FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Hilary Harley
Otis Preservation Trust
www.otispreservationtrust.com
617.610.1564
The Otis Historical Commission and Otis Preservation Trust (OPT) present local author David Cohen discussing his book Reflections on Goose Pond: Stories of a Berkshires Mountain Lake on at 7 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026 via zoom. Mr. Cohen will share information and stories about Goose Pond located in the town of Lee, Massachusetts, followed by a question and answer session. Admission is free but registration is required. [See photo insets].
In REFLECTIONS ON GOOSE POND: Stories of a Berkshire Mountain Lake, local author David E. Cohen describes geography and topography, area industry and cultural life, and wildlife as he takes the reader on a journey through Goose Pond’s history.
Cohen shares the remote geological forces that produced Goose Pond, the Lee papermaking industry, Goose Pond’s contribution to hydroelectric power, the building of the pond’s dam, and the stories behind the founding families of the pond’s original cabins. Trustees of Reservations established the Goose Pond Reservation and the National Park Service purchased Upper Goose Pond, preserving the largest undeveloped lake in Massachusetts. Through his colorful writing, Cohen reveals stories that will likely surprise even longtime Goose Pond residents, like that of an abandoned ski slope, a mysterious U.S. Navy operation, a sunken car, a legend of an Indian grave, the origins of an island pedestal, and a stone throne.
Author David Cohen was a cardiologist in New Jersey before practicing medicine in the Berkshires where he continues to practice. He has been coming to Goose Pond for over fifty years and now lives full time on the lake with his wife and dog. For additional information or to purchase the book, please contact david@berkshiremountainbooks.com
Otis Preservation Trust (OPT) works with the Otis Historical Commission to organize and preserve the history and heritage of Otis, MA for future generations by supporting efforts to preserve, restore, repurpose and educate about buildings, monuments, lands and memorabilia of Otis. OPT is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization operated for fundraising and educational purposes. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Otis Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The event is at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 VIA ZOOM ONLY. To register to attend this event, or for more information, please visit: ww.otispreservationtrust.com; or www.townofotisma.com. There is no charge to attend this event but pre-registration is required. Donations are welcome.