Update 7/19 - ban remains in effect. Two water samples will be taken, on 7/20 and 7/27, so if the samples are negative, the earliest we will hear anything new is 7/28. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

NO RECREATIONAL WATER ACTIVITY AT LAKE MASSAPOAG - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

A visible suspected cyanobacteria scum was just found and reported to the Massachusetts Environmental Toxicology program, which requires posting of no water activity signage and immediate closure of the lake. Please rinse off well at home as soon as possible.

The lake will remain closed until cleared by Mass DPH. Homeowners with lake access must also refrain from entering the water for any recreational activity.

Below are some resources to learn more about cyanobacterial blooms, including how they can be deadly for pets and livestock.

• DPH fact sheet: Harmful algae blooms in freshwater bodies: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/harmful-algae-blooms-in-freshwater-bodies
• CDC fact sheet: Cyanobacterial blooms and animals:  https://www.cdc.gov/habs/pdf/algal-bloom-poster-8.5x11-p.pdf

We will post updates as necessary. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this situation.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Board of Health at 781-784-1500 x1206 or [email protected].

Registration is now open for the 72nd Annual Regatta on 9/10-9/12/2021. We are inviting Sunfish, Lasers, RS Aeros, Day Sailers, Comets and International Canoes. Flying Scots will have the NERD a few weeks later. Register early to help us with planning! Can;t wait to see you!

Register here https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/22717

MYC is hosting the Flying Scot Wife Husband Championship on August 20-22, 2021 with boats coming from Texas, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Illinois and Massachusetts. It should be a really fun event for those participating as well as those supporting the regatta. Let us know if you can come down and help - we'd sure appreciate it!