Condo V- October 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Rose Crotti, Gino Warasila, Anita Cassella, Elijah Alberto, Terry Morales, Charlie Vaccarella, Terry Intini, Jose Cordero, Jerry Fitzpatrick and Alyssa Ramos
Let’s get down to business.
Smoke detectors:
It’s that time of year again, our volunteers will be calling for you to do a check on your smoke detectors. This will only take a moment of your time but is an important check for your safety as well as the safety of the community. If you are not home, a message will be left by the volunteer with their name and number. Please give them back a call as soon as possible. After the second attempt to contact you, with no response, you will be fined $100.
Fall Safety Tips:
• Do not park over dry leaves as they can get hot from the catalytic converter under the car and spark into a fire.
• When walking at night, be sure you are wearing something reflective and your pet is as well so you can be seen at night.
Snowbirds:
Please be sure you leave a key with someone (Ann Kiss, the secretary holds spare keys) and let the front desk at the clubhouse know so that in case of an emergency, we have access to your condo. Leave a number where you can be reached as well. Turn off the circuit breaker to the water heater, turn off the water to the toilets, and add a ½ cup of bleach to the remaining water in the toilet. Set your thermostat to 55 degrees, be sure all patio furniture is secure so it can’t blow around, leave the gate open, and remove any door mats so snow removal can be conducted. Turn off the bib to the hose and remove any hose attachments to allow water to drain out. Unplug all electric connections, (cable, appliances, etc). Have your mail held at the post office and cancel your paper delivery.
Common Charge payments:
It is a misconception that common charges can be paid up until the 10th of the month. All common charges are due on the 1st of the month. There is a grace period that a late charge will not be added if the payment is received by the 10th of the month $50. Postmarked envelopes up to the 10th are not proof of a timely payment.
Parking Rules:
We advise all residents to review their newly published house rules that were delivered to you this year. Remember to park head in and have your registration and inspection stickers current. Violation of Condo V Hose Rules will result in fines and towing. Any car found with a registration or inspection overdue will result in fines and towing.
INVASIVE SPECIES IN BRETTON WOODS
Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) have been found in various condos in Bretton Woods. Our contractor, Red Dragon, has been vigilant in preventing their invasion into Condo V. The Tree of Heaven is their favorite host and all found trees have been treated with Neem Oil in the community.
Your board has also been spraying for mosquitos since mosquitos carrying Equine Encephalitis which have recently been found on Long Island and cases have been recorded. Please empty all bird baths or change the water frequently to keep the water fresh, not stagnant. Empty other articles that have standing water to prevent mosquitoes from laying their eggs in the stagnant water.
Ice Melt:
In order to help keep costs down and waste of materials at a minimum, ice melt will be placed at the on Birchwood on or before November 15, 2023. Ice melt will be placed at the Parking Lot 28 mailboxes on Woodland Court. If you need ice melt, please take ice melt from the container using a plastic container, so it is available to you when needed. If you see the ice melt container is empty, please put a work order in so we can have it filled by maintenance.