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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MARCH 2025 KNOLLS NEWSLETTER
“I love March as it gives me hope that new beginnings are always beautiful.”
Anamika Mishra
MONTH AT A GLANCE:
03/4 Mardi Gras
03/5 Lent Begins
Sign-up for Spring Fling and St. Patrick’s Day Party
03/9 Daylight Savings Begins
03/17 St. Patrick’s Day
03/20 First Day of Spring
Hello everyone. It’s good to be back from my escape to Florida. I hear I’ve missed lots of cold, windy days. The Florida weather was pretty nice and believe it or not, we only had one day of rain. We also had some days that were quite chilly too. But SPRING is right around the corner and we will hopefully have nice days.
As we go through the month we can celebrate some famous people along with our special residents here who will celebrate their birthdays. Jean Harlow was born on March 3, 1911. In her brief life she starred in 43 movies. Sadly, she died at 26 from kidney failure. March 6th is Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s birthday born 1806. She was an English poet and began writing poetry at age four. One of her famous poems was “How Do I Love Thee? At age 15, after suffering an injury, she became addicted to the opioid drug laudanum. Albert Einstein was born in 1879 on March 14th. He spent his childhood in Germany but came to America in 1933 after Hitler came into power. He became an American citizen in 1940. He made immense contributions to the field of physics and is known for his theory of relativity. Relativity is a scientific concept that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Andrew Lloyd-Webber was born March 22, 1948 and is well known for the musicals he has composed. Along with the musicals he wrote two film scores and a Latin Requiem Mass.
Here are some things that we can celebrate during March:
Spring Flowers – The daffodil is the official flower for the month of March. Tulips bloom from mid to late spring. They come in many different colors. Snowdrops is one of the first signs of Spring, as well as the crocus. Hyacinth is a flower that grows in mid-Spring and it is very fragrant and comes in many different colors. There are spring flowers that are native to Long Island. The butterfly milkweed and wild lupine are perfect choices for our landscapes. So, perhaps as you meander outdoors you will look for the first signs of Spring and enjoy the beauty of a spring flower bursting with color.
Another celebration that takes place is St. Patrick’s Day. March 17th is the date that we celebrate St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. This day is known for its parades and the Irish, as well as the wanna-be-Irish, celebrate in many ways. St. Patrick wasn’t born in Ireland but in Britain or Wales. At a young age he was taken from his home and became a slave to pirates for six years. After he was freed, he entered the clergy and went to Ireland to begin his missionary work.
St. Patrick wasn’t known for “wearing of the green” but he used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to his followers. There is a myth that he drove all the snakes from Ireland. But, there were never snakes there. This myth relates more to the Druidic symbols and the eradication of traditions that preceded Catholicism.
Now we can all celebrate the day with some Irish flair. Enjoy Irish Soda Bread, or perhaps some corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie. We can wash that down with a Guiness beer or indulge in some Jameson Irish Whiskey. For dessert you can enjoy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce or a real nice shortbread with a cup of Irish tea.
Here is the recipe for another Irish traditional favorite – Apple Crumble.
Ingredients:
¾ cup butter, melted, plus more for pan
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans plus more for serving
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
½ tsp. Salt
6 large apples, cored and cut into wedges
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
½ tsp. Ground ginger
Juice of ½ lemon
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a large baking dish with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pecans, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until texture is coarse and sandy.
Add apples, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice to baking dish and toss to combine.
Spread in an even layer, then press crumb mixture on top of apples. Bake until apples are bubbling and topping is golden, about 50 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. Sprinkle with pecans.
I hope everyone has a wonderful month of March. And don’t forget to sign up for the Party on Wednesday March 5th from Noon to 2PM. The cost is $35. The menu is listed in its entirety at the Clubhouse.
An Irish Friendship Blessing
In thanks for the fullness of days spent together
The friends that we pray will be with us forever.
The feelings we’ve shared, the food and the fun
With faith that God’s blessings have only begun.
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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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