Brooksiders are breathing together! Join your neighbors Saturday mornings on the Green at 8:30 for yoga, starting June 21. Namaste…
Brookside Community Updates
Welcome Shane Pina as our portfolio manager for The Dartmouth Group. Hoby McNerney is the Facility Manager, and Rob Weber is responsible for on-site maintenance. His office is in the management company office on Springbrook Court.
Linda Calmes Jones was elected on 12.14.2024 to the open position of Trustee, replacing Christopher Capessela. Linda was President of the Treetops HOA in Falmouth, owned and operated her own property management company, and also has experience in banking.
An ad-hoc group has been formed to explore funding options for the reserve beyond 2025. They will present their findings to the Board at the appropriate time.
Brookside residents are invited to The Bog Tavern/The Vue on January 18 from 2:00-4:00, for cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres to meet the new General Manager, Oliver Sweet.
Brookside Community Updates
The annual meeting was held on 10/26/24. Two new Trustees were elected, Joseph Messina and Perry Davis. A special election will be held soon to fill the position of Chris Caposella, who is resigning.
Chair Joseph Mattingly is completing his term; Karen Vergoni is the new Chair, along with Ludwig Heil as Vice Chair, Perry Davis as Treasurer, and Joseph Messina as Secretary.
Holiday Party
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.
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