Condo IX – December 2024
21st Winter Begins; 25th Christmas Day; 26th Hanukkah begins;
26th Kwanzaa begins; 31st New Year’s Eve
Dear Condo IX Residents,
The Condo IX Board wishes all our residents joy-filled holidays. Be safe, be cozy, and enjoy this beautiful time of year!
WINTER SNOW REMINDERS!
HOA Maintenance plows the roads first, then the parking plazas.
Snow will be shoveled from the walkways and steps after 2” of snow has fallen and stopped. Ice melt will be applied to the walkways and steps as needed. Please have patience – it is impossible to clear every area first/at the same time.
When a storm is predicted, please communicate with your neighbors, and move vehicles to one side of the parking lot which will allow the HOA snowplows to clear your lot more quickly.
After cleaning off your vehicle, please move it to Skyline Drive or to an already cleared area in your parking plaza once the HOA has cleared the road.
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE YOUR VEHICLE TO SKYLINE DRIVE UNTIL HOA HAS CLEARED THE ROAD!
Ice melt is available in the basement storage area for your use. You may want to keep a small container of ice melt or sand by your front door and/or in your car.
Please remember to remove doormats and newspapers, which can damage the snow blowers and delay snow removal.
Upper Lamont residents are responsible for the timely removal of snow from the balcony of their units.
CONDO PROJECTS:
Fall clean-up: Naturescape has closed the irrigation system and fall cleanup is ongoing. This will require several visits.
Gutter Cleaning: Weather permitting, Super Clean Machine will complete the scheduled winter gutter cleaning project the week of December 2nd. This project is expected to last 2-3 days. To prevent any damage, please move any items on your gutters and patio away from the house. Decorative hanging items, such as wind chimes, etc. should be removed.
Prevent Freezing: If your unit has an inside shut-off valve, please be sure to turn it off. This helps to prevent costly damage from freezing pipes! You should first turn off the inside valve and then open the outside faucet to let any residual water drain. Remember to disconnect exterior hoses and accessories. A Board member will walk around mid-month. If you need any assistance, please contact the board.
HOUSEKEEPING:
WORK ORDERS: For the quickest response to work orders, please submit your request online at www.brettonwoodshoa.org You should receive an email acknowledgment of your work order.
PLUMBING ISSUES: Avoid unnecessary clogs, backups, and plumbing bills by not putting grease, food particles, kitty litter, etc. down the drain. Flushable wipes do not degrade and will clog our septic system. Flush drains weekly with boiling water to keep them running smoothly and prevent stoppages. Homeowners are responsible for costs associated with blockages in their units.
PLEASE DON’T LEAVE FOOD/BIRD SEED OUTSIDE! You may be well-intentioned, but these offerings attract deer, rodents, and vermin.
COMMUNITY CONCERN: By definition, condominium living is within close proximity of one’s neighbors. We ask that you please respect and be considerate of your neighbors. Both the Bretton Woods governing documents and the Town of Brookhaven have requirements for noise control. To make a noise complaint or to report any other non-emergency situation requiring a police response, call (631) 852-COPS.
CONDO IX COMMUNITY NEWS – DECEMBER 2024
Wishing all of our December Birthday celebrants this month a very Happy Birthday; we hope you ALL enjoy your special day!
The next meeting of the Condo IX Board of Managers will be Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse Library.
Please note that the Condominium IX Board will not hold regular monthly meetings in January and February. Necessary business will still be conducted as needed.
Email Questions/ Concerns/ Announcements to Condo IX Board of Managers:
brettonwoodscondoIX@gmail.com