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July/August 2003
Scotty Hollow Lantern
IRRIGATION INSTALLATION The irrigation system has been fully installed in A, B and C Circles. During the installation along the sidewalk adjacent to the pond, equipment breakdown delayed progress until back ordered parts arrived. Trenching will continue through D Circle. ELECTRICAL WIRING REPLACEMENT Lamppost wiring has been removed and replaced throughout A, B and C Circles. Wiring in these areas now meets the correct building codes. Trenching for this work is occurring simultaneously with the irrigation installation. Several posts and fixtures are being replaced as well. CARPENTRY REPAIRS AND PAINTING Carpentry repairs to A Circle homes and B16-B40 have been completed. Painting is scheduled to begin in mid-August (August 18^th). John Gass Construction is our building contractor. J.P. Cricones will be our painting contractor again this year. POOL UPGRADES Recent upgrades to the pool area include removal and replacement of the rear stairs and retaining wall, new signage and the addition of several new chairs, a table and umbrella. Please take care of your recreational facility. ANIMAL CONTROL Frank Warren, from Animal Control, has informed a member of the Board that there are coyotes throughout Chelmsford. Small pets, according the Scotty Hollow rules, must be kept indoors. Mr. Warren advises us to be sure that pets are not left outside as well. The Animal Control Office’s telephone number is (978) 256-0754. Be sure to contact Mr. Warren if you see loose or stray dogs at Scotty Hollow Condominiums. LANDSCAPE REPAIRS Loam and seed will be spread throughout the grounds as needed. Several areas will be turned over and reseeded. If the budget permits, A – E Circle will be addressed. If not, A, B, and C Circles will be reseeded late this summer. D and E Circles will be reseeded in early Spring of 2004. INTERIOR LIGHTING Your interior light fixtures come with specific light bulb wattage recommendations, often 60 watts or lower. Do not exceed the recommendations noted. The excessive heat generated by the bulb or the additional electrical current drawn through the wiring servicing the fixture may cause deterioration of the wiring – creating a hazardous condition.	LITTER Recently, litter (soda and beer cans/bottles, cups, food wrappers, trash bags, etc.) has been strewn about our grounds. Not only is this unsightly, but it also costs the Scotty Hollow Condominiums money to have the litter picked up by maintenance personnel. If you notice any person littering on our grounds, please notify the management office immediately. Thank you for pitching in and keeping our grounds neat – as we have all become accustomed. Violators will be subject to the assessment of fines as well as labor costs involved in cleaning up the litter. 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 made at least ten days prior to the closing date in accordance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You will not be able to close without this document. Do not delay your request for this extremely important document. Lastly, there is a $50.00 charge for the preparation of this certificate and the completion of all other closing paperwork and tasks (i.e. bank affidavits/questionnaires, telephone calls and faxes with information relative to the condominium – budgets, minutes, etc.). CONDOMINIUM FEES Condominium fees should be made payable to Scotty Hollow Condominiums (not Property Management of Andover). Please be advised that there is a $35.00 charge for any payment not honored by your bank (i.e. returned for insufficient funds). INSURANCE INFORMATION The insurance agent for Scotty Hollow Condominiums is C.J. McCarthy Insurance Agency. The insurance carrier is St. Paul. If your mortgage holder is requesting proof of insurance or a certificate of insurance, you must contact McCarthy Insurance Agency directly. Their telephone number is 1-800-370-0642 or 978-661-6823. You should ask for Carole or Jenn at the Certificate Desk. A minimum of 24-48 hours notice is required for the production of this certificate. Please keep in mind that you must maintain your own insurance policy (referred to as an H06 policy) on your condominium to protect your personal property, liability and the deductible portion of Scotty Hollow’s policy ($5,000.00). Your policy should also provide for any re-location expenses required if your unit becomes uninhabitable (i.e. due to fire, broken pipe, etc.). Please keep this information for future reference. PLUMBING CHECK UP Have you replaced your washing machine or dishwasher hoses recently? They deteriorate and should be replaced with metal reinforced hose lines. Close your water valve whenever your washing machines is not operating. How old is your water heater? If your water heater has exceeded its life expectancy or approaching it, you should consider replacing it now to avoid costly water damage and a major inconvenience.