The Pillings Pond Foundation is excited to announce that it has taken the reins from the Lynnfield Athletic Association for the annual 4th of July 5K Road Race. You can sign up for the 5K race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lynnfield/LAAJuly4th5K. We are also looking for volunteers for race day and local business to sponsor the event. If you are interested, please email … [Read more...] about 4th of July 5K Road Race registration is open
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More work to do at Pillings Pond
The Conservation Commission discussed the status of the Pillings Pond treatment plan to rid it of harmful growths, particularly spiny naiads, being conducted by Water & Wetland, the pond and lake management company the town has contracted. Annual treatment for the pond began in late August after harmful algae blooms were detected late last June, necessitating a public … [Read more...] about More work to do at Pillings Pond
Pillings Pond undergoes a cleanup
Pillings Pond underwent its first round of treatments for its brittle naiad growth at the end of August, Northeast at Water & Wetland Northeast Director of Business Joe Onorato said. Water & Wetland, a pond-treatment company hired by the town, has been treating Pillings Pond for numerous years, he said. Onorato clarified that residents have confused spiny naiad … [Read more...] about Pillings Pond undergoes a cleanup
Lynnfield floats new support for pond
The Pillings Pond Subcommittee voted unanimously to dissolve itself at its meeting Tuesday, instead opting to form a nonprofit to fundraise for the pond. Antonio Sordillo, who lives along the east side of the pond, said he helped form the subcommittee in 2020 after the town’s Conservation Commission noticed growing support for the pond’s restoration in his Facebook group. … [Read more...] about Lynnfield floats new support for pond
Fourth of July Boat Parade to be held at Pillings Pond
The town's fifth annual Boat Parade will be held on the Fourth of July at Pillings Pond this year. According to a Facebook event page for the parade, boaters looking to participate in the parade will meet at the pond's east end at 11:45 a.m. The parade itself is scheduled for 12 p.m. "Mark your calendars and looking forward to seeing everyone with their creatively … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Boat Parade to be held at Pillings Pond