Condo VII – July 2025
DATES TO REMEMBER
• July 4 – Independence Day
As we celebrate our country’s 249th birthday, please remember that under New York State law, it is illegal to own, sell, or use fireworks, and that means it is also illegal in Bretton Woods. So, no firecrackers, skyrockets, roman candles, bottle rockets, or anything else that explodes or goes up in the air. Setting off fireworks could result in you being charged with disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, or both, which is a felony. This is also a safety issue. Fireworks can easily cause injuries and potentially fires. If you see the use of fireworks, call 911.
During the month of June, we made gutter repairs, cleaned the gutters, and power-washed the buildings, the walkways, and the sidewalks. Our landscapers continue to work on keeping the condo spruced up and making sprinkler repairs as needed.
We want to thank our many residents who have taken the time to fix up and plant by their homes. Their efforts make Condo VII look very beautiful!
Garbage & Wildlife
We want to remind you to properly dispose of your trash. Please do not leave any garbage bags, cardboard boxes, etc., in your patio or on the walkway by your home, especially not overnight. We have an abundance of squirrels, chipmunks, and other rodents, and garbage bags are a big attraction for them. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the dumpster. Break down all cardboard boxes so the dumpsters don’t overflow with trash. If a dumpster is full, take it to another one. Make sure you close the lid, or the next time you may be surprised by a critter popping its head out.
Do not feed the birds, squirrels, deer, etc. They are quite capable of finding their own food, and all you will do is attract more rodents.
Thank you for helping to keep Condo VII clean and safe.
Common Areas
The common areas are not to be used for the storage of your personal items. Any furniture, toys, bicycles, etc. are to be kept on your patios.
Blast Calls
The Condo and the HOA use blast calls to make residents aware of important events and emergency situations. Make sure your phone number is on file in the office so that you are kept up to date.
Guests
Please ensure your guests are aware of our house rules and by-laws as they are also required to follow them. This includes, but is not limited to, driving the speed limit, obeying the stop signs, parking properly, appropriately disposing of trash, and properly utilizing the clubhouse facilities. As a resident, you are responsible for the actions of your guests.
Budget & Expenses
As we get ready to work on our budget for the next fiscal year, we wanted to give you an idea of exactly what your money is going. Here are just a few of the costs for the work we have done during our current fiscal year.
Concrete Repairs – $15,757 Power Washing – $13,482
Gutter Cleaning – $5,953 Tree trimming & tree removal – $3,370
Gutter Repairs – $2,600 Siding Repairs $960
Spraying for ticks/mosquitoes/gypsy moths/inchworms – $3,845
Our insurance policies renew in July and we are waiting to see what the cost will be. We expect there will be an increase in our premiums, but hopefully it will not be substantial.
Unless there is an emergency situation, please do not call Board members at home. Also, the HOA office staff does not handle the Condo’s work. Use the work order system, send an email to the Condo, or leave a note at the clubhouse to report an issue or file a complaint. Include your name, address and phone number. Anonymous complaints will not be addressed.
Work Orders
Please list only one item per work order. Putting multiple requests in one work order may result in something being missed.
Condo VII Board of Managers
brettonwoodscondo7@gmail.com
Thought for the month
“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” —Theodore Roosevelt