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].

Scenes from the 7/11 dinner at MYC - hosts Ralph and Kristin Lambalot and crew put on a fabulous feat. Thanks to Emily Szczypek for the photos! WScenes from the 7/11 dinner at MYC - hosts Ralph and Kristin Lambalot and crew put on a fabulous feat. Thanks to Emily Szczypek for the photos! Wish we could have been there.ish we could have been there.

WIth about 50 hungry people to feed, the July 4th Larry Lawrence Breakfast cooks had plenty of work to do! It was great to see so many people enjoying the breakfast and the fun at the club on the USA's birthday! After they served everyone else, Genn Robbins, Barry Kasindorf, Janet Forrester and Dennis Dubuc had a chance to relax for a bot and enjoy their own meal!  Dan Abram and Judy Deveau had the best hats for the occasion (see above).

Eric and Lynn Hemmendinger then hosted the boats for the decorating and fun races - what a blast! Can;t wait for next year!

Photos courtesy of Emily Szczypek

From Emily Szczypek: For the June Moonlight sail there were 4 MYC boats plus 2 Sharon High School 420s sailing by moonlight. Marty MacMillan and george Plesko distributed goodies to the participants. Dan Abram and Judy Deveau shared their pizza. A good time was had by all.