Condo VIII – November 2025
Reminder: We live in close proximity to our neighbors, so be considerate about noise and smoking.
We are all connected through the pipeline, so to avoid clogging it up for everyone, cooking oils, grease, and meat fats do not belong down the drain; store it in a jar or can, then dispose of it in the dumpster with your kitchen trash. If you have a problem with your plumbing system, before calling for service, contact the Board. Biodegradable toilet paper is recommended.
Farewell to our snowbirds; we’ll see you next year. Before leaving for the season, make sure there’s an up-to-date emergency contact number listed with the Condo 8 Board of Managers and Brettonwoods Office, and leave a spare key with a neighbor. Prevent potentially expensive water damage to your unit and your adjoining neighbors by shutting off the water to your water heater and washing machine. Also, turn off the circuit breaker to your water heater. Brettonwoods Maintenance will drain your water heater at your expense.
If your unit has the shut-off valve to the outside water spigot, it is time to turn it off. If you need assistance, contact the Board.
All residents must have their unit number visible so it can be seen in emergency situations.
Lint accumulation in dryer vents is a fire hazard. Our records indicate that many residents do not have their dryer vents cleaned out annually. Some people have never had theirs cleaned. The cleaning of the dryer vents is to prevent a dryer fire that will spread to the entire unit and more. The Condo pays for your annual cleaning. All you need to do is submit a work order to schedule your free annual dryer vent cleaning appointment. Let’s prevent a disaster.
For basement access, submit a work order or send the Board an email. Belongings stored in the basement must be clearly labeled with your name and unit number. No paint cans, tires, or other flammable objects can be stored in the basement.
If you have a question whether a home repair is your responsibility or the condo’s, contact the Board via email.
When you notice a lamppost light is out, either in the parking area or along the walkway, please submit a work order and be sure to indicate the tag number listed on the pole if possible.
Be aware that, although Brettonwoods is a safe community, we are not immune to crime. Do not leave valuables in your vehicles, especially within view. Always lock your cars and homes.
Residents doing their own home renovations can arrange a special pick-up to remove debris by calling Maintenance at 631-698-2497. Contractors are not permitted to dispose of items in Condo 8 dumpsters; they must cart away debris from work done in your unit, including deliveries such as appliances and furniture. Contractors must be licensed and insured—contact the Board for requirements.
Nothing should touch or block access to the dumpster; otherwise, the garbage truck will not empty it. Please remember to slide the side dumpster doors closed when you are finished. If you open the top lid, remember to shut it. By not doing so, you are inviting our little furry friends to dinner. Dumpsters are for household trash only. HOA Maintenance picks up prohibited items left outside dumpsters on Monday and Friday mornings. Residents doing their own home renovations can arrange a special pick-up to remove debris by calling Maintenance at 631-698-2497. Contractors are not permitted to dispose of items in Condo 8 dumpsters; they must cart away debris from work done in your unit, including deliveries such as appliances and furniture.
All vehicles in Condo 8 Parking Plazas must have a current registration and plates; this includes the long-term parking area. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
Parking spaces are limited. Park nose-in, within the lines, one space per vehicle. Parking spaces, including handicap parking spaces, are not assigned to any specific person.
Please advise your visitors of the Condo 8 House Rules and By-Laws and request that they follow the same guidelines as those who live here. All residents are responsible for the actions of their guests within Condo 8, as well as the entire Brettonwoods Community, including but not limited to parking, rules of the road, utilizing the clubhouse facilities, and disposal of trash and cigarette butts. Fines will be imposed on the homeowner for their guest’s failure to follow house rules.
Good dogs have owners who only leave paw prints behind – scoop it, bag it, and trash it. Dog ownership is a privilege in Condo 8, and it comes with the responsibility of picking up after your pet. Do not allow your dog to walk on any grass or common area. $100 fines will be imposed on violators.
Winter’s almost here: it’s a good idea to keep a snow shovel and some *safe* ice melt in your unit in case you need to leave before the snow removal team arrives. [*Calcium chloride is viewed as the safest ice melt for concrete because it melts ice at lower temperatures and faster than other ice melts. It breaks the bond between the concrete surface and the ice, causing less corrosion on the concrete than other ice melts.*]