Author Archives: George Fergusson

18 October 2018: Clary Lake Dam Site Cleanup

Posted on 18 October 2018 by George Fergusson

We’ve only owned the Clary Lake dam for 5 days, and the clean up site work is done, thanks mostly to CLA Vice President Dave Knight and Member Tim Chase. They literally did 99% of the work! A few other … Continue reading →

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17 October 2018 Lincoln County News: Clary Lake Association Closes on Dam, Plans Repairs

Posted on 17 October 2018 by George Fergusson

There is a follow up article in the Lincoln County News in this week’s paper by staff writer Jessica Clifford. The only factual inaccuracy that jumps out at me is the article states “The association received the deed to the dam … Continue reading →

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13 October 2018: We Own The Dam!

Posted on 13 October 2018 by George Fergusson

We Own The Dam! I’ve been waiting to say that for more than 7 years. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this possible! In particular, I’d like to thank the Clary Lake Association Board who has worked tirelessly with … Continue reading →

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12 October 2018: Fundraising Update

Posted on 12 October 2018 by George Fergusson

One week ago today the Board mailed out yet another fundraising letter to our Membership, other Clary Lake shore owners, and friends of Clary Lake in the surrounding community. I had hoped to post a fundraising update before sending that … Continue reading →

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10 October 2018 Lincoln County News: Countdown On for Sale of Clary Lake Dam

Posted on 10 October 2018 by George Fergusson

A nice article in the Lincoln County News by staff reporter Jessica Clifford. It was going to be in last week’s paper but it got bumped: Countdown On for Sale of Clary Lake Dam The article states: “The covenants were … Continue reading →

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06 October 2018: Dam Purchase Update

Posted on 6 October 2018 by George Fergusson

Now that we own the dam (or will, in a few days) we’ve got a lot to do! One of the first on the list of things to do is starting up the process of transferring the Clary Lake Water … Continue reading →

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September 2018 Water Level Chart Archived

Posted on 30 September 2018 by George Fergusson

I have archived the September 2018 Water Level Chart (at left). The water level in September for the most part reversed the downward trend of previous months, remaining pretty much flat for the whole month but for the last week … Continue reading →

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28 September 2018 Central Maine Papers: Federal judge OKs Whitefield dam sale

Posted on 28 September 2018 by George Fergusson

Well that didn’t take long: yet another fine article in the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel by Staff Writer Jessica Lowell. Federal judge OKs Whitefield dam sale I find this comment amusing: Paul Kelley said Friday after the ruling was … Continue reading →

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28 September 2018: Bankruptcy Judge Approves FREE and CLEAR Sale of Dam!

Posted on 28 September 2018 by George Fergusson

At a short hearing held today at 10 AM in Bangor at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Judge Michael Fagone granted the Trustee’s motion to sale the Clary Lake dam to the Clary Lake Association free and clear of the restrictive … Continue reading →

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Road Trip!

Posted on 26 September 2018 by George Fergusson

So who’s planning on attending the hearing in Bangor this Friday? Who’s thinking of it? I think it would be great for a contingent of Clary Lake people put in an appearance. This is the hearing when the Judge will … Continue reading →

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17 September 2018: Bankruptcy Judge to Issue Ruling in Open Court

Posted on 17 September 2018 by George Fergusson

We’ve all been anxiously awaiting a decision from the Bankruptcy Court on the Clary Lake Association’s efforts to purchase the Clary Lake dam from Paul Kelley’s bankruptcy estate. This morning Judge Fagone announced his intention of issuing an Oral Ruling … Continue reading →

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August 2018 Water Level Chart Archived

Posted on 31 August 2018 by George Fergusson

I have archived the August 2018 Water Level Chart (at left). The water level in August continued the slow but steady decline seen in June and July, falling only 3.00″ over the course of the month or about a tenth of an … Continue reading →

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13 August 2018: The CLA Annual Meeting Happened

Posted on 13 August 2018 by George Fergusson

The 2018 Clary Lake Association Annual Membership Meeting was held Saturday afternoon at the old MacDonald farm in Jefferson over looking Clary Lake, now the home of Jessie Spector and Logan Higger and the site of Sowbelly Butchery While  attendance was … Continue reading →

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Annual Membership Meeting Reminder This Saturday!

Posted on 9 August 2018 by George Fergusson

A quick reminder that our 2018 Annual Membership Meeting is this coming Saturday, August 11th at 2:00 PM at Derby Oak Farm in Jefferson (the old John Robert MacDonald farm). Here’s a Google Map showing where it is. If you haven’t already … Continue reading →

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Invasive Milfoil Confirmed in Cobbosseecontee Lake

Posted on 8 August 2018 by George Fergusson

We really need an invasive plant patrol program here on Clary Lake. Breaking News From Maine Department of Environmental Protection Invasive Milfoil Confirmed in Cobbosseecontee Lake Rapid response aims to keep plants in check AUGUSTA, August 7, 2018 – Maine … Continue reading →

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July 2018 Water Level Chart Archived

Posted on 31 July 2018 by George Fergusson

I have archived the July 2018 Water Level Chart (at left). The water level in July continued the steady decline seen in June though at a slightly reduced daily rate, falling only 4.32″ over the course of the month. An indication of … Continue reading →

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29 July 2018: Have You Seen This Plant? [UPDATED]

Posted on 29 July 2018 by George Fergusson

 Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a common invasive plant in Maine. The plant propagates by seed and invades many types of wetlands where it crowds out native plants and degrades wetland habitat. We certainly don’t want it getting a foothold … Continue reading →

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27 July 2018: Final Sale Motion Hearing Audio, No Ruling Yet

Posted on 27 July 2018 by George Fergusson

Oral arguments of the Final Sale Motion hearing took place today before U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Michael Fagone. Trustee Jeffrey Piampiano was represented by attorney Kaitlyn Husar, the Clary Lake Association [CLA] was ably represented by attorney Randy Creswell, and Richard Smith and Aquafortis Associates LLC [AQF] were represented by attorney Louis Carrillo. Continue reading →

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26 July 2018: Final Sale Motion Hearing Tomorrow

Posted on 26 July 2018 by George Fergusson

A quick reminder: oral arguments on the Final Sale Motion are scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 AM at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland. This will be the 4th and presumably final hearing on the proposed sale of the … Continue reading →

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23 July 2018: Membership Update

Posted on 23 July 2018 by George Fergusson

Renewals and new memberships for the upcoming 2018/2019 Membership year have been arriving steadily. We’re currently at 79 which is more than half way towards our goal of 150 for the upcoming year, and well ahead of where we were … Continue reading →

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