Present:
- Jamie Minacci, Chair
- John Loiodice, Vice Chair
- Roxanne McCaffrey
- Michael Buffoni, Water Department
Present via Zoom:
- Charles Kenny
- Michael Nathan
- Tony Campetti, Sewer Department
- Minutes from 9/3/21, approved.
- Weed harvesting update: second harvester in water and cleared allowed areas prior to Josh Billings RunAground. McCaffrey said, “that’s it for the season”. Green harvester will be moved to the causeway.
- Insurance claim for capsized harvester satisfied. McCaffrey thinks Town was paid $20,000. Still no determination as to cause.
- Harbor Master update: No response from Doug Cameron — will reach out again. (No reason mentioned). Reps from Pittsfield will come to Stockbridge Bowl on September 31 at 10:30 to see how we “boat wash” (to wash away Zebra Mussels and other contaminants).
- Buffoni reported that water sampling is continuing.
- Kenny reported water resource consultant GZA complained they were not paid; however, that may be due to a duplicate bill. Canales is checking into it.
- Loiodice reported on continuing efforts to find alternatives for Lake Drive septic failures.
- Buffoni’s testing determined that phosphate and nitrate levels are not up — they do rise when there is seepage into lake from septic systems. Loiodice said that is “a good sign”.
- Campetti would like comparative data between off-season and peak season test results. Buffoni said he has requested that. Also, with respect to maintaining beaches, Campetti thinks Stockbridge does a good job, and that all local beaches (Lee, Lenox, Stockbridge) have had a “challenging season due to excessive rains”.
Meeting adjourned.
Editor’s Notes: It was mentioned at previous meetings that optimally, harvesting would continue into October for a clearer lake over winter. Can it?
