Condo VII – August 2025
Welcome to our new residents:
Eduardo (Ed) Trivino at 784 Hilltop Ct.
Gabrielle Robles at 750 Hilltop Ct.
Rosemary Woltmann
On June 18, 2025, Rosemary (Ro) Woltmann, the wife of Condo VII board member Paul Woltmann, passed away. A long-time resident of Bretton Woods (first in Condo I and then Condo VII), Ro was an avid golfer. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Club and loved the time she spent as a golf ranger. She also enjoyed many of the Bretton Woods activities. Ro and Paul were married for 65 years at the time of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul and his family as they mourn the loss of a very lovely woman.
Condo VII Annual Meeting
Our annual meeting and elections will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
As per the prospectus, three seats expire at the end of each fiscal year – September 30th. Any homeowner in good standing, including incumbents, is eligible to run for the Board. This is a volunteer position that requires a commitment of time and energy. Board members do not get paid. If you are interested in running for the board, please leave a note at the HOA office or send an email to the Condo’s email address – brettonwoodscondo7@gmail.com – and we will provide you with the application. If you have questions about serving on the Board, leave a note at the office or send an email, and a Board member will contact you. Applications should be addressed to the Condo VII Board and must be hand-delivered to the office or postmarked by September 12, 2025. Any applications received after that date will not be accepted.
Proxies will be mailed at the end of August. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please return your signed proxy to the HOA office to the attention of Condo VII or give it to a homeowner who will be attending the meeting. Please note that proxies must be assigned to either a homeowner in good standing who is attending the meeting or to the Condo VII Board. Any proxies left blank or assigned incorrectly will be voided. There must be a quorum in order for the election to be held.
Insurance
As of July 16, 2025, our insurance policies have been renewed and are effective until July 2026. Our premiums increased by $4,946 for a total annual cost of $90,235.
Ticks and Mosquitoes
Ticks and mosquitoes have become an increasing problem and can cause serious health issues. To control the problem, the Board made the decision to spray on a monthly basis. The spraying started in July and will continue through October. A blast call will go out the week the spraying is scheduled. The spray is not harmful to people or animals, but as a precaution, please keep your windows closed and avoid walking through the grass and wooded areas for at least 24 hours after the treatment.
Budget
We have started working on the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and once again, we are faced with increasing costs. Our vendor expenses (landscaping, sprinklers, snow removal, pest control, tree trimming, insurance, PSEG, etc.) continue to go up. As always, we will carefully review all of our line items and be as prudent as possible when determining where increases need to be made.
Please note we have no control over the HOA common charges, the reimbursables, and the MPAU expenses. We only collect that money on their behalf.
Basement Schedule for August
Saturday, August 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Common Charges –The common charges are due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 10th will be charged a $50 late fee.
Work Orders – Please use the online work order system, as your request will be processed faster. Paper work orders can still be submitted, but there may be a longer turnaround time. You can submit the work orders at https://brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders. Be sure to include Condo VII and your phone number on the request.
Condo VII Board of Managers
brettonwoodscondo7@gmail.com
Thought for the month:
“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.”
Rosalia de Castro