Condo I – February 2026
Mark Your Calendar –
The next Condo I Open Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:30.
Elections for Condo I Board of Managers’ positions will be on Wed., June 24, at 7:00.
House Rules Pertaining to Motor Vehicles:
• No person shall park a vehicle or otherwise obstruct any resident’s use of or ingress or egress to any parking space. (Condo I Prospectus, Article VIII, House Rules, Sect. 8 (g).
• No repair of motor vehicles shall be made in any of the roadways, driveways, or parking areas of the Condominium. Condo I Prospectus, Article VIII. House Rules, Section 8 (k).
• Roadways, driveways, and parking areas may not be used for storage or long-term parking of vehicles (in excess of 5 days without use) Condo I Prospectus, Article VIII. House Rules, Section 8 (k). Violators are subject to being towed.
• Commercial vehicles may not park on our roads, driveways, or in the parking plazas overnight. Owners of commercial vehicles may go to the HOA office and register for a parking spot in the lot located on Daryl Drive. (HOA Prospectus House Rules VIII Section 8 (k).
Note:
All vehicles parked in Bretton Woods must have valid Registration and Inspection stickers. Those without valid stickers are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.
If you work from home or rarely use your vehicle, be sure to move your vehicle frequently so that it does not appear abandoned.
If you are going away for a short vacation, be courteous and park your vehicle in a less-used spot. This will leave prime spots for residents still at home in Bretton Woods.
If you are going away for an extended period of time, you should park in Parking Plaza 4 on Skyline Dr. The first four spots on the left side of Parking Plaza 4 on Skyline Drive are dedicated to long-term parking. Please notify the Condo I Board of Managers that you will be parking there, so no one thinks the vehicle is abandoned.
Recent Snow Storms – Maintenance always does a great job clearing our roads and parking plazas of snow. When it comes to plowing the snow from the plazas, we need resident cooperation. We thank all residents who cleared the snow from their cars in a timely manner and moved them to the street so that maintenance could proceed with removing snow from our plazas. It is safer for all of us when maintenance is able to remove the snow and salt all of the parking spots in a plaza.
Winter Safety Tips – Winter is not over. Following these tips may help prevent a slip-and-fall when there is snow or ice on the ground.
Wear flat soled shoes or boots with good rubber treads. Avoid high heels.
Take short steps or shuffle for stability. Keep your head up and your hands out of your pockets in order to keep your center of gravity over your feet.
Use handrails when going up and down steps or ramps.
When getting in and out of a vehicle, hold onto it for support.
Use shoveled, salted, and/or sanded walkways.
Be aware that it takes time for ice melt to work and that some areas may still be slippery.
Watch out for black ice.
Areas in the shade may stay icy longer than areas in the sun.
Parking Plaza 1 Basement – For those needing access, the PP 1 basement will be open on Saturday, February 7th, from 12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Remember, items must be stored in a covered plastic bin; nothing flammable or anything that harbors mold is to be stored in the basement. Items must be marked with your name, address, and phone number.
L.I. Lumberjack – The lumberjacks recently completed 3 days of work in Condo I.
Ansen Home Improvement – Ansen was called in to do some roof repairs. They will be back in the near future to replace the rotted Tudor batten boards on the upper level of Building 11.
Fire Prevention Safety Checklist – Fire prevention is of utmost importance for multiple dwelling residents. A careless act by one resulting in a fire will impact surrounding neighbors as well. Following these safety tips can help keep all of us safe.
• Make sure you have a working backup smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
• If you hear the outside FACP box beeping, notify the board immediately. On the other hand, if you hear the alarm sounding, call the fire department and knock on your neighbors’ doors to alert them.
• Open flames are a risk. Never leave stove-top cooking unattended. Contents can spill out of a pot, causing a fire. Keep pot holders, dish towels, and anything else that can catch fire away from the stove when it is on. Keep a box of baking powder open and within easy reach so you can smother a stove fire quickly.
• Clean your oven, stove, and microwave on a regular basis.
• Invest in a fire extinguisher specific for the kitchen.
• Burning candles is a fire risk. Never leave lit candles in a room unattended. Instead, replace real candles with battery-operated candles, lessening the risk of fire. Dip birthday candles in water just to be sure they are not smoldering before placing them in the garbage.
• Do not store rags, paint, or other flammables near your gas burner or hot water heater.
• For those with fireplaces, note chimneys that are not maintained can be the cause of fire. Fireplaces and chimneys must be cleaned and checked to make sure nothing is blocking the inside of the chimney.
• Do not overload outlets or extension cords with too many plugs. Use surge protectors and replace worn out cords.
• Do not overload washing machines and dryers. Clean dryer lint traps after every use. Put in a work order for maintenance to clean the lint from of your dryer and the vent at least once a year.
• Do not smoke indoors and keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach.
• This list is by no means complete. Always use good judgement when it comes to fire prevention and safety.
Cardboard Boxes – Before putting cardboard boxes in the dumpster, please, break them down and flatten them out. This way there will still be room for regular household trash. Your neighbors appreciate your cooperation in this matter.