Condo VI- November 2024
As we enter November, we pause to honor the sacrifices of our veterans, whose bravery and dedication have protected the freedoms we hold dear. Veterans Day reminds us to express our gratitude to those who have served, and as Thanksgiving approaches, we are also reminded of the importance of community and
togetherness.
The Condo VI Board of Managers wishes everyone a prosperous month filled with joy!
Below are some October updates from your President, Vinnie…
Good & Welfare
Happy Birthday: Brenda Andrews, Pete Cantalupo, Wendy Casey, Pat Cosgrove, Ryan Gesuele, Charlotte Kneidl, Sheri Lafond, Mitra Marasha, Tony Odierna, Billy Reda Jr., Karen Rubenstein, & John Russo… Wishing you all a fabulous day and a wonderful year ahead!
Happy Anniversary: Barbara/Bob Lagarenne & Mike/Colleen Greenberg… Congratulations!
Get Well Soon: John Shields, after his recent surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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.
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 penalty assessment of $50.00, 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 your bank; it receives an actual paper check that is mailed from your 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.
Dogs
Pick up after your dogs! All dogs MUST be leashed and with their owners 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.
Waste Management
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Large items should never be leaned against dumpsters! When discarding large items, such as rugs, appliances, furniture, or anything that doesn’t fit in the dumpster, leave it neatly next to, but not leaning on, the dumpster. After leaving large items near the dumpster, please call Maintenance or submit a work order so they 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.
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.
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. If you intend to park in one of these long-term spots, please e-mail a member of the Board (the President’s e-mail is at the beginning of this article) and state the lot your 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 having visitors during the day is asked to have them park in the street so residents may have access to the parking spaces.
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 be forced to contact the Town if any renters refuse to hold a current rental permit.
Fire Safety
Thank you to all residents for their cooperation with the recent smoke alarm inspections, which are done not only for your safety but for the safety of your neighbors as well.
Please be sure to empty your dryer’s lint trap often. Many people forget to regularly clear the lint from the trap, which is a small, easy measure that can protect you from a house fire.
Safety & Security
Keeping Bretton Woods safe is everyone’s responsibility! If you see behavior that doesn’t look right to you, call 911 and report it. DO NOT call the Front Desk or the Gate House!