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Pittsfield: Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake

The lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the morning of the treatment through noon.

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Lifeguard Shortages May Mean 'Swim At Your Own Risk' At Burbank Park

With only a couple of potential hires, the city will soon decide if the public beach at Onota Lake will be "Swim At Your Own Risk" this season.

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Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Ice Fisherman From Onota Lake

A fisherman was hauled of the icy waters of Onoto Lake early Tuesday morning.

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Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota Lake

This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake.

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Pittsfield: No Zebra Mussels at Onota Lake

Pesticide treatment is not needed at Onota Lake as water testing continues to come up negative for zebra mussels.

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Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake

Printed posters with these restrictions will be posted around the lake shoreline in advance of the treatment.

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Community Members Assist in Trout Stocking Onota Lake

Fish and buckets flew into Onota Lake on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to MassWildlife's annual spring trout stocking event.

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Toy Library Installed at Onota Lake

Feel free to use or leave a toy at Onota Lake's newest infrastructure meant to foster community and benefit kids.

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Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Withdrawn After Pushback

Whenever Watersports has withdrawn its proposal for a kayak rental program at Onota Lake.

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Pittsfield ConCom OKs Zebra Mussel Treatment

On Thursday, the panel approved a notice of intent application for the use of EarthTec QZ within a specified treatment area of the lake.

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Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Triggers Concern

A proposed kayak rental kiosk at Onota Lake has triggered concern from city councilors and community members.

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Pittsfield Grappling With Possible Zebra Mussell Infection at Onota Lake

Last week, the Conservation Commission saw a notice of intent application for the application of EarthTec QZ pesticide within a specified treatment area of the lake.