Condo I – July 2026
Fireworks – Fireworks are illegal to possess, explode, sell, or furnish in New York State (without a permit) and are therefore illegal to use in Bretton Woods. This includes firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, bombs, spinners, skyrockets, or any other type of firework that goes up in the air. In New York State, if you are caught setting off illegal fireworks, you could be charged with disorderly conduct or reckless endangerment, or both, which is a felony. Call 911 to report illegal use of fireworks.
Lock Your Doors – It is better to be safe than sorry. Lock your car doors and keep valuables out of sight. Stepping outside for a few minutes? Lock up your condo.
Basement at PP 3A – Progress! The Brookhaven Town building inspector was here to check the plumbing work done in the basement. He said the plumber did a good job, so it passed inspection. We have been given the go-ahead to insulate the basement ceiling. Then we will need another inspection, and if given the okay, the drywall can be put up.
Gutters & Leaders – Creative Gutters completed the cleaning and tweaking of our gutters and leaders.
Ansen Home Improvement – Ansen replaced rotten batten boards on unit 128, a rotted roof line board on unit 75, a rotted window frame on unit 119, and made a quick fix at unit 145.
Sprinklers – We have had a rough start in getting our aging system up and running. Our sprinkler system should now be working properly. Put in a work order if you notice a broken head or pipe.
L.I. Lumberjack – We do not usually bring the tree cutters in during the spring or summer months because many animals, including the protected native Eastern Gray Squirrel and native birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, are in the middle of the breeding season. It is illegal to remove or destroy an active nest. But we had some serious wind during the month of May, resulting in a broken branch hanging over a walkway and a downed tree in the common area off the first hole fairway. L.I. Lumberjack took care of both for us as well as some other things. No baby animals were in jeopardy or hurt in the process.
Basement Parking Plaza 1 – The basement at PP 1 will be open for those needing access on Saturday, July 11 for 15 minutes starting at noon. Those needing access to the basement at a different time are requested to submit a work order, and someone will contact you to set up a meeting time.
Storing of items and use of the basement must be in accordance with the terms of the Prospectus. Forbidden items listed below, as well as dirty, moldy items, will not be allowed in the basement.
Basement Storage Procedures – Condo I
• Storage of items in the basement is at your own risk as per the Condo 1 Prospectus.
• Items must be stored in clean covered plastic totes and labeled with your name, address, and phone number.
• No cardboard, no paper, no wooden furniture, no cushioned furniture, no leather furniture, no mattresses, no cloth, no canvas. Nothing that can harbor mold is permitted.
• Gasoline, propane, oil, paint, tires, combustible items, and flammable liquids are some of the items prohibited.
• Please do not lean or hang any items on the plumbing pipes along the wall.
• Please do not put belongings in the striped boxed-off area surrounding the dehumidifier.
• Do take up a minimum of space. Instead of spreading wide, stack totes vertically.
• The basement is not for storage of someone’s house contents. For that, rent a storage unit off-site.
• Please dispose of any unwanted items.
Mosquitoes – Mosquitoes only need a little bit of stagnant water that has been sitting for more than 4 days to lay hundreds of eggs. A littered soda can with rainwater in it, the saucer under a potted plant, a child’s unattended toy left in the rain, a dirty bird bath filled with stagnant water can hold hundreds of mosquito eggs. In order to prevent a mosquito breeding ground, please take care to prevent stagnant water from accumulating.
Work Orders – In order to get any work done in Bretton Woods, a work order must be filled out and submitted. To complete a work order online, go to www.brettonwoodshoa.org. Click on the Work Orders tab. Fill in your name, address, phone number, a title, description of work, the property – Condo 1, and the closest unit number to the work that needs to be done. Remember to fill in only one job per work order. Paper work orders are available up at the clubhouse for anyone needing one.
So, I bought a condo, exactly what do I own? Measuring horizontally, you own from the exterior surface of the sheetrock of all opposite walls to the exterior surface of the sheetrock of all opposite walls. Vertically, you own from the top surface of the cement slab or bottom of the sub-floor to the exterior surface of the sheetrock in the ceiling. (Condo 1 Prospectus p. 76)
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