Golf/Pickleball Outing   

We are confirmed for our first annual FPLA Golf/Pickleball outing on June 24 at Angus Lea.  As for the golf event, the shotgun start will be at 10 am with lunch to follow upon completion around 12:30.  We already have strong interest but there are some slots available so please let us know asap if you wish to form a group.  Slots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.  If you have less than 4 persons or are a single, we can match you up with others. The price is $240 per group or $60 per person which includes 9 holes of golf, golf cart and lunch afterwards (drinks not included).  We will do a scramble format with prizes for best net and gross, longest drive and closest to the pin.  Because the format is a scramble, 5-somes are permitted.  We are also looking for business sponsors who wish to advertise on each hole for $100 per hole so if you know of someone that may be interested, let us know.  APickleball participation (with lunch) will be $35.  Format to be determined based on participation.  For those who just want to attend the lunch the fee will be $25.  If you have not been to Main Street Grill this is your opportunity to try it out and support a local business as well as having a great time with your neighbors on the lake.  If you wish to register for any of the above, please contact me at rcharron@egsllp.com.  After May 31 if there are still spots available we will open it up to the general public so don’t delay!!!

The FPLA board is planning on having a contest next year to guess when "ice out" will be (when the ice is gone from the lake).  We would like to place a device somewhere on the lake that will sink when the ice is gone from that area. It would help us determine where to put the device if I know where the last ice on the lake is. For those of you living on the lake, please keep an eye out for when the ice is gone from your area.  Send an email to fpla.info@gmail.com with the location.

Cell Phone Initiative.   An email earlier this month announced that the FPLA will prioritize improved cell phone coverage on and around the lake. We have added a simple way for you to show you agree that better cell phone coverage is an important safety concern for our members.  Please take a moment to sign the online petition, which we will present to town and local officials when we have sufficient signatories.   The link to the petition is  https://chng.it/WNzB48T8.  When the petition web site asks you to contribute financially, feel free to decline.  The petition site will also ask you if you would like to share with anyone.  We encourage you to forward the petition to family and friends.  The more signatures we can gather, the more impact the petition will have so please pass it along!

The FPLA website also provides important information on contacting government agencies and local influencers directly regarding cell coverage on and around the lake.  Last year the FPLA started a formal letter writing campaign and we will continue to press our concerns.  With that said, individual participation is essential for our campaign to succeed so please assist us in this important cause.  Please keep an eye out for other future requests for your participation in getting better cell phone service on and around the lake.  To contribute to the cause, please log onto the FPLA website and visit the Cell-Service Campaign page at:  https://www.fplake.org/Cell-Service-Campaign.

Effective May 30, 2022 the FPLA has received approval from the IRS and is now an official 501c3 organization. 

That means we will no longer be required to pay income taxes on our annual income, a savings of approximately $650-$750 per year.  Additionally, all donations, gifts and bequests to the FPLA for which you receive no financial benefit in return are tax deductible under IRS rules and regulations.  Since members receive no financial benefit (but many indirect benefits such as a very clean and beautiful lake!) from the annual $25 membership, your annual membership dues are tax deductible as well.  Please think of the FPLA when you are considering where to make your charitable donations!! Click on the link for the IRS letter for your taxes  FPLA IRS 501c3 Determination Letter (2).pdf

August 13, 2022 9AM - Annual Meeting

Manahan Pavilion

PAST EVENTS

ART ON THE LAKE

Head to Manahan Beach Saturday March 5, 2022 from Noon to Dusk

One of our FPLA members, Sophie Sanders, will be demonstrating her “sand art” on the snowy surface of our lake this coming Saturday.

Sophie will be working on the lake around Manahan Beach area and if you want to see her in action she should be on the lake around noon. 

At dusk (5:30 ish) she will be lighting tea lights to highlight the art.   Such art is temporary and the lights and “art” will be cleaned up afterwards.

Hope you all have a chance to meet Sophie and enjoy her work.

01-06-2022 - UPDATE - Antrim Town Zoning Amendment Shoreland Protection Zoom Meeting Tonight 7:00PM

ANTRIM PLANNING BOARD

7:00PM Thursday, January 6, 2022

Public Meeting

Virtual Meeting Information for Zoom due to COVID-19

Login Information for Zoom if using mobile app or computer:

Meeting ID #: 625-958-9117

Password: 8TYTXP

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Dial in By Phone: 1-646-558-8656

Password: 453262

Direct Link for Web: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6259589117?pwd=eDQyZlF3LzlJOXI2cUE4Wm9jZmt5UT09