Upper Lake Water Levels

Water levels of the upper lake, Spruce Lake, will be restored to normal levels shortly after December 25. The lower lake, Timber Lake, will remain lowered while residences continue repairs/maintenance.

Lowering the Lakes

We will start lowering the lakes on November 26 for residents to perform dock / bulkhead repairs or shoreline clean-up. Residents will be notified when the lakes will be returned to normal levels.

Vandalism at the Clubhouse

Signs were torn down and a bench was broken off a picnic table.

Please help keep our community areas clean and safe, report any unusual activity to the board.

If you see vandalism occurring, please call the police.

Vandalism at the Clubhouse

On October 14th, between 7:45pm and 8:30pm, there was an act of vandalism at the Clubhouse Beach. A black bike was found thrown over the volleyball net and given to the police. A police report was filled, but please do let us know if you have any additional information.

Requests to Lower the Lake

If you are in need of dock / bulkhead repairs or would like to clean your shoreline, please submit a request to lower the lake at the October  membership meeting. TLCA will be submitting applications to lower both Timber and Spruce Lakes. If permitted we will lower the lakes from mid-November thru March based on requests. 

Clubhouse Rentals Resume May 19th

According to new guidelines released by the State of New Jersey, clubhouse rentals will resume with a limited capacity beginning on May 19, 2021. All renters must follow this new set of guidelines including, social distancing, wearing a mask, and have an indoor max capacity of 50 people.

Beach Supervisor Job Opening

TLCA is looking for a beach supervisor starting May 29th.

Please email TLCA at secretary@timberlakes.org if you are interested in the position. Must be an adult.

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The beach supervisor schedule:

• May 29th - June 17th: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm

• June 18th - September 6th: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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The daily responsibilities of the beach supervisor include:

• Ensure the signs around the beach area reflect the proper information

• Rake the beach area and shallow water to remove debris

• Clean up picnic and parking areas of all trash

• Put out lifesaving equipment

• Sweep pavement areas

• Keep an accurate count of all members that enter the swimming and recreational areas

• Check for membership tags

Dues Payment Information

Thank you to everyone who has sent in their dues. We’ve received questions about when the due checks will be cashed. Any checks received before March 1st for the 2021-2022 dues will be deposited the first week of March. We cannot deposit 2021-2022 dues until the 2020 fiscal year ends on February 28, 2021.

We thank you for your on-time payments and appreciate your patience.

February 2021 Newsletter

Check out this month’s newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and this month’s membership meeting.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Monday, February 15th 2021, 7:30pm
Timber Lakes Clubhouse

(Due to COVID-19 Regulations, the meeting may be outdoors depending on attendance.)

Meeting Agenda:

Flag Salute • Minutes from 10/19/20 • Treasurers Report All Committee Reports • Potential community events

There are no current votes scheduled.

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TLCA NEWS

• Due to COVID-19 guidelines clubhouse rentals have been postponed. TLCA will continue to follow NJ guidelines on gathers.

• Please help keep our community areas clean and safe, report any unusual activity to the board. If you see vandalism occurring, please call the police.

• Community members have reported vandalism at the clubhouse, including the removal of the clubhouse’s shingles and an attempt to steal the dog shadow figure.

• TLCA has submitted applications to lower both Timber and Spruce Lakes. If permitted we will lower the lakes from mid-November thru March. While the lakes are lowered, it is a perfect time to make any needed repairs and to clean up the shorelines. • Residents no longer need to contact Monroe Public Works to schedule or request a bulk trash pickup. Pickup is on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

Neighborhood Watch

Please help keep our community areas (like the clubhouse and playgrounds) clean and safe, report any unusual activity to the board.

If you see vandalism occurring, please call the police.  

COVID-19 Update

TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF NJ EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND THE CDC’S RECOMMENDATIONS, ALL TLCA COMMON AREAS WILL FOLLOW THE BELOW GUIDELINES:

• Face covering is recommend when social distancing is difficult to maintain. Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from people not in your group.

• Picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, and other buildings and facilities are closed.

• Parks are open for passive recreation, including fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, walking/running, biking and birding.

• Beach is open as long as social distancing guidelines are practiced. There are 6′ markings on the beach.

• As always the swimming area of the Lake is open only during posted operating hours (weather permitting) Friday – Monday 12pm – 5pm

Thank you for your continued cooperation during this difficult time.

TLCA