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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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 in the memo of your written check.

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Recent Newsletters

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Newsletter: June 8, 2025

Milfoil Update Aqualogic Working on Friends Lake Continuing the effort started last September to remove Eurasian Milfoil found in the lake, the pontoon boat pictured above will be on Friends Lake during the week of June 7. FLPOA has contracted with Aqualogic to survey the lake and hand harvest any Eurasian Milfoil they find. This is the first step in a remediation plan the FLPOA Board of Directors has approved for this summer. Zoom Meeting on Eurasian Milfoil in Friends Lake There will be a Zoom call on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7 pm, for anyone interested in the…
Read more: Newsletter: June 8, 2025
Newsletter: December 21, 2024

Eurasian Milfoil Found in Friends Lake In early July, some plants were discovered in the northwest part of the lake and identified as possibly Eurasian Milfoil (EM), an invasive plant. Brian Greene, Program Director for the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), visited the lake to examine the area and take samples. Additionally, pictures were sent to Larry Eichler, formerly of the Darrin Freshwater Institute who has surveyed the lake for us. Both Brian and Larry believed the plants were native milfoil. Subsequently, the FLPOA Board agreed to have the lake surveyed professionally. Adirondack Research Co. was contracted to survey the lake…
Read more: Newsletter: December 21, 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 locations around the lake with fishing line recycling containers. Please send an email to hnholmes@nycap.rr.com if you need help finding one, as well as to report that you’ve helped with a clean-up. Pictures are appreciated! Also, if you’re an angler, please remember to trade in…
Read more: Newsletter: August 29, 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 will be prizes for the winning team, as well as the longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women. Following golf, return to the club house for drinks, a BBQ dinner and door prizes! Tournament price includes 9 holes of golf with…
Read more: Newsletter: July 2, 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 – The FLPOA website is being revamped–and we’re excited about the new content and improved ease to navigate–it will launch in the coming weeks. In the meantime, updated annual meeting information can be found at https://bit.ly/flpoameeting. REVISED BYLAWS – The Board of Directors of FLPOA…
Read more: Newsletter: June 5, 2024