Scallop Shell

   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.

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"

Jim Fleming    3rd
Joan Stanley    7th
Roberta Lynch    8th
Danny Drew    18th
Ida McDonald    21st
Helen Heaney 22nd
Joanne Stone 22nd
Donna Sullivan 22nd

Congratulations
Tiny & Donna Marshall 1st
Eugene & Coleen Chafe 15th

From the Desk of the President

There have been several reports of coyotes and groundhogs being seen in various places in the Commons. Groundhogs aka as woodchucks are a very prolific and destructive rodent. At least 6 different ones have been seen within the commons. With an elevated number of groundhogs comes their main predator, coyotes. There have been several sightings recently, one in fact died in a front yard and had to be removed by animal control. I called Massachusetts Wildlife and they do not remove these creatures.
The gestation period is 30-33 days and the female can have 3-6 pups during a season. Among favorite food is your garden, vegetation, small birds, eggs and underground electrical wiring. They eat approximately 1/3 of their weight in vegetation each day. Mass Wildlife recommended the following methods to make under your shed or home less hospitable to these critters
How to Get Rid of Groundhogs

Bait the groundhog into a trap, catch it, and then release it in a wooded area five miles away from your home. DO NOT DO THIS IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.
Create vibrations in the ground to scare them away.
Smoke them out of their tunnel.
Pour ammonia down their tunnel. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHEMICAL WITH AMMONIA!
Deter with garlic and pepper.
Get a dog or cat (or sprinkle their urine and fur around the yard).
Scatter human hair around the yard.
Use agricultural lime to burn their feet.
Sprinkle talcum powder in the garden.
Use fencing and chicken wire as prevention.
Use animal repellent or mothballs
Shoot and eat them. EWWWWWW

The other attraction for coyotes is rabbits. I have also received reports of many rabbits located in the Commons. There are numerous repellents that can be purchased. Rabbits are also very prolific.
Please do not be Elmer Fudd and shoot weapons within the Commons. If we are unable to resolve the rapid growth of these critters, we may need to get an exterminator. An exterminator will euthanize the rodents.

VERY IMPORTANT - Please complete your census and turn it in to the office as soon as possible. The form is available in the Community Center.

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
Hello Everyone!
Well after surviving the heatwave a few weeks ago we are now entering into the Hot Lazy Days of August. I wonder what “Mother Nature” will have in store for us this month.

I am helping the office with the census forms and updating the “emergency list” for everyone in the Community. I want to thank all those who have turned in their census forms to the office. If you have not turned yours in as of yet please do so very soon so I may finish these files.

I am doing well after my recent surgery on my left shoulder and have been able to use the pool. For those who have not used it yet it is wonderful. Thanks to all the “Pool Team” for the great work on keeping the pool looking so inviting.

I want to also shout out to Dorothy Beschi for all the wonderful work she is doing with all the beautiful flowerpots around the park that she cares for our Community. The pots have made such a beautiful addition as we, our guess’ and visitors drive through our Community. Thank You Dorothy.

Please welcome to our Community our newest residents Marsha Finn has purchased Al’s house and will be moving in sometime this month. Anthony & Ruth Febbi have purchased Vaughn’s home and has moved in. Number 14 Jesse Brook Rd is up for sale. If you know of anyone interested in Community let them know or have them check out our “web site”. www.plimouthcommons.net.

Have a great month. See you around the community.

Laurie

Greetings from your social committee,

Can you believe August is here already? Summer is half over but there’s still some fun to be had. We’ve got FIELD DAY on August 17th. The cost is only $20 for this all day event. There will be coffee and pastry at 8:00 to start the day. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served at noon. For dinner you have a choice of boneless BBQ chicken or steak. As always there’s lots of games to play. Sign up for bocce, horseshoes, bean bag toss and shuffleboard. There will be sign-up sheets in the foyer. Please be sure to sign up so we can plan accordingly.

Come join us for a casserole and quiche breakfast on the 3rd at 9:00. The cost is $5 and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

We’re playing the LCR dice game from 2:00 – 4:00 on Monday the 12th. Bring $8 and a snack to share.

The Ladies are going to Isaac’s for their luncheon at noon on Thursday, August 8th.

Men’s lunch is on Wednesday August 14th at Bobby Byrnes in Sandwich. The men meet at the clubhouse at 11:30 for ride sharing.

Meet at Monte Christos at 5:00 for dinner out on Tuesday the 20th.

Our bingo night is the 24th. It’s $12 for bingo and dinner. We are having a garden salad, ham & cheese, seafood salad and tuna salad sandwiches. We will also have a 50/50 raffle.

Socials by the pool on the 3rd, 10th and 31st. There will be a private party in the hall on the 31st.

Looking ahead to Sept. 2nd, there will be a Labor Day social by the pool at 2:00.

Hoping to see you at some of our events. Please remember to use the sign-up sheets and, before the event, put your payment envelopes in the collection box in the foyer. You can also use this box to communicate with the social committee for suggestions and comments.

Your Social Committee,

Patty, Shirley, Wendy, Pat and Cathy

First Summer Pool Party - June 29, 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

Plimouth Commons Halloween Party - October 28, 2017

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