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.
July Brookside Updates
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
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!
April Brookside Updates
- 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.
Thanks Jose…
…for a dreary, wet summer send-off.