 One of the largest group yard sales that takes place annually on Cape Cod is happening this year! In order to stay Covid-Safe, this event which attracts hundreds of buyers each year, will be held at various locations in the Blueberry Pond and Millstone Village neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods are off Millstone Road, the first at Blueberry Pond Drive and the second at Lund Farm Way. Masks are required and no location may host more than 25 people at any time. Shoppers will find hundreds of items including furniture, art, books, household items, toys, games and puzzles, collectibles, tools, jewelry, baked goods and more. Reversible masks will also be sold.  Questions or Want to Donate?For more information about the Save Blueberry and Sol’s Ponds Association, its 8th Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser, or to make a tax-deductible donation of any size, please contact Candy Lucenti 978-239-2763.
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 The BPC 2020 Annual Meeting will be held in just under two weeks, on Saturday morning, August 8, 2020 and begin at 9AM sharp via Zoom - the popular online meeting host that so many of us have become accustomed to during these times of social distancing. The meeting will include a brief discussion of goals and accomplishments, a business meeting and the announcement of newly elected Board members followed by a lively and informative talk by Sophia Fox (below,) the Aquatic Ecologist at the Cape Cod National Seashore, on Climate Change and its impact on FreshWater Ponds on Cape Cod.
To get more information on the Annual Meeting, read more about the 2020 Board Members and RSVP to participate in this years online Zoom Meeting visit the 2020 Annual Meeting page under the About tab.
 On Saturday July 25, a Cyanobacteria Advisory has been posted by the Seymour Pond neighborhood association at prominent landings due to visible Cyanobacteria blooms.
This is due to elevated levels of Phycocyanin which does indicate high levels of cyanobacteria. At this time the water is unsafe for children and pets. Until further notice:
If you have any questions please contact: Marty Burke - marty.burke@brewsterponds.org Gwen Pelletier - gwen.pelletier@brewsterponds.org For additional information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water Donations Of Items For Sale and Contributions Appreciated Save Lower Mill Pond YARD SALE Saturday, July 25 8AM-2PM On Run Hill Road on the right before the Brewster Transfer Station. The recently formed Save Lower Mill Pond group is holding a community yard sale on Saturday, July 25th starting at 8AM. (Rain Date Sunday, July 26th.) Proceeds will go to the construction of a storm water runoff retention basin to prevent polluted, nutrient-rich road runoff from reaching the pond waters. Face Masks and Social Distancing Are Required If you have items you would like to donate, drop off is Friday, 7/24 from 2 PM to 6 PM. Items should be clean and in good, working condition. Please no electronic equipment, computers, winter sporting equipment, TV’s, clothes, pillows, exercise equipment, large furniture.
Should you prefer to make a monetary donation please click here to make a tax deductible contribution by credit card or E-check. Under notes, please specify Lower Mill Pond Fund. If you prefer, you can send a check made payable to Brewster Ponds Coalition Memo: Lower Mill Pond Fund to BPC, PO Box 459, Brewster, MA 02631. Any amount donated will be greatly appreciated.
The first day of harvesting went very well with more than 4 TONS of plants being removed and taken to the Town Of Brewster Transfer Station for composting. The intent of this project is to remove a large enough quantity of phosphorus from the pond sediment/water column so that it leads to improved water quality over time.
Many thanks to Ryan Burch from the Brewster DNR who operated the town owned Eco-Harvester all day as well as to volunteers Peter Trull, Konrad Schultz, Brian Penney, John Hall and Team Leader John Keith.  On Monday, June 29, the Town of Brewster Health Department posted a Cyanobacteria Advisory at the Walker's Pond Landing on Slough Road. This is due to elevated levels of Dolichospermum which indicates high levels of cyanobacteria.
At this time the water is unsafe for children and pets. Until further notice:
https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water  A sampling of Brewster Pond Photos submitted by YOU! Many answered the BPC’s call for pond-fun images for inclusion in the 2020 Brewster Ponds Guide. They illustrate Brewster ponds’ beauty and the many ways we enjoy them! Enjoy this collage sampler of submitted images, created by BPC volunteer, Amy Darbyshire.
The Pond Guide includes photos submitted by Rob Boas, Barry Donahue, Laura Eldridge, Andrea Genser, Eric Levy, Theresa Martin, Sue Meyer, Kathy Nelson, Carl Santamaria, Judy Stevens, Susan Spencer, and Mike Wajewski. All submitted images--whether or not in the Ponds Guide--are now part of the BPC photo archive for use in other BPC publications, social media, and communications. Thank you all, for your contributions! Get your copy of the 2020 Ponds Guide at the display boxes at these Brewster town landings: Long Pond, Schoolhouse Pond, Sheep Pond, Slough Pond, Upper Mill Pond, and Walkers Pond. Also available when these locations reopen: Town Hall, Brewster Ladies Library, Department of Natural Resources, and Nickerson State Park. Thanks again to the BPC Business Partners for their Ponds Guide sponsorship: J. M. O'Reilly & Associates, Leighton Realty, SUPfari Adventures, the Brewster Bookstore, Crocker Nurseries, and Ace Hardware.  Schoolhouse Pond--Photo Courtesy of Susan Bridges As of May 13, the Barnstable County Department of Health believes that Cape Cod is on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases. [Click here for story.] But the State of Massachusetts, the Town of Brewster, and local organizations remain cautious to prevent a COVID-19 reoccurrence by minimizing crowds and maintaining social distancing.
In view of these efforts, the BPC board decided to postpone or cancel programs and events:
 The Town of Brewster is in the process of updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan, which provides a framework for continued conservation and recreation planning in Brewster. The update is required for Brewster to remain eligible for State funding to acquire and protect open space and recreation parcels. The first part of the process is to survey Brewster residents to obtain their views on the Town’s open space and recreation priorities.
Click here to access the survey. Several survey questions relate to Brewster ponds and recreation: - the importance of preserving buffer areas around ponds and suggested town preservation actions - frequency of visiting Town ponds and adjacent conservation lands - input into future recreational pond activity planning Your input is important! Thanks for taking a few moments to fill out the survey! |
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