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Updated July 18, 2010

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Owner Survey Results

The Excel spreadsheet of the 2009 Owner Survey results tabulation (with unit numbers removed for privacy), along with the survey questions with an interpretation of the responses, is published in the Documents and Forms section of this web site.

Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate

Salem Walk's Robert Fiore appeared July 7th in a color-print feature page story about epilepsy in the Connecticut Post. The Connected Post article by Christina Henessey focused on how epilepsy is often misunderstood and shed much light on the condition. (Photo by CT Post's Christian Abraham .)

Bob Fiore is active as an advocate for those with Epilepsy. Fiore has an organization “Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate” and the website is www.ct-ea.org. Bob has also been interviewed by Lifetime’s Joan Lunden hosting the show Health Corner. The interview wwas on the Lifetime cable channel Sunday June 20 at 9:30 a.m. and scheduled to replay Sunday August 20. The interviews are informative and compelling. Epilepsy is often misunderstood; the organization’s slogan is “Progress through Awareness.” Visit the organization website: www.ct-ea.org.

2010 Annual Association Meeting Held Sunday June 27

The Association’s annual meeting , held Sunday June 27th, covered the ups and downs of the 2009 / 2010 fiscal year (Most of which has been reported in detail here at Longemadow06460.com. The remediation work to Bld A-12 1 – 9 GW was discussed. The pool has a new chlorination system. The “adult swim” has only one volunteer so far, others are needed to extend the pool hours, adults only, from 7 to 9 pm. The Association has instituted an annual inspection of the storm drains and repairs will be made proactively. The litigation with our previous Landscaper was discussed, the Association won the case the and not have to pay legal fees.

The Annual meeting includes elections of officers. This year three positions were up for election, those currently held by Bette Carlson, Jackie Steiner and Kit Kaolian. There were no additional nominees for the three positions, other than the incumbents. A motion was made and passed to waive voting. The Board member positions remain unchanged: President: Ruth Nappe; Vice President: Bette Carlson; Secretary: Kit Kaolian; Treasurer: Jackie Steiner; Member At Large: Elizabeth Sivek.

Some of items brought up or suggested under Old / New Business by unit owners included:

Publishing the survey - long overdue
One resident thought that the property management company should have email and internet access and should have something better than a paper system (i.e. a database) to store and maintain work orders.
Another suggestion: some or all of the loans (taken out for roofing reconstruction) should be reviewed and refinanced at a lower rate.

The meeting started shortly after 7:00 pm and adjourned at approximately 9:00 pm. The quorum was met with 37% attendance (in person or by proxey).

What's in a Number?

Thanks to Gary Houston for his efforts. Gary volunteered to repaint the parking space numbers. He has painted most of Salem Walk's numbers and will continue throughout the complex as time permits. The numbers have faded and his efforts will help out both residents and visitors, and save the association money.

Swans in the Meadow

Longmeadow06460.com photo by Michelle D'Aiuto

Pool Opening Saturday June 12!

The Longmeadow pool is open for the 2010 season. For complete details, click to see the 2010 pool opening notice.

The pool attendants for the 2010 season are again Brian Piendl and Michael Roche. We welcome Brian and Michael back and look forward to a fun and safe pool season.

Building A-12 Remediation Progress Update - June 10

As previously reported (see earlier article below), Building A-12, which comprises 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Greenwich Way, has experienced water and moisture-related damage and problems and requires significant repair, remediation and prevention efforts. At the time of this writing, Longmeadow’s insurance company has denied any of the Association's claims for coverage. The Board is reviewing options.

The first phase of the work effort started in April and has completed last week of May. The tasks, on a high-level, comprising the first phase of the remediation include:

The mildew and other untoward fungus growth in all of the building’s crawl-space basements has been cleaned and the surfaces treated by Steamatic.
Basement Systems has completed its work started May 3rd. Basement S ystems puts a liner in the basement, making it fully moisture-proof. This also entails putting a pump in each basement. The drainage pipes from the pumps exit the basement and will go directly into a larger new drainpipe running along the back of the building. The pump will remove any water seeping in behind (below) the liner. Each basement will also be quipped with a special dehumidifier. The electrical work for the dehumidifiers has been completed.
Bob Austin's team replaced four of the units’ concrete patios along with the corresponding rotted sill plates.
The foundation along the two ends of the building have been dug up and waterproofed.
The installation of the new main storm drain line has largely been completed. Recall as was earlier reported that the existing main storm drain line, which leads away from A-12, under the parking lot, and out to the marsh, was irreparably clogged and damaged. The existing catch basin (storm drain), in the grassy area adjacent to bulldog A-12 will also now drain into the new storm line being installed.
The installation of the new 8" underground pipe running long the length of the building to connect with the drains from each of A-12's unit has been completed.

The second phase of repairs and remediation to building A-12 involves remediating the attics and roof. This phase started June 1st and is past the half-way mark.

The front and back roofing, including the damaged plywood decking have been replaced.
The old fouled insulation is being removed and new insulation is being installed after the area is cleaned and sanitized.
New venting is also being installed in the attics to prevent future occurrence of problems.

The third phase of repair and remediation to building A-12 involves work to the walls and the first and second floors. Keep checking this web site for updates or contact a board member if you have any questions or concerns.

Roofing Project Update 2010

The next building to undergo roofing reconstruction will be Building A-5 comprising 60 - 70 Greenwich Way. Note: Roofing work is being done on building A-12 as part of remediating water and moisture damage and is not part of the larger roofing reconstructing project. Repair work on Building A-12 will commence June 1st and will be finished before Building A-5 is started.

Your Tap Water

You are not alone in noticing that the tap water in our area tastes lousy and smells... of chlorine and who knows exactly what else. A good quality water filter will remove all the chlorine and most of the other chemicals that get into the tap water supply.

Longmeadow06460.com has arranged with A-Water Solutions of West Haven to provide an exclusive 15% discount to Longmeadow owners, residents and their families. Dale Abbott's company provides water filtration system for your home. A small counter-top unit that you can install yourself is less than $150.00 and pays for itself quickly. There are also under-the counter filters systems that ensure all for the tap water is safe, clean and fresh. A shower head filter ensures you shower with chlorine removed.

If the quality of the tap water has been bothering you, or if you want to save money and time by not having to buy water bottles, give Dale Abbott of A-Water Solutions a call at 1-800-291-3533 or 203-937-1466. Mention you are from Longmeadow Condominiums to receive your 15% discount on your entire purchase. Catalog

Updated Garden Rules and Regulations

The Garden Area supplement to the Longmeadow Condominium Rules and Regulations has been updated by the Board and distributed to each mailbox. A copy is also online in the "Documents and Forms" section of the website. The approved shrubbery list is also posted online.

Ross David Sanders - Co-developer of Longmeadow

Dave Sanders Longmeadow developer Ross David Sanders, age 90, passed away on March 18, 2010. Dave Sanders was a resident of Westport, prior to moving to Oronoque in Stratford, and Pelican Cove in Sarasota, FL. He was a self-made business man and entrepreneur in the real estate industry. He is remembered as a very likable, ethical and moral man who believed a deal was not a deal unless it was fair to all parties. He began his career as a professor of economics at the University of Bridgeport. Sanders graduated from NYU and CCNY. It was at UB that David met Ted Ruderman who would become his partner in the real estate business and together they formed Major Building Corporation.

Dave Sanders and Ted Rudderman developed our Longmeadow Condominiums, Milford's first and foremost condominium, in 1968. Other accomplishments included Commerce Park in Bridgeport and Sargent's Drive in New Haven. David was a pioneer in the green development and was very conscious of the environment when he was developing his real estate projects.

Sanders was a World War II veteran in the army and served as a meteorologist to the allied bomber group in Europe. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Jeanette. Sanders had three children, Kate, Harris and Marti.

Filtering Your Water, 15% Discount from Water Solutions

Many of us have realized the health benefits of drinking plenty of water. But the high cost, environmental issues, and overall inefficiencies of bottling, trucking and buying bottled water can be frustrating. Who knows what is exactly in the bottled water? We see tons of empty water bottles in our recycle bins, and sadly in the dumpster too, all of which illustrates the additional cost of disposing all of these water bottles.

Longmeadow06460.com has arranged a unique, exclusive discount for residents of Longmeadow with Dale Abbott and his company A-Water Solutions of West Haven. Longmeadow residents gat a 15% discount on products from A-Water Solutions.

By filtering your tap water, you can have the taste and health benefits of drinking water, but without the high cost and inconvenience. You (your family, your pets, your home) can have purified water for just a few pennies a gallon. You can have Filtered purified water for more than just drinking: Pure water for rinsing fruits and vegetables, making coffee and other beverages, cooking and baking, boiling pasta, drinking water for your pets, and more.

A-Water Solutions, offers better quality micro-filtration systems that will run circles around what you could buy in a store. One of their offerings is a small counter-top unit that you can easily install yourself. For Longmeadow residents it is now just $127.50. Anyone who is interested can call Dale Abbott’s office: he can answer your questions, and if you’d like place your order at the discounted price. 1-800-291-3533 or 203-937-1466. You can visit www.filters2000.com for plenty more information.

Longmeadow06460.com arranged this exclusive discount as a service to Longmeadow residents. There has been no exchange of payment or consideration for this. If other companies wish to offer Longmeadow residents a discount and be mentioned on this web site, they may contact the web site at longmeadowweb@prodigy.net or any board member for review. Disclaimer.

Repairs to Building A-12

Longmeadow Board of Directors had a meeting Sunday March 28th with the residents of Building A-12 (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Greenwich Way ) to discuss water damage remediation and prevention steps that will be undertaken. This building is close to the marsh, has had water-related problems exacerbated by a variety of factors including clogged storm drains, etc. This building crawl-space type basement, there is a continual problem with water in many of the crawlspaces in this building.

The first phase of the efforts will be undertaken primarily by Bob Austin and Basement Systems. Each of them will be undertaking repairs, remediation and preventative efforts. Some of the work that will be done in and around this building include:

Exterior of building A-12 work:

Extend all downspouts away from the building.
Excavate and seal the concrete block foundation at the ends of the building
Remove and replace the three patios slabs that are pitched towards the building Repair and replace any rotted framing, sill plates, etc., as needed.
Re-grade the ground area around the building to pitch away from the building and help water flow away from the building.
Clean out existing ground drain (catch basin) from the rear area of the building through to the parking lot drain. The parking lot catch basin (drain) will also be cleared out so rainwater can once again drain out to the marsh. Likely a plumbing servicer with a water-jet snake will be engaged to clear out these pipes.

Crawlspaces in Building A-12:

Basement Systems Inc..will be engaged to solve and mage the water problems in the crawlspaces. The crawlspaces will be first cleaned of dirt, mildew and such and then sealed with their proprietary system which can be likened to a pool liner. The crawl spaces each will be equipped with a sump pump The sump pumps will drain outside to a new channel of pipes that will lead to the 8" underground pipe that leads to the marsh.
Any dryer vents that are directed into the basement will be directed to the outside of the building. (Note, no unit should direct a dryer vent into the basement.) Any leaking plumbing will be fixed.

March News Highlights

Based on the requests for resale packets late February through mid-March, there are three units which have pending sales: 21 Salem Walk at 230K; 67 Jackson Drive (ranch unit) $155K;

Updated Garden Rules and regulations are heading for Longmeadow mailboxes. Please read the document carefully,

Longmeadow Wins Litigation!

The judge sided with Longmeadow Association, the defendant in a legal case brought against us by Advantage Lawn Care. Advantage had sued Longmeadow Association for breach of contract. (Recall we halted services provided by Advantage last year part way through the lawn care season.) There was a trial by judge January 28th. Advantage, the plaintiff, filed a trial brief February 12th. Longmeadow filed a trial brief February 19th. The resolution came late February in favor of Longmeadow.
Among those testifying at the January 28th trial were former board member Monica Foran, current board president Ruth Nappe, contractor Bob Austin, our property manager Bob Shelnitz and Salem Walk resident Lance Lewis.

Coupon Books:

February 15: Payment coupon books have been mailed out to owners. These are just for the 2010 special assessment. Each has two payment coupons for the two special assessments due this year: one May 1st and the other October 1st. For those of you who have paid the first payment already, 'Thank you', (Payment without the coupons will be process correctly. Please put an indication on the check or online banking payment that this specific payment is for the special assessment as opposed to the common charge.) If you have questions about payments or your account status you can contact ROLAR.

Longmeadow06460.com Welcomes Andrea Brower, REALTOR®

Longmeadow welcomes Real estate agent Andrea Brower, a REALTOR®, as a new platinum sponsor on Longemdow06460.com. Andrea Brower is a colleague of our first sponsor, Janet Dyer. Janet Dyer has retired with her husband and has reallocated to really sunny location. We wish Janet well and know that Janet would only refer her customers to the best!

Andrea is part of Coldwell Banker and has an office conveniently located on the green, 171 Broad Street, downtown Milford. Find out more about Andrea, and link to her website, anytime by clinking on the a REALTOR® tab on every Longmeadow web page, or from our Sponsor Directory.

Newsletter - Meeting Minutes Online

A Winter newsletter has been distributed to each unit's mailbox. We have this and previous newsletters online in our Documents and Forms area. We also have meeting minutes posted online .

The board listens and knows that there has been room for improvement in the previous snow removal operations. The board and property management has discussed this with the snow removal contractor. His team has come back to clean up areas missed. We look for a better outcome for the next storm; as always residents cooperation is important to the success of any snow removal operation.

Recycling: It's Mandatory

Recycling is mandatory. There seems to be the impression that it is optional. So much of what is seen in the dumpsters, which at times are full, belongs in resident's recycling bins. In addition to consumer glass, #1 #2 plastics, aluminum and tin cans, and newsprint - Let's not forget cardboard and "junk mail". Clean cardboard, from such things as empty cereal or laundry soap boxes, can be flattened, placed in a paper bag or tied with twine, and put out with the recycle bins. Check out our recycling information page. Check out the recycling FAQ too.

November News Update

Two sidewalk repairs have been done.
Roofing reconstruction work is almost complete on Building 1: 151 - 169 Penn Common. This will be last building for the 2009 year. (At an earlier point there was a possibility of #A-5 also being done this year.) Next year we will complete the last four buildings and clubhouse.
The annual Victorinox / Swiss Army Sale is November 20 - 22. This year it is at their Monroe headquarters. Get great deals on watches, cutlery, clothing... Click for details.
The Board is tabulating the survey of units owners.... 47%, which is close enough to half, of the unit owners responded. Keep an eye here at the web site for the latest results.
Bob Austin' s team has resumed the process of replacing selected privacy fences. Some ones have been done on building 1, additional fences will be replaced throughout the Fall. A total of approximately 35 will have been replaced by year end. Those fences that just need painting are being repainted.
Our snow removal contractor for the 2009 / 2010 winter season will again be Eric Comstock.
Next year's common charges will remain the same as this year. An official notice will be sent to unit owners: There will be a special assessment for the 2010 year.
You might have noticed that the Dunbar street entrance has been cleaned up quite a bit with the major trimming of trees and shrubs. It is much more open and lighter there. Three is still one facet that needs to be done: the branches blocking the street light. Right now, neither the City nor UI is claiming responsibility, we are still working on addressing that.
Longmeadow residents get an exclusive 15% discount on high-quality yet economical water filtrations systems for your homes. Systems start at under $150 with the "Water Boy", the easy-to-install-yourself counter-top unit. See the story below.

Clubhouse Hardwood Flooring Refinished - The Clubhouse is an Even Better Venue to Host Your Events

Roberto Santos and the folks at B & B hardwood floors have completed refinishing the hardwood floor in our clubhouse. Roberto has been working with Bette Carlson and they picked a light stain to bring out the natural grain in the wood, yet keep the floor light. The floor also has a glossy "gymnasium grade" polyurethane that is much more durable and scratch resistant. If you'd like to see the floor, ask a board member show you.

We have gotten many compliments on the newly-refinished hardwood floor. Our clubhouse was actually the third job they have done here at Longmeadow. If you are interested in installing or refinishing a hardwood floor and wish to get an estimate from B & B Hardwood Floor Design, you can contact Roberto Santos at (203) 305-2104 or betorjs@yahoo.com The contractor, B & B Hardwood Floor Design LLC.

Remember, the clubhouse is available for rent to owners at Longmeadow. With the fresh new look, the meeting room is a great choice now more than ever for you special events. Coupled with the kitchen facilities and rest rooms downstairs, the clubhouse is ideal for residents who wish to hold large parties, wedding or baby showers, meetings and more. Contact Rolar Management to reserve the clubhouse for your function.

You may be able to rent the clubhouse on a recurring basis for meetings, classes, instruction , etc. you wish to hold. For information about renting the clubhouse on a recurring basis, such as "the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 pm", or every Saturday morning for 12 weeks, contact Bob Shelnitz (Rolar Management) for special terms. The clubhouse can afford you, as Longmeadow unit owner, the opportunity to do things very close to home that you could not easily do in your home.

Evergreen Trees in Back of Building 14 Get a Good Pruning

Our Arborist, Amity Tree Service, is seen pruning the evergreen trees in back of Penn Common Building #14. which have become quite overgrown and dense. The arborist is pruning the lower branches to about 1/3 of the height of the tree. This pruning process is called "crown raising". For some evergreens it can help reduce disease, typically it is done for clearance. The smaller, thinner trees, still visible in the photo, have been subsequently removed to reduce the density. Almost every other tree was removed to thin out the trees.

News for the Start of Autumn

The weather in Fall can be great, cool, and yet nice and sunny. Certainly something many look forward to.

The Longmeadow pool is closed for the season. LGB came in on the 17th and performed the closing operations.
Our arborist has performed some tree trimming and some tree removal over the past couple weeks. As we reported, work had been done b the Dunbar Street exit During the second week of September the arborists trimmed and removed some of the crowded trees in the tree line between the back of Penn Common's building #14 and the back of Jackson Drive's building #A1 Last week. That line of evergreens had grown much taller and wider than intended. Approximately every other tree was removed to reduce the crowding and lower branches were removed. Or landscaper has been doing some end-of-season pruning at the Board's request.
The Owner surveys are being tabulated as they are coming in to the clubhouse mailbox. As of Tuesday the 15th we had 43 submitted. Please remember to submit your survey if you have not done so already. The survey is not anonymous; surveys that do not have a signature and address will not be tabulated. (The blue sheet, the addendum, can be anonymous, if desired.)
The email address for this web site has been changed to longmeadowweb@prodigy.net. The web site email is for items specifically for the web site: questions, comments, contributions for pictures, articles, etc.
The maintenance, repair and replacement, of storm doors, the screens on the storm doors, the patio slider screens, and window screens are the owner's responsibility. Yes, new screens came with the installation of new windows, and a new screen comes with any replacement of a new patio slider, but the repair or replacement of all screens is the owners' responsibly.
The Longmeadow clubhouse hardwood floor is getting refinished starting the week of October 5th. The work is being done by B & B Hardwood floors.
The Board will be reviewing a proposal and recommendation from the engineer who supports our sewage pumps for their replacement. Many of you may not know that we have two sewage pumps that pump the sewage coming from all of our buildings up and out. This is necessitated because we are not high enough for gravity to take everything to the city sewer line. We will know more details and will report them on the web site. Right now the pumps are operational. The issue is that the pumps are 40 years old and it is difficult to get parts.

Dunbar Street Entrance Cleared

If you have ever walked out of Longmeadow through the sidewalk to Dunbar Street, you know that the trees and brush have been a bit overgrown and not much light comes through. Furthermore, some children have taken to playing in the brush. The trees and brush, especially along our side of the fence have been cleared. This will let in more sunlight during the day and let and at night let light from the lamppost illuminate the sidewalk area better. This work was done on or about Sept 1st. The land on the other side of the fence, up to Dunbar Street and New Haven Avenue is believed to be owned by the state. There is still a little more work to be done, for example, we are seeing if we can get UI to trim the tree next to the street lamp. Check out the area. It's at the end of Building #6 on Salem Walk, closest to #47. It's near where you see "#6" on the Longmeadow Map.

News Update for End of August

Work on Building 16, 26 - 46 Salem Walk has been completed.

Longmeadow again will renew membership in the Milford Condominium Association.

Cablevision has come back to re-route cable wiring around building #3. Cablevision had strung their cable wire along the side of the building to get to the upper floors. They were asked to run the cable along the ground from unit to unit. Coax going to the second floor will run up inside the unit, not along the side of the building.

The print edition of the Fall Longmeadow Newsletter is being compiled and we would like your input and contributions to the content of the newsletter. If you are interested, please contact Bette Carlson yukicar@aol.com .

Some trees and brush will be removed from around the Dunbar Street (walkway) entrance to Longmeadow. This one of the steps to improve security and safely in that area.

[Aug. 7] Work Heats Up on Building 16, 26 - 46 Salem Walk

Sealtite crew Mike, Steve and John working on Building 16. Photo taken August 7, 2009

Sealtite's Mke installs vapor barrier. Photo by David Foss. August 7, 2009

n the above photos, Seal-Tite's Mike nails down the vapor barrier material which is installed over the eave area. Steve is finishing up removing the old shingles; John (yellow shirt) is the crew chief. They are overhead 46 and 44 Salem Walk.

Work on Building #16, comprising 26 - 46 Salem Walk, .began Thursday July 30th. The first phase of roofing construction is performed by Bob Austin and his team of Joe and Dave. They start roofing reconstruction on a building with removal of the gutters. The eaves are extended and vented soffits are installed. (See photo below) When they finish one side of the building, Seal-Tite can start their phase with removing the old shingles.

Above, Bob Austin's David (foreground) and Joe start the east side, the second side, of building 16. The gutters have been removed and Dave and Joe are about to extend the eaves and install vented soffits. Seal-Tite is simultaneously working on the opposite side of the building.

Building #A3, comprising Units 30 - 38 Jackson Drive has been completed.

Section III Item D.

In our Longmeadow Rules and Regulations:

There shall be no ball playing of any kind by adults or children, residents or guests, in the common areas. All ball playing [and the like] shall take place in the playground area.

Other Late-July News

Additional work will be done this year to continue painting, repairing, and replacing the red-stained privacy fences that need work. Fifty three (53) fences have been indentified for replacement. It is expected that half of those, the ones in greatest need, will be replaced this year. Please keep items and debris away from the fences so that they can be painted or replaced. Items, such as bird feeders, etc, should never be affixed to any fences, which are common property, as stated in our garden rules. Bird feeders, for example if desired, can be hung from a shepherd's or lawn hook placed in your limited common area by your patio.

The curbing will to be sprayed with week killer in certain areas by the landscaper.

Longmeadow Unit 4 Jackson Drive has been sold to Erica and Kevin Fonk, 29 Greenwich Way has been sold to Daniel Nolero. Both units were reported to have a sale price of close to 220K.

Based on the notes that sometimes get left on people's car windshields, it is still apparent that some do not understand the parking rules. Unnumbered sports are for residents. Those unnumbered spots in a particular area an not dedicated exclusively to residents in that area. Just as an example, a resident from Penn Common may legally park in an unnumbered spot in a Salem Walk lot Any resident may park a car in the Visitors' parking spaces near the pool on Salem Walk or in the Visitors' spaces on Jackson Drive.

Let's remember to use the playground for ball playing and the like and be courteous to our neighbors. Let's ask our kids to use the playground and not be disruptive or damage any resident's property by playing sports in the common areas near people's units.

If you have any news, photos, stories or information of interest for longmeadow06460.com, your website, email longmeadowweb@prodigy.net

Egret Enjoying the Solitude of Longmeadow's Marsh

One Lonely Egret - Photo by Michele D'Aiuto

In this photo taken this June by Michele D'Aiuto, this egret seems to enjoy the peace and solitude.

Work-Order Forms

Just a reminder that work order forms can be faxed to our property manager, Bob Shelnitz (Rolar Management). The form is always just a click away in the Longmeadow06460.com Documents and Forms zone.

2009 Roofing Reconstruction Season Kickoff

The 2009 Roofing Reconstruction season will kick off soon. Bob Austin, roofing reconstruction project manager, in conjunction with Seal-Tite, has selected the first four buildings to undergo work this year.

The end of the 2008 roofing project season marked a milestone: All of the buildings which had roofs in noticeably poor shape have been completed. Seven buildings were completed during 2008.

You can see the big picture right here on your Longmeadow06460.com.

The latest Board of Directors meeting minutes are added to the Documents and Forms section of Longmeadow06460.com.

The Clubhouse is a Great Venue...

The freshly-decorated clubhouse can be a great place for your to host your Holiday events. Contact Bob Shelnitz, our property manager at ROLAR management to book your date! Telephone (203) 387-9700.

About Web Site Sponsorships

The Longmeadow06460.com Sponsor Directory is an ideal way for businesses and professionals to reach over 200 households, their friends and families, as well as past and potential future residents. Sponsorships are available at different price levels to match your budget and goals. Advertising in the Directory is great not only for local merchants and professionals, but also local residents who may offer services such as sitting or tutoring. Please email Bob Fiore and Kit Kaolian at LongmeadowWeb@prodigy.net for more information and sponsorship pricing information. Longmeadow Association Inc. does not and can not endorse any particular sponsor. All consumers, residents, and potential sponsor-advertisers and should read the legal disclaimer.

Original Longmeadow Brochure Added to "Photo Gallery"

Last month we showed you the original Longmeadow Logo. We have recently added pages from an original Longmeadow sales brochure. Click on the "Photo Gallery" tab on the left-side navigation bar. Check often as we add new memorabilia from the 1969 materials we received from Salem Walk's Jim Moore, on original owner.

News Archive Page and (New!) Roofing Project Archive Page

Visit the news archive page to view recent articles and photos you may have missed.

Visit the new Roofing Project Archive age. Pictures and updates from our multi-year roofing project.

Original Longmeadow Sales Brochures and Logo Found

Salem Walk's Jim Moore was an original buyer and he had retained the original Longmeadow sales brochures. Jim has loaned them to Longmeadow06460.com and we will be scanning and presenting a lot of cool stuff over the next days and weeks from our original 1968 roots. The bird is a northeastern meadowlark. If you have noticed that our current Longmeadow "L" logo is similar to this 1968 logo, it is because it was redrawn from memory (and simplified) for our use by Morgan Kaolian, the original commercial artist contracted by the developers Ted Ruderman and Ross Sanders.

Get ready to go for a fun trip down memory lane, a trip back in time. A trip where the sales price is $22,900. The city taxes were $34.00, the common charges were $20.10, and your monthly mortgage payment was $135.24. Don't get too excited, in 1968 the federal minimum wage was only $1.60 per hour.

As always, keep checking Longmeadow06460.com often as we unfold our trip back in time in addition to updating you with the latest Longmeadow news. Our thanks to Jim Moore for loaning us the materials. If you have, or have access to, old photos and other Longmeadow paraphernalia, we would like to borrow them to share with everyone. Email longmeadowweprodiy.net (new address updated Sept. 25, 2009) or contact any board member.

Seal-tite Roofing works on Longmeadow's Building 17, Salem Walk. Photo by Bob Fiore.

In the above photo, a Seal-Tite roofer removing old shingles from Building 17.

Longmeadow06460.com Welcomes Donna Marino, a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Campbell Mortgage of West Haven as New Sponsor

Donna Marino Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Donna Marino is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in the residential mortgage industry. Longemadow06460.com welcomes Donna Marino of Campbell Mortgage of West haven as a web site sponsor. We look forward to sharing her information and expertise with our community. Marino has a strong background in conventional, FHA and CFHA financing; her experience allows her to fully understand and evaluate the implications of current industry trends.

She is employed by Campbell Mortgage specializing in Reverse Mortgages. This product provides a financing program that enables seniors to convert some of their home’s equity into tax-free cash for any personal need without making any monthly payment while living in their home. Marino has received extensive training in the origination and processing of the Reverse Mortgage loan product. She understands the importance of providing relevant information to seniors and allowing them the time and space to make a decision that has an impact on their life and assets.

As a dedicated, licensed, mortgage professional with a commitment to customer service, Donna provides education, counseling and trust to meet the expectations of her clients. Look for more information in the sponsor directory in the near future.

Donna Marino's Campbell Mortgage office is located at 535 Campbell Avenue, West Haven. She can be reached at (203) 937-3339 or (cell) (203) 430-6702.

Donna Marino is a colleague of Roberta Decarli-Sekas who introduced her to Longmeadow06460.com. Roberta Decarli-Sekas is our sponsor who specializes in serving the insurance needs of condominium homeowners. We thank Roberta and also look forward to providing more content about her services in the near future also.

About Web Site Sponsorships

The Longmeadow06460.com Sponsor Directory is an ideal way for businesses and professionals to reach over 200 households, their friends and families, as well as past and potential future residents. Sponsorships are available at different price levels to match your budget and goals. Advertising in the Directory is great not only for local merchants and professionals, but also local residents who may offer services such as sitting or tutoring. Please email Bob Fiore and Kit Kaolian at LongmeadowWeb@prodigy.net (new address updated Sept 15, 2009) for more information and sponsorship pricing information. Longmeadow Association Inc. does not and can not endorse any particular sponsor. All consumers, residents, and potential sponsor-advertisers and should read the legal disclaimer.

Longmeadow06460.com Welcomes Insurance Agent Roberta Sekas as New Sponsor

Roberta Sekas is an independent insurance agent with Summit Insurance in downtown Milord. Roberta Sekas has come aboard as a platinum sponsor for our web site and we can look forward to seeing more information about her services in the very near future.

Homeowners insurance for condominium owners can be a gray area. Determining the right amount of insurance can be confusing. It is easy to be over insured or under insured if one does not understand what is covered in the association's master policy and what products best suit one's needs. That is where Roberta Sekas comes in.

She is a licensed professional who can help Longmeadow residents with all their insurance needs. In addition to homeowner's insurance, her agency offers renter's insurance, auto, motorcycle and boat insurance, and more. Business insurance programs are offered too. As an independent insurance agent, she can offer the best price and policy for your needs.

Roberta can be reached at her Summit Insurance Agency office: (203) 877-1645, located in downtown Milford at 288 Broad Street. (It's the gray two-story building where Seaside and Broad Street meet, directly across from the new entrance to Milford Hospital) One can also reach Roberta via email: roberta@insurewithsummit.com

Clubhouse Redo Debut for 2008 Annual Meeting

The clubhouse redo was well received at the Annual Meeting. The meeting room has a bright fresh look. The walls are now a nice light yellow; new blinds and valances adorn the windows. New energy-efficient recessed lighting fixtures have been installed as well as two new ceiling fans. An permanent aerial photo exhibit "A Meadowlark's View of Milford" is on display at our meeting room. If you did not attend the meeting, or would like another look, stop by and visit the clubhouse. The clubhouse is open when the pool is open.

Make Longmeadow News your Default Home Page

You can easily stay on top of news and events at Longmeadow by making longmeadow06460.com your browser's default page. When you launch your browser, IE or Netscape, you can have it go directly to Longmeadow06460.com. Click to see the simple steps.

Locking Your Vehicle

We strongly recommend that you lock your vehicle. It is also a good idea to keep valuables in your trunk, if they need to be in your vehicle at all. A couple of unlocked vehicles which were parked in our lots have had items stolen recently. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity, such as people walking around and tugging at door handles to see if the cars are locked.

It Pays to Read the Bylaws!

Please note: Owners or tenants are not to change the exterior of any Longmeadow unit in any way without prior approval of the Longmeadow Association Board of Directors. This includes, but is not limited to: windows, front or back doors, patio sliders, siding, extension of the patio slab, trees, bushes, etc. These items are common elements under control of the Association, not any individual unit owner. Some interior items, such as some of plumbing, are also common elements.

Unit owners and residents are encouraged to read and understand the Longmeadow Association bylaws and keep abreast of updates to the bylaws. It is a good idea to periodically review the bylaws and regulations of the association. Unit owners may be held liable for intentional or accidental damage or unauthorized modifications to common elements. Unit owners may be held responsible for any legal fees incurred by the Association to remedy damage or unauthorized modifications to common events by unit owner or tenant.
If you need a copy of the Bylaws, please contact Rolar Management. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact members of the association board of directors.

You may be pleasantly surprised to find that the property manager will effect the repair, or replacement you were going to make! For example, if you have an old front door that lets air or water leak in, turn in a work order. The property management company, under the auspices of the Association, will, in most cases, replace or repair the door at no direct cost to the unit owner.

Please contact the board in writing for an official approval of any modifications you wish to make inside or outside. This can save you time, trouble and money. This can improve your safety and the safety of all residents of Longmeadow. This can increase the resale value of Longmeadow units.

Planning on remodeling, such as your kitchen or bathroom? Notify and request authorization from the Board of directors in writing before you start your project!

Want to plant a shrub yourself? Notify and request authorization from the board of directs in writing.

Think you need a new front door or slider? Submit a work order.

Need a copy of the Longmeadow Association Bylaws? Contact Rolar Management.

New work request form Online under 'Documents and Forms' zone

Longmeadow residents and owners now have another option for submitting work request forms to our property manager. We now have an online form that you can conveniently and quickly fill out online in your browser and print, and even fax, if desired, to Rolar Management. The form is always just a click away in the Longmeadow06460.com Documents and Forms zone. You fill out the form in your browser, so both you and Rolar Management have a neat, legible work order. You'll have more space for you to describe your issue. The form can be faxed to Rolar using the fax number on the form. You stall can choose to print and mail and mail the form to Rolar, or drop it off at the clubhouse. If you are at work, or otherwise far away from the clubhouse, you can have your work request in Rolar's office in just a few minutes, instead of up to a few days. Blank forms can be printed out ahead of time and neatly filled out longhand for when a computer is not accessible. The original three-part forms will still be available at the clubhouse mailbox. Whatever method you choose, keep a copy of your submitted request for your records. If you have questions, problems, or any feedback about the new form, or any facet of Longmeado06460.com, you can email web site feedback to longmeadowweb@Prodigy.net (new address updated Sept. 15, 2009)

Visitor Parking

There are two visitor parking areas at Longmeadow. One is at the end of Salem Walk, the unnumbered spaces facing the pool. One would enter from the Salem Walk (westernmost) driveway. The other parking area is at the end of Jackson Drive. One would enter the Greenwich Way (easternmost) driveway and continue to the end. The visitor spaces are the unnumbered spaces around the island. Both visitor parking areas are in back near the clubhouse and pool. Residents of households with more than one car may wish to park the vehicle that is used less frequently in the visitor's parking area as a courtesy to help alleviate the shortage of unnumbered spots in areas where parking is tight. A map of Longmeadow is presented in the Information and FAQ section of our web site.

News Archive Page and (New!) Roofing Project Archive Page

Visit the news archive page to view recent articles and photos you may have missed.

Visit the new Roofing Project Archive age. Pictures and updates from our multi-year roofing proejct.

Mid-November Roofing Reconstruction Project Update

Seal Tite's crew has started work on 1-13 JD. Phote by Kit Kaolian

Above, Seal-Title crew work on building A-1 Jackson Drive units 1 - 13. These are all ranch-style units. The roofers above have started November 19th on Jackson Drive units 1 - 13. As of early December, this building, the sixth this year, is nearing completion.

Roofing reconstruction on Building A-11, comprising Penn Common units 170 - 188 is entering the third and final phase: Bob Austin's team is returning to A-11 to install new gutters, flashings, etc, and finish up the building.
Earlier this year Jackson Drive units 16-28, Salem Walk units 2 - 24 and 48 - 60, Greenwich Way units 48-58, Penn Common units 170 - 188, and Building A-1 Jackson Drive units 1 - 13 were completed.

Photo by Kit Kaolian. Taken Nov. 8, 2007

Above, pallets of shingles are delivered and loaded onto this Penn Common Building #A-11 roof where the shingles will soon be installed. Harvey of East Haven is the supplier of the roofing shingles. They deliver the shingles as needed directly to the roof on which they will be applied. This saves a significant amount of time and heavy work for the crew. Each package of shingles weighs about 70 pounds. The palette above has three package across and appears to be stacked about ten packages high. We are looking at about a ton of singles.

Photo by Kit Kaolian. Taken Nov. 8, 2007

Seal-Tite removes the individual packages of shingles and places them in various locations on the roof. This distributes the weight and leaves the shingles close to where they will be installed. Bob Austin has already prepped this building, the gutters and wood trim have been removed. As needed eaves have been extended and vented soffits have been installed.

Map of Longmeadow

A line drawing map of Longmeadow is online. Click on the "Information And FAQ" tab. You can also download a 8 x 11" printable copy.

New Rules and Regulations in Effect

Due to some recent events and problems, the Board of Directors has revised the Rules and Regulations regarding dogs on leashes and roaming. The fines for violations has been increased. The majority of our community members obey the rules and has respect for others and other's pets. If you observe any violations of the following rules, PLEASE write a letter and put it in the clubhouse mail slot; without documentation we cannot assess a fine.

The revised Rules and Regulations has been mailed to owners and is available online.

New: "News Archive Page" Saves Past Articles for your viewing

Visit the news archive page to view recent articles and photos you may have missed.

Clubhouse Rental

Unit owners can rent our clubhouse on 75 Jackson Drive for private events. Kitchen facilities and restrooms are on the lower level. Rolar Management should be contacted to book the clubhouse. Go to "Information and FAQ" for pricing information.

Recycling Update:

Recycling is something we all must do. See our Information and FAQ pages to find out more about recycling at Longmeadow. Please don't discard recyclable materials in the dumpster. Find out answers to popular questions: "What do I do with old Phone Books?" "All those numbers... what plastics should I recycle?"
Go to our Information and FAQ pages.

News Archive Page and (New!) Roofing Project Archive Page

Visit the news archive page to view recent articles and photos you may have missed.

Visit the new Roofing Project Archive age. Pictures and updates from our multi-year roofing project.