The annual Holiday party is coming up, December 12! Save the date for this very festive, fun community gathering.
Brookside Community Updates
- Annual meeting coming up on 10/26 ay 10:00 AM at the Bridge View Grill Function Room. Election of two Trustee positions to take place. Candidates’ night at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, 10/16.
- The 2024 budget included an 11% increase in operational expenditures and COA fees, due to a 34% increase in the insurance premium, a situation experienced by all condo associations.
- A new reserve study was presented in December of 2023, which noted that only 12% of fully funded reserve is actually funded. A plan has been implemented to strengthen the reserve fund to an appropriate level.
- Laurel Hill roofing was completed in June.
- A supplemental operations assessment averaging $2000 per unit was levied, to pay current operating obligations.
- A new control panel was installed in the Wastewater Treatment Facility, and the ad hoc WWTF committee is overseeing the relicensing process.
- The pool received a new heater, the showers received a new hot water heater, and a dehumidifier was installed.
- Painting continued on schedule, with 31 units completed.
- Funding of the long-term capital plan was the subject of thorough analysis, discussion, and consideration of options for payment. It was decided to increase the 2025 monthly COA reserve contribution from unit owners to an average of $551/mth, starting January 1, 2025. Although this may negatively impact some sales, it should ensure greater stability for the community, and alleviate the need for additional special assessments.
- The Board recognizes and sincerely thanks the hard work of all the committees that make Brookside such a beautiful community!
- Rob Weber is the new on-site assistant maintenance person.
- The Board has adopted new policies for electric vehicle charging and exterior vents for kitchen range hoods.
Upcoming Neighborhood Events
Lots of fun things to do in the neighborhood this Fall:
9/21 – Cape Cod Canal Day at Buzzards Bay Park – Food trucks, beer and wine garden, entertainment.
9/21 – Cape Cod Brew Fest, Cape Cod Fairgrounds – Over 50 breweries and 150 styles of beer (who knew?!), food vendors, live entertainment.
9/28 – Wampanoag Day at Aptucxet
10/5 – Sandwichfest, Water St., Sandwich
10/12 – Cranberry Harvest Festival at Aptucxet
10/12 – Pumpkin Day at Bourne Farm
10/12-10/14 – Yarmouth Seaside Festival – Over 125 crafters, music and fireworks at night at Seagull Beach.
The cranberry bogs will soon be looking like this!
Brookside Happenings
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
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).