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State of the Lakes: Water Quality and Initiatives in Our Blue Spaces
On Thursday, February 15th, 2018 from 6:30-8:30 pm, the City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks will present 'State of the Lakes: Water Quality and Initiatives in Our Blue Spaces'. This event is focused on the state of our recreational waterways and impacts all residents. Indian Lake has been one of the key beneficiaries in the first phase of the City's new lakes and ponds initiative. Find out what's been done and what's next for this important program.
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Indian Lake Watershed Association's Annual Meeting 3/8/2018
The Association's annual public meeting will take place on Thursday, March 8th, 2018 from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Bancroft School Field House, 100 Shore Drive in Worcester.
This 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!
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Bill Requiring Boating Licenses Excludes Personal Watercraft
There is currently a bill before the Massachusetts Legislature that will require boaters to be licensed. Boating safety is paramount to enjoying our waterways. Numerous lake and pond associations and boating enthusiasts are in support of this bill, however, it is especially concerning that personal watercraft have been eliminated from it.
The information on the bill can be found below. Kindly consider weighing in by contacting your state representatives.
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| Karl Bjork, a driving force to save Indian Lake from the impending highway, stands on the far right. |
Thank you Karl Bjork!
The ILWA board accepted the resignation of longtime neighborhood resident Karl Bjork after his move recent move.
Karl leaves a tremendous legacy in our neighborhood. In addition to involvement in many other things over the years, Karl was notably one of the driving forces that fought the proposal to take a large portion of Indian Lake to build 'Route 52'. Karl was commodore of the Indian Lake Yacht Club in 1970 when he and others learned that the proposal would take 14 acres of Indian Lake, 80 houses, displace 154 families, 9 businesses and the West Boylston Street Elementary School. The highway, which is now known as Route 190, would have essentially split Indian Lake in two, filling in 14 acres of the lake and leaving a 7 acre lagoon on one side of the highway.
Karl and neighbors fought the plan originally supported by Worcester DPW, offering alternatives and bringing it to the state level. A battle ensued for many years and eventually forever changed the neighborhood. The tip of the lake was taken as well as many homes and the Greendale YMCA was forced to relocate but the impact paled in comparison to the original proposal due to Karl's efforts.
A couple of articles are at the links below. Karl left a binder with the ILWA with articles and communication relative to the Route 52 proposal. We are hopeful to find someone who can scan and document this history.
'Retirement' is not a word that resonates the same with Karl and his wife Jan as others. They continue to remain very active in the Briarwood community. We also are hopeful Karl will continue to share his love of Pickleball with the residents of Worcester!
Thank you Karl for your tremendous efforts in our community, especially on behalf of Indian Lake!
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Sound Barrier Wall Replacement
Many thanks to State Representatives Jim O'Day and John Mahoney for their tremendous efforts in moving the replacement of the sound barrier wall between West Boylston Street and West Boylston Drive forward! This will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood!
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Spring Cleanup Set for Saturday, May 5th from 9 am to noon
Our spring cleanup will be on Saturday, May 5th. Please join us as we focus on shoreline cleanup, Morgan Park, Shore Park, Clason Beach, Frostholm Memorial and Hapgood Brooks Memorial!!
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Monthly Neighborhood Watch
The Indian Lake Neighborhood Watch meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm 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 dumpting, 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 meeting is Tuesday, February 20th at 6pm.
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City of Worcester's New Website Includes Lakes & Ponds
The City of Worcester's brand new website includes an exciting addition... a page focused on our recreational waterways! Check it out!
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Indian Lake Watershed Association, Inc.
PO Box 60244, Worcester, MA 01606
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