Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approves MVP grant with review safeguard
Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee votes to approve MVP grant proposal with contingency for committee review of material changes. Chair Laura Henze Russell presented a draft watershed-based plan targeting phosphorus, E. coli, and invasive weeds through five key projects over five years--including
Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 25, 2026
SHARON — Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee votes to approve MVP grant proposal with contingency for committee review of material changes. Chair Laura Henze Russell presented a draft watershed-based plan targeting phosphorus, E. coli, and invasive weeds through five key projects over five years--including stormwater improvements at Memorial Beach, projects on Lake Avenue, Capen Hill Road, and Massapoag Avenue, and educational signage. The 4-1 vote included approval of $4,000 in reimbursement for Russell's software subscriptions.
The committee identified a $3.1 billion state climate bond as a potential phosphorus-reduction funding source and plans a "Wake Up the Lake" community event to boost resident engagement in restoration efforts.
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Source: the Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee meeting of February 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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