A family friendly neighborhood nestled in a forest
As of early June, our pond water is in good shape.
Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate. Last year’s comparable time values in ().
| Date | E.Coli | Phosphate |
| June 2, 2020 | 4 CFU/100 ml (no test last June) | 0.09 mg/L (no test last June) |
The Board will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Amherst Women’s Club on Triangle Street. All EHN members and interested parties are welcome. Snacks and desserts will start at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting at 7 pm. Additional agenda items may be submitted for consideration to Board President, Krisztina Filep. We are always looking for new members!
Proposed Agenda starting at 7:00pm:
– Introductions
– Approval of last year’s minutes
– Year in Review
– Financial Report
– Tree and Architecture Report
– Board Elections
– Pond and Water Quality Report, followed by extended discussion about pond issues and possible treatment plans
Saturday, Sept. 14, 9am-1p – Neighborhood tag sale.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 4-7pm – Fall picnic/pot luck at the Oak Knoll pond. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert. The EHN Association will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. This is a great time to get to know new neighbors and catch up with old friends, while enjoying delicious food!
EHN Fun Run – date TBD.
As of early July, our pond water is in good shape.
Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate. Last year’s comparable time values in ().
| Date | E.Coli | Phosphate |
| July 1, 2019 | 40 CFU/100 ml (5) | 0.03 mg/L (0.09) |
| August 5, 2019 | 10 CFU/100 ml (20) | 0.05 mg/L (0.09) |
Date: Saturday, May 18 (rain date: Sunday, May 19)
Time: 10am – 2pm (come for as little or as long as you can!)
Location: Oak Knoll (Road) Pond
Join your neighbors in getting the pond ready for summer – we will rake weeds, collect debris, weed the beach, and clear out invasive or spiky plants. Wheelbarrows, canoes, tarps, rakes, shovels, clippers, etc. will be needed that day.
Refreshments will be provided by the Association. Come see your neighbors after the long winter!
The Board will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Amherst Women’s Club on Triangle Street. All EHN members and interested parties are welcome. Snacks and desserts will start at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting at 7 pm. Additional agenda items may be submitted for consideration to Board President, Krisztina Filep.
Proposed Agenda starting at 7:00pm:
– Introductions
– Approval of last year’s minutes
– Year in Review
– Financial Report
– Tree and Architecture Report
– Pond and Water Quality Report
– Board Elections
– Gypsy Moths & what to do about them
Saturday, Sept. 15, 4-7 pm – Fall picnic/pot luck at the Oak Knoll pond. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert. The EHN Association will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. This is a great time to get to know new neighbors and catch up with old friends, while enjoying delicious food!
Saturday, Sept. 22 – Neighborhood tag sale. Confirm your participation by Sept. 15.
As of early August, our pond water is in good shape.
Detailed results in table below. Max EPA recommended level for E.Coli is 235 (drinking water should be under 1), no recommendation for phosphate. Last year’s comparable time values in ().
| Date | E.Coli | Phosphate |
| June 7, 2018 | 10 CFU/100 ml (5) | 0.09 mg/L (0.08) |
| July 6, 2018 | 5 CFU/100 ml (20) | 0.09 mg/L (0.07) |
| August 6, 2018 | 20 CFU/100 ml (30) | 0.09 mg/L (0.07) |
Thank you to the many, many EHN residents who joined forces this holiday Monday to make our pond and beach beautiful. ENJOY! Special thanks to Paul Hamel and Paul Kaplan for getting the food, and Sophie, April and Jenna for entertaining the younger children.
The pond clean-up will be held Memorial Day Monday, May 28 from 10am-2pm. Fingers crossed for a dry day!
