Lovely Lake Days

We have been so fortunate to have beautiful lake days this summer. New bubblers are humming along and keeping the lake clean and clear, while fresh safety rings stand ready for action. We’d like to send a very special thank you to Adrian White for all of his efforts this year as the point person for all lake-related needs. We are so happy to see families enjoying this wonderful amenity.

Evening Lake Gathering – Thursday, August 13 

Thursday, August 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy a simple night out with neighbors at the lake. Bring your chair, your favorite beverage and a snack to share. Mingle with neighbors while you enjoy the view. Rain date: Thursday, August 20.

Vehicles

Please do not park in the open space or cul de sacs. These areas need to be maintained as a natural habitat. 

Special thank you to the following community volunteers:

• Miller Family for Tree Clean-up at the lake and along the nature trail 
• The White, Pihos, Miller and Doyle Families for Beach Clean up 
• Williams Family for donating wood to refinish the benches at the fishing lake
• Pihos and Attanasio Families for refinishing picnic benches
• Attanasio and Conti Families for Litter Pick-up along Shawnee Pass
• And for all of the walkers who are our silent litter and branch patrol. Thank you! 

How can you help?

Many neighbors have reached out asking how they can help. Here are things you can do at your leisure – any day of the week.

Four Simple Ways to Contribute

• Remove low hanging branches from walkways.
• Gather sticks for brush pick-up
• Rake the beach sand
• Pick up litter

Brush Pickup 

Weeks of August 24 & August 31

Open Space MeetingWeather pending, the next Shawnee Country Open Space Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm at the lake. 

Meeting Topic Highlights: 

• Adding volunteers to committees: Election/Membership and Social Committee, Maintenance, Restrictions and Zoning, Improvements and Projects.
• *Discuss future projects: Fishing Lake, Tree Limbing, Front entrance spruce-up & sign refurbishment
• Lake closing procedures/forecasting 

• July 2026
• May 2026
• April 2026
• August 2020
• April 2020
• September 2019
• April 2019
• October 2017
• October 2015
• March 2015
• September 2014
• June 2014
• April 2014

We hope you had a relaxing weekend even with the heavy rain. We have several updates regarding Shawnee Country as we head into the summer months.

The Lake is Open
We are pleased to announce that the lake has been approved through the Board of Health to open for the 2026 swimming season. For your peace of mind, water testing results will be posted weekly in the pocket of the shed door. 

Please note that emergency supplies are located inside the shed and an emergency phone is located in a red box near the Shawnee Pass entrance. We ask that you keep a clear path to the emergency supplies when putting away beach toys. For your own safety, please do not swim alone.

Volunteers Needed
As the weather heats up, we have several small maintenance tasks to complete around the community. Handling these repairs with the help of volunteers is essential for keeping our dues low and fosters community pride and friendships. Please keep an eye out for a virtual sign-up sheet.

New Board Members
While there was significant turnover this year, several neighbors have stepped forward to keep our community moving forward. 

We would like to introduce your 2026 Board: 

We are always happy to see new faces and invite you to join our next monthly meeting on June 2 at 7:30 p.m at the lake (weather permitting).

President: Al Spesaison

Vice President: Christina Pihos

Treasurer: Steve Anderson

Secretary: Amy Attanasio

Lake Manager: Adrian White 

Emily Doyle

Tom Koslowski

Bryan Coccia

We look forward to seeing you at the lake.

at the Lake  on Saturday, October 21st   4-6pm

Come join your neighbors and have some fun!  Shawnee Country children and grandchildren are welcome to participate!

If you plan to participate in the fishing derby arrive by 4pm (poles in by 4:15).

Remember to bring your fishing gear and bait.  Extra rods are available if needed.

Prizes will be awarded for:

• Biggest fish
• First fish landed
•  Most fish
• Smallest fish

Refreshments will be provided!  Feel free to bring an appetizer or snack to share. BYOB

We hope to see you there!!!

If you have any questions please contact shawneecountryosa@gmail.com.

Shawnee Country Board of Trustees

Shawnee Country Open Space Association

Announcements & Reminders:

–  The additional township Brush Collection for Shawnee Country is complete for 2015.  If you have additional brush you may bring it to the DPW yard.  Refer to the township website for more information.

–  Fall Leaf Collection will begin in November by township zone.  Leaves may only be placed roadside 7 days prior to a scheduled and announced collection.  Shawnee Country is Zone 3.

–  The SCOSA Membership Directory has been updated.  If you did not receive a copy please email the board atshawneecountryosa@gmail.com.

–  Please welcome our new families:

• The Hunter Family, 2 Silver Cloud
• The Lyman Family, 40 Tee Pee Court
• The Taylor Family, 11 Copper Crow Bend

–  Are you interested in getting more involved in Shawnee Country?  The Shawnee Country Open Space Association has a volunteer Board of Trustees that oversee the association.  The Board meets monthly to discuss topics such as open space maintenance, lake issues, budget updates and/or development improvements.  Board members are expected to take on specific roles, tasks and duties throughout the year.  In addition to the Board positions there is also a Lake Committee that is looking for members.  This committee helps maintain the swimming and fishing lakes.  If you are interested in becoming more involved and would like more information on the roles and responsibilities of Board members or the Lake Committee please contact the Board at shawneecountryosa@gmail.com.

–  The Annual SCOSA General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11^th at 7:30PM at Ott’s on Stokes Road in Medford.  All residents are encouraged to attend.  A reminder will be sent in early November.

 

Activities:

–  Despite the weather, the Annual Block Party/Fishing Derby was a lot of fun!  Thanks to all the residents who came out to enjoy time with your neighbors!

 

The SCOSA Board of Trustees — shawneecountryosa@gmail.com
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Shawnee Country Open Space Association

Important Reminders:

– The township will be starting Zone 3 leaf collection on Monday, March 23rd. This is the second round of fall 2014 collection for Zone 3 because it was the first zone collected. Please be aware this is the last leaf collection until the fall.

– The township is planning to begin brush collection in April. More information can be found at www.medfordtownship.com.

– Please note: SCOSA Annual Dues are due on or before March 31st.

– Our next SCOSA Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th at 7:30pm. If you are interested in attending please email the Board for location. All residents are welcome to attend.

 Please welcome our new families:

• The Morrill Family, 46 Little Fawn Circle
• The Robinson Family, 12 Moon Way

 

Activities:

– Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday, March 29th at 2pm sharp! Please remember to bring a basket. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

– Mark the date for the Annual Shawnee Country Clean Up Day 

Saturday, April 25th 1 – 4pm. Come out and join fellow residents as we get our lake area spruced up for the season. We’ll be at the lake from 1 to 4pm. Whether you come for a little while or stay for the duration, your help will make a difference. Please bring your garden tools: metal rakes, leaf rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows etc. We will have water and cookies to keep us energized!

 

The SCOSA Board of Trustees — shawneecountryosa@gmail.com

Check us out on the web at: www.shawneecountrymedfordnj.com

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawneecountryosa

Announcements & Reminders:

•  Community Yard Sale is Saturday, September 20th, 8AM – 1PM. If you are interested in participating please email cheryl.tedesco@verizon.net.
• The Fall Brush Collection program began on September 2nd in Zone 5, which is now completed. Crews are proceeding to Zones 1 starting on Monday, September 8th. They will then move into Zones 2, 3, and 4. Residents in Zones 1 through 4 may put their brush out now. Shawnee Country is Zone 3.
•  Fall Leaf Collection will begin in November by township zone. Leaves may only be placed roadside 7 days prior to a scheduled and announced collection.
•  Please congratulate Mike Scully who has as agreed to serve as our new board president! Past president Lynne Finelli will continue to serve on the board. We thank her for her years of service as president.
• Please welcome our new family:
  • The Bailey Family, 58 Valley Run
• The Annual SCOSA General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th at 7:30pm at PJ Whelihan’s (Medford Lakes). All residents are encouraged to attend.

Activities:

• The Annual Block Party/Fishing Derby was a lot of fun! Thanks to all the residents who came out to enjoy time with your neighbors!

The SCOSA Board of Trustees — shawneecountryosa@gmail.com

Mike Scully – President
David Bennis – Treasurer
Kristin Mulhern – Vice-President
Cheryl Tedesco – Secretary
Bettyann Adams
Sheila Lefkowitz
Lynne Finelli

Check us out on the web at: www.shawneecountrymedfordnj.com
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Announcements & Reminders:

The swimming lake is open for all of us to enjoy! Here are a few reminders to make the summer safer and more fun for all of us:

• Safety equipment is located in the shed which is opened on a daily basis. The shed contains required life saving equipment FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY!
• For safety reasons please do not leave your beach chairs, rafts and tubes at the lake. The sand toy bin is for everyone to enjoy. Please clean up the toys when you are done.
• The lake is tested for bacteria every week. Results are posted in a binder located in the shed. Please remember to keep small children in swim diapers.
• Please observe all posted safety rules and regulations for the lake:
  • No Lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Do not litter. Please keep our beach clean
  • No glass on beach or play area
  • No dogs on the beach (Ord. N.J.A.C. 8:26)

Please welcome our new family:  The Collins Family, 34 Thunderhead Drive

The township has completed brush and leaf pick up until the Fall. Please do not place brush or leafs out for pick up or in open space.

Are you interested in getting more involved in Shawnee Country? The Shawnee Country Open Space Association has a Board of Trustees that oversee the association. The Board meets monthly to discuss topics such as open space maintenance, lake issues, budget updates and/or development improvements. Board members are expected to take on specific roles, tasks and duties throughout the year. In addition to the Board positions there is also a Lake Committee that is looking for members. This committee helps maintain the swimming and fishing lakes.

If you are interested in becoming more involved and would like more information on the roles and responsibilities of Board members or the Lake Committee please contact the Board at shawneecountryosa@gmail.com.

Activities:

The Annual Block Party & Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, September 6th. Watch for more information to come via email later this summer!

 

The SCOSA Board of Trustees — shawneecountryosa@gmail.com