffiti, illegal dumping, pot holes, abandoned vehicles, abandoned houses, etc. The meeting is typically attended by one of the City of Worcester Code Enforcement employees who is also available to answer questions about city ordinances.
If you are unable to attend these meetings but would like to share information with the group or ask a question you can email
[email protected]
or Officer Carlson directly at
[email protected]
.
The next neighborhood meetings is:
Wednesday, March 19th
http://www.worcesterma.gov/calendar
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*** PUBLIC SAFETY ***
Worcester Police Department
Emergency 911
Non Emergency 508-799-8606
Massachusetts Environmental Police
Dispatch: 800-632-8075
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Indian Lake Watershed Association, Inc.
PO Box 60244, Worcester, MA 01606
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