Scallop Shell

   Plimouth Commons Cooperative Corporation

Board Members - 2022-2023
President/Clerk Donna L. Marshall
Vice President Linda Pomroy
Treasurer/Recording Secretary Barbara Andrews
Board Member Robert Materna
Board Member Jack Lynch


Non-board members

Sergeant-at-Arms Art Hamblin
Scallop Shell Editor/ Webmaster    Laurie Gohl
Social Club Cathy Angelini, & Pat Modale

Sunshine Club    Kathy Duart

Please Note:
The Community Information Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 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

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)

Carol E. 9th Dick R. 17th
Arthur H. 20th Louise C. 21st
Cindy B. 26th Carol M. 28th
Rick A. 29th

Jim & Kathy F. 14th

From the desk of our President
The holiday season is a time of thanks for our blessings, bounty and expressing our gratitude by giving to charities near and dear to our hearts. This time of year also abounds with a multitude of scammer schemes via telephone solicitations, mail and the internet. Included in this month’s Scallop Shell is a well written article from America’s Hometown on how to discern valid charity organizations so that you can give with confidence.

Realty News

141 Old Ponds was scheduled to close on November 1st, but that did not occur, and the home is still on the market and is listed by Century 21.
1 Jesse Brook is now on the market and is listed by Thompson Realty.
If you know of anyone that is interested in coming to Plimouth Commons, information/links may be found on our website www.plimouthcommons.net under the Real Estate tab.

Project Updates

Septic – Both septic systems (2 Jesse Brook, 2 Barnfield, & 4 Anvil Circle) and the one located at 36/38 Barnfield) have been completed. Snow Removal – We had several vendors bid on our snow removal for this upcoming season. Sean Proctor received the bid. He had a very good price and excellent references. He has done this type of work before in our community. He is the same vendor that now does our irrigation systems. Snow Stakes – The snow stakes have been put up. Thank you, Bob Materna, Mike Hinckley and Tony Angelini. Trees – There were a number of trees removed this month. In all cases they were dead, diseased and/or posed a direct danger to homes. The tree branches hanging over the road were also addressed, especially those on hills. We should be in great condition for this winter as our arborist Mark LeClair is very efficient and effective in identifying potential problems.
As we approach the holiday season, I would like each of you to know how very much I appreciate the support and kindness you provide to this community and its Board of Directors. Unfortunately, I will be unavailable from December 9th through the 22nd and will miss most of the festivities that the Social Club plans. Please contact Robert Materna if you have any questions.

I wish each of you the blessings and joy that Christmas brings.

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, MEDICINE PACKETS, DRUGS, 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

Hi Everyone,

I would like to start off this month to see just how many of you really read the entire Scallop Shell newsletter? I don’t know if you realize that months ago the Social Club stopped writing their letter to the community because they heard that many do not read IT. I miss reading their letter and what they plan for the upcoming month and their thoughts on activities from the last month. I also know how much work goes into the work that it entails to produce the monthly newsletter. I gather all the information from our president, social club and the treasurer plus create the calendar and add the birthday and anniversary wishes to those who will be celebrating that month. I am not complaining because I do love doing the newsletter each month. So let me and others know just how you feel about it. Do we continue putting out a newsletter that many do not read and maybe just doing the calendar and community news that would be posted in the clubhouse. I vote to continue how about you.
I also wish each and everyone a very Merry Christmas season and looking forward to seeing the homes all decorated.

See you around the Community,
Laurie