Welcome To Our Community Pages
This website provides the members of the Lake Joseph Homeowners Association with a place where they can find updates on relevant news affecting the community, learn about upcoming meetings and events, and look up Association policies, by-laws and other information. It also provides prospective buyers information about the community and its board.
Want to read about the history of Lake Joseph Estates? Click here. Curious about the history of the two villages of Forestburgh (Click here) and Thompson (Click here) that Lake Joseph Estates straddle?
Information For Lake Joseph Homeowners
Board Meeting
There will be a Board meeting held on Saturday July 8, 2023 at 10 am. It will be held in person at the Boathouse. We welcome all members to join us, particularly new members. An agenda will be sent to all members prior to the meeting.
News for Homeowners
Approval Requests
If you are looking to have a tree removed, install a new dock, have some landscaping approved, need outdoor home modifications/shed approved or need a boat sticker- CLICK HERE for the form you can use to request these things. This form can also be used to request after hours work approval.
Report on Lake Joseph's Aquatic Plants
Dr. Donna Vogler, a specialist in lake plant life and Professor of Biology form SUNY Oneonta, visited Lake Joseph on July 25. We asked her to analyze the plants in the lake and recommend a plan for managing its health.
Click here to read her report and recommendations.
Updates on Homeowner Activities
HOA Policies and Bylaws
Know what the HOA policies and bylaws have to say about distances from lake frontage or property boundaries, tree cuttings, etc. ?
To read up on
HOA Rules Click here
HOA Prospectus Click here
HOA Covenants, Restrictions, Easements, Charges, & Liens Click here
Tennis and Basketball Courts
The tennis and basketball courts are open year round for the use and enjoyment of all Home Owners, their direct family, tenants and guests.
As with the pool, use of the Tennis/Basketball courts must conclude at 8:00PM.
The Pool is Open for 2023!
Click Here for Rules from the LJ HOA Board with the Board of Health and NYS Regulations. Copies of these rules are posted at the pool, which is open through Labor day for the enjoyment of all Homeowners, their direct family, guests and renters. The pool is open daily until 8 pm.