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. We are one of the last lakes without an invasive species! Efforts to manage and control these invasive species are crucial to preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of our small lake.

About Friends Lake

Friends Lake is a private lake located within the Adirondacks.

WATER QUALITY STATUS:
Excellent – and no invasive plants or other quality issues have been found. Click the link to learn more about the testing the we do to keep our lake safe.

About the Association

The Association’s main purpose is to protect and to maintain the quality of the lake water and ecosystem with funds and donations going to support this effort. We also aim to provide a platform for residents to engage, collaborate, and build a stronger community.

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: 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  

    You must be a logged-in member of the Friends Lake Property Owners Association to view this content. Please go here to login to your account, and then refresh the page to view the member-only content. If there is a problem, please contact the web admin right away. Thank you.

    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
  • Newsletter: February 14, 2021

    Newsletter: February 14, 2021

    Happy New Year to all and know that we all are looking forward to lives nearer tonormalcy plus further great times at the lake.  DUES As in previous years, dues for this year, 2021, are $35.  Please make your check payable to FLPOA and mail to our treasurer Dave Lewis, 8 Sherman Avenue, Bronxville NY  […]

    Read more: Newsletter: February 14, 2021