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                                     Plimouth Commons Cooperative Corporation
 
Board Members - 2018-2019
President/Clerk                                  Donna L. Marshall  
Vice President                                    Linda Pomroy  
Treasurer/Recording Secretary        Barbara Andrews  
Board Member                                   Guido Beschi
Board Member                                  Jack Lynch
Alt Board Member                             Pat Modale  
 
Non-board members
​Assistant Treasurer                  Claire Walsh
Sergeant-at-Arms                      Art Hamblin
Scallop Shell Editor                  Laurie Gohl 
Social Club                                Wendy Wright, Cathy Angelini, Shirley Dinsmore, Pat Modale &
                                                    Patty  Webster
Sunshine Club                           Kathy Duart
  
Please Note:  
The Community  Board Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse.  Everyone is urged to attend these meetings.
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If you have an issue with trees  - contact Jack Lynch 
If you have issues with catch basins or road repair - contact George Eldridge
To use the Clubhouse, tables or chairs -  contact Fran Adragna ​

OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday –  available by phone 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday – available at the Community Center 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00am – Noon
Sunday – OFF  (except for emergencies)

"Happy Birthday Wishes"
Susan Moore       4th
Paul Malo            5th
Peggy Campeau  8th
Bill Bartlett           20th
Ralph Baker         22nd
Donna Marshall   28th
John Cyr             31st

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Congratulations

​John & Ruth Newcombe     1st
 
     Don & Rose Sullivan      9th
 
Mike & Junie Hinckley        27th
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From the Desk of the President

 Guido Beschi, Linda Pomroy and I attended the 6th Annual MA Roc-A-Thon in September.  The focus of this seminar was rules for Cooperatives.  Daniel Less of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and Chris Jee of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development were among the speakers. The good news was that we discovered the proposed rules we submitted in July are not on the naughty list and approval from these offices should be soon.  Once the Board receives the approval of our rules, they will be printed and distributed to all shareholders.  They were technically in effect as of September 1, 2019 according to the established timeline, but the Board decided to hold off printing them until official approval has been received.

The decommission of seven (7) underground propane tanks was implemented during the month of September.  They dug out the turrets which contained the valves and lines, pumped out the tanks (3,320 gallons) and then did what is called a “flare-off” which burned off the remaining propane. We are still waiting for the Town of Plymouth Fire Marshall to determine whether the tanks must be physically removed or whether they can be filled with flowable concrete and remain in the ground.  Given the locations of these tanks it could create a great deal of disruption to existing grounds if the tanks are removed.  The more efficient way is to go with filling the tanks.  We have at least three more families who are contemplating going to the above ground tanks.  As more shareholders go off these tanks, we will be pursuing the decommissioning of more of these UGT’s.  At the beginning of this project we had 14,400 gallons of propane stored underground on our property, we have reduced that by 3,320 gallons.

The pool officially closed on September 22nd.  I would like to extend a great big thank you to all the members of the Pool Brigade, headed by Bob Materna, for the wonderful job they did maintaining our pool and pool area this summer.  THANK YOU!!!!!
Just a reminder, fall is here and that means checking heat tapes to ensure they are functioning properly, gutters may need cleaning, cover and store your deck furniture and check for areas where wee critters may want to hibernate over the winter.  Most of all be safe and enjoy another beautiful New England fall.
 



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SEPTIC DO’S AND DON’TS

DO
• DO PRACTICE WATER CONSERVATION
• DO CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS AND REPAIR THEM
• DO USE SEPTIC SAFE TOILET PAPER ONLY

DON’TS
• DO NOT USE WISK
• DO NOT USE POWDERED CLEANERS (DISHWASHER, LAUNDRY OR               CLEANERS LIKE SPIC N SPAN)
• DO NOT FLUSH WIPES (INCLUDING DISPOSABLE ONES), ANY SANITARY    PRODUCTS, PAPER TOWELS, TISSUES, ETC.
• DO NOT USE A GARBAGE DISPOSAL
• DO NOT USE SEPTIC TANK ADDITIVES
• DO NOT FLUSH SOLID WASTES SUCH AS CIGARETTE BUTTS, FOOD, OR      GARBAGE INTO THE TOILET
• DO NOT POUR GREASE, OILS OR MAYONNAISE INTO EITHER THE                TOILET OR THE DRAINS
• DO NOT PUT STRONG CHEMICALS SUCH AS CLEANING PRODUCTS,            CLEANING WATER OR EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLEACH DOWN THE        TOILET OR THE DRAINS.

​DO NOT USE ANY DRAIN CLEANERS LIKE LIQUID PLUMBER, DRANO, ETC.

Laurie's News

Fall is  here!  What does it mean?  It is a season of transitions from the lighter warmer days of summer to the long dark colder days of winter.  Trees turn into a beautiful array of colors before loosing their leaves and drifting off to slumber and the long-awaited spring.  Days get shorter, nights get longer and the air is filled with a cool crisp feel to it.  Farmers harvest the last of their crops and ready their fields before the snow and ice of “Mother Natures” comes.  It also means family gatherings during the Holiday Season.

I want to welcome into our wonderful community Bob and Pat Lizotte who has purchased Ruth King’s house and will be moving in this month.

Have a great month, see you around the Community.
Laurie

                                        Save the Date
                                        November 9th
                                 Veteran’s Day Dinner
                                   And Pound Auction
                                      5 pm clubhouse

Dinner will be Baked Ziti and Meatballs cost is $5.00 pp Veterans eat for Free
Bring something that weighs about a pound wrapped.  Jack Lynch will be our auctioneer again this year.  All proceeds earned will be donated to local Veteran’s Charity.   Great time Great food.  Lots of laughs.
 
                                   Time to sign up for
                                      Fuel Assistance
If you have not yet and think that you may be eligible you can sign up at our Council on Aging or the South Shore Community Action Council on 71 Obery St.
Households family size of one can earn up to $35,510 and family size of two $46,437.  There is a pamphlet hanging up in the entryway of the Clubhouse.

 



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October Greetings from your Social Club,

There’s a nip in the air and the days are getting shorter. Fall has arrived 🎃

Last month we had a wine, whiskey and bourbon tasting event. All the ladies and gents enjoyed a wonderful evening of conversation, food and drinks.
 
Bocce has quite a following.  They are planning a bocce tournament on Friday the 4th at 1:00. There will be a fried chicken banquet dinner at the clubhouse at 6:00. The cost is $5 and all are invited, even if you never played or watched the games. Please sign up and put your payment in the collection box in the lobby. Please address any questions to Roberta Lynch.

Join us for LRC on Tuesday the 8th from 2-4.  We play 5 games for $1 per game and the 6th game cost $3. If you haven’t played, come to the first game and try it. You don’t have to stay for the other games if you don’t want to. But we think you will because we have so much fun. 
 
Come to the clubhouse at 5:00 on Friday the 11th for takeout night from Monte Christos. You don’t have to order out. Come for the company and bring your own food.  We would love to see you. 

Ladies luncheon is at Bailey’s Restaurant in Wareham on Wed the 16th at noon.
 
Men’s lunch is also on the 16th at Haddad’s Ocean Café in Marshfield. Meet at the clubhouse at 11:30 to carpool.
 
Joe, Nan and Pat are making a delicious breakfast at 9:00 on October 19th. It’s a great way to start the day with good food and good friends. 

Dinner out this month is at Tavern on the Wharf on Wednesday the 23rd. We meet at the restaurant at 5:00.
 
BINGO is on Saturday the 26th. There will be meatball subs or a sausage peppers and onions sub sandwich and a salad.

And last but not least HALLOWEEN 👻 on Thursday October 31st. We would love for all to come to a pot luck Halloween party at 5:00. There will be a prize for the best costume. Please sign up if you’re interested.  We hope to see you there.
 
Here's a look at early November.  Breakfast is on Nov 2nd.  The cost is $5. Our annual Veteran’s Day pound auction is coming up on Nov 9th.  The cost is $5 and free for Veterans.  The meal is baked ziti and meatballs.  Please donate one or more wrapped items weighing at least one pound.  After dinner, our auctioneer Jack Lynch will auction off each gift to the highest bidder. All proceeds will go to a local Veteran’s charity.  This is an event to honor our veterans, raise money for charity and have a rip-roaring good time!  Please join us for this celebration of our Veterans. 
 
The event sign-up sheets and the collection box in the lobby are an important part of the social club’s ability to plan and prepare for events.  The sheets are up until the day before the event to give everyone time to sign up.  The collection box is always available for dropping off your payment ahead of the event.  Your cooperation will help us run events successfully.
 
As always, check the calendar for times and dates.
 
Thanks from your Social Club,
 Wendy, Pattie Webster, Pat, Kathy Angelini, and Shirley

The Bocce Tournament - October  4, 2019

The Snowbirds!!!!! - Winter 2019

Christmas Party - December 8, 2018

Tree Trimming Party - November, 2018

A 100th Birthday Celebration - Alfred J. DeFelice
November 3, 1918 - November 3, 2018

Men's Luncheon - August 15, 2018

​Happy Easter

Two of our beloved Nonagenarians - Al and Doris

​Christmas Festivities - Ho, Ho Ho

Tree Trimming Party - November 25, 2017

Gail Gabriele, Louise Cyr, Pat Modale, Wendy Wright, Joan McCusker and Donna Sullivan kick off the holidays​

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​Plimouth Commons Halloween Party - October 28, 2017

​​The Plimouth Commons Labor Day Pool Party - September 4, 2017