
Sylvia Lake, NY

Listen to Sylvia




Please Pay Your Lake Association Dues
Your dues provide funds for lake management projects, support for community social activities, this website, an online store, newsletter mailings, contests, & and awards. This is an all-volunteer organization.
Please donate $25.00 dues to support our community activities.

OR Mail $25.00 dues to: Janette Anderson, Treasurer,
14 Mansion Grounds Road, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Preserving, Protecting & Promoting the Health of Sylvia Lake since 1968


William P. Whitaker, age 75, of Balmat, NY
We were sad to learn that Bill passed away on November 24, 2023 with his family by his side. Bill had been battling being sick for a long time and fought until the end. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in the Hailesboro Cemetery. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Just a note to recognize that November 2023 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Sylvia Lake website. As a newly retired teacher in 2003, who just moved to Sylvia Lake, I needed a project to keep my skills sharp and give me a way to learn more about my new community.
Thank you for the support the website has received over the years. The goal of the website was to foster community spirit. The website's purpose continues to be "to create an online community for summer and year-round residents of Sylvia Lake." More about the site
Since 2003, the website has collected stories and documented summer events. "More Stories" is a collection of many of these stories, organized into years. Select a year to see the stories from that year.
Light Up Our Boats & Docks '23

It was a dark - but not stormy - night. Congratulations to all participants. Your boats were visible and fun.
Since 2003, the website has collected stories and documented summer events. "More Stories" is a collection of many of these stories, organized into years. Select a year to see the stories from that year.
4th Annual Paddlepalooza

Thank you to all who paddled to the middle of the lake on a windy, chilly day.
Since 2003, the website has collected stories and documented summer events. "More Stories" is a collection of many of these stories, organized into years. Select a year to see the stories from that year.
9th Nori Grout Memorial Regatta

The 9th Nori Grout Regatta was held on August 13. Thank you to all who organized this tribute to Nori Grout, a great sailor and teacher of sailors.

The Town of Fowler maintains a brush and yard waste drop-off on the Sullivan Road for yard waste ONLY. The site is always locked. You must give Randy Durham a call at 315-222-6797 to arrange a drop-off. (This may be the last year for this service if no one uses it.)
