Quabbin Voices The Friends of Quabbin Newsletter

Unwanted Greenery: Alien Invaders in the Quabbin Forest

Thom Kyker-Snowman, DCR/DWSP “invasive” when they muscle their way Summer 2008 Environmental Analyst – Natural Resources (through prolific seeding or rapid vegetative Vol.21 No.2 growth) into positions of dominance over the It begins innocently enough. A few seeds make natives that have evolved over thousands of their way into the ballast shoveled onto a sail- years. There are many examples of the conse- We must hear and listen ing vessel on its way from England to pick up a quences of this bad behavior often focused on to all of Quabbin’s many load of logs, perhaps “King’s Pines” from a losses of endangered species or critical habitats port in colonial . On arrival in Voices. Voices of the Past, or agricultural production. For instance, Punk port, the ballast is deposited on shore to make Tree or Melaleuca, an Australian tree species as well as Voices of the room for the logs. The seeds germinate and introduced in south Florida, has converted Present and of the Future. some of these plants are content to simply find 500,000 acres of marsh into swamp forest that Voices of the Trees, the a place amongst the mix of native species that is hydrologically altered and devoid of native Sky, the Rain that falls, cover the landscape. So Queen Anne’s Lace herbaceous species. But what, specifically, are and all the Wild Things; gradually appears on the landscape. But as the problems on the Quabbin watershed and Voices of the People who global trading expanded, some of these stow- what is the Division of Water Supply Protection depend on this valuable aways (e.g., Kudzu) were better adapted to (DWSP) doing to counteract these? resource for their daily their new digs and spread much more aggres- sively, displacing the native flora. But hey, a The is an unfiltered water needs of clean water, and plant is a plant, right? Green leaves, pretty supply, or more correctly, is biologically filtered Voices of those who draw flowers, sometimes fragrant. Why should we by the forest that covers the vast majority of upon it for deeper needs care where it came from or that it is doing so the watershed, a cover that research has shown of the Soul. well in its new home? to provide the best possible protection. This filter works 24 hours a day powered only by The problem of invasive plants has been the sun, but must ride out a wide variety of widely articulated and now makes the news disturbances to do this reliably (e.g., wind- daily. Non-native alien species are dubbed storms, insects, and climate Continued page 2

CONTENTS Unwanted Greenery . . .1 President’s Message . . .2 Interpretive Services . . . 4 Trail Snapshots ...... 5 Quabbin’s Lake Trout . . .6 Memorial Day Events . .8 Calendar ...... 9 Member’s Corner ...... 9

Japanese barberry dominates the understory in parts of Prescott.

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My love of history was fostered by the untold story each President’s cellar hole or stonewall concealed as silent witnesses of a lost Message era. The picnic area below the became my favorite quiet study spot during college days. There are count- Welcome to the latest edition of less wonders to be discovered still today. Nature abounds here Quabbin Voices I am your new and encompasses all who take a minute to sit and listen for a president Mark Thompson. Allow me while forgetting the outside world and all the challenges of life. a moment to tell you a little about Quabbin is a place to recharge our inner batteries and see the myself. I have been a member of the beauty in life that often seems to be missing. “Friends” for many years and it is with Mark Thompson great pride that I follow in the foot- I urge all who can to explore the trails, listen to the wind in steps of Bob Clark as president. the pines, observe the broad spectrum of wildlife, and become Those are mighty big shoes to fill indeed. I would like to give part of this beauty that is uniquely ours. Each season is a a tip of the hat to Bob for his service and dedication to FOQ. wonder to behold and an experience of a life time. There was I am shortly to begin my 20th year as a history teacher at a thrill to seeing a bald eagle for the first time. That thrill still Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in exists every time I see one of these graceful symbols of our Palmer, Mass. For ten consecutive years I hosted the “Annual country. Living History Day” not only to remember the sacrifices that There is a feeling of new energy from the members of the were made in creating the reservoir but also as a celebration Board of Directors and I am looking forward to working with of the pristine wilderness that we now embrace. all. We have a great combination of experience and dedication Quabbin has always played an integral part in my life. As a along with the energy that comes with the new members. I child my parents would load up the car for picnic days that believe we have a Board that can and will work together in always ended with a climb to the top of the tower for its re- order to bring The Friends of Quabbin into the future. As stew- ward of breathtaking views. As a teenager with a new driver’s ards of Quabbin, it is our obligation and duty to preserve this license Quabbin quickly became a favorite destination for wilderness and educate young people so that we may hand friends and fellow frisbee enthusiasts. Exploring the coastline this wonder down to future generations. I know I am and hiking the numerous “gates” became a Sunday ritual. up to the challenge. I hope to see you in the woods!

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changes). It has long been our objective as watershed man- agers to maintain sufficient diversity in our forest to enhance its long-term resistance and resilience. Terrestrial invasive plants threaten this diversity when they are so aggressive that they prevent other species from growing. Japanese Barberry, for instance, was planted around the homes that once occu- pied the Swift River Valley, and has since spread to monopolize moist sites on significant areas of the watershed, in part because even hungry deer avoid this plant (see photo page 1).

Based on their invasive habits, the “10 most unwanted” species at Quabbin have been identified by natural resources staff, as follows: 1. Barberry (Common and Japanese) 2. Oriental Bittersweet 3. Japanese Knotweed 4. Buckthorn (Common and Glossy) 5. Burning Bush 6. Non-native Honeysuckles 7. Multiflora Rose 8. Autumn Olive 9. Common Reed Oriental bittersweet on Webster Road in Quabbin Park 10. Purple Loosestrife

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DWSP has been mapping the extent of invasive plant popula- tions for a number of years and has hired summer crews to do both mapping and control work. We are in the process of setting the highest priorities for control in a document that will be completed this fall. This Terrestrial Invasive Plant Management Plan will include such priorities as protecting rare and endangered species from encroachment and main- taining the viability of forest cover in critical areas along streams or near reservoir intakes.

The highest priority for control is early detection and eradication of invasive species when they first arrive in a new area of the watershed. Removing a few plants is simple, but once invasives are well-established, control can become extremely difficult depending on the ways in which the plant reproduces and spreads. Species like Japanese Knotweed can regenerate vegeta- tively from a small remnant of the full plant, so that mowing may actually result in further spread if the equipment is not kept clean. Timing of control measures can be critical too. A single Purple Loosestrife plant produces a million or more seeds Eric Ducomb attacks barberry with a brush saw. annually. Removing that plant before it matures is important in preventing its spread. display for further details). The DWSP Natural Resources staff While cutting, has also scheduled a public workshop on invasive plants at pulling, or smoth- Quabbin on Sunday, September 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ering (with plastic This free workshop will include the identification of the unwant- or heavy mulch) ed plants within walking distance of the Visitor’s Center, as well can be effective as a discussion of control methods and related issues. for small popula- tions, these are The focus of this article has been terrestrial invasive plants, but labor intensive they are just half the story. While colonial sailing ships used treatments that rocks and soil for ballast, modern shipping vessels pump water must be repeated into ballast tanks on their way to a distant port, where the until the species imported water and its accompanying alien flora and fauna are no longer then pumped out to accommodate the load. Aquariums full of reappears. The imported plants are too often dumped in local water bodies, and seasonal DWSP freshwater fishing boats and trailers inadvertently collect plants crews in 2007 and animals at one site and move them to the next fishing spot. and 2008 have So far, Quabbin has been spared the scourge of aquatic invasive Emily Kyker-Snowman removes been carefully plants, although these are an ongoing problem at the Wachusett the root system of a barberry plant documenting the Reservoir and other freshwater sites across the state. DWSP staff cost to manually are working to control this front of the invasion also. control invasives, a project that can cost thousands of dollars per acre. The There are many valuable printed and internet resources for recommended treatment for larger infestations may include further information on invasive plants. A few web links worth chemical controls, but herbicide use on a drinking water visiting for information on Massachusetts invaders include: supply watershed is problematic, even though treatments like local spot spraying on cut stumps can be accomplished with Massachusetts Invasive Plants Advisory Group: extremely low risks to human health. http://www.massnrc.org/MIPAG/

To address the need for greater public awareness of the invasive The Invasive Plant Atlas of New England: plant issues on the watersheds, the Friends of Quabbin have http://nbii-nin.ciesin.columbia.edu/ipane/ generously purchased copies of “A Guide to Invasive Plants in NE Wild Flower Society on invasive plants: Massachusetts,” recently published by the Division of Fisheries http://www.newfs.org/protect/invasive-plants and Wildlife. These guides will be given free to anyone who agrees to assist with the identification of invasive plants around “Invasive Species 101,” by The Nature Conservancy: the Quabbin Reservoir (see VC staff and the VC invasive species http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/methods.html

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This summer has seen a great deal of activity on and around , prompting many questions from visitors about the nature of these work projects. The most visible work was Interpretive related to maintenance work on the dam itself which involved installation of new monitoring wells, upgrades to the drainage Services Report system for the dam and the replacement of security gates and Summer associated structures on the dam. Public access to the dam was restricted from time to time during the operation/move- By Clif Read ment of large equipment, but by and large visitors’ access was largely uninterrupted.

Two additional projects took place below the dam designed to improve public access and safety. The Swift River Discharge The DCR has launched a new statewide program this summer Channel Bridge was retrofitted to make it fully accessible. to encourage visitation at agency facilities across the state. Quabbin Section Carpenter Al Detour did a terrific job The Parks Passport Program divides the state into seven differ- modifying the bridge to make it accessible without losing ent regions, representing a total of 76 sites from beaches to the aesthetics of the structure which provides a crossing point forests to watersheds. Participants receive an official Park over the Swift River Channel just above the Y Pool. Passport which lists sites on a regional basis and then provides a place for passport stamps which are unique to each facility. The Quabbin Section was fortunate to have a crew from the Passport boxes are located at each facility, although participants Student Conservation Association Mass Parks Americorps again need to have the passport and lock combination to access the this summer. They spent a 10 day hitch at Quabbin working on stamp inside. Some visitors attempt to fill their passports with improvements for the trail leading from the rotary at the base stamps from each of the participating sites, while others are of the dam down the steep embankment to the Swift River. content to focus on a region or on visiting new DCR facilities. Previously there had been a myriad of trails leading through the red pine forest hillside, resulting in steep, highly eroded trails Whatever the interest or motivation, the main purpose of the with dangerous footing. By channeling the path into a single program is to get people outside and involved in the natural trail, redirecting the route to make it a gentler slope and placing environment. The idea of the Passport Program grew out terraces along part of its length, the crew created a beautiful of the No Child Left Inside initiative, a national movement new course. Hikers and fishermen alike have expressed appre- designed to reconnect families and children with nature. ciation for this great trail improvement. With over 450,000 acres of land under its care and It has been another management, the DCR is banner year for responsible for some of the eagles at Quabbin most diverse and beautiful with eight pairs properties in the state and this successfully nesting program fits with its mission and fledging a dozen “to protect, promote and young. Both figures enhance our common wealth of represented record natural, cultural and recreational numbers, eclipsing resources”. Check out the last year's newly program at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/passport or stop by established records. the Quabbin Visitor Center to obtain a free passport and your Loons also had a first stamp. good nesting year Immature bald eagle soaring by with 14 nesting Mass Wildlife photographer, Bill Byrne. The Quabbin Interpretive Services Unit is happy to have pairs located within Quabbin’s eagle population had a Andrew Madison on staff as a Park Interpreter this summer the reservoir area. banner year in 2008. and fall. Andrew is a recent graduate of Salem State College Although there was where he majored in Geography with a special interest in GIS. not a corresponding success rate for hatching and fledging In addition to his regular duties working in the Visitor Center, success as the eagles, the loons had a much better year than Andrew has been working on specific projects, such as: inven- 2007 when only two chicks reached adult size. torying geocache sites in the Quabbin Reservation, scanning Swift River Valley real estate photographs, and developing Finally, I hope to see you at the Tuesday Tea Picnic on August 26. informational books on town histories for the former Quabbin It is always a fun event—an opportunity to re-establish old friend- towns. Please stop by to say hello to Andrew next time you ships while creating new acquaintances and a chance to enjoy visit the Center. some great food.

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The Friends of Quabbin, Inc. could not operate without the assistance of volunteers who contribute to the organization in many different ways. From the Board of Directors to the folks who assist with other functions, their work is critical to the success of the organization. The Friends is looking to bolster the group of volunteers who help with a variety of tasks including mailings of newsletters and announcements to members, assisting with set-up and food Swift River Bridge – Hikers and anglers can now use the fully accessible bridge service at events such as the across the Swift River, just upstream from the Y Pool. Tuesday Tea Picnic, the FOQ Annual Meeting, Memorial Day Services, and being available on an as-needed basis. If you are interested in joining this group of volunteers, please call Ruth Jazab at (413) 594-2474.

SCA Trail Work – Lindsay Kerns (foreground) and Mary Warner (background) place terrace timbers on the Swift River Trail.

Swift River Trail – The Swift River Trail connects the trail from Winsor Dam to the river and bridge.

QUABBIN FACT! 2,600 tons of dynamite were used to construct the Quabbin Aqueduct. The 25 mile long bedrock tunnel links the Quabbin Reservoir with the Wachusett Reservoir and .

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Lake trout, salvelinus namaycush. Lake Trout, Photo from Maine Department of Denizens of the Deep Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. by Steve Rideout

he boats brilliant bow mounted lights clearly illuminated months to sustain large numbers of lake trout. And, at least for Tthe Winsor Dam shelf 12 feet below the surface. Not Quabbin, sufficient spawning habitat consisting of rock and too surprising as the State’s largest water supply reservoir, boulder shoal areas accessed by prevailing winds. Quabbin, was designed for high quality drinking water and Lake trout are a long-lived truly coldwater species. As summer the clarity was much greater than our immediate need. surface temperatures warm to 70°F or even higher, the cold This was my first lake trout spawning survey and I was anx- water becomes depressed to the deeper levels. Due to ious to see if we would find them back on the old shelf they Quabbin’s depth, however, with large volumes below 60' were using before the reservoir dropped so dramatically during and reaching to 150', preferred temperatures with sufficient the mid 1960’s. Well, I wasn’t just pleasantly surprised, I was oxygen occur below the thermocline. Thermoclines, a zone of ecstatic. There they were, gathering along nearly the full length rapidly dropping water temperature, develop in deep water of the dam preparing to spawn. Slowly cruising around the bodies in the northern temperate zone, such as Massachusetts, rock crevices created during dam construction. as the surface waters warm in the summer. The deeper waters, having cooled during winter, are depressed by the When boat fishing was opened on nearly two-thirds of warmer surface waters usually to a depth of 30'– 50' where Quabbin’s surface acres in 1952, the Massachusetts Division of the thermocline sets up. Below this zone colder and stable Fish and Game quickly moved to establish new sport fisheries. temperatures persist during the summer months. The initial effort was called a “two-story” program featuring lake trout for the cold-water habitat and walleye for the warm- It is this zone that is preferred not only by lake trout, but also water habitat. Both species would likely need a forage base its prime forage, smelt. Fish and Game biologists could easily and smelt were proposed to fill that role. predict the abundance of this high quality habitat, thus the desire to introduce lake trout. In addition to high quality You couldn’t design a better habitat for lake trout than Quabbin. summer habitat, lake trout generally spawn in shoal areas Sure the reservoir’s purpose was to meet the growing metropoli- in the fall, and Quabbin was believed to have suitable habitat. tan area’s need for a high quality drinking water supply. All these factors would mean that an introduced population But, that design, applied to the Swift River Valley was equally should be able to sustain itself without the need for mainte- suited to the prime habitat characteristics of lake trout, or nance hatchery stocking. Salvelinus namaycush as it’s known in the scientific world. Abundant, well oxygenated water year round, including cold Quabbin’s rocky shoreline in many areas, would, by itself, temperatures at or below 50°F during the hot summer months. indicate the potential for suitable spawning habitat. Usually located in shallow areas, large rocks and boulders provide Native to North America, primarily Northern New England, many spaces for fertilized eggs to settle and be protected from northern New York, the Great Lakes, and small portions of predators. Shallows also tend to be buffeted by winds that Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Montana, lake trout are more insure high oxygen levels but more importantly keep the eggs widely distributed throughout Canada and Alaska. There is silt free prior to freeze up and the long overwinter incubation. no evidence that they were ever native to Massachusetts, and few natural lakes or ponds in the state would be considered It’s not clear whether Fish and Game biologists expected lake suitable habitat for them. Quabbin, and in fact Wachusett trout to spawn on Winsor Dam or Goodnough Dike. But when Reservoirs are, however another matter. When full, both have the first evidence of natural reproduction was discovered in sufficient cold-water habitat, particularly during the summer 1963, the search for spawning areas began and the Dam was

The Friends of Quabbin Newsletter–Summer 2008 | 7 found to be important. In many ways, it could have been pre- to set reasonable length and bag limits so the fishery could be dicted. The rock faces of the dam provided the crevices to sustained without the need for maintenance hatchery stocking. deposit the eggs, and north and northwest winds served to Quabbin is spectacular lake trout habitat, similar in many keep the eggs oxygenated and silt free. In many ways, one ways to natural lake populations in Northern New England. could not have created much better habitat. Designed for high quality drinking water for people, it suits lake trout for many of the same design considerations. It was All of which brought me around to my first survey. While the encouraging and fun, most of the time, to see these fish using dam is great habitat for spawning, and on calm nights is fine the dam to spawn in late October and early November knowing for biologists doing surveys, a cold northwest wind in below that a high quality sport fishery could be sustained naturally. 32°F temperatures is another matter. We used small mesh gill nets to catch the spawners. They were too big to enter the net and get caught conventionally, but consistently would catch mesh in their maxillary or external jaw bones.

We would set the nets, often seeing the lake trout on the dam You are cordially invited to the shelf below us, and by the time we had put out three or four nets and returned to the first we could see trout in them. Our Tuesday Tea Picnic goal was to capture, record standard biological data, such as to be held on length, weight, and sex, but also to record tag numbers or apply Tuesday, August 26, 2008 tags if none were present. It was all night-time work, starting just after dark, and continuing sometimes until one or two in at Hanks Picnic Area, 12:00 to 3:00 PM the morning. We gained important management information Raindate September 2, 2008

Bring your own picnic lunch and something to share Boat rides for former residents and their descendents at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

For boat reservations or further information, please call the Visitor Center at (413) 323-7221

Swift River Valley Historical Society

The Swift River Valley Historical Society Museum will be open for tours on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM through August 27 and on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM through October 12. The museum, which houses an excellent collection of items from the former Swift River Valley towns, is located at 40 Elm Street in New Salem.

Quabbin Tributary – the stream just inside Gate 40

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Memorial Day Events 2008 Memorial Day Services were held at Quabbin Park Cemetery on Sunday, May 25.

FOQ Banner Memorial Day–Gabriel LaBombard (left) and Ivey Gilliland, III (right) carry the Friends of Quabbin Banner in the Memorial Day Services at Quabbin Park Cemetery.

Color Guard Memorial Day– (l to r) Quabbin Assistant Regional Director Dave Small, Senator Stephen Brewer and Representative Todd Smola join the Color Guard at Memorial Day Services at Quabbin Park Cemetery.

The Belchertown Community Band led by Conductor Mike Bauer, has become an important part of Quabbin Memorial Day Services.

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Calendar of Events

August 26 October 7 November 9 Tuesday Tea Picnic, 12:00–3:00 PM. Monthly Tuesday Tea, Forestry Walk with DCR Foresters, Hanks Picnic Area in Quabbin Park 1:00–3:00 PM. 1:00–4:00 PM. (rain date 9/2) Quabbin Visitor Center Meet at the Quabbin Visitor Center

September 2 December 2 October 21 Monthly Tuesday Tea, 1:00–3:00 PM. Tuesday Tea Holiday Party, “Native American Archeology Quabbin Visitor Center (or rain date 1:00–3:00 PM. at Quabbin,” 7:00–8:00 PM. for Picnic) Quabbin Visitor Center Presented by Mitchell Muhlholland, September 13 Director of UMASS Archaeological December 7 Terrestrial Invaders! – Invasive Plant Services. Friends of Quabbin Holiday Party, Workshop, 1:00–4:00 PM. Quabbin Visitor Center 2:00–4:00 PM. Quabbin Visitor Center Presented by Thom Kyker-Snowman, DCR Environmental Analyst. Meet November 4 All events are free and open to the public. at the Quabbin Visitor Center, field Monthly Tuesday Tea, 1:00–3:00 PM. Call the Quabbin Visitor Center for portion as well. Quabbin Visitor Center further information: (413) 323-7221.

Member’s Corner tables I realized that there was actually a breeze and it didn’t Blueberry Patch seem nearly as muggy as it was in the city.

Memories We had “Dagwood sandwiches” and a huge Coleman picnic jug filled with fresh-squeezed lemonade. I remember being in My first memories of visiting the Quabbin Reservoir were awe of my uncle as he hefted the huge jug and filled our tin on August 2, 1963. I remember this clearly for two reasons. cups with the sweet thirst quenching drink. We stayed all The first was that it was a hot, muggy, and stifling day right afternoon until the sky to the west started to turn black with in the middle of a week-long heat wave that brought the thunder clouds. We then headed home. streets of my hometown of Holyoke to a hazy slow motion surreal setting right off the “Twilight Zone” TV show. The Life has changed considerably since those summer days second is because it was my Dad’s thirtieth birthday and so long ago, but the Quabbin remains a constant. Hank’s he didn’t like birthday cake but loved blueberry pie. Meadow has grown in considerably but there still are blue- berries to be found. I know because I’ve taken my children So we packed up the old Ford Country Squire station wagon there over the years and now I’m taking my grandchildren so (which had real wood on the sides) with a picnic lunch and the circle is unbroken and more importantly the blueberries headed to “The Quabbin” as my Mom was fond of saying. It still taste great!!! — Bill O’Neil seemed to take forever to reach the area, but when we finally made it and my Dad, who was formally a sergeant in the National Guard, called his squad to attention and issued us each a coffee can that had two holes punched in each side with a shoelace through the holes so that the can could be worn around our necks. When this was completed he led us into the blueberry patches that were located in Hank’s Meadow. We hit the blueberry bushes and in no time we all had filled our coffee cans to the brim with tiny, dark and sweet blueberries. Some of us filled our cans twice. I remem- ber my Dad calling to the three of us to only eat one can and save the rest for the pies that my Mom would bake. We of course denied eating any berries emphatically, but what we didn’t realize was that blueberries left very telltale evidence. My little sister was only three at the time and her job was to haul the blueberries out to the picnic table where my Mom and Meme were setting up lunch. Walking to the picnic

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Friends of Quabbin 2008-2009 Officers and Board of Directors

Mark Thompson, President Lois Barnes Don Lambert 124 Fisher Dick Road 17 Hastings Street 186 Moulton Hill Road Call for Member Submissions Ware, MA 01082 Greenfield, MA 01301 Monson, MA 01067 413-949-0799 [email protected] 413-267-4837 This is your newsletter. We invite members to [email protected] Julie Bullock Bill O’Neil submit stories, articles, or reminiscences about 24 Old Wales Rd. the human or natural history of the Swift River Ruth Jazab, Vice President 150 West Main Street Monson, MA 01057 27 Szetala Drive Ware, MA 01082 Valley and Quabbin Reservoir. 413-374-7731 Chicopee, MA 01013 413-967-4528 [email protected] Please send e-mail to Bill O’Neil at 413-594-2474 Robert Creed Steve Rideout [email protected], or mail items to: 5 Kinder Lane William Elliot, Treasurer 457 Wendell Road The Friends of Quabbin 999 Shutesbury Road Shutesbury, MA 01072 [email protected] Shutesbury, MA 01072 485 Ware Road, Belchertown, MA 01007 Amherst, MA 01002 413-259-9123 413-259-1456 Paul Godfrey Eileen Simonson 47 Harkness Road J.R. Greene, Chairman 25 Hitching Post Road Pelham, MA 01002 26 Bearsden Road Amherst, MA 01002 413-253-5686 Athol, MA 01331 [email protected] 413-545-2842 (office) Quabbin Voices 978-249-0156 John Therrien Quabbin Voices is the periodic newsletter of [email protected] Marty Howe 245 Palmer Road the Friends of Quabbin, Inc. 98 Lower Beverly Hills Ware, MA 01082 The views and opinions expressed in this Bob Bousquet, Clerk West Springfield, MA 01089 5 Pine Crest Circle 413-967-6607 newsletter do not necessarily reflect the [email protected] views of Friends of Quabbin, Inc. Ware, MA 01082 John Zebb 413-967-6970 Editors: Bill O’Neil, Clif Read 261 The Meadows Design: Eileen Klockars [email protected] Enfield, CT 06082 Illustrations: Russ Buzzell 860-253-0357

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