For State Police Troop C call 800.318.7633 or 860.896.3200.
For State Police Troop D (Eastford) call 800.954.8828 or 860.779.4900
Upcoming Meeting
ALPOA Meeting
Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 7PM
Place: Zoom
Our meeting will be held on Zoom. All homeowners are invited to attend. Email
ALPOA News
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Summer Water Testing (2025)
Water samples were taken in July and August, results can be downloaded here: 7/17/24 Water Testing Results and 8/18/24 Water Testing Results.
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Summer Water Testing (2024)
Water samples were taken in July and August and results can be downloaded here: 7/12/24 Water Testing Results and 8/9/24 Water Testing Results.
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Summer Water Testing (2023)
Water samples were taken in July and August and their results can be downloaded here: 7/17/23 Water Testing Results and 8/14/23 Water Testing Results
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Updated Rental Guidelines
Dear ALPOA Members:
After the Town of Ashford PZC adopted Short-term Rental Regulations, the ALPOA Board of Directors formed a subcommittee to look into regulations for ALPOA rental properties located in the Town of Eastford, which has no zoning. After extensive research and discussion, the committee’s work has resulted in the following Rental Guidelines for Ashford Lake properties in both towns. These Rental Guidelines were developed from existing 2019 guidelines, community input solicited in the...
ALPOA Notices
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Boat Application & Procedure (Association Notice)
If you would like to use the ALPOA boat racks, please see our Boat Rack Procedure for more information. You will need to fill out the Boat Rack Application.
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Seasonal Notes (Summer)
Here are some reminders of how property owners can contribute to our mutual enjoyment of Ashford Lake while protecting and preserving the environment during the summer months:
- Respect the fact that use of the lake and the beaches is reserved for ALPOA residents and accompanied guests. Being a property owner does not entitle you to extend open invitations to friends or acquaintances to use our lake or beaches. Please use your ALPOA parking pass and park in designated areas. If you need a parking pass, email the Board at board@alpoa.org. Passes should be provided for guests or tenants who wish to use the beaches.
- Anything brought to the beaches must be taken away, including all types of trash, such as food, cans, bottles, fishing bait or gear. No fishing is permitted while people are swimming.
- Inform tenants and guests that they must abide by the same rules and regulations that apply to ALPOA residents. See Rental Guidelines under the Property Owners menu on the ALPOA website.
- Report any suspicious activity to the Connecticut State Police Troop C. 860-896-3200. The State Police cannot enforce traffic laws on our private roads.
- Safe driving is a responsibility of all residents. Adhere to the 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT. Our community includes many families with young children. Parents: Please educate your children about safe operation of bikes & scooters.
- Dogs should be leashed and under the owner’s control on all roads and common areas. Be considerate and pick up after your pet! Please see ALPOA Dog Regulations in the Community Watch & Safety section under the Property Owners menu on the website.
- Be on guard for invasive aquatic plants, many of which are nearly impossible to eradicate and costly to control. Because invasive plants are usually carried on boats, trailers and motors, any watercraft that have been used on other freshwater lakes or ponds should be thoroughly washed and inspected before being used on Ashford Lake. Property owners are encouraged to provide boats, canoes, kayaks, etc. for guests or tenants. Guests or tenants should not be permitted to bring their own boats to the lake. Please see information on aquatic plants in the Ashford Lake Environment section under the Property Owners menu on the website. Report anything suspicious to the Board of Directors.
- Please attach ALPOA boat stickers to all your boats so that boats on the lake belonging to ALPOA members can be identified. Contact Denise Pillion (860-617-3642) for stickers. To reserve a spot on one of the boat racks, email Diane Preble (Dpreble55@gmail.com).
- Refrain from using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Runoff will inevitably wash these materials into the lake, promoting aquatic plant growth and potentially harming fish, wildlife or humans. A buffer area of native plants and grasses along your shoreline will filter nutrients from storm water runoff and provide a habitat for desirable wildlife.
- Use the summer months to inspect and maintain septic systems to ensure that pollutants do not enter the lake or contaminate well water.
- Consult the Land Management information in the Ashford Lake Environment section under the Property Owners menu on the website if undertaking any regulated activities on your property.
- Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the season, the beautiful environment that surrounds us, and the recreational and social opportunities that our Ashford Lake community provides.
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Community Watch & Safety (Association Notice)
While our community is generally quiet, peaceful and safe, we are occasionally affected by criminal acts. Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and to report vandalism, trespassing or any activity that appears suspicious to: Connecticut State Police, Troop C at 800.318.7633 or 860.896.3200.
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Please leash and clean up after your pet!
Pet waste can be a health risk and a source of pollution to our lake. The nutrients in pet waste, notably nitrogen, and phosphorus, make their way to ponds, lakes, and streams. This can encourage weed or algae growth in the waterways, which may eventually lead to lower oxygen levels. Insufficient oxygen can harm fish and other organisms that live in the water.
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What's Happening
ALPOA Garden Tour - June 14, 2026, 12noon
We will start at Nancy Conlan: 52 Lakeside Drive- Information
- Join the fun
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ALPOA History
Dear Friends, In 1952 we opened to the public a private haven for "secluded summer living" called Ashford Lake, spring-fed lake water for swimming, ideal fishing, and boating.- Information
- Step back in time
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Help Preserve Our Lake
Ashford Lake is a 50-acre lake located in the quiet corner of Connecticut. Beautiful, clean, and enjoyed by fish, birds, and residents around the lake. Please do your part!- Information
- What you can do