Condo VII – April 2024
Dates to Remember
• April 1 – April Fools’ Day
• April 22 – Passover begins at sunset
• April 22 – Earth Day
Welcome back to our Snowbirds. Hope you enjoyed your time away.
We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Gloria Albin, who recently passed away. Gloria was one of the earliest residents of Condo VII and over the years was very active in the community. She enjoyed golfing and she especially loved to play cards. She will be missed.
Spring Clean-up
Depending on the weather our landscapers and tree trimmer started the spring clean-up in March and it will continue into April. They are only responsible for cleaning up the common areas. The Board has reviewed with them the work that needs to be done so please do not ask them directly to do anything additional. If you feel something needs to be addressed, submit a work order. Remember any work on your property is your responsibility.
Outside Hose Spigot
If you have the valve for the outside water spigot in your unit, please wait until the nighttime temperatures are no longer below freezing before you open it up.
Spring Plantings
Some of you may already be planning your spring planting. Remember the planting of vegetables is not allowed. Any such plantings will be removed. Make sure anything you plant is not a banned or invasive plant. New York has a website you can check – https.//extapps.dec.ny.gov for a listing of such plants. Board approval is required for any plantings in the common areas.
Smoke Detectors
We will be starting the first of our semi-annual checks of the smoke detectors in April. This is a very important safety precaution so please allow access to your unit in order for your smoke to be checked. It only takes a couple of minutes. If your detector is not working, it will be replaced at no cost to you.
Basement Schedule for April and May
Saturday, April 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
If you need access at any other time, please send an email to brettonwoodscondo7@gmail.com and we will arrange a mutually convenient date and time.
The preferred method to submit Work Orders is online at https://brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders. Note Condo VII and your phone # on the work order form. No computer? No problem. You can still obtain a paper work order at the Clubhouse, however, those will take longer to process.
When contacting the Board, whether it’s by email or a written note, please include your name, address, and phone number. This way, if there is an issue that needs to be addressed, we can easily follow up with you.
Happy Passover!
The Condo VII Board of Managers
brettonwoodscondo7@gmail.com
Thought for the month
I often warn kids: “Somewhere along the way, someone is going to tell you, ‘There is no “I” in team.’ What you should tell them is, ‘Maybe not. But there is an “I” in independence, individuality, and integrity.’” – George Carlin