SPRING MAINTENANCE
Spring is here! Time to refresh. Be sure to check the exteriors of your units, along with the fences. If anything needs to be repaired, now is the time to do it. The weather is warming therefore exterior painting can be done. There are fences in need of repair and it’s the homeowners’ responsibility to take care of their unit’s rear fences. The paint is Benjamin Moore ARBORCOAT Solid Deck & Siding Stain (0640) and it is available at Norton’s Paint on Route 17 in Paramus. Request the grey custom formula for the Washington Pond Homeowners Association.
Small holes created by woodpeckers can normally be patched and painted. Be sure to check the vent holes for missing covers and replace right away. Open vent holes are accessible by squirrels and birds.
For larger projects submit the ARC Request Form for approval prior to commencing. The form is available on the Downloads page of the website.
RULES & REGULATION
Several new rules have been added to the WPHA Rules & Regulations (rules 35, 36, 37) clarifying certain processes for contact with attorney, response times, and record requests.
The link to download the updated ByLaws, Rules & Regulations document has been provided in the email. Be sure to download a copy for your records. If you are unable to download, send an email to info@washingtonpond.org and a copy can be forwarded by email.
POOL SEASON
The pool season is coming up and the pool is being tested and prepared for the season. One exciting new development to report – a decision has been made to convert to an exempt facility, with no lifeguards on duty. The new pool rules will be posted at the entrance to the pool and are distributed by email. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the new rules.
More details to come, prior to the Memorial Day opening. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, and with approval of the Board of Health, the plan is to proceed for this season. The pool will have new keyed locks installed; keys will be available to homeowners. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults. Guests are welcome, as usual, with the owners present.
POOL LINER
The pool liner replacement is scheduled for the Fall, following the end of the season. This will give our pool management company another chance to double-check the plumbing and find leaks, prior to installing the new liner.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Several large projects had been successfully completed over the winter season. Multiple diseased heritage trees have been removed. Additionally, a large retaining wall was rebuilt on Pond Court. Both projects completed successfully, resulting in a safer environment and well-maintained common grounds, all for the benefit of the community and our property values.
LANDSCAPING
Spring cleanup is in progress. The landscape will be assessed for any plants/shrubs that didn’t survive the winter and need to be replaced.
POND
A new committee has been formed consisting of several homeowners who volunteered their time to research solutions for maintaining our pond. A big thank you to our volunteers for their efforts!
WELCOME
to our new neighbors:
#157, S. Adamo
#159, C. Calise
IMPORTANT
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ROCKS
There have been several reports of children throwing rocks into the pond. This is not allowed. Please be sure to supervise the children and explain that rocks should not be thrown into the pond. First there are live creatures in the pond, and second the rocks are community property and are part of the hardscape and drainage.
DOGS
We would like to remind everyone to be a good neighbor and follow Rule #6. Dogs must be leashed while on Washington Pond common grounds, keep dogs off new plantings, and owners must clean up after their dogs. Owners who violate this rule will incur a fine.
PARKING
Please respect rule #15 regarding parking. Use your spaces (two per unit, for the units with the garage it would be one space in the garage + one space in the driveway). Never parallel park in front of the units or any curbs since this a fire hazard and Homeowners will be subject to a fine.
PLEASE CARE
There are no street sweepers in our community. Please be careful not to leave trash behind and help in keeping walkways, driveways, parking spaces and common areas clean and neat. Let’s all pitch in and keep our neighborhood looking beautiful, its condition reflects on all of us.
TRASH
Spring cleaning is traditionally in the spring 😊 Check the Washington Township website for recycling dates and locations. All household garbage must be bagged and placed in the dumpster. Do not throw away pizza boxes with food leftovers, etc. Do not leave items outside the dumpsters. NOTHING should be placed in the corral that does not fit in the dumpster, and oversized/heavy items should not be placed in dumpsters as they could damage the dump trucks and will not be picked up. Co-mingle corral is only for recyclables, not for regular trash. Aside from maintaining a cleaner and more sanitary environment all this also helps prevent vermin infestation and raccoons from ripping open garbage.