Condo IX – March 2024
Dear Condo IX Friends and Neighbors,
Hopefully the Winter of 2024 is behind us, and we can look forward to celebrating the first day of Spring, which is around the corner! Remember to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Savings time. May your St. Patrick’s Day be touched by some Irish luck!
REMINDERS:
All Condominium IX residents and homeowners should ensure they have sufficient insurance coverage to cover a potential loss. In the event of a loss that is determined to be a Condominium responsibility, the Condominium is responsible for restoration back to the initial/basic/builder’s condition only. Any upgrades to the basics are the responsibility of the homeowner, who is also responsible for the deductible that his/her policy may include. Please check with your insurance carrier if you have any questions about your individual responsibility/coverage.
We have received several complaints about Noise. Condominium living is within close proximity of one’s neighbors. We ask that you be respectful and 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.
Plumbing Issues: Avoid unnecessary clogs, back-ups, 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.
Homeowners should check their hot water heaters as the life expectancy is about 10-15 years.
Report Violence within the community, if you witness or are a victim of suspicious behavior, call 911.
Please submit all requests/concerns to the Board in writing. Remember that the Board is comprised of volunteers and please allow time for a response.
• If you leave a note at the clubhouse exterior mailbox or the HOA Office, a Board member will contact you.
• We ask that you submit any requests in writing to the Board for the audit trail of potential Condominium expenditures at brettonwoodscondoIX@gmail.com
• You may submit a work order electronically, at https://brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders/
• Or alternatively, you may submit a paper copy of a work order at the Clubhouse.
The Condominium IX Architectural Control Matrix delineates the requirements for all exterior alterations, including windows and doors. Please note that a copy of the Matrix is available on the Bretton Woods website at https://brettonwoodshoa.org/boards/condominium-ix-board-of-managers/condo-9-architectural-control-matrix/
• All alteration requests must be submitted to the Board in writing. As per the Prospectus, the Board has 60 days to respond to written requests for exterior changes. Please give the Board sufficient time to evaluate/approve your plans!
Smoke Detector Inspections: Community volunteers will conduct the Town of Brookhaven Mandated Semi-Annual Inspections of Smoke Detectors in May. Volunteers will not enter the units but will remain outside the door, providing each resident with a can of spray to use to test his/her own smoke detector. The volunteer will be able to hear that the detector is operational or if there is a problem. The resident will be asked to sign the sheet to indicate that the inspection has been completed.
Please ensure that your most up-to-date contact information is on file with the Front Desk.
CONDOMINIUM IX COMMUNITY NEWS
We wish the happiest of birthdays to Diandre Alvarado, Joe Laria, Nicholas Primerano, Mary Ann Russo, and Doug Vene. Hope this birthday year will be especially happy & healthy!
Belated Birthday wishes are sent to Michael Carni! Wishing you all the best!
Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Lisa & Stu LeShaw! Congratulations!
The next Condominium IX Board of Managers meeting will be held Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 PM in the Performing Arts Room.