Condo VI- December 2024
Season’s greetings, Condo VI residents! As we welcome December and the start of winter, we look forward to the festive spirit and warmth the holidays bring to Bretton Woods. Whether you’re spending the season near or far, we wish you a joyful month filled with peace, celebration, and time to recharge before the new year.
Below are some December updates from your President, Vinnie…
Good & Welfare
Happy Birthday Anita Als, Deanna Bordonaro, Isabel Desmond, Gabriella DiPiazza, Joel Foreman, Loretta Kleiman, Joe Lafond, Tony Mirando, Laticia Rodriguez, Jason Ruddock, Noelle Rodriguez, Chung Kang Shen, Danielle Trofa, Ruby Ullrich, Alexander Vierling… Wishing you all a fabulous day and a wonderful year ahead!
Happy Anniversary Louis and Cary Anne Vierling!
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.
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. fast-food garbage, cigarette butts, dog poop, etc.) should be discarded properly. There are dumpsters all over the community and there is no reason anything should be left on the ground. Any resident who is found littering the Condo will have action taken against him/her by the Board.
Dogs
Pick up after your dogs! All dogs MUST be leashed when outdoors. Having a dog in Condo VI is a privilege, not a right. To that end, the rules must be followed. Any resident who notices a loose/unleashed dog in the community should call the Town of Brookhaven’s Department of Public Safety at 631-451-6161 and an Animal Control Officer will be dispatched to investigate.
Rentals
Any owners who rent their unit (family rentals excluded) are reminded that a current lease and Town of Brookhaven rental permit are both required to be always on file with Gina at the Front Desk. The Condo Board will contact the Town if any renters refuse to hold a current rental permit.
Common Charges
Common charges are due on the first of the month, not the 10th! 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 1027 Clubhouse Court, Coram, NY 11727. Don’t forget to allow for weekends and holidays.
Streetlights
With the days getting shorter, it is important to keep our community well-lit. Anyone noticing light poles out is asked to submit a work order and state the number on the pole.
Fire Safety
All residents should empty the lint trap in their dryers often. Many people forget to regularly clear the lint from the trap, which is a small, easy measure that can prevent house fires.
Residents should be mindful of leaving holiday candles, Christmas trees, and other decorations unattended that could cause a fire.
Hose Bibs
All residents who have access to hose bibs inside their units are asked to please be sure to turn them off, if not already done so, now that the cold weather is here. Failure to turn off hose bibs could result in the pipes bursting and flooding units.
Snow Procedures
When snow is in the forecast, all residents should keep some salt/sand near their front doors.
When the snow stops falling, residents must move their car(s) out of the parking plazas and into the streets. This will allow our Maintenance crews to come clear parking spaces in the parking plazas. Fire hydrants, mailboxes, and dumpsters should never be blocked.
Once residents notice that the parking spaces have been cleared in their parking plazas, they must move their car(s) back from the street.
Sidewalks are only shoveled/plowed once all snow has stopped falling.
Everyone must remember that this community has over 3.5 miles of roads and many intricate parking plazas that need to be cleared in addition to the dumpsters, hydrants, and mailboxes. Not everyone’s immediate area can be cleared first. Residents must be patient and wait for the hard-working employees to get the job done. Sending angry phone calls, e-mails, and texts to staff or board members will not get the job done faster, nor will it be tolerated.
UPPER LAMONT OWNERS MUST KEEP THE SNOW CLEAR FROM THEIR BALCONIES AT ALL TIMES!
Everyone should take caution when walking and driving when icy conditions exist.
Safety & Security
Keeping Bretton Woods safe is everyone’s responsibility! Anyone who sees behavior that doesn’t look right should call 911 and report it. Residents should NOT call the Front Desk or the Gate House!
Parking
The following rules are true not only in Condo VI, but all throughout Bretton Woods:
Head-in parking only.
The speed limit is 25 MPH.
Stop signs must be observed.
No reserved parking (regular or handicapped).
All cars must display a current registration and inspection sticker.
All vehicles are subject to towing after being unmoved for two weeks. Vehicles not being used should be moved to a long-term spot, including vehicles in handicapped spots. There are six long-term spots in Condo VI; two in Parking Plaza # 19, two in Parking Plaza # 44A, and two in Parking Plaza # 45. Anyone intending to park in one of these long-term spots must e-mail a member of the Board (the President’s e-mail is at the beginning of this article) and state the lot the car is in, the reason, the anticipated length of time it will be there, and the name/phone number of someone who has a key in the event of an emergency.
All residents are responsible for their guests’ actions, including parking. Anyone violating the parking rules will have his/her vehicle tagged for potential towing. Anyone who has visitors during the day is asked to have them park in the street so residents may have access to the parking spaces.
Fun Fact
December is known for its association with a variety of festivals and celebrations around the world. One interesting fact is that in addition to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, December hosts the celebration of “Saturnalia” in ancient Roman tradition. It was a festival dedicated to the god Saturn and was marked by feasting, gift-giving, and a temporary reversal of social roles where slaves were treated as equals. While the traditions of Saturnalia may differ significantly from modern celebrations, it’s a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped holiday festivities throughout history.