Cornerstone Church Auditorium
48 Cottage Road, Windham

• Attendance: 

  • In-Person: 54

  • Online Streaming: 27

  • Total: 81

• Keynote Speaker 

• Jennifer Frank Esq: "Protecting the Family Camp for Generations"

  • Brings professional insight into the cherished tradition of Maine family camps. 

  • Explores the complexities of passing down these heirlooms, tackling shared ownership, emotional ties, and family dynamics, while sharing practical strategies, ownership structures, succession planning, and legal tools to preserve these special places for future generations with minimal conflict.

  • Speaker's Handout (L Column)

• President's Address:

• President Kevin McElearney

  • update on the latest water quality information / analysis, 

  • dam updates, news, events & 

  • The Cove at Highland Lake (old campground site, now being developed)

• State and Local Grants 

  • Vice-President Dennis Brown

    • DEP /319 Grants (matching)

    • Windham Watershed Protection Grants (matching)

    • HLA Special Projects Grant (Proposed)

      • Motion (moved & 2nd):
        "The Highland Lake Association proposes to create a one year trial for a Matching Grant Program (not to exceed $3000) tp advance our mission of protecting and preserving Highland Lake. The grant will be funded through existing member contributions and awarded based on approval by the HLA Board of Directors"

      • DIscussion

    • Falmouth Pesticide / Fertilizer Ordinance (see link L Column)

• Financial Report and Election of Board Members

  • Budget and Balances (Treasurer's Report)

  • Continued Discussion, and Vote on Motion (above):

    • Vote: the motion passes

  • Election of Board of Directors  (2 year term):

    • • Lauren Bath

      • Tim Hawkins

      • John MacKinnon

      • Paul McDermott

      • Kevin McElearney

      • Keith Williams

• Upcoming Activities

  • Lauren Bath

• Eaglet Banding

  • Paul McDermott

• Night Sky

  • Kevin McElearney