Condo VII – May 2025
DATES TO REMEMBER
• May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
• May 11 – Mother’s Day
• May 26 – Memorial Day
Smoke Alarms
Our volunteers started in April and will continue coming around this month for the bi-annual testing of the smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm in each residence is required by law and is for everyone’s safety. The testing takes less than one minute, so please provide the necessary access. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and may save a life.
The Board would like to remind everyone that our vendors (landscapers, tree trimmers, gutter cleaners, etc.) are here doing the jobs we hired them for. They are not here to do your personal work, and they are NOT to be harassed or berated. Such behavior is uncalled for, and we will not tolerate it. If we find that you verbally mistreated any of our vendors, your privileges will be suspended. Any issues you have with the work being done should be directed to the Board, and we will address them.
Insurance
Whether you are an owner or a renter, you should have insurance coverage for your unit. Make sure you request a Condo policy and that your coverage includes the cost of any improvements you made to your unit as well as your furnishings, electronics, and valuables.
Renovations
Prior to any work being done, please contact the Board for the necessary forms and documentation that must be submitted. Contractors must be licensed and insured.
Replacing your doors or windows? Check with the Board to ensure you are following the correct color scheme for Condo 7.
Planning a renovation of your unit’s interior? The contractors you hire to do the work must dispose of the debris and are not allowed to use our dumpsters to dispose of the materials, i.e., old appliances, bathroom or kitchen fixtures, carpets, cabinets, etc.
If the renovation requires the water to be shut off, you must notify Maintenance via work order 48 hours in advance. Only the Maintenance staff is authorized to shut off the water since it will shut it down for your entire building, and all residents must be notified in advance.
Barbecues
The heat from a BBQ can warp/melt the siding, so make sure you keep it at least 10 feet away from the building. BBQs are not allowed on the sidewalks or common areas. As per the Brookhaven Town Fire Code, propane and charcoal BBQs cannot be used on Upper Lamont balconies.
Fire pits and tiki torches are prohibited throughout Bretton Woods.
Car Washing/Repairs
You cannot wash your car or do any car repairs on the street or in the parking plazas. If you wish to wash your car, you can make use of the car wash hoses on Daryl Drive outside the maintenance yard.
Exterminating
The Condo covers the cost of termite and carpenter ant extermination only. Residents should submit a work order upon discovery of either of these insects. Any other exterminating needs (i.e., rodents, bees, etc.) are the responsibility of the homeowner.
Outside Hose Spigot
By now, all outside hose spigots should be turned on. Submit a work order for any inside or outside valves that are leaking.
Reminder
Nothing should be nailed or screwed into the aluminum siding. Plants, hanging vines, ornaments, etc. are not to be attached or hanging from the fences. The cost of repairing any damage to the siding or fences will be charged to the homeowner.
Basement Schedule for May and June
Saturday, May 10 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 22 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Condo VII Board of Managers
brettonwoodscondo7@gmail.com
Thoughts for the month
“A mother’s love is the sun for growing, the moon for dreaming, the stars for guiding the way.”
Unknown
“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran does not have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan