Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 6/25/2019
Summer in the City!

Worcester will open pools, beaches and spray parks throughout the city on July 1st. Indian Lake has two public beaches: Shore Park and the City Beach at the end of Clason Road. 

Typically, parks, beaches and spray parks are open for a wonderful 6 weeks during the summer season from noon to 7 pm. Thanks to our partners at the YMCA of Central Mass Greendale Family Branch, the swimming season will be extended at Shore Park through August 25th! The YMCA provides lifeguards and additional oversight of this facility.

Below is a link to all the Worcester pools, beaches and spray parks:


Just a reminder that there is no swimming at any time at Morgan Park due to the proximity to the boat ramp. 
Mark Your Calendars...Summer Concerts Set for Shore Park!

We are pleased to announced that for the second year, Park Spirit of Worcester will bring their summer concerts to Shore Park! This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy music, beach, food trucks and more along the shore of beautiful Indian Lake!

Wednesday, July 17th from 6-7:30 pm

Wednesday, August 14th from 6-7:30 pm
Sprucing up the Indian Lake District
 
Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us for our spring cleanup on May 11th. St. John's brought more than 20 students to work with neighbors and friends who focused on Morgan Park, Clason Road Beach, Frostholm Memorial and Hapgood-Brooks Memorial. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who made this day a success!

In addition, ILWA board member Julia Rothschild coordinated a clean up with the Worcester County Sheriff's Department on June 10th. Board member Kevin O'Sullivan also joined in to cleanup Shore Park and along Shore Drive. Thank you!
Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative in Full Swing
 
The beautiful, new Blackstone Visitors Center is serving as the meeting point for the volunteer  Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative this year which is well underway!

Preston O'Connor is our lead for the Indian Lake effort this summer with several neighbors assisting with this, Little Indian and Kiver Pond samples.

Would you like to participate? There are many opportunities to help across the city. No experience necessary. C ontact  Jacquelyn Burmeister,  City of Worcester  Senior Environmental Analyst, Lakes and Ponds at  BurmeisterJ@worcesterma.gov.

The 2018 Water Quality Monitoring Report is now up on the DPW recreational waters web page  http://www.worcesterma.gov/water-sewer/recreational-waters 
The Botanist Shares Information/Answers Questions with Neighbors  
 
Diane Mohieldin, coordinator of the monthly Indian Lake Neighborhood Watch, recently sent out notes from the June meeting. This informative meeting which focuses on neighborhood concerns also included representatives from The Botanist at the June meeting. Below are notes from this discussion: 

For the final part of the meeting, representatives from The Botanist, a medical marijuana dispensary on Pullman Street, talked about their location and plans for the future. Their business model is to treat the sale of all marijuana products as if they were a pharmacy and every customer was a patient, as opposed to selling product as if they were a liquor store.  They provide consultation on every sale and feel it is the most appropriate and responsible way to be selling the product. They are also interested in engaging with the community to address issues that are a concern in the area. 
New Membership and Renewals
 
You can now sign up for membership or renew your membership online through our website: 


Prefer to mail your membership in? Feel free to print the form below. 


 

Membership Form


We greatly appreciate your support!
Monthly Neighborhood Watch
 
The Indian Lake Neighborhood Watch meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the training room at Harr Toyota, 100 Gold Star Boulevard. At every meeting we receive an update on the neighborhood crime statistics from the previous month from Worcester
Police Officer Lisa Carlson. Officer Carlson also shares other updates with the group including trends in crime around the city as well as important tips regarding general safety, home security and how to identify illegal drugs and drug use behaviors.
 
This meeting is also about quality of life issues in the neighborhood such as missing street signs, graffiti, illegal dumping, pot holes, abandoned vehicles, abandoned houses, etc. The meeting is typically attended by one of the City of Worcester Code Enforcement employees who is also available to answer questions about city ordinances.
 
If you are unable to attend these meetings but would like to share information with the group or ask a question you can email dmohieldin@mhq.com  or Officer Carlson directly at carlsonl@worcesterma.gov .
 
The next neighborhood meetings is: Tuesday, July 16th.

http://www.worcesterma.gov/calendar
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Massachusetts Environmental Police
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Website: www.ilwa.org

Indian Lake Watershed Association, Inc.
PO Box 60244, Worcester, MA 01606

  
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