Welcome to the Friends of Forge Pond

 

Our mission is to coordinate the effort to improve the quality and health of Forge Pond (Littleton/Westford Massachusetts).  We are dedicated to conserving, protecting, preserving and enhancing the pond/lake, and fostering the mutual cooperation of its bordering communities. 

Important UPDATE June 2026

Chemical treatment for Forge Pond on Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Hello Friends and Neighbors,

This letter is to notify you that Forge Pond will be chemically treated on Tuesday July 7, 2026 to control the growth of invasive aquatic vegetation.

Observe the following limitations on Forge Pond / Lake Matawanakee, as a result of the treatment:

  • No Swimming or Boating on Tuesday July 7
  • Do not use the lake water for irrigation July 7 – July 21

For further information contact:

   SOLitude Lake Management

   590 Lake Street

   Shrewsbury, MA 01545

   508-865-1000


Friends of Forge Pond: friendsofforgepond@gmail.com


This chemical treatment is being conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and Orders of Conditions issued by the Littleton and Westford Conservation Commissions. This treatment is funded by Littleton Community Preservation Committee, Friends of Forge Pond, and Westford Community Preservation Committee.


Friends of Forge Pond

Board of Directors

SUPPORT US!

The Friends of Forge Pond is a non-profit (501c3) organization founded in 2011, dedicated to protecting, preserving and enhancing Forge Pond / Lake Matawanakee and to fostering the mutual cooperation of its bordering communities. We recognize these annual support levels:

 1) Donor, $1-$49

 2) Partner, $50-149/yr

 3) Sponsor, $150-249/yr

 4) Benefactor, $250+/yr

Membership level is per household.  All donations are tax deductible and help us keep our lake clean, healthy and open. Member levels 2 and up will receive a FoFP plaque.

Please send your donations to: Friends of Forge Pond, P.O. Box#327, Littleton, MA 01460.


WEAR YOUR SUPPORT 

How about a Friend of Forge Pond t-shirt? Download the pledge sheet or complete the contact us form below and we will get in touch.

CONTACT FRIENDS OF FORGE POND 

 

 

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