Condo I – January 2026
Happy New Year to all !
Welcome to Our New Neighbors!
Matthew & Yuanshu Pace – 112 Skyline Dr.
Paul & Jessica – Gensinger – 23 Birchwood Rd.
Ryan Lynch – 13 Birchwood Rd.
Parking Plaza 3A Basement – Due to the Brettonews article deadline, this reporting is approximately 2 1/2 weeks prior to the Brettonews delivery date. As of this writing, we are still waiting for Brookhaven Town to approve our request for a building permit and to give us the go-ahead to finish the basement. Right now, the project is in the hands of our engineer and the town.
When we started the PP 3A basement project back in March, we thought the work would be limited to the ceiling in the middle of the basement. If that was all we had to do, the basement would have been finished by now.
But that was not the case. As the mold remediation company removed the ceiling, they discovered additional leaks we were not aware of. Consequently, the mold had spread throughout the ceiling, necessitating that all drywall and insulation be removed. In addition, once all the plumbing was exposed, it was found that the pipes were not pitched properly. That all had to be corrected.
All of the additional work required us to apply for a building permit, and along with the application, submit the numerous application requirements. Once we get the okay to proceed with finishing the basement, we will. We are sorry for the inconvenience, especially to those living above the basement.
Fire Alarm Inspection – Arrow Security System inspected the fire alarm system in our units and made repairs as needed during their first attempt to gain access. Those who missed the first appointment will be given a make-up day at a cost of $7.00 plus tax. For those who miss both the first and second attempts to gain access, the charge is $175.00 plus tax.
Snow Procedure – The walkways are shoveled by the landscapers when we have 2 + inches of snow. In order to expedite snow removal on our streets and in our parking plazas during a storm, please adhere to the following procedures.
Park in a parking plaza. No parking on main roads until after they have been cleared of snow.
Only after the main roads have been cleared will plows begin to clear the parking plazas.
Once the main road is plowed, and the plow has cleared the middle of your parking plaza, you may move your car to the main road. When enough cars are moved, maintenance will plow the parking plaza.
Sand Bins – If you find a sand bucket empty, please submit a work order asking for it to be refilled.
Parking Plaza 1 Basement – The PP 1 basement will be open on Saturday, January 10, at 12:00 noon for those needing access.
Water Leak Detectors – Save yourself the aggravation and costly repairs due to a water leak. It is worth investing in a number of water leak detectors. Place them anywhere there is a water source in your unit, such as next to the hot water heater, under the dishwasher, by the washing machine, under each sink, etc. An alarm will sound if there is a water leak, allowing you to minimize damage to your own unit and your neighbor’s unit.
Vehicles – If you have more than one vehicle, please park the vehicle you use the least in an out-of-the-way parking space. According to the Prospectus, no vehicle should be left in a parking space without being moved for more than 5 days.
Garbage – Please, be considerate when throwing out your garbage.
Dumpsters are for household trash only.
If a dumpster is full, please take your garbage to another dumpster. Please do not put it on top of or in front of the dumpster.
Flatten all cardboard boxes before putting them in the dumpster to save on space.
Oversized items such as furniture, appliances, television sets, carpeting, paint cans, and more do not belong in the dumpster. Maintenance picks these items up on Monday and Friday mornings. Place large items out for disposal the night before. Place them on the ground off to the side of the dumpster, but not leaning on the dumpster nor in front of it.
Contractors may not use our dumpsters, but instead must cart debris away.
Avoid a Sewerage Back-up – Only toilet paper and what nature intends should be flushed down our toilets. You can do your part to avoid a messy and costly sewerage backup.
Keep wipes out of the pipes. Even wipes marketed as “flushable” cause costly sewerage blockages. Wipes are slow to break down and move through pipes. Throw all wipes in the trash no matter what the packaging says.
Fats, oils, and grease solidify in pipes and decrease the pipe diameter. Eventually, they cause a blockage similar to what they do to our arteries. Wipe up fats, oil, and grease with a paper towel and throw it in the garbage. Or pour cooking oil into a can and let it solidify before tossing it in the trash.
Feminine products expand, do not break down, and will clog pipes. Throw them in the trash, no matter what the packaging says.
Dental floss, cigarettes, paper towels, and even tissues can contribute to clogged pipes. Toss all in the trash.
Dryer Vent Cleaning – Failure to clean the dryer and dryer vent is a primary cause of clothes dryer fires. Most home dryer fires happen during the fall and winter months. When was the last time you had your dryer and dryer vent cleaned? Dryers run very hot, and an accumulation of lint in the dryer or the vent can cause a fire. If yours has not been cleaned in the last year, submit a work order, and maintenance will set up an appointment with you to come and clean it out. Condo I residents are entitled to have this service performed once a year at condo expense.
Communication with Board Members – is to be done in writing. Complete a work order online or put a note in one of the three mail slots up at the clubhouse.