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2. 2025 Spring Newsletter <br /> a. Fishing Tournaments & Lake Access <br /> i. Tournament scheduling challenges discussed for newsletter—proposed <br /> solution to abbreviate year format and add start times in single column <br /> ii. Tournament participation capped at 24-25 boats maximum to address <br /> previous parking complaints <br /> iii. National anthem played loudly at 7AM before the tournament starts <br /> observed as new behavior <br /> iv. Most tournaments follow 7AM start time with one exception at 8AM <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> None <br /> UNANTICIPATED BUSINESS <br /> • Wildlife & Environmental Observations <br /> o Dead heron discovered downstream from run—reported to appropriate authorities <br /> with placard contact information <br /> o Bird flu concerns discussed regarding multiple dead birds observed on beaches <br /> o Herring count conducted: 428 fish counted in first session, 255 in second 10- <br /> minute counting period—timing appears late in season <br /> o Cicada emergence observed throughout the area, with a 17-year life cycle <br /> discussion <br /> • Beach & Safety Concerns <br /> o Illegal fireworks observed at 9:30PM at the lake beach <br /> o Discussion of jurisdictional complexity between the Mashpee Police and the <br /> Wampanoag tribal authority regarding beach incidents <br /> o Safety concerns raised about accessing the beach area alone for lake <br /> measurements <br /> o Harbormaster protocol: contact police first, who will connect to the harbormaster <br /> for water-related emergencies <br /> • Conservation & Trail Updates <br /> o SUSAN confirmed for freshwater conservation position—committee expressed <br /> approval <br /> o Lowell Holly trail access discussed with the electronic gate system and staffing <br /> challenges <br /> • Upcoming Concerns <br /> o Fourth of July weekend preparations discussed with Friday-Saturday timing <br /> expected to increase activity <br /> o Jet ski activity observed extending beyond typical hours with harbormaster <br /> response at 6PM <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> 7:36 Mr. MacDonald made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which Ms. McManus seconded <br /> 2 <br />