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
- 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.
January Brookside Updates
Please see below for the latest updates for the Brookside Condos:
- The board has decided to replace Barkan Management with The Dartmouth Group (TDG).
- The Dartmouth Group previously served as Brookside’s property management company from September 2016 through March 2020, when Barkan took over. The new contract with TDG is slated to start on April 1, 2024, and extend through the end of 2025.
- The Board of Trustees commends the work of the Property Management Company Search Committee (Jack DeWitt, Chair; Bob Suarez; Dave Eicher; Maria LeFort; and Tom Leonard). They solicited and reviewed bids to present to the Board.
- The Board of Trustees appreciates the patience of the residents during the transition process.
Brookside Updates
Eighty-two Brooksiders had a ball on Dec. 14 at the annual Brookside holiday party, held at the Pocasset Golf Club. The Moonlighters had everyone dancing, and the club provided a delicious buffet. Maria LeFort won the raffle, and graciously donated it back to the social committee.
Brooksiders again were generous this year with $2300 of grocery store gift cards donated to the Bourne Food Pantry. This is a big number, Brookside should be proud!
With much sadness, the community marks the passing of Mike O’Malley, a devoted Brooksider since 2003. Mike stepped up and served as a Trustee, and chair of CAAS for many years. He also generously lent his hand, mind, and heart to all who asked. Sincere condolences to Judy and their two sons and families.
Brookside Updates
Please see below for some additional important updates for the Brookside community:
- Tool Sharpening is tomorrow at the pool.
- The golf course has requested again that if you are walking your dogs, please stay on the paths. Also, please do not go onto the grass if there is frost, as it is damaging to the grass.
- On Friday, November 17th, John’s Sewer and Drain will be cleaning out the catch basins throughout the property.
- The gutters will be cleaned out in the first week of December.
- The Brookside Board of Trustees has announced that effective immediately, Ann Marie Couture has resigned from the Board due to health reasons. We wish her all the best!
- Due to the open position, the Board of Trustees will schedule a special meeting within the next 60 days to fill the open position.
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