Peter C. Bingham and Kristi Norcross, Co-Chairs 2025 Boat Launch Initiative

Exploring the waters of Taylor Pond by boat is one of the great joys of waterfront living. As residents, we have benefited from the use of the boat launch on Sunrise Lane for many years. As many are already aware, this launch will be open for the 2024 season, but is scheduled to close at the end of September. Concerned members raised the question of alternatives online in Taylor Pond Ripples and at last year’s annual meeting.

The Taylor Pond Association Board established a committee to explore options for boat access to Taylor Pond, co-chaired by Peter Bingham and Kristi Norcross. The committee has been researching alternatives and is hoping to establish launch access for Taylor Pond residents/property owners.

Toward that end, Taylor Pond residents/property owners were surveyed in May about boat launch use. From 103 respondents, 75 required access to launch a total of 112 watercraft. The need is significant, which confirms that a boat launch is neither a small nor simple undertaking and that Taylor Pond Association is both ill-equipped and ill-advised to take on such a responsibility. We have, however, identified a couple of potential partners and are in the process of exploring operational details, including access, cost, etc. It is our goal to have a more complete update well ahead of the Annual Meeting in August. We will keep members informed through email and Taylor Pond Ripples.