On July 15, a lottery was held for the 2 remaining boat slips, and the two winners were T. Choate & M. Walsh.
We have created a waiting list with J. DiCunzolo as number 1. Anyone looking to be added to the list will be added in a first come, first served basis. If you’re interested, please reach out to one of the trustees for more information.
The information below can be found at: http://www.des.nh.gov/media/pr/2017/20170803-cyanobacteria-pelham.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 3, 2017
CONTACT: David Neils (603) 271-8865
State Issues Cyanobacteria Warning for Little Island Pond, Pelham
Concord, NH – An elevated cyanobacteria cell concentration has been measured in Little Island Pond, Pelham. Samples revealed that the state threshold of 70,000 cells/ml or greater of cyanobacteria was exceeded. The cyanobacteria were identified as Anabaena. As a result, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has issued a cyanobacteria warning for those who recreate on Little Island Pond. The current bloom is variable with some portions free of scum sightings while other areas have a green surface film. Please continue to monitor your individual shoreline for changing conditions.
This warning is not based on a toxin evaluation and is intended as a precautionary measure for short term exposure. NHDES advises lake users to avoid contact with the water in areas experiencing elevated cyanobacteria cell conditions typically where lake water has a surface scums or streaks. NHDES also advises to keep pets and small children out of any waters that have green turbid water, surface scums or other blue-green flecks in the water column.
NHDES routinely monitors for cyanobacteria at public beaches and public waters for New Hampshire. Once a cyanobacteria warning has been issued, NHDES returns to affected waterbodies on a weekly basis until the cyanobacteria standards are again met. Cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies worldwide, but blooms and surface scums may form when excess phosphorus is available to the water. Some cyanobacteria produce toxins that are stored within the cells but released upon cell death. Toxins can cause both acute and chronic health effects that range in severity. Acute health effects include irritation of skin and mucous membranes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Chronic effects include liver and central nervous system damage.
The warning went into effect on August 3, 2017, and will remain in effect until additional samples reveal cyanobacteria levels have diminished.
Visit the NHDES Beach Program website for photos and more information about cyanobacteria at https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/beaches/index.htm
Updates on advisories and warnings may be obtained at
http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/WaterShed_BeachMaps.aspx
Follow the Beaches twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/NHDES_Beaches
If you notice anything resembling cyanobacteria, please refrain from wading, swimming, or drinking the water. Keep all pets out of the water and contact NHDES immediately. Please call NHDES to report a cyanobacteria bloom at (603) 848-8094.
Below are links to the various links provided by the engineer that provide detail on the proposed changes to the beach area. This includes fixing the drainage issues at the beach, as well as where the docks will go etc.
Beach_Pelham Little Island Pond Top View
Smith Trust Agenda
7/13/2017
Welcome – New Members
Thank you to Volunteers
Review of previous minutes
Financials
Action Items: Road
New Business: Culvert, Boat Slips, Armand Drive, Signs at Beach and ROWs
Website: www.southshoreowners.com
Volunteers Needed: ROW steps to water, Beach repair
Milfoil Concern
The LIP Association is forming again, and the first meeting is scheduled for Oct 20 from 6:30-8:00 at the Girl Scout Camp. They are looking for board members, and will also discuss what’s to come from the LIP Association.
Please reach out to Cindy Ronning with questions:
cindy@sunliterealty.com
I would like to welcome all of you to our new website, which will be used to share information conveniently, and keep us all informed of the recent happenings on our street.
Contact information for board members will be listed as well as copies of various documents like the Smith Trust Deed, as well as beach and right of way information. We will also use the website to announce events, as well as post updates from the road committee.
Please feel free to sign up and log in to post comments on the various posts on the website, but please refrain from cursing or saying anything that’s too controversial. This website is designed to share information and create a positive environment for our residents, and the goal is to keep it positive.
Lastly, if residents would like to sell something “lake related” like a boat, raft, dock etc we’d be happy to post it on the website to let out residents know about it!
