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| The Big Alum Lake Association is a volunteer-based,
non-profit organization of nearly 175 member families, whose purpose is to
oversee the well-being of Big Alum Lake and the surrounding watershed. Our
goal is to maintain the health and beauty of Big Alum Lake for all human
and wildlife residents.
B.A.L.A. was established to perform the following services:
* maintain a healthy lake eco-system through regular lake/watershed testing
and monitoring
* educate residents about lake ecology and threats to water quality
* promote public safety and safeguard the pond’s wildlife and
environment
* encourage a sense of community for lake residents
* on behalf of the Town of Sturbridge, monitor dam functionality, maintenance,
and lake water levels as approved by the Town |
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| We invite you to tour this site for information about activities
on the lake. |
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Take a look at our
Scrapbook page, where residents post photos
of family gatherings, wildlife sightings, and other lakeside "events." We
invite you to join in the fun by e-mailing pictures, with or without captions,
to Barb LaRochelle at
tonysgrammi@aol.com. Then visit
our link to see what has been happening on Big Alum!
 New Eagle and Bear Pictures!
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Visit our new News page
for special stories about members of our Big Alum community. Please let us
know about events, achievements, and other noteworthy happenings that you
wish to share with your lake friends and neighbors.
Contact Barb at tonysgrammi@aol.com or Pat at howpat19@hotmail.com. |
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2011 Friend of Big Alum
We are pleased to announce that Janet Garon is the
winner of the 2011 Friend of Big Alum Award! For information about
her and about previous winners, please visit our
Friends page. |
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| Coming Soon...
We are planning to offer t-shirts, hats, and decals with the Big Alum logo
for sale in the next few months! Please check back often for the opening
of the BALA "store." |
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The Boat Parade on July 3rd was a great success!
Visit our Parade page to see pictures of
pirates, hockey players, the Statue of Liberty, and more - all a-float on
Big Alum Lake!
Our Membership Committee is happy to report that nearly 80% of Big Alum's
residents have joined the Association this year. This is wonderful,
but of course we would love to have 100% participation! Our dues cover
such activities as lake maintenance, weed treatment, dam and boat ramp repairs,
and installation of buoys - all intended to make our lake safer and
more beautiful. Please consider joining your neighbors in supporting
the Big Alum Lake Association. Membership forms
and a list of current members are available
on our Membership Pages.
Please help us keep Big Alum clean and weed-free. We
have posted information about phosphorus-free fertilizers and other
environmentally-friendly lawn and garden care. Click here or go to
the end of our Ecology Page for a link to Tips
for Lake-Friendly Lawns.
Big Alum is beautiful any time of year! If you
are considering a stroll or jog around the lake, please keep in mind that
there are several sections where you will be walking across private property.
We ask that you kindly respect these areas by treating them as if they
were your own. Thank you.
Interesting Big Alum Fact
The distance around the lake is 16,721 feet or 3.166 miles. If one
does not take the dirt path between Big Alum Road and Lake Road, the distance
is 18,029 feet or 3.414 miles. ~ Submitted by Sue Vaill |
Please e-mail items for Web Page publishing to: Barbara at
tonysgrammi@aol.com
Web Page Design and Maintenance - Barbara LaRochelle
Big Alum Lake Association
P.O. Box 555
Fiskdale, MA 01518
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