Committee flags phragmites and lily-pad growth, seeks comprehensive water-quality testing

Jan 20, 2026

Chair Monica Montferret said Solitude Lake Management’s year-end report underestimates phragmites at Ashmere and omits lily-pad proliferation; she will request a price from the consultant for comprehensive testing and noted treatment would likely require Conservation Commission approval and extra funding.

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Monica Montferret, Chair of the Hinsdale Lake Management Committee, said the year-end report from Solitude Lake Management underestimates phragmites growth at Ashmere Lake and does not address an increase in lily pads. She told the committee she will consult Dominic (the consultant) to obtain a price for comprehensive water-quality testing for both Ashmere and Plunkett lakes.

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