Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes
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
Lake Hiawatha
October 28, 2024
Attendance: Larry Sposato, Lisa Parker, Mark Pouliot, Kim O’Neal, Paul and Nicole Gassett, Jennifer Fantini, Cory Denault, George and Pam Leal, Anna Theresa Coskie
· October 3rd meeting minutes were approved by Pam and 2nd by George.
· October’s treasurer report was approved by Anna Theresa and 2nd by Paul.
Starting balance: $8,008.10
Deposits: $0
Withdrawals: $640.00
10/8/2024 Landscaping: $400.00
10/18/2024 Bite me: $240.00
Ending balance: $7,368.10
· Larry is going to contact Bite Me, they should be done for the season.
· No movement on the land for sale by Pelletier.
· Discussion about increasing the dues was discussed again. Rates have not increased in 3 years. The cost to manage the lake at the current prices is about $15,000.00 per year for maintenance, insurance, taxes, etc. George made the motion to increase the dues to $125.00 per year, which was 2nd by Mark and approved by the committee. More information to following.
· There will be elections next spring, if you would like to run for an office or nominate someone, please reach out to a board member.
· Pam made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Anna Theresa 2nd.
On behalf of the lake committee, we would like to thank Larry for all he has done over the years, and we wish him the best with his move. Larry, you will be missed.
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Lake Hiawatha
October 3, 2024
Attendance: Kris White, Sue Daigle, Larry Sposato, Richard Eagan, Gavin Sherman, Nancy Davidson, Lisa Parker, Mark Pouliot, Kim and Mike Pouliot, Kim O’Neal, Regina Sanetti, Loreto & Marilena Galante, Tom Hickey, Paul Gassett, Donna Ledoux, Katherine Fleury, Cory Denault, George and Pam Leal
· August meeting minutes approved by Pam and 2nd by Kris
· September’s treasures report approved by Corey and 2nd by George
Starting balance: $15,674.35
Deposits: $300.00
Withdrawals: $7,966.25
8/27/2024 Amazon Weir repair: $91.25
8/29/2024 Heavy Press Graphics- large LHA boat stickers: $246.00
9/3/2024 ADC Septic/ Porta-Potty: $400.00
9/3/2024 Website: $40.00
RI Analytical: $189.00
R. Brien Paving/ Beach construction: $7,000.00
Ending balance: $8,008.10
128 paid members
· Old business
Boat ramp has been completed
Beach has been redone, which withstood the heavy rain that we just had. The grass is starting to grow in, the board appreciates everyone staying off the beach during this process, it will be worth it in the future.
Weir was replaced and the water has been rising. It does appear that the streams that feed into the lake are blocked, there is no water running down the stream. Larry and mark are going to take a walk and see if they can find where the blockage(s) are.
Plenty of boat sticker, including next year’s 2026 stickers.
· New business
There is no meeting scheduled with the planning board at this time for the development that was planned for our area. If you do see what being started, you are advised to reach out to the planning board.
Elections will take place next June. If you would like to nominate someone for a position or would like to nominate yourself, please reach out to a board member. All positions are opening including president, since Larry is deciding to leave us 😥.
Looking for ways to have fundraisers to help offset the rising costs of things, any ideas or what to be part of a fundraiser, please reach out.
New dock regulations regarding new and repairs will go into effect in 2025.
By laws will be reviewed and updated as well for 2025.
Next meeting will be Monday October 28, 2024, at 5PM. Location will be at Mark and Tracy’s house, which is located at 51 Lakeshore Dr., thank you for hosting again. This will be our last meeting for the 2024 season 😥, please make every effort to join us.