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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: [email protected] 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. |
Recent News...2025 Engineer's Road Evaluation Report
The road evaluation report discussed at this year's annual meeting is posted in the Members Area. Please remember this is a password protected area. Contact a board member or [email protected] If you don't remember the password! *NOTICE* ALL Vessels that are registered and have stickers for this season may now be brought to their designated beach. Please remember last names should be on vessels as well. 
Newly repaired and Expanded! 
The boat rack application form for the 2024-2025 season has been posted in the "members" area (also accessible below), Please fill out and return with your check by June 20, 2024. As always, please read all boat storage regulations to ensure our racks are being used properly and fairly for all!
CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY PAINTED SIGN! Thanks Melody for your hard work getting this done! 
NEWLY REFURBISHED MAILBOXES at SHORE DRIVE Thanks to all the volunteers who contributed!!
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Ongoing News & Reminders...
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Beach Parking - As a reminder, all cars parked at any of the four CTD beaches must have a beach pass.
Quote of the Day:
"I wasn't born in Candlewood Lake Estates, but I got here as fast as I could" Anonymous