Attention Home Owners and Residents:

There seems to be some confusion around what can and cannot be recycled. Please follow the instructions provided in this Recycling Guide from Waste Management. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

There has been several units that have been making external improvments to the unit, things such as changing windows and doors, and have not gotten approval from the Board of Director’s to change those items. In addition to the approval, there are several other items that are needed prior to receiving approval. If you plan on making any external improvements please contact Cheryl at cdemetriou@harvardmanagement.com for the checklist of items that will be needed in order to make the approval process easy. You do not need approval if you are making internal improvements such as a kitchen remodel.

Pools will be opening Memorial Day weekend. Please review the Rules for pool use.

Spring is here and so are the bears. Three black bears were sighted down by the Bird Sanctuary (Andover Down/Cranleigh Mews), and Animal Control has been notified and will be investigating.

Here are a few FAQ’s from the Nashua Police Department Website with contact information:

What does the Animal Control Division do?
The Animal Control Division enforces the state laws and city ordinances as they pertain to domestic animals. The Division also assists the public with problems concerning wildlife.

When does the Animal Control Officer (ACO) work?
The Nashua Police Department employs only one ACO. ACO Bob Langis works Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How do I contact the Animal Control Officer?
Please call the Department’s main telephone number at (603) 594-3500. ACO Langis typically works on the street responding to complaints and patrolling the city.

All residents are asked to bring in bird feeders as these attract bears and they can climb up on decks and porches to get to the feeders.

Special thanks to Michael McKenzie for sharing his photos from Cranleigh Mews.

If you have household hazardous waste do not put in in the trash. Please check the 2012 Nashua Household Hazardous Waste Collections Schedule. Note on CFL (Compact Fluorescent bulbs, DO NOT toss into the regular trash. CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and need to be disposed of properly. You do not need to wait for the Household Hazardous Waste date, you can typically bring them to Home Depot to be disposed of properly. If a CFL bulb breaks, the EPA has provided instructions on cleanup. For more information on CFL bulbs, disposal and cleanup check here.

There is a change to the Clubhouse Reservation Process. To avoid double booking the ability to reserve online is being removed. Please contact Cheryl Demetriou via cdemetriou@harvardmanagement.com or 603-204-5391 to inquire about availability. The form and payment must be received by Cheryl in order to reserve the date.

Please note that there is a change in how to access the Harvard Management Resident page. You are now directed to their main website and you will need to click on Homeowner Login.

A pair of eyeglasses were found on Kessler Farm Drive. They appear to be Children’s glasses and a name is inscribed on the side. Please contact cdemetriou@harvardmanagement.com if you think these glasses are yours.

Pennichuck Water has their 2012 Consumer Confidence Report available.

Check out the 2012 Lawn Care Program information.

The contractors have been very busy changing our kick plates on Hawkstead Hollow and Foxmoor and they have reported to me that they are constantly stepping in dog waste. Please pick-up after your dog(s). No one wants to step in dog waste while working to improve our property.

Regarding Dogs:
Responsible Dog Owners…
Use a pooper scooper & bag for clean-up
Bring their dog into the heavily wooded areas whenever possible & not on the grass, road or walkways
Leash and accompany their dog(s) at all times when outside
Keep the noise level down and do not let their dog(s) bark constantly
Careless Dog Owners…
Do not clean-up after their dog(s)
Let the dog(s) run wild or tie them out
Allow the dog(s) to cause disturbances
Will be subject to a fine for violation of the Bylaws:
First offense: A letter is forwarded to resident, copy to Owner, if different.
Second offense: Letter to Owner informing them of a $25.00 fine, copy to resident, if different.
Third offense: Letter to Owner informing them of a $50.00 fine, copy to resident, if different.

There are quite a few units that have stored items under their decks. This is not permitted. Please remove the items under your decks.

Now available, the 2012 Recycle Schedule on the Community Page. Please note that pick up is on odd weeks and is identified on the schedule with an "O".

Please ensure you review the updated Snow Removal Plan. This document includes important information on when/how areas will be cleared, as well as, owner/resident responsibility in moving vehicles to allow plowing.

As we all have been reading in the paper and seeing on the news, there has been an increase in home burglaries in the last few months. Please visit this link for tips and guidelines on how to secure your home and possessions.

Reminder, the condo fee for 2012 remains at $260. However, if you are not paying by ACH there will be a $10 fee for a coupon book. Billpay is not the same as ACH. Please refer to the letter that was recently sent.

Don't forget to check the Classifieds.

We have limited printed copies of the Quarterly What's Happening newsletter available at the on-site property management office for those who do not have Internet access. As a reminder, the newsletter is posted on the web site and sent out via email to all residents who provided an email address. (Please encourage your neighbors to provide their email address to the management company so they also can also receive their communications electronically.)

When using the rear gates please stop at the white painted line on the pavement and activate your remote. There are sensors in the pavement that help control the gate arms. If you get to close to the gate the remotes may not work and you will have to back up to the white line. Also please remember to change the battery in your remotes so that they will continue to work properly.

As mentioned in the quarterly newsletters and monthly meetings, the Association water and sewer bills continue to run over budget. In addition, rate increases are being communicated to utility customers. We all should play a part in keeping the water and sewer expenses down to help mitigate Condo Fee rate increases in the future. Things we can all do include installation of water saving devices; fixing plumbing issues; turning off the water when not needed; cutting down on lawn watering from daily to 3-4 days a week; and watering lawn during optimal hours (early in the morning or early evening when there is less wind and heat.). You can get water saving tips at the Pennichuck website, Water-Use it Wisely and Eartheasy.com.

Check out the current newsletter. Past editions can be found on the Community page..