πΊπΈ π July 5, 2025--Spofford Skyshow, aka the drone show, will take place this evening at 9:15 near the B&K Club. To hear the accompanying music, click here for the MP3 file, New Hampshire Independence - Year 2 A1.mp3
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Annual Meeting Tickets, Pierce Island, July 4 Festivities, and Pinnacle Springs Report, June 28 |
Pinnacle Springs Planning Study: In May, Horsley Witten Group and FB Environmental published the preliminary engineering designs for the Pinnacle Springs Road stormwater study. The three priority sites identified are: 1) swale at 78 Pinnacle Spring Road, 2) "Horse Pond" at 78 Pinnacle Springs Road, which flows onto Bennett Road, and 3) the culverts on the east side of Pinnacle Springs Road. Designs call for the installation of stormwater control measures (SCMs) including a bioretention basin, naturalized detention basin, and log check dams, which will promote stormwater infiltration and slow stormwater to reduce erosive forces. The project was presented to the community on May 28, via Zoom and in person at the Chesterfield Town Offices. The study project will conclude with a final report in June, which will include a scope and cost estimate for final design, permitting, and implementation of work at the three sites. The study can be used in future grant applications to fund implementation work. Many thanks to the local residents who have provided their input throughout this project! Boat Ramp Update, one last time: The lane marker has been painted, one bollard has been repositioned, and the last of the signs have been posted at the ramp. Dock and boating rules are now in place. Temporary signs, e.g., high water, loons, and cyanobacteria can be hung as needed. Our goal was to convey necessary information with a minimum of clutter and in an attractive way. While we are pretty sure the lake residents are well informed and act in the best interest of our beautiful lake, please highlight the rules to any renters or guests that you might have who bring their boats, temporarily, to Spofford. Boat Ramp Parking Lot: Many thanks to the staff of Camp Spofford who showed up, unannounced, to clean up the boat ramp parking lot. Armed with rakes, shovels, and tarps, they removed a trailer full of leaves and debris. Many hands made light work and they were done in a jiffy. Thank you so much Dan, Dave, and the whole crew. Be cyanobacteria aware: ‘Tis the season. Warm weather tends to bring out the cyanobacteria. Be on the lookout, especially for the most worrisome type, pictured below, which one person described as ‘blue green paint spilled in the water.” Report any suspected instances. Contact information is on our cyanobacteria webpage. Our Store: Don’t forget to update your summer wardrobe with Spofford Lake gear. Check out fab new designs at our new store and wear them to the Annual Meeting. Community Events:
Eagles and Loons: In case you missed the recent NH LAKES session, here is a recording, “Summer Serenade: Loons on our Lakes.” Enjoy! Also, thanks to Steve Hooper, who recently took this photo of Spofford newest eaglet stretching its wings, with a parent keeping tabs nearby. Happy July 4th. Be safe out there. πΊπΈπ Warm regards, The Spofford Lake Association |