Over the lake, a rainbow
photo by Judie Rosenbaum:
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Hemlocks
There are many hemlock trees around the lake. If you noticed that several branches are loosing their needles and, in general,the hemlock tree looks unhealthy they may infected. Around the lake the two most common and deadly pests are the Woolly Adelgid and Elongated Henmlock Scale. The Woolly Adelgid looks like little white woolly attachments
Deer Resistant Plants
Deer present one of the greatest challenges to maintaining a garden in our area. Fences and sprays are often used to discourage them from devouring our plants. It is also possible to select plant that are deer resistant — although everyone will tell you that deer have an evolving palette that often expands to so-called
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Website Updated
Welcome to www.LakeSag.org.. As of February 2019 the site has been updated to make it easier to use and more secure. We have new “metro” look, meaning you can access most of the content by clicking on the boxes from the home page. You can also access it from the menus on top of the site.
Vendor List Online
Need to find a Contractor, Electrician, Restaurant, Car Repair or other Vendor or Service ? A vendor list is available in the Directory and online and is sorted by type of vendor. To find vendors and services click here or click on the “vendors” box from the home page or go to Vendor List under the “Community”
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Email Board and Members from Website
There is a mass mail feature that allows any member to send a mass mail to other members. You have to login to use it. You can access it from the box on the home page or “Members” drop down menu bar at the top. Click on “Email Blast”. The is an option unto the To:
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Useful Links
Below are useful links to municipal and county services, recreational activities museums, and more. Please feel fee to add links to programs and services that you find useful. Town of Carmel https://www.ci.carmel.ny.us/ Links to Carmel Town services Town of Kent http://www.townofkentny.gov/ Links to Town of Kent services Putnam County https://www.putnamcountyny.com/ Putnam County services Cornell Extension
Septic System Management
Septic systems at lakefront homes may contribute excessive phosphorus to lakes due to site constraints, proximity to the seasonal water table and improper maintenance. Simple measures such as water conservation practices and routine system pump outs (approximately every 3 years) can go a long way to maintaining properly functioning septic systems that will not contribute
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Septic Repairs – DEC Grant
NYS DEC’s has a septic tank matching grant program for septic systems in disrepair. They will pay up to 50% of the repair up to $25,000. Details of the program and application can be found athttps://www.efc.ny.gov/EOH. There has been some confusion about the eligibility criteria, since different regions of the watershed have slightly different criteria.
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Walking Around Lake Sagamore: The Official Misguided Guide
Harry Azorin, a particularly alert neighbor, has some observations about walking around Lake Sagamore. For example he writes, I’VE HEARD I NEED A WALKING STICK. DO I? You heard wrong. You were told you need a walking SHTICK. All seasoned Lake Sagamore residents have one. It’s HOW they walk around the lake. You should have
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