PLPA News

News (by month and year)

  • Can we stop Invasive Species from Invading?

    How can we prevent the spread of invasive species? By Kathleen Perrott If you like to boat or paddle, you’ve probably heard the phrase Clean, Drain, Dry. These are the three simple and effective steps you can take to prevent aquatic invasives from spreading from one body of water to another. Please don’t bring anything new…

  • Lake Hazard Markers to be installed. Please help!

    On Saturday, May 13, 9:30 am @ the Marina, a work party will be held by John Dackow and Clif Wassel to repair and rebuild the hazard markers for the lake. Volunteers are needed to inspect and rebuild many of the 50+ lake buoys. This is a completely volunteer undertaking and we need your help!…

  • Is the Dam Damned? An Update

    The following is the report of the Strategic Committee Chair John Dackow to the PLPA in May 2022. This is being posted in response to the posting on the Peck Lake Campers and Owners Community Facebook page referring to a news article that the dam at the western end of the lake is in “Poor”…

  • Docks are In

    The dock installation process is complete, or nearly complete. If you have problem with your dock installation – DO NOT CALL THE MARINA. The docks were installed by Tim Alteri and he can be reached at 518-470-2440

  • Spring Clean Up

    Spring has Sprung – Lake Clean Up has Begun! By Beth Flynn (PLPA Vice President) – Spring HAS finally arrived and it is once again time to scour the roadsides for trash (not treasures)! As in past years, once again please take a bag with you on your walks, specifically on the Peck Lake Road…

  • Gloversville Public Library Budget Vote

    This notice courtesy of Dick Carlson TUESDAY, MAY 2 11 AM – 8 PM AT THE GLOVERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY The annual budget vote and election of trustees for the Gloversville Public Library will take place this coming Tuesday, May 2 from 11 am to 8 pm at the Gloversville Public Library. To be eligible to…

  • Caroga Arts Announces 2023 Caroga Lake Music Festival Summer Lineup!

    CAROGA LAKE – Caroga Arts Collective (CAC) recently announced this summer’s Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF) Lineup. This year’s lineup will welcome more than 125 artists for over 35 concerts including notable guest artists Judy Collins, Baha Men, and The War and Treaty. For the second time in its 12-year history, this year’s festival will…

  • Docks in Soon, Stay Clear of Site of Snowmobile Tragedy

    PECK’S LAKE – The process of putting the docks back in the lake has begun. According to the Peck’s, crews have been working on getting the docks back in the water. They will be starting at Holiday Point and working their way down the lake. With the warmer weather and the ice out, crews have…

  • First Container Drive

    The first container drive of 2023 will be April 24th! Peck Lake – Make sure you drink plenty of fluids (in returnable containers). The first container drive of 2023 will be April 24. Put your cans and bottles out Sunday April 23rd or early Monday morning the 24th (by 8am) for pickup Monday morning the…

  • Caroga Lake Music Festival Coming to Peck’s Lake!

    It’s official, the Caroga Lake Music festival is coming back to Peck’s Lake! Sunday, July 30 – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Peck Lake Marina 180 Peck Lake Rd, Gloversville Free admission, donations greatly appreciated (All donations go the the Caroga Arts Collective). Thank you to the Peck family for making the Marina available for the performance! You…

  • Fulton County and Town of Bleecker Announce “Clean Up” Days

    BLEECKER – The Fulton County Department of Solid Waste and the Town of Bleecker have announced the “Bleecker Clean Up.” Residents may dispose of furniture, appliances, home improvement materials, and tires (off the rim). Electronics will also be accepted for recycling. The dates are April 28, 29, 30, 8am to 5pm at the Town Barn.…

  • Invasive Species Update

    Donna Coffey – Chairperson The committee held its second meeting in April to tackle the issue of invasive species in Peck Lake. We have a daunting task ahead of us but are fortunate to have excellent guidance from Brian Greene of APIPP (Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program). Our first goal is to positively identify the…