Condo VIII – September 2025
Schools will open on Tuesday, September 2nd. Check your mailbox for the school district newspaper for bus route times so you can adjust your morning and afternoon commute accordingly, to avoid being delayed due to driving behind school buses. NEVER pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. In addition to the Brettonwoods pedestrians and golfers, drivers must be mindful of children at bus stops in the early mornings and mid-to-late afternoons, within and outside Brettonwoods.
The new budget will be presented at the Condo 8 General Meeting in September – the date and time will be announced via blast call.
All residents must have their unit number visible so it can be seen for emergency situations.
Nothing should touch or block access to the dumpster; otherwise, the garbage truck will not empty it. Please remember to slide the side dumpster doors closed when you are finished. If you open the top lid, remember to shut it. By not doing so, you are inviting our little furry friends to dinner. Dumpsters are for household trash only. HOA Maintenance picks up prohibited items left outside dumpsters on Monday and Friday mornings. Residents doing their own home renovations can arrange a special pick-up to remove debris by calling Maintenance at 631-698-2497. Contractors are not permitted to dispose of items in Condo 8 dumpsters; they must cart away debris from work done in your unit, including deliveries such as appliances and furniture.
Lint accumulation in dryer vents is a fire hazard. Our records indicate that many residents do not have their dryer vents cleaned out annually. Some people have never had theirs cleaned. The cleaning of the dryer vents is to prevent a dryer fire that will spread to the entire unit and more. The Condo pays for your annual cleaning. All you need to do is submit a work order to schedule your free annual dryer vent cleaning appointment. Let’s prevent a disaster.
We are all connected through the pipeline, so to avoid clogging it up for everyone, cooking oils, grease, and meat fats do not belong down the drain; store it in a jar or can, then dispose of it in the dumpster with your kitchen trash. If you have a problem with your plumbing system, before calling for service, contact the Board. Biodegradable toilet paper is recommended.
Gardeners who are unsure what’s permitted and prohibited in their flowerbeds should send an email to the Board. Consider the reach of nearby sprinkler heads and make sure the spigot is turned on to ensure your plants will receive the water they need. Be aware that personalized landscaping to “common areas” requires prior Board approval and is at the individual homeowner’s expense. Any resident who does not want the landscapers to work in their flowerbeds and/or cut/trim their shrubs must use red ribbon or stakes to indicate to the landscapers to avoid these areas.
For basement access, submit a work order or send the Board an email. Belongings stored in the basement must be clearly labeled with your name and unit number. No paint cans, tires, or other flammable objects can be stored in the basement.
No work will be done without the submission of a work order unless it is an emergency. If you have a question whether a home repair is your responsibility or the Condo’s, contact the Board via email. All work orders must be filled out completely with your name, unit number, and phone number for it to be approved. Paper-format work orders are still available at the clubhouse; however, electronic work orders expedite your request – submit them at: https://brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders/ When you notice a lamppost light is out, either in the parking area or along the walkway, please submit a work order and, if possible, be sure to indicate the tag number listed on the pole.
All vehicles in Condo 8 Parking Plazas must have a current registration and plates; this includes the long-term parking area. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Parking spaces are limited. Park nose-in, within the lines, one space per vehicle. Parking spaces, including handicap parking spaces, are not assigned to any specific person.
Please advise your visitors of the Condo 8 House Rules and By-Laws, and request they follow the same guidelines as those who live here. All residents are responsible for the actions of their guests within Condo 8, as well as the entire Brettonwoods Community, including but not limited to parking, rules of the road, utilizing the clubhouse facilities, and disposal of trash and cigarette butts. Fines will be imposed on the homeowner for their guest’s failure to follow house rules.
Good dogs have owners who only leave paw prints behind – scoop it, bag it, and trash it. Dog ownership is a privilege in Condo 8, and it comes with the responsibility of picking up after your pet. Do not allow your dog to walk on any grass or common area. $100 fines will be imposed on violators.
Everyone will be receiving a new Common Charges book soon. The first coupon is for October. If you don’t receive it, please send us an email to let us know.