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May 2024 Newsletter
Check out the May Newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the May membership meeting.
Beach Supervisor Job Opening 2024
TLCA is looking for a beach supervisor for the 2024 season starting May 24th at $15/hour.
Please call Karen Ayres at (856) 562-1597 if you are interested in the position.
The beach supervisor's schedule:
May 24 - June 20: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
June 21 - September 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
February 2024 Newsletter
Check out the February Newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the February membership meeting.
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 by Friday, November 10. If requested, we will start lowering the lakes in mid-November.
October 2023 Newsletter
Check out the October Newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the October membership meeting.
August 2023 Newsletter
Check out the August Newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the August membership meeting.
May 2023 Newsletter
Check out the May Newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the May membership meeting.
False Compliants
The TCLA board was informed that someone is filing complaints to the NJ Attorney General's Office, utilizing board member names. We believe this individual is targeting residents that they believe have a business due to a work-related vehicle on the property or Google Map labels. Please know that no board members have filed such complaints. Similar to Monroe Township, TLCA does not have regulations against a resident parking their individual work vehicle at their home or associating a home address with an LLC. TLCA opposes operating a business out of a residence and/or changes to zoning within the TLCA community. TLCA has informed the Attorney General that these claims were not made by the individuals listed and the issue is under investigation by the Attorney General.
Use Variance Denied
At the zoning board meeting, the use variance for a resident on South Shore Drive to use his property to operate the back end of his Snap-on business was denied. Many TLCA residents attended the meeting against and in favor of the use variance.
Beach Supervisor Job Opening
TLCA is looking for a beach supervisor starting May 27th at $15/hour.
Please call Karen Ayres at (856) 562-1597 if you are interested in the position.
The beach supervisor schedule:
May 27th - June 22nd: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
June 23rd - September 4th: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
February 2023 Newsletter
Check out the February newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the February membership meeting.
Use Variance Requested
Update: The zoning board meeting is now scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 at 6:00pm.
TLCA has been notified of a use variance to allow a resident on South Shore Drive to use his property to operate the back end of his Snap-on business. The variance is for 3 large Snap-on trucks, a trailer, a large storage garage, a shipping container, a dumpster with weekly pickup, and also approval for potential additional storage space/containers as needed. The variance request states the business will operate until 9pm five nights a week and possibly on the weekends, too.
According to the TLCA by-laws, this use is not permitted as all properties should be residential only. This use variance is asking for non-residential use of the property to override the by-laws. This would be the first use case in the area, and if approved, could set the precedent for additional commercial uses.
Timber Lakes Community is a residential neighborhood that has streets with no sidewalks. This Snap-on tool business will increase the amount of tractor trailers driving down the length of the street. As a result, more traffic will create a hazard for residents walking and children playing or riding bikes.
A meeting to vote on this variance is on March 15 at 6:00pm at the Monroe Twp Municipal Courthouse (125 Virginia Ave). TLCA is providing a lawyer to represent our community at this hearing.
Please attend this zoning meeting to voice your stance on the matter. The greater the volume of people, the more significant the influence.
October 2022 Newsletter
Check out the October newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the October membership meeting.
Beach Supervisor Needed for August
TLCA is looking for a beach supervisor on Mondays and Fridays starting Aug 5th until Sept 2nd from 12:00 - 5:00pm.
Please call Karen at (856) 562-1597 if you are interested in the position.
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
May 2022 Newsletter
Check out the May newsletter for the latest information on Timber Lakes and the May membership meeting.
Beach Supervisor Job Opening
TLCA is looking for a beach supervisor starting May 28th.
Please email TLCA at secretary@timberlakes.org if you are interested in the position. Must be an adult.
The beach supervisor schedule:
May 28th - June 16th: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
June 17th - September 5th: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
Lower Lake Water Levels
Water levels of the lower lake, Timber Lake, will be restored to normal this week.
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.