About the Putnam Lake Community Council, Patterson NY

The PLCC is a non-profit organization that was founded in the 1930’s when Putnam Lake was originally started as a summer community. In the early days, the PLCC helped to obtain paved roads, electricity, and fire protection for all the residents as well as to provide social and recreational activities for the families vacationing here. It started and remains today an organization run entirely by VOLUNTEERS. The PLCC operates solely upon the membership dues, fund raising activities and volunteer work. The PLCC does not receive any funding from the town, county or state. While all property owners of the original thirteen tax maps have deeded lake rights, you must still be a member of the PLCC to utilize the beaches or other parklands owned by the PLCC. The PLCC owns the beaches, the parklands surrounding the lake, Memorial field, and the Boat House. The PLCC is fully responsible for the upkeep and maintenance including all taxes and insurance. PLCC membership is open to all residents of Patterson, however only those members owning property within the original thirteen taxed maps are allowed to vote. Members who are renters or property owners outside of the original thirteen tax maps are considered associate members, who can enjoy all the benefits of the PLCC with the exception of voting.