You're Invited to the
Annual Winter Pond Regatta
July 12 from 4-7 pm
@ 85 Pond Street
Boat races, BBQ and more !
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Winter Pond welcomes our newest member - William Christopher Hopcroft
We heard this afternoon that Tom and Victoria Hopcroft gave birth to William Christopher Hopcroft. William was born at 6:56 pm on May 27 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
He weighed in at 7 lbs, 5 oz and is 20.5 inches long. Mom and baby (and dad) are healthy and happy, albeit somewhat tired. Here are some photos...
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friends of Winter Pond
Mahoney’s Shopping Day
June 17, 8am—5pm
Help preserve Winter Pond for future generations. Shop for anything from furniture to flowers to gift cards at Mahoney’s Garden Center (242 Cambridge St ,Winchester) and 5% of your purchase will be donated to the Friends of Winter Pond.
8th Annual Winter Pond Regatta
July 12, 4-7pm
Bring a dish to share and join us for boat races, dinner, drinks and fun. More info. coming soon.
To receive general Friends of Winter Pond news and updates, send us your email at: kateandjosh@kjreynolds.com or call 781-729-9618.
Mahoney’s Shopping Day
June 17, 8am—5pm
Help preserve Winter Pond for future generations. Shop for anything from furniture to flowers to gift cards at Mahoney’s Garden Center (242 Cambridge St ,Winchester) and 5% of your purchase will be donated to the Friends of Winter Pond.
8th Annual Winter Pond Regatta
July 12, 4-7pm
Bring a dish to share and join us for boat races, dinner, drinks and fun. More info. coming soon.
To receive general Friends of Winter Pond news and updates, send us your email at: kateandjosh@kjreynolds.com or call 781-729-9618.
Friday, May 1, 2009
FWP April 6, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Friends of Winter Pond
April 6, 2009
7-8 pm
Winchester Public Library
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Jason Lewis, Prassede Calabi, Barbara Copas, Bob and Carolyn Cumings, Michelle and Alan Robbat, Judie Muggia, Ann McGovern, Richard McKenna, Kate Reynolds and many others
Treasurer Report
Judie Muggie presented the Balance sheet and reported that FWP has $33,807 in assets, $22,521 in total checking and savings and $11,285 in a certificate of deposit. She will be attending a 501-c3 course to learn effective strategies for managing a non-profit organization.
$2,000 will be put toward Aquatic Technologies chemical treatments
$2,000 will be put toward chemical treatment of the pond to be completed in early and late summer. Bob Conway has signed the $4,000 agreement, DPW to cover difference.
Woodside Road Drain Upgrade
The cost to replace this drain is now estimated at between $6,000 and $10,000. The DPW will be ready to start work on this on April 15.
Nominating Committee
Ann proposed the following slate:
President: Barbara Copas
Vice-President: Richard McKenna
Secretary: Kate Reynolds
Treasurer: Judie Muggia
Board of Directors: Michelle and Alan Robbat, Francis Lichtenberger and Ann McGovern, Roger Berman, Peter Durlach. The slate was unanimously approved.
Update on Drain Marker Program
Ann passed around a sign-up sheet and received many offers to help with implementation of this program. She will contact volunteers when ready to place markers and door hangers around town.
Other Business
Ann reported that Louisa Hern was in the news for an award she received.
Prassede Calabi’s presentation
Prassede presented a slideshow of Native plants for Winchester and suggested where you might plant them and how they fit into a nice habitat that will be frequented by desireable birds and animals. She handed out a list of trees and plants and info on native plantings that can be found at Mahoney’s. More information can be found by following this link: http://www.mahoneysgarden.com/naturallybeautifulnatives.aspx. She offered some beautiful and practical suggestions for everyone. She has also arranged a Mahoneys shopping day on Wednesday, June 17 as a benefit day. 5% of the day’s profits will be donated to FWP. She also handed out a list of other nurserys in the area to support as far south as Connecticut and in Carlisle and Westport, MA.
To learn more about The Friends of Winter Pond and what’s going on visit our blog @ http://winter-pond.blogspot.com/ or our website @ www.winterpond.org
8:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Notes respectfully submitted, Kate Reynolds, Standing in as Secretary
April 6, 2009
7-8 pm
Winchester Public Library
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Jason Lewis, Prassede Calabi, Barbara Copas, Bob and Carolyn Cumings, Michelle and Alan Robbat, Judie Muggia, Ann McGovern, Richard McKenna, Kate Reynolds and many others
Treasurer Report
Judie Muggie presented the Balance sheet and reported that FWP has $33,807 in assets, $22,521 in total checking and savings and $11,285 in a certificate of deposit. She will be attending a 501-c3 course to learn effective strategies for managing a non-profit organization.
$2,000 will be put toward Aquatic Technologies chemical treatments
$2,000 will be put toward chemical treatment of the pond to be completed in early and late summer. Bob Conway has signed the $4,000 agreement, DPW to cover difference.
Woodside Road Drain Upgrade
The cost to replace this drain is now estimated at between $6,000 and $10,000. The DPW will be ready to start work on this on April 15.
Nominating Committee
Ann proposed the following slate:
President: Barbara Copas
Vice-President: Richard McKenna
Secretary: Kate Reynolds
Treasurer: Judie Muggia
Board of Directors: Michelle and Alan Robbat, Francis Lichtenberger and Ann McGovern, Roger Berman, Peter Durlach. The slate was unanimously approved.
Update on Drain Marker Program
Ann passed around a sign-up sheet and received many offers to help with implementation of this program. She will contact volunteers when ready to place markers and door hangers around town.
Other Business
Ann reported that Louisa Hern was in the news for an award she received.
Prassede Calabi’s presentation
Prassede presented a slideshow of Native plants for Winchester and suggested where you might plant them and how they fit into a nice habitat that will be frequented by desireable birds and animals. She handed out a list of trees and plants and info on native plantings that can be found at Mahoney’s. More information can be found by following this link: http://www.mahoneysgarden.com/naturallybeautifulnatives.aspx. She offered some beautiful and practical suggestions for everyone. She has also arranged a Mahoneys shopping day on Wednesday, June 17 as a benefit day. 5% of the day’s profits will be donated to FWP. She also handed out a list of other nurserys in the area to support as far south as Connecticut and in Carlisle and Westport, MA.
To learn more about The Friends of Winter Pond and what’s going on visit our blog @ http://winter-pond.blogspot.com/ or our website @ www.winterpond.org
8:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Notes respectfully submitted, Kate Reynolds, Standing in as Secretary
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Eagle protects Winter Pond
Photo of the bald eagle at 91 Pond Street protecting the lawns from the geese. This eagle was attacked last week by a hawk which stole the fish from its claws.
Uploaded by www.cellspin.net
Monday, April 6, 2009
Winter Pond Annual Meeting Monday April 6
The Next Winter Pond Annual Meeting is Monday, April 6th at the Smith Room in the Winchester Public Library.
Prassede Calabi on " Native Beauties: Choice Plants for You and Your Wildlife"
Treasurer's ReportPond treatment update
Drain replacement update
Prassede Calabi on " Native Beauties: Choice Plants for You and Your Wildlife"
Treasurer's ReportPond treatment update
Drain replacement update
Thursday, January 22, 2009
February 2, 2009 Agenda @ Winchester Library @ 7 pm
Treasurer’s Report-Bank Choice Info-CB Donation-Judie Muggia
Update on DPW Plans-State Fund Remainder of $1,800- Any add’l funds needed to complete tasks scheduled for this Spr./Summer-
Storm Drain Update-Woodside Drain Priority, Paperwork completed to be ready to Go in Spring, FWP Needs to gift funds to the town to install the Drain-Judie and Ann
Update on Nominating Committee Findings -Ann McGovern and Committee
Plans for Drain Marker Program-Ann
Detailed Proposals Presented on Alternative Ways to Clear Lilypads and Voted on Which Ones to Purchase-Jon, Ann, others (?)
Pros and Cons on Re-instituting Membership dues, logistics, vote
Next Meeting Tuesday, April 14-Prassede Calabi, PhD and Lecturer @ Umass Boston to speak about “Native Beauties: Choice Plants For You and Your Wildlife”
Update on DPW Plans-State Fund Remainder of $1,800- Any add’l funds needed to complete tasks scheduled for this Spr./Summer-
Storm Drain Update-Woodside Drain Priority, Paperwork completed to be ready to Go in Spring, FWP Needs to gift funds to the town to install the Drain-Judie and Ann
Update on Nominating Committee Findings -Ann McGovern and Committee
Plans for Drain Marker Program-Ann
Detailed Proposals Presented on Alternative Ways to Clear Lilypads and Voted on Which Ones to Purchase-Jon, Ann, others (?)
Pros and Cons on Re-instituting Membership dues, logistics, vote
Next Meeting Tuesday, April 14-Prassede Calabi, PhD and Lecturer @ Umass Boston to speak about “Native Beauties: Choice Plants For You and Your Wildlife”
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Save the Date - February 2, 2009 FWP Meeting @ the Winchester Public Library @ 7 pm
Agenda Coming Soon . . . . .
November 13 meeting @ Library Notes
Friends of Winter Pond
November 13, 2008
7-8:20 pm
Winchester Public Library
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Present: Judie Muggia, Ann McGovern, Barbara Copas, Barbara Murphy, Michelle Robbat, Jonathan Lang, Al Muggia, Kate Reynolds
Treasurer Report
Judie Muggie reported that nothing has changed on the balance sheet since our last meeting on Oct. 15.
Organizational Structure
Ann McGovern passed out copies of the By-Laws, Articles of Organization and Articles of Amendment for all to read. The structure of the organization was discussed and a steering committee proposed. Ann McGovern supported the traditional organizational structure mainly because it is stated this way in the by-laws and would take at least a letter to the state to change this. Many hours were spent applying for and receiving our non-profit 501C3 status and we do not want to jeopardize this in any way. Judie explained that the League of Women Voters switched to a steering committee format and it has worked well so far. Ann proposed that a Nominating Committee be formed and offered to ask Bob Cumings to be on the committee along with Barbara Copas, Jon Lang and herself to meet with people who might be interested in the president and vice-president positions. Committee Findings to be presented at the next meeting.
Recommendations from Bob Conway on Drain Upgrade Priorities, Woodside and Cambridge Street
Judie and Ann reported that Bob recommends the Woodside rd drain as a priority. This drain receives the highest amount of water runoff into the pond and needs a better catch basin. A new storm drain could cost up to $16,000. The Mass Highway Authority has committed to fixing the drain on Cambridge St. as part of their project when they add the traffic light at the Pond and Cambridge St. intersection. If FWP funds the woodside rd. storm drain, a maintenance plan could then be put in place where a contractor would commit to cleaning the drain annually for a fee funded by FWP. This new drain would help keep a variety of pollutants out of winter pond. Judie will follow up with Bob Conway. (Note: Judie did follow up and heard from Bob on 11/17 with the following reply: “ I think its too late for this fall. We have a roadway moritorium effective Nov 15 which prohibits roadway excavation except for emergency repairs. If the project was ready to go, we could make an exception, but by the time we put together a bid document, solict bids and award,,we'd be into December. Lets do the paper work this winter and be ready to go in the spring. Another issue is the funding. The way I understand it, FWP would need to gift the funds to the Town. So, lets get the bids so we know the cost. By the way DPW has the vacumm truck comming in soon and they are going to try and open up the line on Inverness more/ completely. Judie Muggia and Ann McGovern will look into the specifics of purchasing this drain and will propose a plan at the next mtg.
Update on Drain Marker Program
Ann brought in the drain marker kit and demonstrated what needs to be done to apply the markers to the drains and place door hangers @ people’s houses to raise awareness on how they can help keep the pond clean. A sticker with “Friends of Winter Pond” and subtitle “Save Winter Pond for the Next Generation” would be added to the door hangers. Michelle Robat, Barbara Copas and Kate Reynolds offered to help Ann apply the markers to the drains and hang the notices at houses abutting the pond. Since this project involved glue that needs warmer weather to harden it was voted on and agreed that this program would be implemented in the Spring.
Proposal on Alternative Ways to Clear Lilypads
Jon Lang presented many options for keeping the pond clean, mostly found on the website: www.WeedersDigest.com. Jon proposed that we apply for a standing order of conditions so individuals can work on removing the weeds with specific tools some of which can be found @ WeedersDigest. Ann McGovern also proposed some options from a brochure she had. The options ranged in cost from $145 to $3,000. Jon recommended the “Beach Buddy” for $369 and “Rake and Knife” combo for $250 and or a “weed razor” for $135. Michelle and Ann requested specific product recommendations and references from people/organizations who have used these tools and their success rate. Any weed harvesting would take place in the Spring/Summer time period. A proposed plan with itemized expenditure will be presented and voted on at the next meeting.
Election results, State Funding, Potential Century Bank grant, funding going forward
Judie Muggia happened to be at a meeting of the Board of Selectman , when Selectman Roger Berman inquired about Winter Pond news. When Judie reported our loss of state funding for $15,000 for treatment of invasive
weeds , the Century Bank representative seated in the audience offered to contribute to make up for this loss. As of 11/14 they are still figuring out the details of the gift.
Loosestrife Popping up Again, Beetles and Other Issues
Judie Muggia reported that George Diller said that many beetles are still around but due to the high water levels last summer some may have drown. George recommended waiting until the Spring to see if the remaining beetles start eating up the loosestrife again.
To learn more about The Friends of Winter Pond and what’s going on visit our blog @ http://winter-pond.blogspot.com/ or our website @ www.winterpond.org
Homework, Proposed Meeting Times and Agenda for Next FWP meeting
Homework for next time: Read Articles of Organization and By-laws before next meeting. Write proposals/plan to bring to next meeting as noted above. Possible next meeting dates: January 13,14,15. Place TBD.
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Notes respectfully submitted, Kate Reynolds, Standing in as Secretary
November 13, 2008
7-8:20 pm
Winchester Public Library
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Present: Judie Muggia, Ann McGovern, Barbara Copas, Barbara Murphy, Michelle Robbat, Jonathan Lang, Al Muggia, Kate Reynolds
Treasurer Report
Judie Muggie reported that nothing has changed on the balance sheet since our last meeting on Oct. 15.
Organizational Structure
Ann McGovern passed out copies of the By-Laws, Articles of Organization and Articles of Amendment for all to read. The structure of the organization was discussed and a steering committee proposed. Ann McGovern supported the traditional organizational structure mainly because it is stated this way in the by-laws and would take at least a letter to the state to change this. Many hours were spent applying for and receiving our non-profit 501C3 status and we do not want to jeopardize this in any way. Judie explained that the League of Women Voters switched to a steering committee format and it has worked well so far. Ann proposed that a Nominating Committee be formed and offered to ask Bob Cumings to be on the committee along with Barbara Copas, Jon Lang and herself to meet with people who might be interested in the president and vice-president positions. Committee Findings to be presented at the next meeting.
Recommendations from Bob Conway on Drain Upgrade Priorities, Woodside and Cambridge Street
Judie and Ann reported that Bob recommends the Woodside rd drain as a priority. This drain receives the highest amount of water runoff into the pond and needs a better catch basin. A new storm drain could cost up to $16,000. The Mass Highway Authority has committed to fixing the drain on Cambridge St. as part of their project when they add the traffic light at the Pond and Cambridge St. intersection. If FWP funds the woodside rd. storm drain, a maintenance plan could then be put in place where a contractor would commit to cleaning the drain annually for a fee funded by FWP. This new drain would help keep a variety of pollutants out of winter pond. Judie will follow up with Bob Conway. (Note: Judie did follow up and heard from Bob on 11/17 with the following reply: “ I think its too late for this fall. We have a roadway moritorium effective Nov 15 which prohibits roadway excavation except for emergency repairs. If the project was ready to go, we could make an exception, but by the time we put together a bid document, solict bids and award,,we'd be into December. Lets do the paper work this winter and be ready to go in the spring. Another issue is the funding. The way I understand it, FWP would need to gift the funds to the Town. So, lets get the bids so we know the cost. By the way DPW has the vacumm truck comming in soon and they are going to try and open up the line on Inverness more/ completely. Judie Muggia and Ann McGovern will look into the specifics of purchasing this drain and will propose a plan at the next mtg.
Update on Drain Marker Program
Ann brought in the drain marker kit and demonstrated what needs to be done to apply the markers to the drains and place door hangers @ people’s houses to raise awareness on how they can help keep the pond clean. A sticker with “Friends of Winter Pond” and subtitle “Save Winter Pond for the Next Generation” would be added to the door hangers. Michelle Robat, Barbara Copas and Kate Reynolds offered to help Ann apply the markers to the drains and hang the notices at houses abutting the pond. Since this project involved glue that needs warmer weather to harden it was voted on and agreed that this program would be implemented in the Spring.
Proposal on Alternative Ways to Clear Lilypads
Jon Lang presented many options for keeping the pond clean, mostly found on the website: www.WeedersDigest.com. Jon proposed that we apply for a standing order of conditions so individuals can work on removing the weeds with specific tools some of which can be found @ WeedersDigest. Ann McGovern also proposed some options from a brochure she had. The options ranged in cost from $145 to $3,000. Jon recommended the “Beach Buddy” for $369 and “Rake and Knife” combo for $250 and or a “weed razor” for $135. Michelle and Ann requested specific product recommendations and references from people/organizations who have used these tools and their success rate. Any weed harvesting would take place in the Spring/Summer time period. A proposed plan with itemized expenditure will be presented and voted on at the next meeting.
Election results, State Funding, Potential Century Bank grant, funding going forward
Judie Muggia happened to be at a meeting of the Board of Selectman , when Selectman Roger Berman inquired about Winter Pond news. When Judie reported our loss of state funding for $15,000 for treatment of invasive
weeds , the Century Bank representative seated in the audience offered to contribute to make up for this loss. As of 11/14 they are still figuring out the details of the gift.
Loosestrife Popping up Again, Beetles and Other Issues
Judie Muggia reported that George Diller said that many beetles are still around but due to the high water levels last summer some may have drown. George recommended waiting until the Spring to see if the remaining beetles start eating up the loosestrife again.
To learn more about The Friends of Winter Pond and what’s going on visit our blog @ http://winter-pond.blogspot.com/ or our website @ www.winterpond.org
Homework, Proposed Meeting Times and Agenda for Next FWP meeting
Homework for next time: Read Articles of Organization and By-laws before next meeting. Write proposals/plan to bring to next meeting as noted above. Possible next meeting dates: January 13,14,15. Place TBD.
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Notes respectfully submitted, Kate Reynolds, Standing in as Secretary
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