Beaver Lake Improvement Association
2020 Newsletter
Opening Message
Hello residents and supporters of Beaver Lake. Due to the COVID pandemic, there will not be an annual meeting this year and in lieu of the meeting we are sending this newsletter to inform you of the latest information.
In this edition we will provide updates on
- Thank You 2020 Volunteers
- 2020-21 Board of Directors
- 2019 Financials
- 2020 Membership
- Milfoil Mitigation
- Boating Laws on Beaver Lake
- Home Heating Discount
- 2020 Boat Parade
- Merchandise for Purchase (turn over last page)
Thank You 2020 Volunteers
The work that is done in and around the lake could not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers. The Board of Directors wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many hours of your time to help our lake.
Milfoil Divers – Dave Rivard, Tim Harrigan, Ken Kimball, Steven Anthony, Shannon Anthony
Diver Spotters – Guy Corricelli, Donna Compagna, Bonnie Schuschereba, Kate Tetzel, Rick Christian, Steve Davis, Kevin Dudley, Cora Rivard, Mia Rivard, Mary Hamblett, Matt Snell, Joette Kimball, Chris Ross
Lake Hosts – Amy Richmond (Coordinator), Stacey Steinmetz, Kevin Dudley, Noreen Klimmek, Kayla Dors, Patty Crothers, Renee Christian, Natalie Snell, Steve Davis
2020-21 Board of Directors
Traditionally, the board of directors are voted in at the annual meeting. Since there is no meeting, the board has voted via email. If you are interested in being more active in the board, you are welcome to attend board meetings. Please email StevenAnthony@Beaver-Lake.org for more information.
Effective 8/1/2020:
Steven Anthony, President
Kevin Dudley, Vice President
Patty Crothers, Secretary
Shannon Anthony, Treasurer
Rob Tompkins, Lake Host Coordinator
Laurel Powers, VLAP Coordinator
Jeff Crothers, Milfoil Coordinator
Joel Rosen, Legal Counsel
Diana Tompkins, Director
Rick Christian, Director
Jane Troy, Director
Mike Lucci, Director
David Rivard, Director
Penny Williams, Director
Connie Lorette, Director
Ray Perry, Director
Amy Richmond, Director
Chris Richmond, Director
2019 Financials
January 1, 2019 – $23,527
December 31, 2019 – $27,241
Expenses – $10,977
- Milfoil Mitigation – $6,482
- Meadow herbicide – $3,000
- SCUBA Equipment – $3,482
- NH Lakes – $1,500
- Postage/Supplies for Membership Drive and mailings – $902
- Water Testing – $480
- Annual Meeting food/drink – $405
- Tax Preparation – $350
- Welcome Bags – $330
- Website maintenance – $205
- Fishing Derby & Boat Parade Trophies – $172
- Memorial Donation – $100
- Microsoft Office software – $50
Revenue – $14,692
- Membership – $12,307
- Town of Derry for Boat Monitoring – $2,000
- Merchandise – $365
- Bank Interest – $20
2020 Membership
Thank you to the following members who have provided financial support for the 2020-21 membership year. We have 120 members as of July 31st, which is nearing last year’s total of 139 members, and we hope to exceed last year. If you don’t see your name and are able to provide a 100% tax deductible contribution you can either mail it to BLIA, PO Box 133, East Derry NH 03041; pay online with PayPal at www.beaver-lake.org, or drop your donation in the Anthony’s mailbox at 20 Coles Grove Rd.
| Sandy & Terry Anderson | Jeanne & Dan Desruisseaux | Margaret Ives | Jennifer Pirog |
| Kathleen & James Andrea | Brian DiPerri | Brianna Barron & Michael Higgins | Laurel & Jim Powers |
| Shannon & Steven Anthony | Camille & Chuck DiPerri | Barbara Martini & Bob Imonti | Barbara O’Toole & John Proulx |
| Christine & Bob Ansin | Patricia Cefaly & Diane Dunn | Annette & David Joyce | Amy & Chris Richmond |
| Anita & Gary Barros | C. Andrew Donovan | Cynthia & Richard Joyner | Shaw & Joel Rosen |
| Raffaella & Bob Basteri | Sara & Greg Dors | Brian Judge | Chris Ross |
| Lisa & Kendrick Beckwith | Sam & Fred Driscoll | Carol & Barry Kilduff | Nicole & Peter Shattuck |
| Amy & Kori Bedard | Kevin Dudley | Tracy Knight | Natalie & Matt Snell |
| Amber Bell Ragnarsson | Nancy Duval McHugh | Laura Brooks & Paul Knight | Sharon Snider-Muller |
| Ralph Berube | Josh Egli | Karen & Eric LeFleur | Elaine Sweeney |
| Joan Bostwick | Kim Raines & Eric Beaudry | Maria & Arthur Learnard | Amy DeBrower & Robert Taylor |
| Deirdre & John Bridge | Lynne & Robert Estes | Diana & Will Legare | Kate & Dave Tetzel |
| Tracy & Ric Buzzanga | Lorraine Fabrizio | Connie Lynne Lorette | Jennifer & Ryan Thomas |
| Shane & Roger Caron | Joe Falbo | Vanessa Barros & Al Macdougal | Daphne & Robin Thurgood |
| Laura & Albert Chadwick | Nancy & Charles Farmer | Rachel & William Mafera | Robyn & Albert Tolman |
| Terri & David Chapple | Cheryl & Philip Fogg | Cathy & Paul Marino | Diana & Mark Tompkins |
| Renee & Rick Christian | Brian Fontaine | Laura Masone | Robert Tompkins, Jr. |
| Robin & Paul Cino | Stephanie & Shawn Foster | Mark Mastromarino | Marilena & Charlie Toomajian |
| Ellen & Barry Cohoon | Nancy & Robert Francis | Lia & Bob Mauceri | Susan Towne |
| Ann & Don Coller | Diana & Philip Gallagher | Joey McCarran | Karen & Scott Townsend |
| Donna Compagna | Gail & Bob Gorham | Sandra McGrath | Marc Tremblay |
| Cathy & Guy Corricelli | Susan & Bob Gregoire | Maria Melahouris | Nicole & Peter Tsoupelis |
| Bobbie & Charlie Coviello | Dawne & Rick Guay | Peter Melahouris | Judy & Mark Victory |
| Patty & Jeff Crothers | Ann Flanagan & Joe Hackett | Gisele & Brian Mercier | Lolke & Wyntje Vorsteveld |
| Jillian & Mark Crowley | Mary Hamblett | Claudette & Wilfred Moge | Cheryl Waitt |
| Maury & Bill Davidson | Jack Harmon | Lori & Ed Muller | Kristina Cook & Charles Walker |
| Donna & Dean Decker | Noreen & John Hayes | Sheila & Gene Orzechowski | Wendy & Neil Wetherbee |
| Cynthia Dee & Philip Demers | Meghann & Michael Hennrikus | Donnalee & Andy Panos | Gregg White |
| Elizabeth & Steven Delpidio | Gail & Carl Hepworth | Eileen Pellegrino | Penny Williams |
| Rita Demers | Gina Hutchinson | Brianna & Domenico Pereiera | Heidi Wilson |
Milfoil Mitigation
For the 2019 season, the SCUBA diving team of Dave Rivard, Tim Harrigan, Ken Kimball, Shannon and Steven Anthony spent 75 hours diving, removed 2,064 plants totaling 203 gallons.
We are halfway through the 2020 diving season and the divers have completed 32 hours of diving, removed 867 plants totaling 55 gallons of milfoil. The team continues to find large (4-6’) plants, although the smaller plants are more prevalent which is great news and reflecting progress.
The team has taken the next step to become more productive. Tim Harrigan allowed the divers to borrow a sea scooter which propels the divers underwater to cover more ground in less time. Given the results that the scooter has allowed the team to achieve, the board of directors voted to purchase one so that more divers can cover additional ground at the same time.
The meadow has improved from the herbicide treatment across 15 acres in 2019. On August 5, the meadow will be treated, yet a significantly reduced area to approximately 1.5 acres along East Derry Road, Martha Drive and Sabra Circle.
Boating Laws on Beaver Lake
The BLIA has received inquiries about specific boating rules pertaining to Beaver Lake, as a courtesy we are providing a copy of these laws. Please remember that the BLIA does not have any responsibility or ability to enforce or modify these laws.
If you have an enforcement issue please call Marine Patrol at (603) 293-2037.
The following laws pertain specifically to Beaver Lake:
Saf-C 5102.04 Beaver Lake
- No person shall operate a boat at a speed exceeding 10 miles per hour on Beaver Lake in the town of Derry. This restriction shall not apply between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily, and further provided that during unrestricted hours no boat shall exceed 30 miles per hour at any time.
- All water skiing on Beaver Lake shall be in a counter-clockwise direction at all times.
RSA 270:74-a Skicraft banned 10/01/99
A ski craft is defined as, less than 13’ in length as manufactured, capable of exceeding 20 mph, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person. There are additional regulations that ski craft operators must follow. A personal watercraft (PWC) has the capacity to carry more than the operator and one passenger and must follow the regulations set forth for a motor boat.
Home Heating Discount
The Dead River Company provides heating rates for members of the Beaver Lake community. Beaver Lake Improvement Association Members (Group Code:1712). This offer is good from 07/29/20 through 8/28/20 (subject to change after that)
Fixed Pricing Not Available After 10/31/20
- Oil – $0.15 off retail – Fixed pricing is $1.999 and requires a contract.
- Propane – $0.50 off retail (anytime) – Fixed pricing is $1.849 and requires a contract.
- New Auto Delivery customers will receive $50 account credit, and $50 off an annual tune-up this season.
- DRC offers 30-day credit terms subject to approval.
- DRC is a full-service company with 24-Hour Emergency Service.
- Email or call me directly to start taking advantages of the savings.
Please Contact:
Mike Uhlman
Dead River Company – Business Development Rep Mike.uhlman@deadriver.com
603-707-6394
2020 Boat Parade
The 2020 Beaver Lake Boat Parade will take place on Saturday September 5th beginning at 6:45pm at the red buoy. The boats will make one lap in the light and a second lap in the dark. Prizes will be awarded for Best Theme, Best Light Show, Most Spirited, Judge’s Choice. There will be a brief awards ceremony following the parade at the Anthony’s house – 20 Coles Grove Rd. If you are not present and your boat won an award, the prize will be delivered to you.
Closing
Thank you for reading the 2020 Beaver Lake Newsletter. Your support of Beaver Lake is greatly appreciated – both your time and money – to help us achieve our goals of maintaining our beautiful lake. If you have any questions about these or other topics or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact StevenAnthony@Beaver-Lake.org
Merchandise for Purchase – Please turn the page for pictures of available items.
We also have koozies for bottles (green) and cans (blue) – $4 for one or $10 for 3.
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