QUEEN LAKE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 9:00 AM
Phillipston Congregational Church on the Common
It is important to attend the annual meeting, as every member/owner’s participation is critical for the health and well-being of the lake. Please encourage your Queen Lake neighbor or invite a new camp owner to attend.
Anyone wishing to add an additional item to the agenda please email Sally Suomala – richsally2180@comcast.net by June 30th.
AGENDA
Introduction of New Camper’s
Moment of silence for deceased members
Town Officials
Entertain a Motion to accept Minutes of July 12, 2025 Annual Meeting (Draft minutes are attached to read prior to meeting.)
Treasurer Report: Rusty Newcomb
Motion and Vote for Donation to Church for use of building; Reimbursement to Sally for cost of stamps & printing.
Old Business: Weed Control/ Water Maintenance Fund : Assessment Survey of Entire Lake is scheduled for the beginning of June, weather permitting, by Water & Wetlands and Pondweed Pursuits so that the BOD can compare the two surveys for best treatment of weeds. We will need to treat this summer.
Water Levels: Regarding the current water level: The lake was lowered as usual this winter in a coordinated effort with last two summer’s weed treatments to freeze(kill) any remaining invasive species along the shore. The new dam gave us the capability to do this. Beyond helping with weed control, it also helps prevent ice damage to docks and allows for repair to shoreline walls etc. Water levels are returning to normal summer level.
New Business Report from Queen Lake Advisory Committee- Tom Royer
New Massachusetts Boating Law: HANSON MILONE ACT OF 2024 – Starting April 1, 2026 all motorboat operators born after Jan. 1, 1989 must complete a boating safety course. Anyone born before Jan.,1, 1989 will have until April 1, 2028 to obtain their boater safety certificate.
Conservation Commission: It is imperative that we all follow the required steps for permits whenever improving or repairing water front or property in order to maintain the beauty and water quality of the lake. Please contact the DCR and the Conservation Commission prior to doing any work within the lake buffer zone. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/watershed-protection-act-and-lake-front-property Let’s all work to Keep the Queen Clean!
Election of Officers and Board of Directors (If you are interested in running for an Office or for a Board of Director, please contact Karl or Sandra Hakkarainen 508-829-5825 kh@QueenLake.com or Jim Potter at subrbe@aol.com.
Adjournment
2025 Annual Dues of $20 and $100 (per owner) for Water Maintenance Fund
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU!
Due to the continued support for treatment of the lake by members and Town of Phillipston we have been able to stem the growth of invasive weeds and dramatically improve the water quality with scheduled surveys and treatments. Your continued support is essential to avoid a future reoccurrence and maintain water quality.
Your dues and Water Maintenance fees can be paid at the meeting by checks made out to Queen Lake Association or mailed to:
George Newcomb, 4118 SW 26th Place, Cape Coral, FL. 33914
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Please return this form with your payment. Thank you
Welcome to Queen Lake.
The maps below were created by George Ladd. We are grateful for his contribution and for his decades of maintenance of the Queen Lake directory.
Note that many of the lot numbers have changed since this map was drawn. We plan to update the map with the new numbers.
For details about property owners around the lake, see the Town of Phillipston Assessors’ Geographical Information Service map on the town website.
Click on the image above to download a PDF copy of the map which you can then examine in detail or print a copy for your own use.