Keep our lake safe

Friends Lake Property Owners Association (FLPOA) is a voluntary organization of property owners on or around Friends Lake, located in Chestertown, New York. We are committed to maintaining the safety and quality of the lake and improving the quality of life of residents

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Community Resources

Explore all of the available resources to across safety and emergency service as well as learning about all of the fun things to see and do in the area. We have a long list of recommended local restaurants, shops, and recreational activities.

Stop Invasive Species

Invasive species pose a significant threat to the lake. Efforts to manage and control these invasive species are crucial to preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of our small lake. Learn how we’re fighting against Eurasian milfoil that was first detected July 2024

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Become a member of the Friends Lake Property Owners Association! Dues are $35/year. Sign up for our newsletters to learn what’s going on in the community and with Friends Lake. We are also looking for volunteers to join one of our committees.

About the Association

The Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the interests of the residents and property owners within the district and the quality of the lake. We also aim to provide a platform for residents to engage, collaborate, and build a stronger community.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Eurasian Milfoil Control on Friends Lake

July 2024, Eurasian milfoil was was been detected in Friends Lake. We are taking immediate steps to address the situation. This invasive species can negatively affect water quality, native plant life, and recreational activities. We ask all residents and lake users to be vigilant and take preventative measures to avoid spreading milfoil further. Please report any sightings to the Friends Lake Property Owners Association. Thank you

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Membership Dues

Our membership dues are the main source of support for our volunteer led work on behalf of the lake and lake community.  We encourage every household with lake rights to become a member.  Membership is open to anybody wishing to join the association by paying annual dues. Dues are $35 per year per household. Please include your lake address when paying by  PayPal or on your check.

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Recent Newsletters

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  • Newsletter: August 29, 2024

    Newsletter: August 29, 2024

    Loon Clean Up Through the Weekend! Our last lake clean-up is scheduled for this week. Please choose a day and time that works best for you during the weekend to scour a section of the lake, beaches, roads, and trees along the shoreline for fishing line, hooks, and trash. As a reminder, there are four […]

    Read more: Newsletter: August 29, 2024
  • Newsletter: July 2, 2024

    Newsletter: July 2, 2024

    FLPOA Golf Tournament The FLPOA invites you to join in the fun on Sunday, August 18th, at 3pm for the inaugural  “NINE, WINE & DINE” golf tournament being held at Cronin’s Golf Course In Warrensburg.   Teams of four will play a 9 hole best ball scramble, kicking off at 3pm with a shotgun start. There […]

    Read more: Newsletter: July 2, 2024
  • Newsletter: June 5, 2024

    Newsletter: June 5, 2024

    Friends Lake Property Owners Association   June 5, 2024  ANNUAL MEETING – The FLPOA annual meeting will be held on Saturday, July 6, at the TOWN OF  CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER auditorium. There will a “getting to know your neighbor” session starting  at 9 am with coffee provided. The formal meeting starts at 10 am.  MORE INFORMATION […]

    Read more: Newsletter: June 5, 2024
  • Newsletter: February 9, 2023  

    Newsletter: February 9, 2023  

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    Read more: Newsletter: February 9, 2023  
  • Newsletter: February 8, 2022

    Newsletter: February 8, 2022

    FLPOA NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2022 One if by land and two if by sea and I on the opposite shore will be …. THE FRIENDS LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL DISTRICT Mr. Revere was concerned with one threat and the course it might take. We are threatened by two major threats simultaneously-one by land and the second […]

    Read more: Newsletter: February 8, 2022