Truesdale Lake

November 23, 2005
by rob
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EOH Grant Meeting at Lake Katonah Clubhouse

Last night representatives of 7 lakes in Lewisboro along with Jim Nordgren, Mike Meyer (NYC DEP), and Gina D’Agrosa (Westchester County) met at the Lake Katonah Clubhouse to discuss use of the “East of Hudson” (EOH) Stormwater/Water Quality grant that Lewisboro is eligible to receive up to $312,500 from.

Any grant money received by Lewisboro must be matched dollar for dollar by the town either in dollars or services provided (e.g. highway department, engineering, or other trackable services).

Representatives attended from Timber Lake, Three Lakes (Waccabuc, Oscaleta, Rippowam), Lake Kitchawan, Lake Katonah, and Lake Truesdale.

The main topics were what projects are eligible for grant money. Guidelines are in the information available at the meeting. A general rule is capital projects are favored.

Each lake presented projects they would like grant money for and Mike Meyer of DEP said the town and each lake must prioritize the projects since the grant and matching funds clearly would not cover the entire scope of everyone’s wish list.

The Lake Truesdale representatives (Robert Cummings and David Sachs) agreed to publish their application on this site. Watch the website news for further details. Participants agreed to have this material ready by December 5th, 2005 and get it to Mike Meyer at DEP as well as Jim Nordgren for review.

The same group will get back together for a meeting on December 6th (tuesday) at 7:30pm to review again and answer questions that come up.

Final application for the grant money is due to the county before December 31, 2005. The final application must come from the Town of Lewisboro who then must sign an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) by June 30, 2006 to get the money.

If anyone is interested in coming to the next meeting, let me (Rob Cummings) know via lake@truesdalelake.com email. We can carpool over.

Some other information on the site that might be helpful to other lake associations:
Truesdale Lake Report Downloads
Video of one of our proposed project areas (taken during a storm)
Lake Preservation Article (adapted from multiple sources)
Sterile Carp Article
Green Lawns, Blue Waters website excerpt and link
Aquascaping: Plants That Help The Lake
NYC DEP Filtration Avoidance Press Release

[Please let me know if I have misspelled anyone’s name or gotten any facts wrong.]

November 12, 2005
by rob
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TEAÂ Fall Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 16th, 2005

We have scheduled our Fall TEA Membership Meeting.

The meeting is open only to regular members of Truesdale Estates Association.Â It is not open to the public nor is it open to seasonal associate members.

Date: Wed, November 16th
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Horse & Hound Restaurant (back room)

Please RSVP if you plan to attend since we need a pretty good idea of theÂ headcount to give to the restaurant ahead of time. ClickÂ Contact UsÂ link to the left.

October 30, 2005
by rob
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Truesdale Leaf Pickup Week of November 28th, 2005

According to a town highway department bulletin dated October 19th, 2005, the Truesdale Lake neigborhoods will have leaf pickup during the week starting Monday, November 28th.

This is a very important service the town provides to the lake communities. It keeps a large amount of organic leaf material from ending up in the lakes where it would otherwise be fertilizer for next spring’s weed growth. Your help and cooperation is needed and appreciated!

Be sure to thank Peter Ripperger and the highway department crews if you see them on their rounds!

Note the following from the letter:
Quote:

– Do not put the leaves out too early.
– Do not put leaves in the roadway, they must be brought to the edge of the road.
– We will not go onto private property to retrieve the leaves…

LEAVES ONLY! No brush, tires, branches, etc. will be accepted.

October 7, 2005
by rob
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“Under-The-Radar Neighborhoods” – Truesdale Lake Area in Westchester Magazine

The October 2005 issue of Westchester Magazine features the Truesdale Lake area as one of the “Under-The-Radar Neighborhoods” in Westchester County.

Quote:

“What about a home in the $500 to $800-thousand range in a serene neighborhood, where kids ride their bikes along quiet streets and neighbors stop to chat?…

The community known as Truesdale sits quietly tucked away in a wooded section of Lewisboro and around a delightful centerpiece known as Lake Truesdale…”

Grab a copy of the magazine at the newsstand (or subscribe!) and read the full article!

Our Truesdale Lake neighborhood is the first in a feature article about “six residential enclaves… not far from the main thoroughfares… You have very likely driven through or past some of these hidden gems without knowing they were there.” Well – now you know!

October 3, 2005
by rob
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Truesdale Lake Boat Inventory Underway – Get Stickers For Your Boats ASAP!

A Truesdale Lake Boat Inventory is underway!Â

I unstickered-boat-truesdale f you are a property owner with deeded TEA or TLPOA rights and you have an unstickered boat on any of the properties around the lake, you must apply for a boat sticker -Â the boat sticker form can be found by clicking here.

Registration is free and available to members in good standing of the TEA, TLPOA, Vreeland Association, and unaffiliated Lake Shore Drive riparian households.

The primary properties affected are:

TLPOA properties
-Corner of Gilbert and Indian Lane, near the dam
-Vacant TLPOA lot at 67 Lake Shore Drive)
-other smaller TLPOA lots around the lake

TEA property
-Large lot at the corner of Lake Shore Drive and Gilbert Street (across the street from 68 & 72 Lake Shore Drive)

The purpose is to ensure that every boat kept at these private shared lots is registered to a TLPOA or TEA homeowner.

Only TLPOA or TEA deeded members are permitted to store their boats at the respective TLPOA or TEA lots.Â

Any boats that remain at these sites without stickers will either be given to a charitable organization or be sold with proceeds donated to a charitable organization.

The Lake Associations need to do this from time to time for various reasons including but not limited to:
-Stopping invasive plant and animal species from being introduced into the lake (e.g. watermilfoil, zebra mussels, snakehead fish).
-Ensuring access to the lake is restricted and private.
-Eliminating trespassing on private properties.
-Reducing liability.

The lake is entirely private, with no public access at all. All land around the lake is owned privately, including the dam and the land underneath the dam roadway. Even the lake bottom itself is owned by the Truesdale Estates Association. (And yes, TEA pays property tax on this 83.3 acres of “open space” -Â see town tax map 36, lot #8.)

If you have any questions, please use theÂ Contact UsÂ link at the left side. We will forward your note to the appropriate association. TLPOA contact is Mark Patek, for TEA inquiries, contact Robert Cummings.

September 16, 2005
by rob
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Aquatic Macrophyte (aka “Water Plants”) Survey Complete

img433df19497b08 Allied BiologicalÂ has completed the Truesdale Lake Aquatic Macrophyte Survey.

The study is available in theÂ DownloadsÂ section underÂ Lake Reports.

This survey is a requirement of the NY State DEC as part of our comprehensive lake management plan.

Starting next year (2006), lakes in New York over 5 acres (Truesdale Lake is 83 acres) that wish to treat for weeds and algae must know what is growing in their lakes before trying to control it.

September 7, 2005
by rob
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Jack Fles Reclaims the President’s Cup

img431f507214d75 Truesdale Lake, Sept 5th, 2005Â – Jack Fles won the 2005 Truesdale Lake Fleet #27 President’s Cup Race, holding off four other sailors: Vi Patek, Skip Jahn, Ira Sanchick, and Rob Cummings.

The wind was all over the place, switching from North to West to South then back to North. Conditions made for a close race — but mostly for second place as Jack stretched his lead throughout the race.

img431f5083c4e1e Last year’s cup winner Ira SanchickÂ sailed with high hopes of “lighting striking twice” but gracefully passed the cup back to Jack at the end of the race. The cup will resume it’s spot on the Fles’ mantle where it has resided off and on for many seasons.

Next Sunday, weather and attendance permitting, we will hold some informal Fall Races starting at 2PM. Novice and experienced sailors are encouraged to come. It’s a great time to hone your skills or race for the first time in a friendly atmosphere.

August 24, 2005
by rob
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Sunfish Summer 2005 Racing Season Has Two More Weekends Left!

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If you are interested in Sunfish sailing, check out the Summer Race Series the next two Sundays at Truesdale Lake.

The fleet meets at 2PM at the starting line which is across from the Gilbert Street Beach. Two official races take place each of 10 Sundays during the summer unless there is lightning. For Details about the series and rules,Â click here.

Currently Mark Patek leads in the points race, but Jack Fles is not far behind. The next two weeks will determine the Summer Race Series Champion.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged, especially if they have cameras and submit photos or video to this website!Â A good place to catch the action is from the Gilbert Street Beach which has a good view of the start and finish line.

BONUS:Â Each Labor Day Monday,Â Fleet #27Â hosts “The President’s Cup” race. Course is 2x around the long course, winner takes the cup. Last year’s winner Ira Sanchick will be on hand to defend his title.

If there is sufficient interest, races will continue with a Fall Race Series. Check back here for details.

August 11, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Annual Clambake Set for Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Annual Clambake Set for Saturday, September 10th, 2005

The 48th Annual TEA Clambake is set for Saturday, September 10th, 2005 beginning at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the TEA Beach on Truesdale Lake Drive and is open to TEA Members, Associates, and their guests.

If you are a Member In Good Standing of TEA or a Summer Associate Member, you will get a mailing with RSVP instructions in the next week or so inviting you to the party. (if you don’t get this invite or lost yours, click the “contact us” link to the left and we’ll forward your note on to the right person)

There will be a DJ, your choice of Lobster, Chicken, or Steak entree, steamers, corn-on-the-cob, and potatoes. BYO appetizers, drinks, dessert, and table-height chairs.

Photos show last year’s clambake in progress.

Thanks to Francine Filice, Jane Emmer, Melissa Scarlatto, and everyone else who helps organize the event and makes it a success year after year! Anyone who is interested in helping out this year, please contact Francine or click the “contact us” link to the left of this story.