Candlewood Lake Estates
  • Home
  • Comments/Suggestions
  • Contact Information
  • Community Pictures
    • Dock Day 2015
    • Beach Party 2015
    • Beach Party 2013
    • Dock Day Fall 2010
    • Summer 2010
    • Winter 2010
  • Beach Regulations
  • Neighborhood News
  • Summer 2016 ~ Notices
  • Members Area
    • Proposed 2020-2021 budget
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Green Pond
    • Beach Non Motor Boat Registration Form
    • Bylaws
    • Ordinances
    • Members Directory
    • Traffic Study
    • Annual Meeting Minutes
    • Board Meeting Minutes >
      • 2013-2022 Board Meeting Minutes
      • Board Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Audit and tax filings >
      • 2013 Audit
      • 2014 Audit and Federal Tax Return
      • 2015 Audit and 990
      • 2016 Audit and 990
      • 2017 Audit and Tax filing
      • 2018 Audit and Tax filings
      • 2019 Audit and Tax filings
      • 2020 Audit
      • 2020 Audit and tax filings
      • 2021 Audit
    • Charter Communications
  • Environmental Issues
  • Front Page Archives

Welcome....

Picture
Not just a community but a family !

Thank you for visiting the Candlewood Lake Estates Website. We have created this Page to keep the Members of our Community -- our family -- informed.

Members of the Candlewood Lake Estates Board do their best to keep our family safe, clean and happy. We hope that you find the page user-friendly and full of information.  It is a work in progress.  The page will be updated with news and announcements of Meetings and special events.


Note that there is new Members Area that is password protected. This password is included within the annual meeting packet mailing. Alternatively, contact any board member or your webmaster for access.

Your opinion matters to us so please feel free to navigate through the site and leave us your comments and suggestions by clicking on the "Comments/Suggestions" link that is located at the top left of this Page. We will visit the Page once a week to read your submissions and will respond, when appropriate. 

Thank you for understanding that all of us on the Candlewood Lake Estates Board are volunteers. We listen to everyone and all suggestions and comments will be reviewed by the Board. 

If you would rather communicate with the Board by e-mail, please use  both of the following email addresses: ctdsecretary@gmail.com and tedhammer2@gmail.com. This will ensure that more than one person receives your email.
 

Thank you for visiting YOUR Web Page and have a wonderful day.

Warm regards, 

The Members of the Board of Candlewood Lake Estates.



Picture
Traffic reminder: Our roads are shared by automobiles, walkers, runners and bikers. Please drive with caution and reduced speed....especially around our many winding turns.  

Picture
The boat rack application form for the 2022-2024 season has been  posted in the "members" area

Election of Officers/Directors was held on 5/29/2021 The proposed slate was adopted unanimously. Thanks to all who participated.  
Please be aware that Sherman is seeing an increase in black bear activity. Please refer to the Connecticut DEEP website for more information.
https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?q=325930
Picture
The Green Pond Ecological Society has provided an  important update concerning on-going efforts to protect Green Pond and how you can become involved in protecting this valuable resource. Please refer to the flyer posted under the "Green Pond" page within the members area tab.  

Protecting Green Pond

Picture
Please adhere to the "safe boating/usage" practices outlined under the "environmental issues"  tab. This includes the practice of clean/drain/dry any boat or item entering Green Pond. Note that this can include periods of drying time of up to seven days in dry hot weather or up to thirty days in wet, cool weather. The invasive plant Eurasian Milfoil has been identified in Green Pond- steps are being taken to evaluate the best means of control and or elimination. A comprehensive report on Green Pond has been shared courtesy of the Green Pond Ecological Society- thank you. Please refer to the "Green Pond" tab under the members section for more information

Picture
Please be aware that Green Pond has invaisive Eurasion Milfoil. Efforts are underway to try and eliminate this before it becomes widespread. As it can be very difficult to remove this plant (requiring that the roots are completely eliminated), please refrain from hand pulling or cutting this weed. Milfoil readily propagates through plant fragments. Please adhere to the "clean, drain, dry" protocol and 72 hour waiting period prior to launching any boat or watercraft into Green Pond or Candlewood Lake- CTD ordinance number 19. 

Picture
Please don't blow or rake leaves into Candlewood Lake or Green Pond. Although some leaves will find their way into the lakes naturally, leaves add nutrients to the water column and can increase the potential for algae blooms. The safest way to dispose of leaves is through composting. Note that it is also illegal in Connecticut to burn leaves.

Picture
Coyote in CLE: A large Coyote has taken up residence in CLE. Best enjoyed from a distance- take care with small pets and never feed Coyotes. More information can be found on the DEEP website at http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325992

Picture
New Beach Signs Installed- As a reminder, all cars parked at any of the four CTD beaches must have a beach pass. 

Please, if possible don't fertilize...

Picture
Nutrients from fertilizer can find their  way into the lake even if applied miles away. Increased levels of phosphorous can contribute to blue-green algae- a potentially dangerous condition. Starting Jan 1, 2013, it became illegal in Connecticut to apply fertilizer containing phosphorous (the middle number on the bag of fertilizer) without first testing your soil to determine that it is needed. It is always illegal to apply any fertilizer containing phosphorous within 20 feet of any waterbody. If you feel you must fertilize, please have your soil tested to determine the absolute minimum fertilizer to use. 

New Trees!

Picture
Please check out the new maple trees that have been planted on both A and B Beaches. As they mature they will add both beauty and some badly needed shade to both areas. 

Quote of the Day:

Picture
"I wasn't born in Candlewood Lake Estates, but I got here as fast as I could"   Anonymous

Volunteer Opportunities

Picture
Please see the volunteer tab under the members directory. We are currently looking for a CLE Historian, someone to do some light carpentry on the Green Pond mailbox structure and volunteers to help eradicate the invasive plant  Black Swallowwort  that has made its way into CLE.  


Charter Communications- One stop shopping for all your Data, Video and Voice needs.  Order your triple play at 1-855-523-7951. Visit the Charter Communications tab under the members area for special offers available to CTD residents. 
**CTD NON-MOTORBOAT/WATERCRAFT RACK REGISTRATION APPLICATION**
Registration for the 2018-2019 boating season is $50.00 per boat. To receive a current sticker please return this form with payment before June 20th, 2018. All boats must display owner’s name as well as current sticker.
Please make checks payable to: Candlewood Tax District
Send checks and applications to:
Boat Rack Committee
℅ CTD
PO Box 123
Sherman, CT 06784

ALL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
             ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________

BOAT 1
TYPE OF BOAT: make:______________________model:________________________
COLOR:__________________________________
NAME ON BOAT:________________________________________________________
BEACH (circle one):   A(Longview) B(Orchard)     C(Laurel) D(Treetops)

BOAT 2
TYPE OF BOAT: make:______________________model:________________________
COLOR:__________________________________
NAME ON BOAT:________________________________________________________
BEACH (circle one):   A(Longview) B(Orchard)     C(Laurel) D(Treetops)

​
Photos used under Creative Commons from Brighton Guy, @Yancy, mycsunfishfleet, westconn, wplynn, Ingrid Taylar, Mini OzzY, htemske, justinbaeder