Condo VIII – July 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
As of the writing of this newsletter, the election has not yet taken place. Results will be published in next month’s newsletter. Thank you to all homeowners who participated in this year’s Board election.
🚨 Smoke Alarm Inspection Volunteers
Special thanks to our volunteers who assisted with the annual smoke alarm inspections:
• Mitch Gerard
• Angela Lewis
• Christel Renner Gelman
• Eugene Kanciruk
• Michelle Rutman (Coordinator)
Thank you to all Condo 8 residents for your cooperation.
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🔥 Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint accumulation in dryer vents is a serious fire hazard.
The Condo pays for annual dryer vent cleaning.
To schedule your FREE annual dryer vent cleaning, submit a work order through the HOA website.
🚰 Plumbing
• No grease, oils, fats, or food scraps down drains
• Dispose of grease in sealed containers with household trash
• Biodegradable toilet paper is recommended
• Contact the Board before arranging outside plumbing service
🗑️ Trash & Dumpsters
• Household trash must be bagged and placed inside dumpsters
• Close doors and lids after use
• Do not block dumpster access
• Contractors may not use Condo 8 dumpsters
• Contractors must remove all renovation debris, appliances, furniture packaging, and construction materials
🛠️ HOA Maintenance removes prohibited items Monday and Friday mornings.
📞 Renovation debris pickup: 631-698-2497
🌻 Landscaping
• Common-area landscaping modifications require prior Board approval
• Mark flowerbeds with red stakes or red ribbon if you do not want landscapers servicing them
• Remove lawn ornaments before landscaping visits
📦 Basement Storage
• Submit a work order or email the Board for access
• Label all stored items with your name and unit number
• No paint cans, tires, gasoline, flammable materials, or hazardous chemicals
🚗 Parking
• Park head-in only
• Park within the lines
• One parking space per vehicle
• Vehicles unused for extended periods should be moved to long-term parking
• Vehicles must display current registration and plates
• No commercial vehicles may be parked in Condo 8 parking plazas between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Vehicles not in compliance may be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
📞 Handicap parking violations: 631-852-COPS
🐾 Pets
“Good dogs have owners who only leave paw prints behind — scoop it, bag it, and trash it.”
• Pick up pet waste immediately
• Dispose of waste properly
• Violations are subject to fines
📝 Work Orders & Contacts
🌐 brettonwoodshoa.org/work-orders
Please include your name, unit number, phone number, and a complete description of the issue.
📧 brettonwoodscondo8@gmail.com
🚨 Emergency situations should always be reported directly to 911. Please do not contact Board members, neighbors, the clubhouse, or the gatehouse for emergency response.