Monday, December 8, 2008

Information from the Board - December

Newsletter will be sent out the week of December 15.

New water test to be conducted this month. We will continue to update you with results.

One of the units in serious financial arrears has been paid in full.

General reminders of regulations and policies (please also consult your condo documents or centurion management with any questions):

Septic - White toilet paper only is to be disposed off in toilets. Please no baby wipes, lysol or cleaning wipes, disposable toilet brush cleaners, feminine products or dyes, these items will wreak havoc on the septic system.

Pets - Pets must be registered with the board and the management company. The town of Tyngsboro and Benchmark estates have a leash law, dogs must be leashed at all times on the property. Please pick up after your pet, it is the responsibility of pet owners to pick up their own pet's waste and dispose of in the trash.

Parking - Do not park on the grass or lawns. It ruins the grass and any landscaping. In addition the water pipes and septic system are underground and parking on top can harm these systems. Parking is provided in spots in front of the building or in units with garages. Guests should park along the access road. Please adhere to these parking regulations.

Winter Snow plowing - In the event of snowfall and forecast snowfall all vehicles must park along the access road to allow the snowplow access to clear. Any vehicles not moved will potentially be plowed in.

Christmas Trees - Christmas trees cannot go in the dumpster. Trees can be dropped off at either the Highway Dept. on Kendall Rd. or the Senior Center on Lakeview Ave.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Town News

The Sherburne Nature Center Estate on Coburn Road has winter activities available. No reservations or fees are required. If interested contact tyngsboro conservation at 978.649.2300

Tyngsboro Public Library has their annual food drive going on. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted and can be dropped off anytime when the library is open. The food drive is to benefit residents in need in Tyngsboro.

Santa will be at the library December 13th from 10-11.30am. Bring your own camera. Make a holiday ornament or write a letter to Santa. 25 Bryants Lane

Christmas Trees can be purchased at a few locations:
Lawndale Farm 91 Frost Rd in Tyngsboro
Tyngsboro Garden Center on Middlesex Rd in Tyngsboro
127 Groton St in Dunstable

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Information from the Board - October/November

Corporate Alarm was at Benchmark for alarm testing on Saturday, Nov. 22 and successfully completed all buildings.

We are awaiting results from the last round of water testing from Small Water Systems.

The sediment filter in the pump house was replaced by Skillings & Sons.

Three (3) units are overdue in condo payments. Please remember to pay the full condo fee amount and on time. These fees are crucial to pay vendors (like electricity, landscaping/snow removal, etc.). If you are having trouble with payments please contact Centurion Management to discuss options.

Carport lights have been replaced by Corporate Alarm using energy efficient fluorescent bulbs.

All Types Remodeling was on the property this past month cleaning the gutters of each building.

Dead tree between bldgs 1 & 2: Centurion has called Marty’s Landscaping to have removed.

If you are interested in participating on the board please contact Centurion Management. Board members meet once each month to discuss maintenance, issues, and other items of interest concerning Benchmark Estates.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Town News

2009 Dog licenses are available at the town clerk's office.

Tyngsboro is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2009. stay tuned for continuing information leading up to the date and please visit www.tyngsborough200.com

A Veteran's Day ceremony will be held on November 11 at 11am at the Tyngsboro American Legion Post #247 on Pawtucket Blvd.

The Friends of Tyngsborough High School Atheltics is hosting its Annual Holiday Marketplace on Saturday November 22 from 9a-2p at the Tyngsboro Elementary School.

The Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra will be presenting a FREE concert on Friday November 14th at 8p at the Pawtucket Congrational Church, 14 Mammoth Road in Lowell. For more infor call 978.703.0094 or visit lowellphilharmonic.org

Monday, November 3, 2008

Voting

Please remember to vote tomorrow November 4, 2008.

Cardinal Lane residents are in precinct 2.

Polling place location:
Mutli-service Center
180 Lakeview Ave
Tyngsboro, MA


voting polls are open from 7am to 8pm
If you have any questions please call the Town Clerk at 978.649.2300

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Town News

September 19th is the State Primary election, polls will be open from 7am to 8pm.
The deadline to register for the presidential election (Nov 4) will be October 15th.

Tyngsboro getting ready for the big 200.
The bicentennial celebration is scheduled for June 2009 but planning is underway. If you have an interest in helping out please contact recreation director, Alison McNamara.
amcnamara@tyngsboroughma.gov
Tyngsborough Recreation Dept.
10 Kendall Rd. Box 5
Tyngsborough, MA 01879
(978) 649-2300 ext. 150

Pig and Apple Fest October 4 (stay tuned for more details).

Tyngsborough Council on Aging has events throughout the month of September - 978.649.9211 for more information.

Autumn Nature Walk - Sunday October 11 at 10am at the Sherburne Nature Center on Coburn Road (no fees).

New non-profit organization, Education Foundation for Tyngsborough.

Before winter starts be sure to make a visit to the Lowell, Dracut, Tyngsborough State Forest (1,040 Acres).
Activities you and your family can do (any season): Bicycling, non-motorized boating, cross country skiing, fresh water fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, ice skating, nature observation, organized events, picnicking, sight seeing, walking/jogging.
ATV and Snowmobiling are not permitted in the State Forest.

Museum passes are always available at the Tyngsboro Public Library.

New superintendent for Tyngsborough Public Schools, Darrell Lockwood, welcomes students to the 2008-2009 school year. First day of school got underway on August 26th - good luck to all students for a successful year.

Information from the Board - Sept

The summer newsletter will be hitting your front doors shortly, so keep an eye out for that.

The water pH levels are being checked on a weekly basis and are staying at normal levels. New water testing will be done in December and we will continue to keep residents updated.

Alarm testing will be conducted again this year in November. A flyer with the specific date will be sent out. Please be aware that owners will have to be home at the time of testing or give a key to an immediate neighbor who can let the company into your home. Testing for each unit takes just a few minutes.

The pump house on the property has been been cleaned out and re-insulated. The roof of the pump house has also been replaced along with the carport roofs.

As a reminder to all, please use the parking spaces, carports, garages assigned/available to your unit or the access road for all vehicles and not the fire lanes leading to or around the buildings. Also please watch speeds coming into Benchmark, there are children playing and people walking dogs along the road.