Invasive milfoil weeds in Attitash Turtle Cove – please keep out

The Lake Attitash Association’s weed watchers have identified several invasive milfoil weeds in a small area called Turtle Cove (see diagram). The association asks boaters and fishermen to keep out of the shallow cove until the weeds can be removed. Disturbing the plants with motors, paddles, anchors or fishing gear can break them into fragments…

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May 29 annual meeting hosts 50, including local officials

June 2, 2014 – About 50 people attended the Lake Attitash Association annual meeting, held May 29 at the Merrimac Public Library. Officials attending included Hailey Klein from the office of State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives, Amesbury Mayor Ken Gray, Amesbury Public Health Director John Morris, and Merrimac Conservation Commission Chairman Robert Prokop. During the…

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Public invited to association annual meeting May 29 at 7 pm

May 9, 2014 – The Lake Attitash Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 29, at 7 pm at the Merrimac Public Library, 86 West Main St. (Click here for map.) Association members and the public are invited to learn about association efforts to fight invading weeds and cyanobacteria. Those attending will also…

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Public invited to association annual meeting May 29 at 7 pm

May 9, 2014 – The Lake Attitash Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 29, at 7 pm at the Merrimac Public Library, 86 West Main St. (Click here for map.) Association members and the public are invited to learn about association efforts to fight invading weeds and cyanobacteria. Those attending will also…

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Local outdoor blog features Lake Attitash

March 21, 2014 – A local outdoor blog posted an article inspired by a letter from former long-time lake resident Betty Goodwin. The article, Loving Lake Attitash, celebrates the annual cycle of seasons at the lake and is accompanied by striking photos. Click here to visit the blog and view the article. The same article…

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Attitash 2014 Winterfest draws 80 brave residents

February 16, 2014 – Despite constant snow showers, clouds and 30-degree temperatures, about 80 adults and children attended the Lake Attitash Winterfest yesterday afternoon at the state boat ramp in Merrimac. Many Winterfest participants walked or glided on skis to reach the event over the snow-covered ice. The association president arrived on a dog sled,…

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Lakeside winterfest planned for Saturday, Feb 15, 1 to 4 pm

January 18, 2014 –  The general public is welcome at the 2014 Lake Attitash Winterfest, scheduled for Saturday, Feb 15, at the state boat ramp in Merrimac (click here for map). The festival will take place from 1-4 pm that afternoon and include skating, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, snowman making, human dog sled racing, tug…

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