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[Agenda topic ] Boating rules , <br /> Discussion: Bill Taylor brought the latest version of the Mass. Environmental Police boating laws which <br /> govern l lashpee and Wakeby Fonds. Mimi Joseph asked if the sign at the boat launch reminded boaters to <br /> stag 150 ft. from shore and svn'm buoys. Ms. Joseph was concerned with the lack of Harbormaster <br /> coverage in Wakeby Fond this past weekend, and'flagrant violations. She brought the broom and rule <br /> book that she waves to boaters corning.too close to her dock or kayak'. Bill Marsters offered to cheep the <br /> posting on the signs at the boat launch area. Mimi stated that in her discussion with harbormaster 0 Reilly <br /> she Learned that-2 citations had been written on Mae Pond but none on Wakeby. She plans to speak <br /> about this at the Selectmen's meeting on the 9h. <br /> Conclusions: The new boating rules were reviewed and handed opt to members and guests. <br /> [Agenda topic 41 Swimmer s Itch <br /> Discussion: Swimmer's Itch has been reported in Wal eby Lake for the fourth July in a row by Susan <br /> Rangel of Cotuit Rd. This is a very itchy skin rash caused by a parasite carried by ducks, geese, scans and <br /> beaver. A fact sheet put out by the NH Department of Environmental Services was summarized by <br /> Barbara. To help avoid this rash,towel dry immediately after swimming and do not fed the waterfowl. <br /> Conclusions: Swimmer's itch has been reported in Wa eby. Barbara wrote an article on this for the <br /> newsletter. <br /> [Agenda tope 5] Gate Closure at Atta4uin Park <br /> Discussion: A vote by members was unanimous to add the subject of gate closure at Atta uin Park to the <br /> agenda. Because of rowdiness by males that hang out at the park, and a stabbing in June,the Ma hpee <br /> Police Dept. is now locking the gate at 7:30 PM S after getting all cars out.of the parkinglot. The gate i <br /> reopened at 8:30 AM before the lifeguards arrive. <br /> Conlusions: To control problems at Attaqwon Park,the police are closing the gate at 7:30 PM. <br /> The rne6fing was adjourned a 8:31 P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Barbara B. Nichols <br />