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 December 2003

Scotty Hollow Lantern

 SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES

 

 

Many new homeowners have arrived at Scotty Hollow Condominiums this past year and they may not be aware of our snow plowing procedures. 

 

The snow removal contract states that plowing will commence upon the accumulation of 2 inches and is to repeat as necessary during a storm to insure that not more than 3 inches will be on the plowable surfaces. 

 

The procedure for removal of snow is stated below.

 

1)           Main roadways and Circles opened and maintained.

2)           Sand is applied as needed.

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4)           Parking areas beneath decks and behind homes cleaned during and after snow fall.  Vehicles left directly behind a home will impede snow removal, causing snow and ice to build up.  Vehicles may be parked at the pump station during and after snow fall.

5)           Handwork will be completed after snow fall ends.  Front steps, stoops, walkways, rear entrance ways, mailboxes and fire hydrants are shoveled at this time.

6)           In the event an emergency situation exists, please call Property Management of Andover (978-683-4101) and your after hours call will be processed by their answering service.  The on-call manager will contact the snow plow operator and request emergency service.

 

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

 

Holiday decorations may not be fastened to building exteriors with the use of penetrating fasteners, nails, screws, tacks, etc.  A considerable amount of money has been spent on restoring building exteriors and painting.  Twist ties and wires will not damage our wood surfaces.  Displaying decoration lights from inside windows will allow viewing from both indoors and outdoors.  Holiday decorations should be removed within two weeks following the holiday they are celebrating.  Lawn decorations should be avoided (i.e. no inflatable decorations).

 

SHOVEL YOUR DECK

Residents are responsible for clearing the  snow and ice off their decks in a timely fashion.   Failure to promptly clear the snow from your deck can result in damage to the deck support system and possible water penetration into your home.

 

 

 

CONDOMINIUM FEES

Condominium fees should be made payable to Scotty Hollow Condominiums  (not Property Management of Andover).   Effective January 1, 2004, the condominium fee will be $196.00 per month.   For those of you who have not paid off the sprinkler system assessment, an additional $17.50 per month is due until October 2005.   Please be advised that there is a $35.00 charge for any payment not honored by your bank (i.e. returned for insufficient funds).

 CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL

 

Please note the trash collection company for North Chelmsford will NOT pick up Christmas trees.  Christmas trees may be brought to the following location between the dates and times noted:

 

WHERE:         Laughton Nursery

                        31 Lowell Road,  Westford

WHEN:           December 27, 2003 thru

      February 28, 2004

TIME:             every Saturday

                        8:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m.

 

The Laughton Nursery will accept your Christmas tree for disposal at a fee of $4.00 (if you purchase your tree from them and bring your receipt, they will recycle the tree for free).  Please remember all ornaments, hooks, tinsels, tree stands, nails, etc. must be removed from the tree prior to drop off.

 

REFINANCING OR SELLING?

 

 

If you are in the process of refinancing or selling your home, you must obtain a 6(d) Certificate in order to close on the refinance or sale.  You must contact Coleen at Property Management of Andover at 978-683-4101 to obtain this certificate.  Your request for the 6(d) Certificate must be received at least ten days prior to the closing date.  You will not be able to close without this document, according to the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Do not delay your request for this extremely important document.  Lastly, there is a $50.00 charge for the preparation of this certificate and other closing paperwork.

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL MEETING UPDATE

 

 

It appeared that a quorum was not reached at our recent Annual Meeting.  The election of two board members was not held.  The election has been rescheduled for January 21, 2004.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 

The Board of Trustees and Property Management of Andover would like to extend a warm wish to everyone for a Safe, Healthy and Happy Holiday Season!!