June 12, 2026
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You are invited to attend an important community meeting regarding a proposed Septic District in Lakes Waccabuc, Oscaleta, Truesdale and Rippowam (WOTR).
More Sewer / Septic Project information is here including the history of the project: https://www.Truesdalelake.com/sewer
May 15, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on First Lake Treatment May 14, 2026
Dear Neighbors,
Pond and Lake Connection applied their first treatment on the lake for 2026 on Thursday, May 14th. As in the past, there is no recreational restriction.
There is, however, a 24 hr irrigation restriction since this application is an herbicide treatment. If you draw water from the lake to irrigate your lawn or garden, turn it off during Thursday-Friday.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
April 30, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on Blue Moonlight Regatta Saturday, May 30, 2026…
May has two full moons – May 1 and May 31.
When there’s a second full moon in a month it’s called a Blue Moon.
The closest weekend night to the May 31 full moon is Saturday, May 30th (it will be 99.5% full – and the full Moon is 12:36am 5/31/26).
March 25, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on Spring 2026 TEA Membership Meeting: Mon, April 20th
Spring 2026 Membership Meeting Monday, April 20th @ Horse & Hound
The TEA Annual Spring Membership Meeting is planned for Monday, April 20th at the Horse & Hound at 94 Spring Street. We also plan to have a laptop/camera at the meeting broadcasting over Zoom for TEA members interested in listening in remotely.
Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Email tea@truesdalelake.com to RSVP for in-person or if you want to attend virtually.
If you want the Zoom Link please ask for it when you RSVP.
If you are new to the TEA or you want to update us on your information, please fill out the TEA Resident Questionnaire. Thanks!
Agenda
➡ President and other Officer reports
➡ Treasurer:
➡ Beach Report / Lake Committee update
➡ Projects Update: New Shed / Updated Dock / Drawdown plan / Septics / Sewer /
➡ Upcoming meeting schedule for coming year.
Zelle – members payment – direct electronic payment is live and worked well the past three years. If you have not yet paid for 2025 we will add your outstanding balance to your 2026 dues notice.
Please send your dues payment in ASAP after you receive your dues notice – either via mail or Zelle –
Dues payment can be to tea@truesdalelake.com via Zelle. Or send a check to the address on your dues notice. Dues notices will be sent after the budget is set on 4/20/26.
If you want us to confirm receipt of your payment, email us at tea@truesdalelake.com and let us know you are sending your payment.
More photos in photo gallery or on the https://instagram.com/laketruesdale page
The TEA Officer roles are two year terms. We have new officers for the current 2 year (2025-2026) term. New terms will start in 2027 – we will need volunteers to help keep the association powered.
Board members cannot be in the same role for consecutive terms so if you want to take over a role starting in 2027 let us know.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS! a lot of the same people have taken on the board and officer roles, some for many years. Fresh eyes and fresh energy is needed and valued. If you are new to the community and want to help, there are lots of ways to pitch in.
President (Rob Cummings) – organizes & runs meetings, in charge of recruiting next president and officers. Can sign checks.
Vice President (Jo Ann Ferrigno) – runs meetings when President can’t attend. Fills in other roles as needed. Can sign checks.
Treasurer (Ellen Rose) – deposits checks, writes checks, tracks and reports on income/expense and bank balances. Tax filing 990.
Recording Secretary (Howard Citron) – Takes meeting minutes, sends drafts to board and membership attendees post-meeting.
Corresponding Secretary (Debbie Fink) – Receives and replies to association correspondence.
Sergeant-at-Arms (Mike Gorman) – guards the door (or virtual door).
http://truesdalelake.com/associations/tea/tea-bylaws/
At-large Board members (7-10 members needed) attend 4 standing meetings per year. Current board members are: Mike Vellensky, Lisa Capobianco, Glenn Capobianco, Sarah Polizzotto, Kate Grieve, Harron Appleman, Melissa Scarlatto, Tom Houlihan, Ira Sanchick, Kathleen Ward Gallagher, Carol Gamez, and Wendy Daniels.
Sarah Polizzotto and Kate Grieve are beach co-chairs. Thank you Kate and Sarah!
Standing Association Meetings are on the following schedule (Add to your Calendars!):
-TEA Membership Meetings (entire membership invited 2x/year):
—April 20, 2026, NEXT MEETING Spring Membership Meeting
—Nov 9, 2026, Fall Membership Meeting
-TEA Board Meetings (board members only):
—SECOND Monday of March (March 8, 2027)
—SECOND Monday of October(Oct 12, 2026)
Special Meetings (both board meetings and membership meetings) can be called for association business as needed.
Beach Chairperson – coordinate beach clean-up, monitor beach conditions, keep an eye on beach things like electricity and trash service. Lots more! A lot of overlap with the Social Chairperson.
Social Chairperson – Plan and get volunteers for any social events – primarily the Summer Kickoff BBQ the second weekend in June. Some events can be at our beach while others we can coordinate with TLPOA. This position is all about fun!
Volunteer Opportunities & Committees:
Beach Clean-up Day – the Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend (May) each year. Lots of sand spreading, weed cleanup, general maintenance, and straightening up the beach getting ready for the first official weekend of summer on Memorial Day Weekend.
Floats and Dock installation, management, and winterizing – 2-3 people needed – at the beginning of the season, usually on Beach Clean-up Day, volunteers put out the floats and swim dock. 2-3 people. At the end of the season, this group pulls in the floats and winterizes & secures the swim dock
Lake Management Committee Member – be the TEA liaison to TLPOA Lake Manager John Gusmano and Pond & Lake Connection (James Gorman, main contact). Participate in email communications and bring any concerns to the TEA & TEA Board. More info: http://truesdalelake.com/lake-management/
CSLAP Testing Member (1 person needed) – We are looking to rejoin the New York State Federation of Lake Associations “Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program” which uses trained volunteers to sample the water conditions of Truesdale Lake and hundreds of other NY State Lakes. More info is at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/81576.html
Resident Canada Geese Registration and Egg Control program volunteers (2-3 people needed to go out to the islands in March and April) – Each year we get permits from the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) to oil and addle eggs in the nests of Resident Canada geese. 20+ years ago there were hundreds of Canada geese that would take up permanent residence on Truesdale Lake for the summer. This causes unhealthy conditions in the lake and on lawns. More information at truesdalelake.com/goose
Truesdale Lake Dock Committee (TLDC) – We have a joint TEA/TLPOA/Vreeland/Lake Shore Drive committee that accepts applications for new and renovated docks. The TLDC process is designed to help the homeowner comply with our requirements and the Town of Lewisboro’s regulations..
Truesdale Fishing Committee – fishing guidelines and signage around Truesdale Lake. Fishing information here: http://truesdalelake.com/lake-management/fishing/
Ad-hoc Building Committee – We built two boat racks at the TEA beach. These racks have 2 spots available for TEA members. If you are interested in a spot on the rack, the season rental is $100. If you are interested in helping build an additional boat rack at our TEA Gilbert/Lake Shore boat launch property let us know. Other projects of the Building Committee in 2025 will include the new shed installation including a proposed tiki bar(!?)
Landscaping committee – anyone with ideas to beautify our already lovely beach let us know. We have ornamental grasses along the boat launch fence side. Always looking for additional ideas to make it look good.
Projects for the following items at the beach:
Anything else you can think of? Let us know…
Some helpful links for lake residents new and old:
TEA Map and Other TEA Resources Online
Map available at the website here: https://www.truesdalelake.com/tea
For residents new to the lake, download the TEA Welcome and Information Packet from this link above as well.
*If you are interested in volunteering for the TEA board or a specific activity, please email tea@truesdalelake.com or fill out this questionnaire.
Truesdale Estates Association
PO Box 363
South Salem, NY 10590
tea@truesdalelake.com
*if you are not current with your TEA dues, you cannot vote until your dues are brought current.
March 6, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on 100th Anniversary Walking Tour around Truesdale Lake
From Priscilla Luckow, who also wrote and published the Truesdale Lake History document:
“I have been working on an independent guided walk around the lake to celebrate our 100th anniversary as a lake community.
The lake as we know it was formed in 1926. This was the beginning of the Truesdale Lake Community. Over the past 100 years, other individuals and neighborhoods were added to expand this community… We are four distinct ‘Associations,’ but ONE lake community.”
March 4, 2026
by rob
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Over Truesdale Lake – from the Westchester County Archives (updated with 1960 and 1986 – thank you Priscilla!)
1986 overhead
February 27, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on Notice of Consent 2026 – Annual Notice Sent to Riparian Homeowners
These annual notices were sent via US MAIL to all association homeowners as required by New York State law. They are a continuation of our annual lake management program, including treatment, dating back over 50 years. Pond & Lake Connection has been our lake manager for the past 9+ years.
Date of Notice: 28 Jan 2026
Dear Riparian Property Owner:
To control the excessive growth of various aquatic weeds, at Truesdale Lake, The Pond Connection proposes to conduct an application of the aquatic herbicide/algaecide Cutrine Ultra, Green Clean Pro and Nautique. A copy of these labels can be found at http://www.thepondconnection.com. We anticipate the treatment to occur throughout the summer, only when necessary and will proceed only after the riparian owners obtains a permit for the treatment from the NYSDEC.
This pesticide application will only occur if sufficient aquatic vegetation is present to warrant treatment and under favorable weather conditions. Prior notification of the exact dates of treatment can be provided by contacting The Pond Connection as listed below.
As an affected riparian owner/user, you have the right to consent or object to the restrictions of water use resulting from the proposed treatment. The water use restrictions associated with use of the above pesticides are below:
Human consumption and domestic purposes restriction refers to the water body being used as your primary and sole use of water for drinking and culinary purpose. Potable water use is not incidental contact with the water such as swallowing a mouthful of water while swimming.
You have twenty-one (21) days to respond to this notice. If you wish to object to the proposed treatment(s), please file a written document stating your objection to the proposed treatment and the water use restrictions resulting from the treatment.
Send your comments to the Bureau of Pesticide Management listed below:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 3 Bureau of Pesticide Management 21 South Putt Corners Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
If you wish further information about the treatment, or wish information on the exact dates of the pesticide application, please contact the following person:
If you do not respond to this notice, your lack of response will be considered consent to the proposed treatment. If you have any questions on the permitting process, please contact the Department representative listed above.
February 22, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on Proposed Lewisboro Code for Short Term Rentals – March 23, 2026 Public Hearing at Town Board Meeting
Dear Lewisboro Lakes friends and neighbors,
On March 23, 2026, there will be a public hearing on the proposed Lewisboro Code for Short Term Rentals (STR aka “AirBnB type rentals”).
This will be part of the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting at the Town House at 7:30 PM.
To access the ZOOM link for the March 23 town board meeting, visit the meeting/agenda page at the town website here: https://www.lewisborony.gov/meetings and click on the “Agenda” link for the meeting once it is published – usually a day or so before the meeting.
The proposed code was published in the agenda packet at the February 9 meeting of the Lewisboro Town Board. It is available (pages 17-24) at this link: https://www.lewisborony.gov/media/37646.
The Town Board discussion of the proposed STR code is available at this link: https://www.lewisborony.gov/print/pdf/node/44831 from time stamp 1:16:39 to 1:32:00.
Although lake communities were mentioned in the Board discussion, there is no specific wording in the proposed code to address potential “quality of life” issues in lake communities where properties are small and close together.
Septic stress, late night noise, parking availability, spot lights, pets, beach use, etc. might all negatively affect the enjoyment and health of our lakes as short term rentals become popular in warmer weather.
While some Lewisboro lake associations have passed rules regulating STRs, most associations have not yet done this. This may be something associations should consider, as well as suggesting more specific wording in the Town STR Code to accommodate lake communities.
Please join the Lewisboro Lakes Coalition meeting on March 18, at 5:30 on Zoom to share concerns and ask questions about the STR proposal (contact us for zoom link).
Also please plan to attend the public hearing at the Town Board meeting on March 23, at 7:30, online or in person to voice your concerns and/or make suggestions to the final version of the STR code.
Anyone in Lewisboro who is part of one of our seven lake communities is welcome at any of the Lewisboro Lakes Coalition meetings. Please share this Zoom link to our meeting with interested friends and neighbors.
Looking forward to seeing you on March 18 and/or March 23.
Sue Enos,
Lewisboro Lakes Coalition (914-217-5948)
February 12, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on Love Your Lake – This Valentine Day Make Your Resolutions for a Healthier Lake and Strong Lake Community
Below are some things you can do or steps you can take to help make our lake community a better place.
Thanks to Janet Andersen and others for these timely resolutions, add yours below in the comments.
January 9, 2026
by rob
Comments Off on TLPOA 2025 Yearbook
Check out the 2025 TLPOA Yearbook – a big version of the periodic newsletter!
Thanks to Editor Clare Panno for pulling this together – along with contributors Bree Rasamny, Scot Evans, Allison Settineri, Marissa Carrio, and many others.
Past TLPOA newsletters can be found in the newsletter archive page here: https://truesdalelake.com/associations/tlpoa/tlpoa-newsletters/
Or by searching on the “newsletter” tag here: https://truesdalelake.com/tag/newsletter/