Candlewood Lake Estates

Welcome....

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.

Election of Officers/Directors Virtual Meeting To Be Rescheduled: Unfortunately due to a typographical error, the incorrect meeting access code was provided in the recent mailing for the virtual meeting scheduled for 6/27/2020. A second mailing will go out to all residents that will provide the details of the new time/date and access code for this virtual meeting. This process is being followed to be in compliance with State of Connecticut requirements. Per the State order, this meeting is solely for the election of officers and directors for the 2020-2021 term; no other business is allowed to be conducted.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

Security Update- We have published the cell phone number for our Security Patrol in the Members area under the "Security" Tab. The password for the members area was provided in the annual mailing.

New Trees!

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:

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

Volunteer Opportunities

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.