Hamilton Reservoir is located in the Town of Holland, Massachusetts .  Holland is located in south, central Massachusetts bordering Union, Connecticut.  In the 1860's the Hamilton Woolen Company dammed the Quinnebaug River and formed the Hamilton Reservoir.  The Reservoir is located in the headwater region of the Quinebaug River watershed which flows north through the town and combines with the French and Middle Rivers to form the Thames River.  The Thames flows southward through Connecticut into Long Island Sound.

Next Meeting: August 30 , 2008 @ 8:30 - Saturday at Holland Elementary School NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE The Friends of Hamilton Reservoir Association Social & Fundraising Events June - Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 29, 2008 Holland Senior Center, 40 Brimfield Rd, Holland, MA 8:00 -11:00 am Adults: $7.00 in advance - $8 at the door Children age 5-10 & Seniors 65+ - $5.00 July - Pasta Supper & Dancing Saturday, July 12, 2008 Pilsudski Polish American Club, Southbridge, MA (across from Big Bunny) Dinner:  5:30pm, Music & Dancing: 6:30pm-10:30pm Adults: $12.00 in advance-$13 at the door Children ages 5-10: $6.00 (free under 5) Contact Bev Aube 413-245-0194 to purchase Pancake Breakfast & Pasta Supper tickets September - Calendar Lottery Purchase a Calendar Lottery ticket for the month of September and have 30 chances to win cash prizes up to $250! Names will be drawn each day. Tickets are only $10. Contact Becky Hilbig 413-245-8339 to purchase tickets. November - Yankee Spirits Wine Tasting Watch for more details coming soon about this Pre-Thanksgiving wine tasting at Yankee Spirits in Sturbridge, MA.   $5 purchased the day of wine tasting at Yankee Spirits. Friends of HRA Cookbook – Recipes are Needed                      Contact Becky Hilbig 413-245-8339 to submit your recipes. Photo Calendar June 2008-August 2008 - beautiful photos of lake scenes. For sale $10.00 contact Chris 413 245 3666 Join the Fun and Help Save Hamilton Reservoir! Milfoil Treatment June 19, 2008   “Preserve our Lake – Preserve our Town” Hamilton Reservoir is the one of Holland’s biggest assets. It gives us a place to swim, ski, fish, boat, play & relax. THE LAKE IS IN TROUBLE – SEDIMENT & WEEDS ARE TAKING IT … The HRA (Hamilton Reservoir Association) is working to raise funds for additional lake maintenance in the future. It will take the help of ALL Holland residents. Join the HRA - $35 for membership – or make a “Save the Lake Fund” donation. Send your membership and donations to: HRA, 27 Sturbridge Rd., Unit 17, Holland, MA 01521 Please indicate: donation or membership & include mailing address and email address.