Condo VI- May 2025
As we welcome the vibrant month of May, we look forward to a month filled with warmth, renewal, and community spirit. This month, we honor the love and dedication of all mothers on Mother’s Day, and later, we pause with gratitude on Memorial Day to remember and thank those who served our country. With summer on the horizon, we’re excited to embark on another memorable season.
Below are some May updates from your
President, Vinnie…
Good & Welfare
• Happy Birthday Liam Auth, Phil Bonacchi, Marlynn Chetkof, Bob Dapelo, Craig Ernst, Marilyn Forman, Jeff Gape, Colleen Greenberg, Vincent Gesuele, Kevin Levasseur, Billy Reda, Samantha Rubenstein, Stanley Schlesinger, Richard Vignola… Wishing you all a fabulous day and a wonderful year ahead!
• Happy Anniversary Lana Pallares and Joe Marciano, John and Barbara Russo, Diane and Richard Vignola… Congratulations on another year of wedded bliss!
Any resident who has not yet submitted his/her and/or his/her family’s names to the Condo VI birthday and/or anniversary list is asked to please e-mail the information to vamodio@brettonwoodshoa.org.
Condolences
Deepest condolences to the family of Robert Pernice, longtime Condo VI member, who passed away last month. May he rest in eternal peace.
Streetlights
It is important to keep our community well-lit at night. Anyone noticing light poles out is asked to submit a work order and state the number on the pole.
Next Meeting
The Board of Managers opens its meetings to residents in June (for elections) and October (for the budget presentation) only. To that end, the next scheduled open meeting will be held Thu. 6/12/25. Polls will open at 6:15 PM and the open meeting will follow at 7 PM. All residents will receive more information in the mail this month.
Safety & Security
Keeping Bretton Woods safe is everyone’s responsibility! Anyone who sees behavior that doesn’t look right should call 911. Residents should NOT call the Front Desk or the Gate House!
Waste Management
Large items should never be leaned against dumpsters! Large items (ex. rugs, appliances, furniture, or anything that doesn’t fit in the dumpster) should be left neatly next to, but not leaning on, the dumpsters. Residents who leave large items near the dumpster should call Maintenance or submit a work order so the items may be retrieved.
ALL garbage (e.g. food, cigarette butts, dog poop, etc.) should be discarded properly. There are dumpsters all over the community and is no reason anything should be left on the ground. Any resident found littering will have action taken against him/her by the Board.
Plumbing
TOILETS: Toilet paper is the only thing that should be flushed down toilets! Even wipes that are advertised as “flushable” are not; they have been known to clog the pipes in Bretton Woods on many occasions. In addition, tissues, paper towels, sanitary napkins, cotton swabs, etc. should NEVER be flushed. These items will clog the system at Bretton Woods’ sewage treatment plant.
SINKS: Grease should never be poured down sinks as it will clog pipes.
Repairs of pipes due to residents’ negligence will be reflected in everyone’s common charges.
Dogs
Having a dog in Condo VI is a privilege, not a right. To that end, the rules must be followed. All dog owners must walk their dogs in the street, not around the buildings, and must pick up after them! Additionally, all dogs must be leashed outdoors. Any resident who notices a loose/unleashed dog in the community should call Brookhaven’s Department of Public Safety at 631-451-6161 and an Animal Control Officer will be dispatched to investigate.
Common Charges
COMMON CHARGES ARE DUE ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH! Checks received after the 10th of the month will result in a $50.00 late fee, for which there will be no waivers. Residents may pay their common charges by scheduling monthly payments through online banking. Anyone who chooses to use this option must note that the HOA Office does not receive an electronic transfer from the bank; it receives an actual paper check that is mailed from the bank and therefore, residents must allow 5-7 business days to allow payments to be received and processed by the HOA Office. Otherwise, residents should make their checks payable to “Bretton Woods – Condo VI” and mail them or hand-deliver them to the Clubhouse at 1027 Clubhouse Court, Coram, NY 11727. Don’t forget to allow for weekends and holidays.
Smoking
Please be mindful when smoking inside units. The Board has recently gotten many complaints from residents who have had the smell of smoke permeating into their homes through vents and attics due to their neighbors smoking.
Elections
Annual elections for the Condo VI Board of Managers will be held Thursday, June 12, 2025. Any Condo VI resident interested in running for one of the three available seats for the 2025-2026 term should complete the application that was mailed to all homeowners and mail it back no later than 5/9/25.
Fire Safety
All Condo VI residents should expect a call from their Block Captain regarding Spring 2025 smoke alarm inspections. This process is very simple and only takes