Westmore Association news & Events

“Can you grab a restaurant pan for the roasted chicken?” Ally Howell asks as I step into the already-busy kitchen at the Barton Hub. “And can you find some pot holders? These pans are going to be hot,” she adds. The luncheon unfolds like a carefully choreographed dance: everyone knows their role, moves with purpose, and stays mindful of those working around them.

In September 2026, the Westmore Association hosted an Aid Station along the CCC Road for the 10th Annual Westmore Mountain Challenge on September 26. The NorthWoods team, the Challengers, and all appreciated it!

In April of 2024, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted new rules regulating wakesports on Vermont’s inland lakes and ponds.  The new rules restricted wakesports to 30 of the state’s 73 largest lakes, including Willoughby Lake.  Soon thereafter, ten lakes, including Willoughby, petitioned the DEC to prohibit wakesports. In spring 2025, the DEC summarily denied all petitions and reopened the rulemaking process, saying the initial rules did not adequately address safety issues.

What a summer it was in Westmore! From creative workshops and lively gatherings to learning something new about the place we love, there was no shortage of ways to come together and celebrate life at the lake. Our summer yoga series with Liz Teuber was once again a...

If you have caught a ride with Ellie Majchrzak in her Chevy Blazer lately, you may have wondered why her car smells of old stale beer. It’s not what you think.

Vehicular speed and traffic through the center of Westmore on Vermont Route 5A have become increasingly dangerous as the popularity of our beautiful area has grown. The community meetings held two years ago in July made clear that one of the main concerns facing our town is the need for a safer path through the center of town. Because the road is a state highway, state approval is REQUIRED for any changes, improvements, or traffic calming measures.

Our Greeter season ran from Memorial Day to October 4th.  We covered boat access 5 days a week in May and June and had a 7-day schedule for July and August. By saving hours during rainy and windy weather, we extended Greeter coverage to include every weekend in September and the first weekend of October.  We spent the saved time well, as the boat launch was busy with fishing and leaf peeping. We had 9 Greeters in the program.  All Greeters and staff took in-person or online training with Kim Jensen of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

Work is nearing completion at the South End of Willoughby Lake, following a state and federal investment of more than $1.5 million to improve this treasured and sought-after area. The overall South End project has focused on better parking, safer pedestrian circulation, improved lake access, and protection of the surrounding natural resources.