APRIL 2021
Don’t forget Farmstead has a website –there is a LOT of information about the Farmstead community and happenings on the page - log onto Farmstead Commons.com – if you need the Owners only password, please call the office at 358-0040.
As a reminder – the condo fees increased $20 per month ($210/$214) effective February 1, 2021. If you sent the old amount, it is ok to add the increase to your upcoming payment. Also, in these trying financial times, if you are having a problem paying your fees each month, please contact my office (358-0040 – cbpmdiane@aol.com) to talk about your options. We will work with you but can only do so if you respond to the statements and letters we send each month.
It is that time of year – Bears are waking up – Please be sure to take in all birdfeeders and any items on your front stoop or rear patio/deck that could attract hungry bears. We will let you know when birdfeeders can be put back up.
The Board of Directors meets each month. They meet the third Thursday at 8:30 am. Currently they are meeting via Google meet. When weather allows, they meet outside on site at Farmstead. If anyone wants to attend the meetings they need to contact CB Property Management (358-0040 or email cbpmdiane@aol.com) at least three (3) days prior to the meeting so that an invite can be forwarded to them. This also allows us to contact any owner wanting to attend a meeting should the meeting be postponed for any reason.
The Board and Management are set to walk the grounds in April. This walk is to update the “TO DO” list for outside repairs and work to be done in 2021. If you have any item outside your unit (siding repairs, landscape, etc) that you feel need attention, please let my office know so we can take a look and add it to the list to be included when the items are prioritized.
In 2021 Farmstead will be continue doing siding repairs as time and funds allow. Gutters have been installed on Building 1 already this year. Two front stoops and one rear patio are set for replacement. Units 37-48 will have the vinyl siding pressure washed. All front doors that have not been painted as part of the building painting schedule will be painted this year as well.
And new in 2021 dryer vent cleaning is part of the operating budget. 41 dryer vents will be cleaned professionally by Durling Cleaning. The remaining 41 will be cleaned in 2022. Units 1 – 41 will be done this year. The dryer vent cleaning is scheduled for April 26th (and 27th if necessary). This cleaning does not require access to your home. However, if Durling runs in to any sort of issue with your vent, you will be contacted so they can gain access at a future date.
Thinking of selling your condo? Courtney is now a licensed Real Estate Agent with Greenwald Realty. She is familiar with the local condos of course but can also help you find a buyer or your next home! You can email her at cw@greenwaldrealty.com.
Please remember to clean up after your dog. We have had several issues with dog “piles” being left on common areas as well as piles not cleaned behind patios. Please take the time to clean up after your dog, it’s a rule of the Association, can be subject to a fine AND it is the right thing to do!!
Also this year as part of the new grounds maintenance contract, the carport will be cleaned once a year. All will be notified of the date well in advance. You will be required to move your car out of the carport while the work is being done.
Well we have almost made it through another New England winter –
Think Spring!!!