Nadine, Author at Brookside Condo Resales

Brookside Happenings

September 9, 2024 by Nadine

First-ever clambake on the Brookside green was Sunday, September 8. Judging by all the happy folks there, it won’t be the last! (And the most gorgeous day ever helped the magic!) Many thanks to Rock Bottom Seafood from Plymouth, and to the dedicated and imaginative members of the Brookside Social Activities Committee!

Save the dates:

9/21, 4:00 pm – pool closing party

10/26 – Howl-o-Ween pet parade, to benefit Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals. Prizes for Best Dog and Human Duo Costume and Most Creative Costume.

12/12 – Holiday party at the Pocasset Country Club, with the Moonlighters providing the music and Brooksiders providing the good cheer!

August Brookside Updates

August 31, 2024 by Nadine

The annual meeting of Unit Owners has been rescheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday October 26, 2024 at the Bridge View Grille. The Election Committee is still looking for Trustee candidates.

The pool will close on Sept. 22, 2024, and the pavilion will close on October 27, 2024. September is the best time to swim in the pool, in my opinion! The CAAS Committee members, weekend monitors, and Landscape Committee did an awesome job of making and keeping the pool area beautiful and safe.

Reminder regarding new gas grill rules, per Massachusetts Comprehensive State Fire Code (CMR 527 1.00).

July Brookside Updates

July 9, 2024 by Nadine

At its meeting on June 20, 2024, the Brookside Board of Trustees voted to increase the 2025 monthly COA Reserve Contribution to an average of $551 per unit per month, in order to fund various capital projects in the near and distant future.

On Saturday, June 22, Brooksiders turned out in force to dedicate the Pool Pavilion to Mike O’Malley, to honor his long and devoted service to the community.

His energy and commitment never wavered, over many years. He was an amazing and valued Brooksider, and it was lovely to see how many appreciated that.

May Brookside Updates

May 15, 2024 by Nadine

Things have been busy at Brookside through the winter and early spring! One of the most fun and unique was the Arts Stroll on April 26 and 27, when artist Brooksiders opened their homes to show their work to their neighbors. Kudos to Jim Bowen, Susan Bunbury, Caroline and Greg Anderson, Andy Howard, Jeannine Lavoie and Rich Ferreira, and Paul and Mary Ellen Split for their exceptional work (and in the case of Mary Ellen, tasty tea and homemade scones)! And kudos to the 35+ Brooksiders who enjoyed strolling, seeing, kibbitzing, and nibbling!

During the winter, there were Monday nights at the Mashpee Cinema, prime rib nights at the VFW, bowling at Timber Lanes in Falmouth, tech talks in the Community Room, music bingo at the Bridgeview Grill, and of course, viewing the eclipse from the village green. Lots to do, nice people to do it with, and a great variety of activities. Even a poetry workshop with Jack DeWitt!

Mark your calendars for the annual pool opening party on June 8; Father’s Day coffee and donuts on June 16; pinballs and meatballs at the Arcade Alley and Bog Tavern on May 16.

And take yourselves out to the ballgame, and cheer on last year’s Cape Cod Baseball League champions, the Bourne Braves, June 15, 6:00 PM, Cape Cod Tech Field!

Don’t miss a walk in our Four Ponds Conservation Area, 280 acres of ponds, wetlands, and pine forests. Trails for every level of skill/interest. For the more experienced hiker, Pine Trail and the Town Forest trail are off Barlows Landing Rd. You don’t need to travel far to experience the joy of a different, beautiful, natural environment!

April Brookside Updates

April 11, 2024 by Nadine

Brookside Welcomes Back The Dartmouth Group
Rick Carberry will be the Property Manager and Hoby McNerney will be the new full-time, on-site Facility Manager. TDG is looking for an additional on-site maintenance person as well. There will no longer be an administrative person on site. Residents will now contact TDG offices for administrative or accounting issues.

Board of Trustees Announces Special Assessment to Meet VBC Operating Cash Needs
At its March 21, 2024, meeting the VBC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to levy a special assessment averaging $2,000 per unit needed (1) to pay current obligations, (2) to avoid future cash flow problems, and (3) to establish a contingency fund to meet future unanticipated expenses. Unit owners will be given the option of paying the full assessed amount up front or in three equal monthly payments in May, June, and July 2024.

Pool Update
The upgrades to the pool water heating and ventilation systems are ongoing and will be completed prior to the scheduled late May pool opening.

There was excellent homeowner attendance at the March 23 Reserve Study Presentation.

New VBC Rules coming regarding the use of Gas Grills to comply with MA Fire Code, Chapter 10.10.6.

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