OAK KNOLL NEWS   IS GOOD NEWS!     FALL 2009   SINCERE CONDOLENCES…. From our Community to ... KIKI and KATHY SCHOOL… If you see school kids parking in our lots, please take down the license plate and make of the car and report it to the Board ASAP. BARBEQUE GRILLS… Cement Decks – All types of barbecue grills and one spare gas tank must be placed AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY from any doors, windows, exterior sources of ignition, openings into-direct-vent appliances, or mechanical air intakes. Wood Decks – Same rules as cement decks. Exception: Grills or gas tanks cannot be placed on wood decks ABOVE the first floor (bedroom floors).  VOLUNTEERS needed to distribute notices in Oak Knoll. FALL CLEANUP…  Deadline: November 1 ONLY items that can remain on common areas (decks, stone areas) are 1 grill and one spare gas tank. DUMPSTER USE (AND ABUSE)… We are experiencing repeated incidents of people leaving ILLEGAL ITEMS at the Dumpsters, resulting in unnecessary expenses for the Association. If you see someone illegally dumping, please notify the Board (photos, license plates, types of vehicles, etc.) so that we can recover these costs.  Your report will of course remain confidential. Please note that each unit owner is responsible for arranging for and paying for having large or illegal items removed from the Oak Knoll complex. Note:  to get rid of large items, please contact Mike’s removal (617-381-0355) or 1-800-GOTJUNK. SPRINKLER SYSTEM…. Please do NOT STEP on the heads; they break easily and are costly to replace. TO ALL UNIT OWNERS… YOU TOO have responsibilities for maintaining “our” common Oak Knoll property. Pick up little trash you see on the grounds, parking lots, etc. Use dumpsters and recycling bins appropriately. Respect your neighbors – no banging on walls, running up and down stairs, loud talking outside after 10 p.m. or before 10 a.m. Pay your condo fee on time. These funds are Oak Knoll’s operating money and without it, we cannot do what is necessary. WHAT DOES FORECLOSURE MEAN…? Unpaid condo fees are subject to serious legal fees and fines being added to your unit. After 90 days, foreclosure is begun. Your unit must be sold by our attorneys or your mortgage companies to pay up condo fees, legal fees, and any rule violation or other fees due. These actions are authorized by the By-laws and are most serious, required by Law. All are necessary to protect the Association and your bank or mortgage companies. THANK YOU….”Great Neighbor Award…” One of your neighbors, connected Oak Knoll with National Grid’s Conservation Program. This program will ultimately save Oak Knoll thousands of $$$ in electricity use and is being implemented as we speak. POOL SEASON… One more successful season with our “HUGE” gratitude to the Bouchers for taking such good care of the pool and pool grounds every day during the summer.  They do a fabulous job! PLEASE NOTE…. PODS, other household storage containers, or any large items in general are not allowed on the Oak Knoll common areas. Your understanding is appreciated. NEVER WORRY ABOUT PAYING YOUR CONDO FEE AGAIN… You won’t forget to pay, so no late fees. No more coupons to look for. The cost of stamps increases all the time. To download the direct debit form, please  go to: www.thedartmouthgroup.com, then select "Forms->ACH Direct Debit Form" for Direct Deposit. NO MOPS, BROOMS, LAUNDRY, SHOVELS… …or other household tools left outside, please. 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT…PLEASE OBSERVE!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS:    SEASONAL OAK KNOLL TIMETABLE Weekend after Labor Day Pool closes October 1    Please consider having your chimney cleaned if you burn wood. October 15   All window air conditioners to be removed. November 1 Fall clean-up of all common property. Clean dryer vent. November 5     Halloween decorations removed CARBON MONOXIDE… detectors are now mandatory in Massachusetts dwellings. Are you “SAFE”? WINTER IS COMING (much too fast!) If you burn wood in your fireplace, please consider having your chimney cleaned soon. GOING AWAY FOR A WINTER VACATION?... Thermostat should be on minimum of 60 degrees. Drain your outside faucet, leave it open and shut off the water inside the garage. Leave a key with a trusted friend or neighbor. Vehicles cannot hamper plowing.  HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE? CONTACT: Wade M. Callander, President ANCHOR INSURANCE AGENCY 40 Tremont Street Duxbury MA 02332 Tel. 781-934-7114 or FAX your request to 781-934-2717 Website: www.duxburyinsurance.com Note: Contacting the Board about insurance issues will result in one thing only…. Major DELAYS in processing your paperwork! HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT OR NEED A 6D CERTIFICATE OR MORTAGE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR YOUR REFI?  Drop a note to the Board (NOT to Dartmouth Group);  request the forms to be completed ;  complete the forms and enclose the fee ;  and allow time for 6d certificate completion and delivery.  Thanks much! BUGS… If you have any problem with insects or birds, each unit owner is responsible for extermination or removal. HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY AUTUMN!