Boston Globe 4/11/10: Settlement reached on treatment of Lake Cochituate in Natick for invasive weeds. After years of discussion to resolve how to treat invasive weeds in Lake Cochituate, the state agency that oversees the lake, Natick’s Conservation Commission, and a group of concerned citizens have reached a settlement to avoid further litigation. Instead of relying on chemical treatment such as the lake’s steward, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, originally wanted, a specialized boat that helps divers pull up weeds by hand will be used initially. Rental of the boat is being funded by $12,500 from the Conservation Commission and a matching $25,000 grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.