The Daily Reporter In two hearings Saturday, Hodunk-Messenger Lake Board found it necessary to continue to provide weed control for the north chain of Branch County lakes and adopt an annual budget and assessments for 2022-26. Only a few people appeared at the Coldwater Township pavilion for the meeting. Consultant Paul Hausler of Progressive AE, manager of the projects, oulined the necessity of the program and the proposed $154,000 annual cost. Terry Reen, president of the lake association, said the proposed assessment will be $183 for waterfront lots. “This to adjust for the increased costs and is a 2% cost of living increase," Reen said.