06/22/2021 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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[Agenda tonic 3] Harbormaster News Discussion: Jeff Smith emailed us after an inquiry last October that the "NO Wake "signs in the Narrows were the same size and placement as previous years. He emailed today that the lake is now being patrolled seven days a week and increased coverage is planned for the holiday weekend. He reminded us to call Mashpee Police with any problems as dispatch will notify the patrolling harboimaster. His department continues to emphasize safe boating practices. Conclusions: There has been no change in signs posted near the narrows. There is increased Harbormaster coverage this year. [Agenda topic 4] Sewering Discussion: There seems to be consensus that the watershed area around Mashpee Wakeby Lake, as well as Santuit Pond, should be included in Phase 2 of the Mashpee sewer project. Conclusions: The lake should be included in the sewer project earlier than originally planned. [Agenda topic 5] Diagnostic Study , Discussion: Ashley Fisher, Department Head of Natural Resources, told us about a proposal coming before October town meeting to fund a major diagnostic study of Mashpee Wakeby Lake. The consultant would look at ground water, mapping, invasive species, grant funding among other topics and would take 2-3 years to complete. There will be some State funding. Conclusions: A diagnostic study of MW lake will come before fall Town Meeting members. [Agenda topic 61 Cyanobacteria in Mashpee Wakeby Lake Discussion: Andrew Gottlieb emailed the committee about the bacteria outbreak in September and the CCT carried a tiny article on September 30, 2020. This was followed by an Enterprise article on October 2na The lake was posted against swimming for people and pets by the Town Board of Health. This is the third lake in Mashpee to have Cyanobacteria. Barbara emailed Winslow Dresser to be sure he was aware. A sample taken June 22,2021 showed that the lake contained Cyanobacteria again, with higher levels in Wakeby lake. Both lakes were posted against pets and swimming. There has to be 2 weeks of clear testing before the advisory can be lifted. Ashley Fisher is collecting the samples and Woods Hole Institute is doing the testing. Conclusions: Cyanobacteria has recurred in Mashpee Wakeby Lake. (Agenda topic 71 Gate on Lowell Holly Discussion: On October, 2020 there was an article in the Mashpee Enterprise; noting a gate had been installed on the access road owned by private property owners, to Lowell Holly. The article stated it was put there to keep people out due to the pandemic and it still remains. The gate is now unlocked 5 days a week Wednesday— Sunday and closed the other two days. Conclusions: The gate remains but is now open 5 days a week.