Monomonac Lake Property Owners Association

08/18/2026

W O W ! We are so excited to see Lake Monomonac folks pictured here! Congrats to getting your LakeSmart award! If anyone would like more information, visit our website https://monomonac.org/lakesmart/

08/06/2026

We’ve had a lot of rain the past couple of weeks…it affects our lake!

08/06/2026

NH LAKES provided us with this lake-friendly boating guide. It augments our responsible boating message:

Help protect Lake Monomonac by boating responsibly.
• Stay at least 150 feet from shore and docks. No wake or towing is allowed within this zone.
• Whenever possible, stay 200+ feet from shore to reduce wave damage to the shorelines.
• Travel counter-clockwise on larger lakes to improve safety.

New Hampshire law requires wake boats to:
• Stay at least 150 feet from shore, docks, swimmers, and other boats.
• Use a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for wakesurfing.
• Never wakesurf behind boats with exposed propellers.
• Wear an Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) when equipped.

Why it matters: Large wakes and propeller wash can erode shorelines, damage aquatic habitat, and stir up nutrients in water less than 20 feet deep, increasing the risk of harmful cyanobacteria blooms. The map shows areas of Lake Monomonac deep enough for more responsible wake boating (lime green).

07/30/2026

Residential Stormwater ManagementThe Fitzwilliam

Conservation Commission, in conjunction with NH LAKES, the Laurel Lake Association, and South West Region Planning Commission, will host NH LAKES for a presentation on residential stormwater management.

Saturday, August 8 • 10:00am •Town Hall, 13 Templeton Turnpike, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447).

Designed for waterfront property owners and interested residents, the session will cover practical runoff control techniques and introduce the Soak Up the Rain and LakeSmart programs. Attendees will review real-world examples of property stewardship and have plenty of time for questions. Questions? Contact:Lori Nolan, Land Use Coordinator 603-585-9119 [email protected]

07/28/2026

Share Your Talents. Strengthen Our Lake.

A healthy Lake Monomonac benefits us all. Protecting it takes people with different talents working together.

Over the next several years, the MLPOA will implement our Watershed Management Plan by expanding LakeSmart, completing watershed projects, securing grant funding, and strengthening community education. It’s an exciting effort—and one that requires more volunteers with a variety of skills.

That's why we’re inviting community members to get involved by serving on our Board or joining our new volunteer network, Friends of the Lake.

Whether you have a few hours each month or want to take on a larger role, we’d love to match your interests and skills with meaningful opportunities.

07/23/2026

Have you ever wondered what one thing you could do to help protect Lake Monomonac?

The answer is different for every property. That’s why the MLPOA is launching LakeSmart—a free, personalized visit by two trained NH LAKES volunteers who will walk your property, answer your questions, and suggest practical, affordable ways to reduce runoff and keep phosphorus out of the lake.

LakeSmart is:�
• Free, confidential, and educational�
• Non-regulatory (not an inspection!)�
• Tailored to your property giving you specific ideas you can often implement yourself

Small improvements made by many property owners can make a big difference for the health of our lake.

Learn more and request a LakeSmart visit here: https://monomonac.org/lakesmart/ Available to ANYONE on the lake—NH or MA property owners.

Thank you for helping protect Lake Monomonac—one shoreline at a time!

—MLPOA Board
🌐 Website: http://www.monomonac.org�📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLPOA

07/11/2026

07/09/2026

Annual Meeting notice has been emailed! Didn’t get it?
Check your spam folder. It will be from john cantin “[email protected]” Hope to see you there!

We hope this email finds you well and enjoying the summer.

We invite you to join us at the upcoming Monomonac Lake Property Owners Association Annual Meeting as we discuss plans for the future and provide updates on key lake initiatives, including the Watershed Management Plan, the new LakeSmart program, milfoil management, and other topics of interest to the Lake Monomonac community.

What: MLPOA Annual Meeting
When: Saturday, July 18
Time: 8:30 am - Coffee and chat with your neighbors
9:00 am - Meeting begins
Where: The Rindge Recreation Center, 283 Wellington Road, Rindge

At the outset of the meeting, members will be voting to approve the documents linked on the home page of our website http://www.monomonac.org. We encourage you to review these documents (2025 Annual Meeting Minutes, Bylaws amended_July 2026, 2026 Slate of MLPOA Officers) prior to the meeting so you are well informed.

Become A Member Today: If you have not yet joined for 2026, please visit monomonac.org/join-us. You can also become a member in person at the Annual Meeting.

Pre-register here and receive an additional door prize ticket.
We look forward to seeing you on July 18.

Sincerely,
The MLPOA Board of Directors

Monomonac Lake Property Owners Association (MLPOA) exists to help protect the health of Lake Monomonac. The volunteers at MLPOA work hard to protect the health of our lake and in turn our property values.

06/17/2026

Wave if you see these folks out on the lake! NHDES Interns, Sonja and Quinn, supervised by Georgia Brunnel, Exotic Species Program Director are surveying the NH side of Lake Monomonac for milfoil. Their report and mapping will be used by divers later in the summer to pull the milfoil.

https://monomonac.org/our-work/