Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes
Lake Hiawatha
August 7, 2025
Attendance: Kris White, Sue Daigle, Richard Eagan, Lisa Parker, Mark Pouliot, Paul Gassett, Kim and Mike Pouliot, Kim O’Neal, Loreto & Marilena Galante, Judy Leigh, Michele Cooper, John Brothen
July meeting minutes approved by Kris, 2nd by Loreto
July’s treasure’s report approved by Mike, 2nd by Rick
Beginning: $33,601.88
Deposits: $725.00
Withdrawals: $3,964.00
7/18/2025 The Pond and Lake Connection-6/25/2025 Lake treatment:$3,350.00
7/24/2025 Picnic table: $425.00
7/28/2025 RI Analytical-Water Testing: $189.00
Ending: $30,362.88
131 paid members
Pin wheels have been placed on the beach, which is deterring the geese from coming onto
the beach.
Handouts regarding lowering the lake at the end of season, we will be voting on this
matter at the next meeting. Please do your research and come to the meeting to vote.
Why Drawdown a Lake? - Lakefront Living International, LLC
E coli testing results:
Beach- 17.3 previously 81.3
Pelletier- 4.1 previously 9.8
Bernier- 88.2 previously 119.8
Marcell 5.2 previously 10.9
St. Germain- 3.1 previously 10.9
The fence is now locked
New picnic table has been dropped off at the boat ramp. Mark has not had a chance to
look at the erosion at the boat ramp yet.
Mark will speak with The Pond and Lake Connection about the lily pads and what their
thoughts are about lowering the water level.
Thinking that we may not need a third treatment as the season is coming to an end and
the water is in good condition. The green algae that are forming will need to be treated
separately from the regular treatments.
The Gasset’s will be holding their annual Veteran’s day cookout this Saturday August 2nd
at their house. Everyone is welcome and always looking for volunteers.
We will be discussing a community yard sale date. Please come to the September meeting
to get all the information.
Meeting adjourned by Rick, 2ndby Kim
Next meeting will be September 4th 6PM at the Lake
LHA would like to again thank Ronnie Beaulieu and R&R Landscaping for all the
hard work at the beach this year, making the beach look great and keeping it
looking great.
****this information is from after meeting*****Mark has spoken with The Pond and
Lake Connection about the green algae that is currently in the lake. They do not believe it
is harmful to humans or pets as Mark described it. He also told Mark that a lot of beaches
are dealing with this, due to the heat and lack of rain. We will be having him come out to
test the algae, just to be on the safe side.
Lake Hiawatha
July 9, 2025
Attendance: Lisa Parker, Kim O’Neal, Paul & Nicole Gassett, Mark Pouliot, George and Pam Leal, Donna and John Ledoux, Rick Egan, Teresa McCarrick, Judy Leigh, Gavin Sherman, Nancy Davidson, Dave Buettner, Charles LeBlanc, Dylan Begin, Martha Furbush, Jaquline Giguere, Kelly, Kim & mike Pouliot, Bob Evans, Mike Luchuk
· June 9, 2025, meeting minutes were approved by Pam and 2nd by George.
· The treasures report was approved by Gavin and 2nd by Dave
Starting balance: $32,730.38
Total deposits: $4,820.00
6/9/2025 George Leal-Stamps for mailing: $109.50
6/30/2025 RI Analytica- water testing: $189.00
7/10/2025 The pond and Lake Connection- Lake Treatment: $3,650.00
Total withdrawals: $3,948.50
Ending balance: $33,601.88
· Keys for the boards have been received and did not cost anything. Anna Teresa has been working on updating the boards. Mark advised AT’s husband that if she needs anything to let us know we will order or reimburse her.
· The 2nd lake treatment has been completed; people are very happy. There are still weeds but they are not coming up to the top of the water anymore.
· If you see algae patches, please remove them. You can remove them with a rake. These patches will spread quickly if they are not removed.
· Mark would like to order one 8-foot picnic table to go over by boat ramp, easier than moving a table from the beach that can be used. Motion by Pam and 2nd by Dave. Mark has up to $1,000.00 to spend. (As of this writing, Mark has ordered one and it will be delivered in about a week and a half and cost $425.00).
· It was brought up that there is a gully near the boat ramp. Mark and Paul will go and take a look to determine if putting some stones will slow down the water rate.
· All boats should be going in through the boat ramp. There should be no driving on the beach at any time. Kayaks and floats can be brought in through the beach. Motion by Bob and 2nd by Kris.
· The fence will be fixed at the beach with a combination lock and chain, so that the gate can be locked properly, George will be taking care of this.
· Beach hours are 6AM to 10PM
· Discussion about lowering the water. This has not been done in a long time. There are pros and cons to lowering the water. The board will be looking into this and will hopefully have more information by the last meeting of the year, as we don’t want or need to lower the water in the summer.
· 2 people have reached out asking if they could become members, Kim will reach out to them and let them know all the information. There are currently 4 open non-resident memberships available. The guy that George was speaking to did not respond. The fee for non-residents is $150.00
· Concerns were raised about the parking situation on Cranberry Meadow, Kim will reach out to the town and see if anything can be done.
· Water testing results
6/14/24 6/19/25
22.6 Pelletier Cove 9.8
12.1 Marcel Lane Cove 10.9
20.1 St. Germain Cove 10.9
3.1 Main Beach Area 81.3 (Beach was loaded with geese during test)
122.3 Bernier Lance Cove 119.8 (Loaded with geese during test)
Please remember that these are volunteer positions, so please be respectful of the times and nature of the phone call or texts.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 by Pam and 2nd by Mark
Next meeting will be Thursday August 7th at 6PM at the beach, all are welcome to join.
Lake Hiawatha
June 9, 2025
Attendance: Lisa Parker, Kim O’Neal, Paul Gassett, Mark Pouliot, Jennifer Fantini, Cory Denault, George and
Pam Leal, Sue Daigle, Donna and John Ledoux, Judy Leigh, Alison Ferrone, Gavin and Nancy Sherman, Nancy
Davidson, Anna Theresa Coskie, Dave Buettner, Charles LeBlanc, Dylan Begin, Martha Furbush, Jaquline Giguere,
May 15, 2025, meeting minutes were approved by Pam and 2nd by AT.
The treasures report was approved by Dave and 2nd by Judy
Starting balance: $28,425.38
Deposits: $4,125.00
Zelle deposits: $675.00
Total deposits: $4,800.00
Withdrawals: $495.00
5/16/2025 Animal Problem Remediation: $200.00
5/29/2025 Pond and lake Connection-permit: $ $295.00
Total withdrawals: $495.00
Ending balance: $32,730.38
The wear has been repaired.
Looking to have one or two of the old picnic tables from the beach moved over to the boat ramp area for people to use.
The bulletin boards need to be re-keyed, and the plexiglass glass needs to be replaced due
to someone throwing rocks at the signs. It was approved at the meeting to spend up to
$250.00 on the bulletin boards, approved by Mark 2nd by Dave.
The weed treatment was completed on May 28 th
People are stating that there is still a large of green weeds in the middle of the lake. Mark said to give it till Monday and if it
has not cleared up, he will contact the company to determine when they will be coming back again. Even if the weeds are better, Mark
will be contacting the company to get the date of the July treatment.
June 19th will be the 1st sampling of the water to be tested. There will be 5 samples from
different areas of the lake and will be tested 3 separate times. The cost is $179.00 each time.
The housing development has been tabled at this time.
The watermain replacement on Lakeshore Dr. was approved at the May 28th town meeting.
Reminder that there is no fishing from the beach or the dam. Approved by Pam 2nd by Mark.
Elections
President: Mark Pouliot
Vice President: Paul Gassett
Treasurer: Lisa Parker
Secretary: Kim O’Neal
Board members: George and Pam Leal, Nancy and Gavin Shermin, and Cory Denault
Wardens:
George Leal (508) 530-8211
Dave Buettner (508) 889-1504
Gavin Sherman (617) 265-2254
Corey Denault (508) 496-8972
Judy Leigh
Please remember that these are volunteer positions, so please be respectful of the times and nature of the phone call or texts.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 by Gavin and 2nd by Nancy
Next meeting will be Thursday July 10th at 6PM at the beach,
All are welcome to join
Lake Hiawatha
MAY 15, 2025
Attendance: Lisa Parker, Kim O’Neal, Paul Gassett, Jennifer Fantini, Cory Denault, George and Pam Leal,
Kris White, Sue Daigle, Regina Sanetti, Tom Hickey, Donna and John Ledoux, Katherine Fleury, Judy Leigh,
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October 28, 2025, meeting minutes were approved by Regina and
2nd by Tom.
The treasurer’s report was approved Pam and 2nd by Kris
Starting balance: $7,368.10
Deposits: $25,265.50
2025 Lake Due: $5,400.00
Sale of property: $19,865.50
Withdrawals: $4,208.22
3/5/2025 The Pond Connect – 2024 lake treatment: $3,350.00
3/7/2025 Town of Bellingham taxes: $252.55
3/7/2025 Town of Bellingham- online payment fee: $0.50
3/7/2025 Town of Blackstone taxes: $4.67
o3/7/2025 Town of Blackstone – online payment fee: $0.50
3/18/2025 Matt Troland Check #179: $600.00
The beach looks great and more enjoyable for everyone. Please remember to take
everything with you when you leave. R&R landscaping is generously donating the lake
landscaping this season, so please be respectful of that.
The plexiglass on the sign box located at Marszalkowski and Lakeshore is cracked, that
will need to be fixed.
Somebody had posted on FB about a tree falling into the water where the swans are, but
no one was at the meeting to give anymore information. By law, if a tree falls into the
water, we are unable to move it. Hopefully if the swans are affected by the trees they will
move to another part of the lake.
Next month we will hold the elections. The board has nominated the following, but
anyone is able to run or be nominated by someone else.
Mark Pouliot for President, he is currently the Vice President
Paul Gassett for Vice President
Having events such as a beach cookout, boat parades, kayaking races, etc., were
discussed. If anyone has any ideas and would like to set up a subcommittee, please bring
your ideas and subcommittees to the June meeting.
There was a motion to have the porta potty from April to October for people who walked
the lake. Approved by Pam and 2nd by Corey.
The first lake treatment will be Wednesday May 28th
. The beach area in front of your house is your responsibility to rake/clean out.
Please remember when you are doing yard clean ups, not to rake or blow the leaves into
the lake.
Please do not leave your kayaks, floats, life jackets, etc., at the beach. We cannot be
responsible for lost or stolen property or even worse a kid taking something and going
into the lake without an adult present.
The weir that was replaced last summer is not working correctly. Paul and Mark believe
that they will be looking into it just not closing correctly.
The board appreciates everyone that paid their dues, whether they paid the required
$100.00 or gave the $125.00
Regina thanks everyone in the LHA community on behalf of Katie, who lost her house in
a fire a few weeks ago. Katie and her kids appreciate everything the community has done.
Next meeting will be June 9, 2025, at 6PM at the lak