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This was taken on Thanksgiving day from Ken's deck looking out onto the lake.  He was spotted on Monday, was there again on Tuesday then showed up on Thanksgiving day.                                           Tom Pandolfi Photo

 

2009 Fall Lake Drawdown plan

October 13th - open valve for a slow drawdown.
After the 1st hard frosts, the water level will be partially raised.
The first few feet of shore will remain exposed during the winter.

Docks should be removed.
This plan is subject to change depending upon conditions.
Additional information may be obtained from
Eric Werstler – Lake, Dam & Beaches lake-dam-beaches@wwlake.com

   

Lake Water Quality Testing
Premier Laboratory tested water at Koviciny and Hutengs beaches.
Bacteria levels were below the state fresh water bathing beach standard of 235 E. coli colonies per 100ml sample  
Testing Date Koviciny Beach Hutengs Beach
8/10/2009 20 col/100ml <10 col/100ml
8/17/2009 110 col/100ml <10 col/100ml

            Connecticut Water Quality Standards document 

Invitation to bid

The drainage project on Crooked Trail is open to bids.  Installation of 2 culverts and drainage pipe.

Contact Roads Chairman Tom Pandolfi for more information

Plowing and sanding are also open to bids.

 

View the Spring 2009 Newsleter

Outflow Project Complete - Lake Drawdown begins April 18th

The Outflow replacement project has been completed by Mattern Construction.  Grading and seeding will be done in the spring.

On April 18th, the outflow valve will be opened for testing.  It will remain open for 1 week.  The lake will be lowered to expose approximately 10 feet from shore.

This is your opportunity to perform waterfront maintenance.  


Click Here for Additional photos by Karen Marshall  

Welcome!

This is the Witches Woods Lake Tax District official web site. This site is operated and maintained by the Witches Woods Lake Tax District Board of Directors.

Our aim is to make this site an enjoyable, informative and interactive experience for you. We’ll share information about Witches Woods Lake, activities and lake business. We hope that you will share your thoughts & ideas with us and that we all get to know each other better to maximize our enjoyment of Witches Woods Lake. Your comments and interaction will help us make this web site a success.

Covenants (deed restrictions) are enforced by the Board of Directors.  Landowners are responsible for knowing and adhering to the covenants.  Guest and renters are also restricted by the covenants.   (Recorded Vol. 64/578 - Town of Woodstock)

District meeting minutes are posted on this web site soon after each meeting.

Witches Woods Tax District - Safety Rules and Regulations

 
  Please slow down.  Tell all you visitors and workmen that our speed limit is 15 mph.  No unregistered vehicles may be operated on district roads or property.  All State and Local traffic laws apply to Witches Wood's Roads.  The State Police have been requested to enforce these laws.    

Boating laws and rules are enforced by the DEP, State and Local authorities.  Report violations immediately!


Woodstock town boating ordinance - Witches Woods Lake

Motor or engine of more than seventy (70) horsepower

operation of a powerboat in excess of five (5) MPH Before 12:00 noon Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

 $100.00 fine by the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of Connecticut. 
Complete ordinance text link

 
Personal Water Craft  (Jet Ski, Sea Doo, and Wave Runner etc) are strictly prohibited from Witches Woods Lake.  Safety Rules