The association was established in 1964 by a group of shore property owners for the purpose of buying the Water Rights from the Collins Company.
The West Hill Pond Association is an Association of Associations. Its Trustees and Officers represent various stakeholders with interests in managing and protecting the lake. All Trustees and Officers are volunteers.
The WHPA owns, regulates and controls the water rights to West Hill Pond. Those rights include ownership of the dam, the dam controls and rights of way to and from the dam. The WHPA ensures that the interests of all the stakeholders can be heard and considered, and actions are taken to support the best interests of all parties represented by the Association.
Trustees
About Us
The WHPA’s affairs are controlled by a Board of Trustees, each of whom has been appointed by seven organizations with a vested interest in participating in the West Hill Pond Association. There are also two At Large Trustees, who are volunteers elected by the Board of Trustees.
At Large Representatives
Duncan Kruse, President & Ron Fierman, Treasurer
Organizations of the WHPA
About Us
West Hill Pond Shore Property Owners Association
WHLSPOA is a voluntary social membership association of the lake shore property owners. While the primary purpose has been social, the Association is very active in protecting the quality of West Hill Pond’s pristine waters.
Camp Sequassen consists of 540 acres of forest with over 2500 feet of shoreline on West Hill Pond, one of the most beautiful spring-fed lakes in Connecticut. The camp is operational year round except for Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, Winter Holidays (December 24-January 1), Spring Holidays (Good Friday – Easter Sunday) and Memorial Day weekend. Weekend camping is not available from mid-June through August due to summer resident camp programs.
Camp Workcoeman consists of 550 acres on the western shore of West Hill Pond. Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country. Camp Workcoeman is used year-round for short-term camping for all Scouting Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Venture Crews as well as district and Order of the Arrow activities.
Founded in 1955, LAPOA is an association of about 160 property owners on the north and eastern side of West Hill Pond whose purpose is to provide a recreational and social environment for its members. LAPOA offers several activities for its members throughout the summer season, and maintains a private beach and motor boat dock on the north end.
Founded in 2006, West Hill Beach Club is a member-owned and operated social and recreational club of outdoor enthusiasts who love picnicking, swimming, sailing and kayaking on beautiful spring-fed West Hill Pond, one of the most spectacular bodies of water in Connecticut. It is located on the south-western shore and occupies land and facilities that were once the property of (Boy Scout) Camp Pioneer.
Trustee: Mark Stoffer
Marstan Trails Home Owners Association
Marstan Trails was originally subdivided in 1937 along the eastern side of Lake Wonksunkmunk (West Hill Lake). The name “Marstan” was formed by combining the landowner’s names, Marion D. Stanley, and Marstan Trails was formed. The Home Owners Association was formed in 1990 and we have 27 homes in the association, located both on and off the water. Our members who do not have direct access to the lake enjoy the use of the Marstan Trails HOA private community dock.
The Town of New Hartford acquired Brodie Park in 1986 where it maintains recreation fields, playgrounds, skateboard park, a conference/dining center and, of course, the waterfront beach and boating areas for recreation.
The dam and boat ramp are both located on the north end of the lake which is in the Town of Barkhamsted.
Trustee: Nick Lukiwsky
It is important to note that all of these efforts are 100% funded by voluntary contributions from individuals , member associations, Towns of New Hartford, Barkhamsted, and all who enjoy this beautiful lake .