Webster Lake Association, Franklin, NH

03/06/2026

Where’s every been? Like you, we’ve been hunkered down for winter. What are you most looking forward to when winter finally melts away?! Share below. 

10/13/2025

Row, row, row your boat—over to the boat ramp and hurry! Drawdown by 2’ of the dam at the end of Chance Brook is scheduled for 10/23. Since they will take drought conditions into account, it is unclear when to expect this to occur, however with very low water levels already, take heed!

09/20/2025

A great way to help friends enjoy their lake memories is by purchasing the WLA 2026 Calendar. Of the 80 entries submitted, a selection of truly wonderful images were chosen. Thanks to all photographers who submitted pictures!

🗓️ Order your calendars by going to Createphotocalendars.com
🧭 Navigate to Shop Marketplace
⌨️ Type in WLA and you will find yoir options
🎄🕎 Get those holiday orders in soon!

Create custom photo calendars and personalized photo calendars quickly online or download our photo calendar creator software for full creative control. Many photo calendar styles and options available.

09/14/2025

This is a common sight around the lake as many of us prepare for the end of a wonderful summer season on our beloved Webster Lake.
🍂Leaves begin to change
🚤 Docks and boats come out
🏠 Summer “camps” get drained and closed
🗓️ Year-rounders bid goodbye to dear seasonal friends and neighbors (who we sometimes call our “summer cousins”)
❓What does end of summer look like for you? Favorite rituals? Least favorite chores? Please share your images and impressions!

09/01/2025

End of season on Webster Lake is marked by a chill in the air, back to school, a few random red or oranges leaves floating by, AND the Ice Cream Social! Thanks to all who came out and to our Super Scoopers (and others who assisted).

Up next: September 5th calendar photo submission deadline (see prior post or your WLA emails).

08/19/2025

I know many of us have been concerned about the visitors. Now that our loonet is so big and healthy, knowing this info might help us breath a little easier!

In recent weeks, you may have noticed larger groups of loons on your local lake. At this time of year, it is not uncommon to see groups of 3, 5, 10, or even 20+ loons, especially on larger lakes. This may seem unusual, as loons are typically very territorial during the breeding season—throughout much of the summer, the resident pair on a territory will chase any extra loons out. However, larger social gatherings consisting of multiple loons become more normal from mid-July onward. These late-season social gatherings often consist of non-territorial birds (those loons that were not able to acquire or maintain control of a breeding territory during the summer) and loons that held a territory but did not succeed in hatching or raising chicks. Later in the summer, loons that have succeeded in breeding may also start to join in on the gatherings.

Why do loons switch from being territorial and aggressive towards other loons early in the breeding season to being more tolerant and social later in the summer? There are several potential explanations. Loons that do not yet have a territory of their own may join social gatherings in order to gain information about the lake they are visiting—did it produce chicks this year?—which can help them decide which territories they may be interested in trying to take over the next year. If a pair has succeeded at raising chicks and other loons land on their lake and start a social gathering, one of the pair members may join the gathering in order to distract the intruders and keep them away from their chicks. Loons that occupy nearby territories may join social gatherings on a different lake in order to attract nonbreeders to that lake, keeping the extra loons away from their own lakes and chicks. For those loons that will take part in group feeding during migration or in the winter, late-summer social gatherings can serve as good practice, priming them to work well with others when the time comes. Dr. Judy McIntyre noted that loons' hormone levels may be waning in the late summer because the time for nesting has passed, which may help to reduce their levels of aggression towards other loons and facilitate social behavior.

Photo credit: Kittie Wilson

08/19/2025

Nicely done article about Franklin.

Franklin’s most controversial resident welcomes visitors with a smile. Kayak Man, a 22-foot-tall art installation, has come to represent his city in more ways than one. His body, constructed from seven colorful boats, highlights a budding recreation industry. His perch, tucked between Main Street ...

08/17/2025

WHAT: WLA Calendar Submissions
DEADLINE: September 5th
DETAILS:
-limit 5 per photographer
-file of at least 1mb
-landscape orientation preferred
HOW: email [email protected]
Pictured below: the competion?! 🤣

08/03/2025

Lake Life:
We all know that August is pretty much one long Sunday night. Let’s cheer each other up by sharing your lake life photos in the comments!

07/31/2025

Tell us something we DON’T know! Nice job Brothers Donuts. Nom nom nom 🍩🤎

For over 40 years, Brothers Donuts in Franklin, New Hampshire has been cranking out some of the biggest, most mouthwatering donuts in the state...and they’re not shy about sticking to the old-school way of doing things. This small, family-run shop may look unassuming, but the donuts here are anything but ordinary. They’re massive, fresh, and so dangerously good that locals line up early to snag their favorites before they sell out (which they often do). From pillowy cream-filled classics and maple bacon bars to apple fritters the size of your face and homemade cannolis, every bite hits the spot. Pair it with a hot coffee and you’ve got the kind of breakfast that makes you wish every day started in Franklin.

07/16/2025

How much do we H A T E this?! Thought we dug up the mothership about 15 years ago—below sea level, huge big ball of root with circumfrance perhaps 6’. Nope. Sigh.