Our goal is for this web site to be a useful and fun source for the Penn Lake community.  It is designed to provide homeowners with easy access to information on what is happening in our community.

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The purpose of Penn Lake Association is to provide for the betterment of its members through civic, social, and educational programs. 

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News  

 8/27/2010--- The breakfast scheduled for September 4 at the Community Building has been canceled. The Association meeting will start promptly at 10am.

 8/27/2010--- Water samples were taken on 8/10/10 to test for the presence of E Coli. Samples were taken at the beach, near the Community Building, and next to Hollenback Rd. Click here to see the results.

 8/27/2010--- The minutes from the August 21 Rod and Gun Club Meeting have been posted. Just click here.

 8/20/2010--- For the protection of the community and to abide by state regulations, the Penn Lake Borough samples the lake each month for the presence of E Coli.  Click here for more information and sampling data..

 8/18/2010--- Don't forget... the deadline for submitting photos to the Penn Lake Photo Contest is August 31 at 5pm!!  Click here for more details.  Go here for contest rules and here for the entry form.

 8/16/2010--- The next Rod and Gun club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 at 9:30am.  It will be held in the Community Building.  See you there.

 8/11/2010--- The Borough has taken responsibility for administering the PA Uniform Construction Code, which will include the issuance of building permits in the Borough. The assumption of those responsibilities took effect yesterday.  Click here for the Building Permit Packet (includes building permit application and supplemental information). Click here for the PA Uniform Construction Code Exclusions and Exemptions.

 8/8/2010--- The minutes from the June 26 Association Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

 7/31/2010--- Click here for zoning regulations that apply to all properties, regardless of Zoning District Classification.  Click here to see all Penn Lake zoning regulations.

 7/28/2010--- Several new and updated Zoning regulations have been posted (e.g., zoning fee schedule, zoning map, zoning permit application, regulations for sheds, regulations for fences and walls, regulations for swimming pools, etc.).  Click here to find the zoning regulations and click here for the permit application.

 7/25/2010--- There has been a problem with overcrowding, theft, and vandalism at our sand beach this summer.  A joint meeting between Borough Council members and the Association Board was held on June 16 to address the issue.  Click here to read about what is being done.

 7/22/2010--- Have you heard about Aquatic Invasive Species and how they can impact our lake?   Did you know that they can be carried from lake to lake on recreational boating and fishing gear?  To learn more, click here and help keep Penn Lake safe.

 7/14/2010--- Have you taken any great photos this year at Penn Lake?  Think you have a winning photo?  If so, enter it in this years Photo Contest!!  Click here for contest rules.  Click here for the entry form.

 7/6/2010--- The kids swim program is scheduled to begin on July 12 at 1pm.  Click here for the agenda and further details.  Association Membership is required to participate.

 7/3/2010--- The list of speakers for this summer's Sunday morning Chapel services has been posted.  Click here to view.

 7/2/2010--- Breakfast at the Community Building will be served Saturday, July 3rd from 8 - 11am.  The breakfast will be sponsored by the Rod & Gun club.  Enjoy the food and support a good cause!  We hope to see you there!  Click here to find out more about Rod & Gun. 

 7/1/2010--- Eco Solutions came back on Tuesday to see the results of the bladderwort spraying that was done on 6/23 (see news item below).  They were very happy with the results.  There will be a spray date next week for the lilypads.  That date will be determined soon.

 6/29/2010--- The minutes from the May 29 Association Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

 6/26/2010--- Click here for an interesting article and information about Canadian Geese and how they affect our lake.

 6/23/2010---  Eco Systems sprayed the lake heavily today to eliminate the bladderwort that has been spreading around the lake.  They said they never saw bladderwort look like ours, with the top so grass-like and the roots below so centered.  They will be back on Tuesday to monitor the situation and see what has died off.  Another spraying will probably be needed as it is so entrenched.  The PA DEP has authorized us to receive another 2 sprayings.  If Eco Systems decide that another spraying is needed, it will not be delayed.  The question of why the bladderwort appeared so suddenly was asked.  Eco Systems thinks it is due to having a healthy and clean lake, combined with the early and prolonged hot days.  They believe this combination was the recipe that gave the bladderwort fertile ground and allowed it to grow like weeds in a garden.

 6/22/2010---  Eco Systems will be spraying the lake tomorrow 6/23, starting late morning.  This maintenance is to eliminate the bladderwort plant that has been spreading around the lake.  Eco Systems will be using a motor boat to perform this maintenance.  It is advised that no pets drink from the water for 24 hours, and that you refrain from swimming for the same length of time.

 6/16/2010--- The Rod & Gun club will be running a Fishing Derby on July 17 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  Click here for further details and rules.  Contact mborsuk@pa.metrocast.net for more information.

 6/3/2010--- Website Statistics:  In the month of May there were 396 unique visits to this website, with an average of 21.90 visits per day.  Thank you for your interest in this site.  We welcome any suggestions or feedback on how to improve it.  The goal is to make this site a useful source of information for the community.

 6/2/2010--- The 2nd Annual Penn Lake Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday August 7.  The format is captain and crew.  It is a best ball tournament with teams of four, so there is no pressure if you're not the best golfer.  Registration forms are due by August 1 if you want to play.  Click here for the registration form.

 6/2/2010--- A total of 99 people attended the first breakfast at the Community Building.  The food was delicious.  Thank you to the Scotts and everyone else who came out to help make the breakfast a success.

 5/28/2010--- Come up to the Community Building for a delicious breakfast on Saturday Morning, 5/29.  On the menu will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, home fries, and more.  The cost is $4 for children and $7 for adults.  This event is sponsored by the Penn Lake Association.  We look forward to seeing you!

 5/22/2010--- Starting Friday May 21, Penn Lake will be patrolled by White Haven Police Department in an effort to make Penn Lake a safer place to live.  Click here to read more an article about it in the Standard Speaker.  To learn more about the agreement, click here.

 5/17/2010--- Did you know that the nutrients that feed your yard's grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers are same ones that create algae blooms in lakes, ponds, and streams?  Click here to learn more.

 5/13/2010--- Have you received a letter stating that your property is in a flood zone?  If you need to view the FEMA flood map, it may be found using FEMA's Map Search feature.  Note that when viewing the flood map containing your property, the location of your address will not be pinpointed on the flood map.  If you require assistance with this tool, please contact the MSC Customer Service Department at '877-336-2627'.  For more information about FEMA's Map Service Center, just click here.  To view flood maps using Google Earth, go here.

 5/12/2010--- The minutes from the April 13 Borough Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

 5/12/2010--- Penn Lake Association is sponsoring an exclusive group night at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on Saturday, July 10, 2010.  The game starts at 5:35pm.  Our group is getting the best available seats by taking advantage of this deal.  Click here for more details!

 5/4/2010--- Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday to help make Penn Lake beautiful during Penn Lake Pride Cleanup Day.  Thanks to everyone for their time and lending their equipment.  It is greatly appreciated!

 5/3/2010--- The 2010 Calendar of Events has been posted.  Just click here.

 4/29/2010--- Penn Lake Pride Cleanup day is this Saturday.  Meet your neighbors up at the Community Building at 9am on Saturday 5/1 to help us get the place ready for the summer.  Bring your rake and some cleaning supplies if you have any.  Refreshments will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you!

 4/29/2010--- The minutes from the March 9 Borough Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

 4/6/2010--- The minutes from the March 27 Rod and Gun Club Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

 3/28/2010--- The Rod & Gun club has its own web page now.  Just click here.  This is a page for one-stop-shopping for information about hunting and fishing at Penn Lake.  The web page is under construction so please check back from time-to-time.

 3/25/2010--- Dear Penn Lake Residents, our Bulletin Board across from the community building was vandalized sometime between Monday evening 3/15/10 and Tuesday evening 3/16/10.  We need your help.  Please click here to read more and see pictures of the damage.

 3/22/2010--- The Association Newsletter is available.  Dear Residents..... click here to read more.

 3/20/2010--- The minutes from the January 12 Borough Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

 3/10/2010--- The minutes from the February 9 Borough Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

1/18/2010--- The zoning ordinances have been updated.  Just click here.

1/8/2010--- The minutes from the December 2 Borough Meeting have been posted.  Just click here.

1/5/2010--- The results of the Lake Monitoring Program sponsored by the Pennsylvania DEP will be available Mid February.  Included will be reports, graphs, and recommendations provided as a result of the 3 water samplings that were done in 2009.  Check back for an update in February.

1/5/2010--- The minutes from the November 4 Borough Meeting have been posted.  Just click here .

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