RULES AND REGULATIONS REMINDER
April 28, 2022
Dear fellow condo owners and renters;
The board has made several attempts to inform our community of some of the Rules and
Regulations that affect the quality of life at the Knolls. Although the vast majority of owners and
renters abide by the rules, it has now become necessary for the Board to notify all parties in
writing. Following is a list of several of the issues that have been brought to the attention of the
Board.
A. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and accompanied by their owner. Any solid
waste produced by your pet must be picked up, bagged and disposed of immediately.
Feeding birds, or any wildlife is NOT allowed!
B. Garbage must be placed in a covered pail or a heavy duty black plastic bag. NO white
plastic bags are allowed. Covered pails may be put out after 4:00pm on Monday for a
Tuesday pick-up and after 4:00pm on Thursday for a Friday pick-up. Black heavy plastic
bags may be used instead of a covered pail but should not be put out until the morning
of garbage pickup.
C. There are restrictions for the items that are allowed in the front of the units. A trellis may
be used beneath the garage light when a climbing plant is placed in front of it. A trellis in
any other area of the front yard is not allowed. With the Spring/Summer season already
upon us any unit with an item in place in the front yard may keep it there for this
season. After 9/30/22 any object that is not allowed will need to be removed.
D. Patios must be approved by the Board before work is started. There are regulations for
the size of the patio and the materials that can be used.
E. Lattice type privacy screens are allowed in backyards extending no more than 12 feet
out from the back wall of the condo. Fences are NOT allowed.
F. Vegetable gardens are only allowed in the area adjacent to the pool. Between the mice,
rabbits, racoons and deer there are no vegetable gardens allowed at the individual units.
Potted vegetable/herb plants are also NOT allowed.
For the majority of the Knolls owners and renters the Board wishes to thank and commend you
for following the rules and regulations. For the home owners that may not have been aware that
they are in violation of the Condos rules and regulations, please correct any areas that need to
be corrected as soon as possible.
The Board does not want to take anything away from the friendly, peaceful, welcoming
environment that we all share at the Knolls BUT one person’s idea of beauty and tasteful
outdoors displays may differ from your neighbors. The Board has discussed and has the
authority to institute a system of fines BUT we all agree this is the last step we would like to
take.
As always the Board welcomes any and all community feedback.
Board of Managers
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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Knolls August 20, 2024
Board Members present: John U, Sal, Vinny, Tony, Lucille, John D, Wayne, Richie, Diane
- The Board voted Yes on the resolution
This concerned the amendment to Article XII, Section 3(a) of the By-Laws creating a working capital contribution. Intra-family transfers are exempt.
- Ballots
John explained why the proxy ballots were not anonymous – following our lawyer’s advice.
All amendments passed with 149 proxy ballots. A quorum of at least 121 ballots was met.
#1 137 yes vs 12 no
#2 134 yes vs 15 no
#3 137 yes vs 12 no
#4 134 yes vs 15 no
#5 130 yes vs 19 no
- Storm issues
John D and Vinny did roof checks. They noted 4 leaks and several units had water piled in back. Roofers are scheduled for Wednesday. For any roofing issues, see John D for work orders. The Association will deal with water in the back room on a case by case basis. Drywall work is scheduled for Thursday.
- Electric boxes
The work is tentatively scheduled for the 3rd week in September. John and Wayne will coordinate. Work will be done on a cluster 0f 6 units. They might be without power for 8-10 hours.
- The Board members were introduced.
- Landscaping: Fertilizing is scheduled for Friday.
- Financials
John U went over the financial data.
An owner raised the issue of increasing the monthly fee rather than having annual assessments. This issue is debated by the Board often. Someone suggested the Board do a look back over 5 years to see if there has been an increase in costs.
- Road: The asphalt has crumbled in spots. John will check.
- Reserve fund
Someone suggested that the Board lets folk know how many new people contribute to the reserve fund.
Respectfully submitted: Diane Fischer, recording Secretary
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JUNE 2025 KNOLLS NEWSLETTER
“June is the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.”
L.M. Montgomery
MONTH AT A GLANCE:
6/6 D Day
6/7 Knolls Drive Community Garage Sale
6/13 Knolls Breakfast
6/14 Flag Day
6/15 Father’s Day
6/19 Juneteenth
6/20 First Day of Summer – Arrives at 10:42PM
Hello to everyone here at the Knolls. Well, it has finally arrived. June and hopefully more sunshine and that warm feeling we all look forward to. I was reading in the newspaper that this May had more rain than usual, but we are still below our annual rainfall by more than three inches. And the predictions through August are for above average rainfall. Time will tell. I thought it was interesting that last year I started that May newsletter writing that we had experienced a rather chilly and rainy month. Perhaps it’s no longer April showers but May showers.
WHAT’S HAPENING AROUND TOWN:
6/12 and 6/13 WHMO presents Tales Untold: Women’s History Walking Tour Two sessions each day at 11:00AM and 3:30PM, Reservations required and it costs $15pp call 631-751-2244. This is an hour tour and you will learn about the influential women who played a vital role in shaping the hamlet’s identity. On 6/21 Three Village Community Garage Sale to be held at 9:00AM at 93 N. Country Rd., Setauket.
Along with these special dates it’s always nice to explore The Village shops and restaurants. Make sure you are by the Post Office on the hour so that you can see the eagle flapping his wings. Check out the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, The Jazz Loft which hosts a variety of shows, and the LI Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages. There are also the Discovery Cruises and Kayak and Paddle Rentals.
Here at The Knolls you can enjoy Monday night Bocce Ball and purchase a delicious ice cream sundae for $3.00. There are plenty of games to play – Monday is Michigan Rummy, Tuesday Rummikub, Wednesday Bingo, Friday Cards. If you are interested in playing Mah Jongg you can reach out to either me, Pat Schindlar at 631-675-2427 or Ginny McClean at 516 359-4825. We would like to get a small group started. We also have the Knolls Breakfast to look forward to on Friday June 13th at 10:00AM. Thanks to Ed & Pat Kaleita for running this as we know it’s a lot of work. And also a thanks to Wayne and Roberta Hanft for all the work they put into making the memorial Day BBQ such a success. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food, desserts and games.
In June we get to celebrate the Dads, Grandads, Uncles and all the men who have played an important role in rearing or mentoring children. Do you know how Father’s Day got started? Here in the US it was inspired by Mother’s Day. Credit is given to Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora was born February 18, 1882 and was one of six children. Her mother died as a result of complications during childbirth when Sonora was sixteen. On a Mother’s Day while listening to the minister’s sermon about mothers, Sonora was inspired to do something special for her father. At this time, he was now raising the six children by himself with Sonora’s help. The first Father’s Day was celebrated June 19, 1910 in Spokane, WA.
In 1916 then President Woodrow Wilson sent a telegraph to Spokane praising Father’s Day services. In 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. And in 1972 President Nixon declared that the third Sunday in June would be a permanent national day to honor Fathers. Sonora Dodd was also known for painting, writing poetry, and working in the fashion design industry in Hollywood. Sonora married John Bruce Dodd in 1899 and they had one son born in 1909. Sonora died March 22, 1978 at the age of 96 years.
I don’t know if it would be considered appropriate or even proper to refer to the man who built this community as the “Father of The Knolls”. But, we do have a lot of new people here in our community so I’d like to tell them about Joe Sofarelli.
I’ll start at the beginning. Originally this property, the Medical Park, and the Levitt houses east and west of us were all part of a farm owned by the Walsh family. As the Walsh’s aged, it was very difficult for them to do all the work necessary and eventually the farm and the buildings fell into disarray. Joe approached the family and they eventually agreed to selling him 30 acres. He had to apply for permits and zoning changes which at first were denied. That was in 1980. In 1981 the permits were granted for Joe to plan this community. He also had to work with New York State due to mandates, rules, and regulations. In March 1983 the first occupants moved into the Knolls and within 14 months all 180 units were sold. The selling price was $69,000 and the maintenance fee was $200 a month.
I think Joe can be very proud of this community and I want to welcome all the recent newcomers. Living in a planned community does mean we have rules and regulations to be guided by. We also have a lot of social activities and now with the pool open for the season, it’s a place to gather and socialize as well as swim and enjoy the pool. Just a reminder of some of the rules we have here. Please do not feed the animals and birds. No bird feeders are allowed. Planting of fruits and vegetables is to take place only at the gardening area near the pool. Children are welcome at the pool between the hours of 11:00AM and 2:00PM. No food to be eaten around the pool area. Please use the tables by the clubhouse if you want to eat outside. Please, the most important rule is: ENJOY the SUMMER!
Sending birthday wishes to our residents born this month. Some famous people also born this month are: June 1st Morgan Freeman, 6/9 Michael J. Fox, 6/18 Paul McCartney 6/20 Nicole Kidman 6/22 Meryl Streep and 6/28 Mel Brooks.
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a nice summer dessert to share:
Black Forest Trifle
1 16 ounce Angel Food Cake, cubed
1 20 ounce can cherry pie filling
4 3.5 ounce chocolate pudding cups
1 8 ounce carton of frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ cup chocolate curls
Place half of the cake cubes in a 2 quart trifle bowl or any 2 quart bowl. Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cake cubes, gently spreading it. Top that with 2 pudding cups and then top with ½ of the whipped topping. Repeat the layers and sprinkle the top with the chocolate curls. Chill for 1 hour. One serving = 1 cup. Should yield 12 servings. To make chocolate curls, take one chocolate bar and using a vegetable peeler, scrape along edge to create curls. Enjoy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
How to dispose of your expired or unused medications properly:
Dispose of them as soon as possible. Your pharmacy may do this for you or advise you how to go about it. There are pharmacies nearby that do take back these medications. Inquire about needles and/or inhalation items.
Spages Pharmacy Inc. Rely Rx Inc.
471 Lake Avenue 731B Middle Country Rd.
St. James, NY 1780 St. James, NY 11780
631-584-6460 631-656-8900
Open 9AM to 9PM Open 9AM to 7PM
If unable to dispose of at a location you can mix the unused supply with an undesirable substance such as dirt or coffee grounds. Place mixture in a disposable container with a lid, (empty margarine tub or similar container) or a sealed plastic bag. Remove your personal information, including the RX number or cover it with a black permanent marker. The sealed container with the medications and the empty drug containers can then be placed in the trash.
Go to: www.hhs.gov/opioids/prevention/safely-dispose-drugs/index.html for more information
For participating locations go to: https://apps2.deadiversion.usdot.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1
Thank you Pat Kirdahy for supplying this information
Residential Repair Program
The Town of Brookhaven is running a program for free residential repairs for seniors 60 and over.
For more information, click on the link to our Bulletin Board.
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IMPORTANT:
The Board of Managers would like to remind the residents that the Speed Limit on Knolls Drive is 15mph. The keyword here is “LIMIT”. Please inform your guests that when they come to visit they are also expected to drive at this slower speed. Everyone’s safety is our concern. Thank You.
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