An Update from the President
October 2025
Dear Bretton Woods Community,
The budget for the new fiscal year, beginning October 1st, is enclosed in this newsletter. The Board presented the 2025–26 budget at its open meeting on September 9th, which was well attended. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions, and it’s always encouraging to see community members take an active interest in where they live. As explained last year, many of the increases are the result of contractual obligations outside the Board’s control. Unfortunately, costs continue to rise in nearly every area. The Board is not pleased about these increases either, but they must be accounted for, just as we all experience rising expenses in our own households. As a homeowner myself, I pay common charges as well and share in this frustration.
Regarding payment of common charges, all homeowners are reminded that COMMON CHARGES ARE DUE ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH! Checks received after the 10th of the month may result in late fees from your Condo Board. Homeowners may pay their common charges by scheduling monthly payments through online banking. Anyone who chooses to use this option must note that the HOA Office does not receive an electronic transfer from the bank; it receives an actual paper check that is mailed from the bank, and therefore, homeowners must allow 5-7 business days to allow payments to be received and processed by the HOA Office. Otherwise, homeowners should make their checks payable to “Bretton Woods – Condo VI” and mail them or hand-deliver them to the Clubhouse at 1027 Clubhouse Court, Coram, NY 11727. Allowances for delays in mail deliveries due to weekends and holidays must be made.
I’d like to thank Condo VI resident, Ruby Ullrich, for once again serving on the HOA Budget Committee this year and for her valuable contributions. Having a non-Board member participate is always beneficial, as it brings an important “outside” perspective to the process.
The annual elections for the HOA Board of Directors was held on 9/16, and all nine incumbents gained another one-year term. I’d like to congratulate my fellow Board members, Fran Fialkow, Danielle Grochowski, Kim Hart, Susanna Klein, Melissa Riemer, Bob Ripp, Mary Ann Schaefer, and Dan Snyder on being re-elected and thank them for their continued efforts.
Wishing everyone a good month.
Thank you,
Vinnie Amodio
Proud President
vamodio@brettonwoodshoa.org