Condo VIII – May 2026
The Condo 8 Board of Managers is made up of community residents who volunteer their time and energy to help keep our community safe, clean, and well-maintained.
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🗳️ Board Elections will be held in June.
We continue to hear concerns about common charges, decisions, and how the community is run. If you want a say in those decisions, the most effective way to do that is by serving on the Board.
The Board is responsible for budgeting, maintenance, vendor coordination, and making decisions that impact all residents. These are the same areas that are often the subject of complaints, and they require time, effort, and accountability.
Our community has been supported by many of the same volunteers for years. At some point, participation needs to be shared. Taking a turn on the Board is how that happens.
If you have strong opinions about how things should be done, this is your opportunity to be directly involved in those decisions.
Applications to be placed on the ballot will be mailed to all homeowners. Please follow the instructions provided and return your application by the deadline stated.
We look forward to seeing new names on the ballot this year.
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🚗 Parking
• Park head-in only (prevents exhaust from entering units)
• Move unused vehicles (7+ days) to long-term parking — Plaza 17A
• One space per vehicle; park within lines
• Vehicles must display current registration and plates
📞 Handicap violations: 631-852-COPS
💧 Outdoor Water
• Units with hose bib shutoff valves must turn them on for the season
• Contact the Board if assistance is needed
🌱 Landscaping
• Be mindful of sprinkler reach when planting
• Board approval required for common-area changes
• Mark beds not to be serviced (red stakes or ribbon)
• Remove ornaments before service to prevent damage
🔧 Building Systems
🔥 Smoke detector testing ongoing
🧺 Dryer vent cleaning (Condo covered) – just submit work order
🚰 Plumbing
• No grease, oils, or fats down drains
• Use sealed containers for disposal
• Contact Board before calling plumber
🛠 Maintenance
• Work orders required for all requests
🌐 brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders
• Contractors must be licensed and insured
• Report lamppost outages with pole number
📦 Basement Storage
• Label all items (name + unit)
• No paint, tires, or flammables
• Submit workorder for access
🗑 Trash
• Bagged household trash inside dumpsters only
• Close dumpsters after use
• Large items: place nearby, not touching/blocking dumpsters
🛻 Outside dumpster pickup: Mon & Fri
📞 Call to arrange pickup: 631-698-2497
🔨 Contractors must remove all job debris
🏡 Community Rules
☀️ Patios
• Outdoor use only — no storage
• No gasoline, vehicles, or flammables
• Upper Lamont: electric grills only
🐾 Pets
“Scoop it, bag it, and trash it.”
• No dogs on common grass
• Violations subject to fines
🚗 Safety
• Lock homes and vehicles
• Do not leave valuables visible
📞 Contacts
✉️ brettonwoodscondo8@gmail.com
🌐 brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders
🚨 Emergency: Call 911
🤝 Neighbor Courtesy
🔊🚬 Noise & Smoking
• Keep noise reasonable (shared walls)
• Smoke outdoors away from buildings