Candlewood Vista Association

04/19/2020

Latest boating update from DEEP

(WTNH) — Governor Ned Lamont, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced today that marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers in the tri-state area will be…

04/16/2020

Confirmed with the Mayor that fireworks for this year are cancelled.

05/01/2017

The morning commute looks a little cloudy

03/17/2017

Candlewood Lake Authority's Annual State of the Lake - Coming April 2, 2017

03/11/2017

Overview of the meeting @ New Fairfield regarding the town's application to use chemicals in Candlewood Lake

http://www.newfairfield-news.com/2017/03/06/town-area-residents-voice-opposition-selectmen-plan-use-chemicals-candlewood-lake/

Over one hundred fifty New Fairfield and area residents turned out on a very cold March night to voice their opposition to the proposal by the Board of Selectmen to use an herbicide and an algaecide this coming spring and summer to treat Eurasian milfoil and blue-green algae – problems that have i...

02/09/2017

The town of New Fairfield is proposing to use chemicals in Candlewood Lake as a means to abate weeds at their town beach. There has been some news in the paper and a petition was established (see link: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/dont-poison-candlewood-lake). A public hearing is being scheduled by the town of New Fairfield to explain their intent. The Candlewood Lake Authority was not involved in the process but will be keeping the public informed through its website (www.candlewoodlakeauthority.org). More to follow.

08/09/2016

Testing for E coli from week of 8/2 were re-tested on 8/5. Results came in today 8/9 with low levels, so we can use the beach! However, please keep in mind this is a week-by-week process and they tested again today (8/9). We will get the results most likely tomorrow. If it is bad, we will re-test.

08/03/2016

The beach was tested today (8/3) and we are showing high levels of E coli again. We will have the water tested before the weekend (hoping for tomorrow) and will post results. Until then, it is recommended not to use the CVA beach for swimming activities. :(

07/28/2016

Hey all, we received water testing today and we are 291 for e. coli. The "ok" limit is 235. Testing tomorrow to confirm. Until then, you may not want to go swimming at our beach :(

06/08/2016

The Internet of Things (IoT) comes to Candlewood Lake http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/New-fish-tracking-program-comes-to-Candlewood-7970802.php -38493

The fish eat the plant from the top-down, allowing for natural light to get through and allow for native plants to grow again. Using a unique radio frequency, scientists can track each fish to see how it moves throughout the lake and what factors contribute to these movements, including proximity to...

04/28/2016

Candlewood Lake fireworks!

First, we would like to acknowledge the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department who put this event on for all of us to enjoy every year. Thank you Danbury Volunteer Fire Department!

The CLA Marine Patrol will be out there that night in conjunction with the CT DEEP helping to help keep the thousands who come out by boat to watch the show, safe.

Now on to the announcement…the planned date is Saturday, June 25th (rain date June 26th). See you on the lake.