Minutes | October 8, 2025
Meeting Minutes – Tri-Lakes Community Alliance
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The P House, Chestertown, NY
Attendee List
11 members in attendance.
Meeting Objective
To review the previous meeting’s minutes, discuss recent and upcoming community events, and share organizational updates from local partners and committees.
Agenda Overview
- Recap of the 2025 Farmers Market season
- Review of upcoming October community events
- Updates from local organizations (Rotary Club, North Warren Chamber of Commerce)
- Planning future initiatives and collaborations
- Scheduling of next meeting
Detailed Discussion Points
1. Farmers Market Recap
- Over 14,000 attendees visited the Farmers Market during the 2025 season.
- Positive feedback from vendors and the community.
- Planning to expand and improve for the 2026 season.
2. Upcoming Community Events
- Duck Race & Flannel Festival
- Date: Saturday, October 11th
- Location: The Hub, Brant Lake
- Details:
- The event combines the annual Duck Race and Flannel Festival.
- Duck race begins at “the quack of noon.”
- Tickets: $10 each
- Vendors: 12 PM – 6 PM
- Live music begins at 3 PM
- Family-friendly activities, food, and local craft vendors throughout the day.
- Scarecrows Among Us Competition
- Date: Saturday, October 11th
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Chestertown Town Hall
- Details:
- Community members and businesses will display themed scarecrows.
- Judging and awards will take place during the event.
- 80’s Rewind Party
- Date: Saturday, October 18th
- Time: 5 PM – ?
- Location: Green Mansions
- Details:
- Activities include trivia, dance contests, “Big Hair” contest, and “Guess Who’s Who from the 80s.”
- “Raid Your Parents’ Liquor Cabinet” — $20 per mystery bottle (donation-based).
- Free admission for all attendees.
- Haunted House at Forest Lake Camp
- Date: Saturday, October 25th
- Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
- Details:
- Sponsored by Forest Lake Camp.
- Features a DJ, spooky treats from The Bandstand Booery, and a newly added Haunted House Maze for both kids and adults.
- The maze will include themed rooms, jump-scare zones, and interactive spooky scenes.
- Local businesses and individuals will host decorated cabins throughout the camp, offering candy and goodies to visitors.
3. Upcoming Collaborative Initiatives
- Business Mixer with Brant Lake Marina
- Currently in planning — date and time TBD.
- Intended to promote networking among local businesses and community members.
4. Partner Organization Updates
- Rotary Club
- The recent 5K–10K Run was successful, raising approximately $7,000.
- Upcoming Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town of Chester, featuring Santa’s visit — date and location TBD.
- North Warren Chamber of Commerce
- Ongoing efforts toward rebranding the region and refining the Chamber’s long-term goals.
- Upcoming Event: Downhill Derby at Dynamite Hill — date TBD.
Additional Notes/Observations
- Strong community participation and engagement are driving event success across the Tri-Lakes region.
- Cross-organization collaborations (Alliance, Rotary, Chamber) are fostering unified community growth.
- October is packed with diverse family-friendly activities encouraging tourism and local business visibility.
Next Meeting
Date: November 2025 (exact date and location TBD)
Adjournment: Meeting concluded at 6:00 PM.