Help preserve Lake Morey!

Join the LMPA! Volunteer to help maintain the Lake Morey Trails. Participate in the Greeter Program and the Adopt-A-Lake Program. Be a responsible lake shore owner by maintaining an environmentally friendly waterfront. Learn how to identify invasive species. Enjoy all Lake Morey has to offer!

Lake Morey Protective Association
Web Site

Web Site



Info on:

Forms

 

Membership and Dues Form

Adopt-A-Lake Report Form

Newsletters

Spring Newsletter 2010

Fall Newsletter 2009

Spring Newsletter 2009

Fall Newsletter 2008

Links

Town of Fairlee

Phanfare

Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds

Aloha Foundation

Lake Morey Resort

 

Then and Now

Lake Morey

Come See!
President

Welcome to Lake Morey!

 

The May-June 2010 issue of Upper Valley Life, in describing what protective associations are, identified the LMPA as "the best example of such an association in the Upper Valley."  The article went on to highlight our successes in monitoring water quality, sponsoring the "Adopt-A-Lake" program, and combating Eurasian milfoil.  Why be an active member of the LMPA?  As was noted, "goals range from ecological preservation to social cohesion and community development."  With your help we try to meet these goals on behalf of the entire Lake Morey community.


 

President's Message

Hello to all and happy summer!  We are in full summer mode with hot weather and plenty of activity on our clear, clean lake. 

A traffic calming/speeding report for Lake Morey Road should be out and before the Selectboard by the end of July. The assessment was done by Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Planning Commission. 

As mentioned at the Annual Meeting, if you or a neighbor are "egged" please report it to Ann Fenton, Admin. Asst. to the Selectboard, and Corporal Chin, Orange Co. Sheriff's Dept., who is conducting the investigation. 

Please keep track of your Adopt-A-Lake hours as this is critical for funding to fight milfoil!  Any questions, contact Barbara Duncan.

Good to see a large turnout for our 103rd Annual Meeting.  Thanks to Mark Avery and the Lake Morey Resort staff for providing space, amenities and accommodating the post-meeting social hour.  Selectmen Tim Cramer and Jay Barrett joined us for the meeting.  As health officer, Jay spoke about options for collecting data on lakeside septic systems.

Meeting business included a review of the updated LMPA website, demo on identifying lake plants, report on Adopt-A-Lake, and presentation on milfoil status and monitoring efforts.  LMPA's paid greeter, Josh Lewis, was introduced.  The cottage history project was summarized and an info sheet on geese deterrent options was available as a handout.

Highlights of annual meeting day activities:  golf trophy presented to Jim and Peg Southworth; successful Fairlee Family Fun Day reported; sailing regatta winners announced as Aloha girls, first & third, and Lanakila boys second.  Thanks to the many LMPA families who participated!

Other items of note:  all were encouraged to join the Fairlee Historical Society in planning for the town's 250th celebration next 4th of July weekend; Catharine Haehnel and Jean Ward made a presentation on the Community Calendar, a fundraiser for the Fairlee Recreation Council; and Susanne Pacilio was recognized for 10 years of service with the Adopt-A-Lake program.  New board members Bruce Durgin and Chris Taylor were introduced and outgoing board member Vince Pisegna was thanked for his many years of service.

LMPA officers for next year:  John Larrabee, president; Patty Armstrong, vice president; Bill Minard, treasurer; and Sue Minard, Clerk.  This is Sue's last year -- please contact me if you would like to be board secretary.

Enjoy the remainder of the summer and we hope to see you on the Lake!

John Larrabee, President, LMPA  (johnbl53@yahoo.com)

 


 

Of Interest

Check out recent articles in our "Newsletters" section

Download the Adopt-A-Lake reporting form in "Forms" section

View Fairlee Family Fun Day photos in our "Links" section (Phanfare)

Enjoy early photos of the lake in our "Then and Now" section

 



 

 

 
LMPA News

LMPA News

We were very excited to see the many LMPA and Fairlee families who participated in Fairlee Family Fun Day at the Town Beach on Sat., July 17.  From 10 AM - 2 PM there were contests, crafts, water activities, relay races and free food!  A barbeque was provided under the tent.  The Fairlee Recreation Council and the LMPA jointly sponsor the annual event -- a great venue for kids and adults to make new friends and share some fun! 

Looking for a way for your children to meet others around the lake?  The Junior LMPA is holding its kick-off meeting & ice cream social on Sat., July 31, at 2 PM at the Fairlee Town Beach.  The group is a social organization for kids ages 10 - 15 with a focus on protecting and preserving Lake Morey.  Contact co-chairs Karen Larson (333-4839) or Meg Richardson (333-4832) for more info.

Photos you'd like to share?  We now have a new picture gallery as a header on our website.  Each time you log on a different photo from our gallery will appear.  If you have a photo of the lake or lake activity to contribute to the gallery or added to our lake photos page please e-mail it (jpg file) to Patty Armstrong at armstrongperkins@gmail.com.

Ideas or news items?  Issue for Lake Talk discussion forum?  Log on and start a dialogue.  The LMPA Board wants your input!

Events

LMPA again sponsored a float in the Fourth of July parade in Fairlee and was organized by Roger Crandall and family.  The float depicted "Why I love the Lake."  The Crandall family has signed on for next year's float as well -- look for a theme related to Fairlee's 250th celebration.

The LMPA Annual Meeting was held on Sat., July 17, 2010, at 4:oo PM at the Lake Morey Resort.  Daytime activities included Fairlee Family Fun Day at the Town Beach, a Golf Tournament at the Lake Morey Golf Club, Sailing Regatta in Breezy Bay and Social Hour at the Resort after the Annual Meeting.  A summary of the day's events and annual meeting discussion will be described in an upcoming President's message.