Home / VOL. VII NO. 09 05/01/2026 / Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee (SBSC), April 9, 2026, Hybrid meeting

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Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee (SBSC), April 9, 2026, Hybrid meeting

Chair Michael Nathan was absent, and Vice Chair Don Chabon ran the meeting. The discussion at the April 2 Select Board meeting about continued existence of SBSC was postponed until Nathan’s return.

There was no writeup about SBSC in the Town Report. The Vice Chair apologized and it was recommended that for the Town Report 2027, SBSC make their submission by Valentine’s Day.

Chabon suggested that a sentence be added to the SBSC report to SB that said in effect – the lake is healthy, there is no significant decline in the lake, but continued vigilance is required

Sally Underwood-Miller hoped the salt level in the lake would be measured on a regular basis.

Another member wanted to aerate the lake periodically. Another member suggested they meet with Tri-Town Health and clarify what actions could prevent cyanobacteria blooms and what can treat them (to reduce them) if they do occur

A report on the progress at the boat ramp included information that steps were being taken to save the oak tree, the parking lot graded, and a 20 x 50 foot retention pond installed to catch run off.

Chabon mentioned some signs had fallen or been taken down and he would reinstall them


Trillium photo: Jay Rhind
Trillium   Photo by Jay Rhind

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