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 March & April 2004

Scotty Hollow Lantern

PUMP STATION

Scotty Hollow operates a forced main pump station that pumps the community’s waste water to Groton Road.  The system is equipped with a loud audible alarm.  If you hear the alarm coming from the pump station building, please call Property Management of Andover (978-683-4101) any time of the day or night (weekday or weekend) and notify the answering service of the situation.

 

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS

The Scotty Hollow Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month, with few exceptions.  The meeting is open to homeowners at 7:30 p.m.  Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2004.  If you would like to be included on the Agenda, please call Property Management of Andover prior to Wednesday.  If you wish to attend the meeting, please feel free to stop by the Clubhouse at 7:30 p.m.

 

COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE

Now that Spring is close by, we ask homeowners to take a look around the exterior of their home.  If you notice any common areas that require maintenance, please put your findings in writing and forward it to Property Management of Andover at P.O. Box 488, Andover, MA  01810.   Thank you.

 

SPRING CLEAN UP

Our new sprinkler system is fully operational and will be started up during the Spring clean up.  If you notice any sprinkler heads working improperly, please contact Property Management of Andover (please be descriptive as to the location of the sprinkler head).  The system is fully automated and problems will occur.  Scotty Hollow has been provided a warrantee on the system by the installer and the manufacturer of the equipment.

 

SPRING REMINDERS

q              Hanging plants may be displayed from the underside of an owner’s deck or from a soffitt overhang - if your style home has an overhang.

q              Display of exterior decorations, including wind chimes, windsocks, plaques, signs, etc. is not permitted. 

q              Decks should not be used as storage areas.

q              With the warmer weather approaching, windows will again be open.  Loud music, barking dogs, etc. are disturbing to the neighborhood.

q              Linens, towels, clothing, clothes lines, etc. are not permitted to be hung from deck rails or exposed to public view for any length of time.

 

CLUBHOUSE RENTAL POLICY

The Clubhouse is available for residents to hold private functions.  There are forms available at the management office to reserve the facility.  An advance payment of $225.00 is required at booking, of which $100.00 is returned following the facility’s “check up.”  The net cost to homeowners reserving the Clubhouse is $125.00 (if the facility is properly cleaned and damages and rule infractions have not occurred).  Please contact Coleen at Property Management of Andover (978-683-4101) 3-4 weeks prior to your planned function date.

 

SPEEDING

Please slow down on Scotty Hollow Drive.  The speed bumps are a reminder that there are children and animals in the area of the Clubhouse.  Stopping at each speed bump will protect our children.

 

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).

 

LIGHTS OUT?

If you notice a lamppost light out on our property, please call the staff at Property Management of Andover (978-683-4101) to have the bulb changed.  Please be descriptive as to the location of the light (front, rear, side, etc.).

 

PET REGISTRATION

Pet ownership is a privilege that is given to homeowners via the condominium documents. 

 

All pets (dogs and cats) must be pre-approved by the Board of Trustees prior to their living at Scotty Hollow.  Cats are not permitted to roam freely within the community.

 

All dog owners must pick up (pooper scooper) after their dog.  The area surrounding the pool and Clubhouse is not an area where dogs may relieve themselves.  The area around the old landfill and behind the pump station building is ideal for exercising your dog.

 

Failure to abide by the pet ownership rules (especially the roaming cat or dog and clean up rules) may result in the loss of pet privileges.

 

JUNK MAIL/LITTER

Residents are asked not to leave their junk mail in the mailbox areas.  Please take all your mail to your home.  Also, litter on the grounds has become noticeable.  Please do not throw candy wrappers, cigarette butts or other litter on the common grounds.  This will assist in keeping our grounds well kept as we have all come to expect.

 

 

 

 RUBBISH PICK UP

Rubbish must be left out in covered barrels. Please do not leave barrels and recycling bins outdoors on any day other than collection day (Mondays – unless Monday is a holiday).   They must be stored indoors at all other times.

 

Rubbish pick up does not include appliances, old rugs, water heaters or furniture.  Paint, chemicals and car parts will not be picked up as well. Please contact the Town of Chelmsford Trash and Waste Office at 978-250-5203 for more information on disposal of these types of items. If you have a problem with the trash removal or recycling pick up, you should contact the Town of Chelmsford directly as this is a Town provided service.

 

WINDOW REPLACEMENTS

Replacement windows are manufactured by Harvey Industries.  The product line is called “Majesty” window.  Homeowners interested in replacing their windows may contact Property Management of Andover at 978-683-4101 for additional details/literature.

 

These double pane windows eliminate the exterior storm windows, are designed for easy cleaning and will not need painting or glazing of individual panes.  Multiple window panes will be replaced with one solid pane of glass with the pane dividers installed between the double panes of glass.

 

GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENTS

The new garage door replacements are available through Pelham Building Supply.  These fully insulated metal doors cost $550.00, installed.  Paul, the contact person at Pelham Building Supply, may be reached at 603-635-7555.

 

REAR DOOR INSERTS

A fellow homeowner was gracious enough to provide the following information regarding replacement glass/plastic inserts for the rear door (near the garage door):

 

Ordered from:  Rivco, Inc.

                        332 Amherst Street

                        Nashua, NH  03060

                        1-800-572-1869

 

Price:                $83.00 (2003 price)

 

Specifications:   Diamond Grille for F1E

                        “Benchmark” vinyl insert

                        22” x 36”

 

Other:               This is a special order and takes 4-6 weeks delivery time.

 

WEBSITE

Scotty Hollow’s official website is:

 

www.scottyhollowcondos.com.

 

The site is full of information for you to utilize.  Take a look sometime!

INSURANCE INFORMATION

The insurance agent for Scotty Hollow Condominiums is Fred C. Church Insurance Agency.  The insurance carrier is Hanover Insurance. If your mortgage holder is requesting proof of insurance or a certificate of insurance, you must contact Fred C. Church directly.  Their telephone number is 1-800-225-1865 or 978-458-1865.  You should ask for Lisa Souza at extension 226.  A minimum of 24-48 hours notice is required for the production of this certificate.  You may also order a Certificate of Insurance on-line at:  www.fredcchurch.com. Follows these prompts:  Personal Insurance, Fred C. Church Programs, Condominium Associations and Property Management of Andover.  Complete the form and submit the request.

 

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) and personal improvements you have made to your home. 

 

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. 

 

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.).

 

 

THINK SPRING!!!