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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How You Can Help

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: February 9, 2023

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Read more: Newsletter: February 9, 2023
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 by sea. The warming of land is, at a minimum, a contributor to the Algae Blooms that have occurred on our Lake during the past three summers. While Brant, Loon and Schroon Lakes aren’t seas, they and other nearby lakes are potential sources of aquatic…
Read more: Newsletter: February 8, 2022
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 10708. You also have the option of using PayPal. Please indicate the lake property address and relevant email address in your correspondence. A self-addressed envelope for this purpose and your convenience is enclosed. PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DGRYQKXALV5BN EASEMENT As we discussed at our Annual Meeting, Michael DeLuke…
Read more: Newsletter: February 14, 2021
Newsletter: September 13, 2020

Seaplanes on the Lake In response to some inquiries by the membership, we have addressed the questions we received to Mr. Kent of the State Pilots Association, who informed us that: Septic Systems and Blue Green Algae An Algae Bloom was discovered on the Lake on August 10 and a report and sample were transmitted to the State Department of Environment Conservation. The water sample results indicate: Confirmed Bloom: DEC staff determined that conditions fit the criteria of a HAB, based on visual observations, digital photographs, and/or water sampling results. It also was classified as Small Localized: Bloom affects a small area of the…
Read more: Newsletter: September 13, 2020
Newsletter: June 23, 2020

NOTICE OF FLPOA ANNUAL MEETING ON 11 JULY, 10 AMIn accordance with our by-laws, we will be holding a ZOOM meeting on Saturday, 11, July, 10 AM. You will receive an invite to the ZOOM meeting and other relevant information concerning the meeting in early July. Please try to join the meeting 10 minutes before the official start at 10 AM so we can take attendance for quorum purposes. The Board of Directors has determined that, in an abundance of caution, the Annual Meeting should be held in accord with the guidelines established by CDC and the policies established by…
Read more: Newsletter: June 23, 2020