PRVANewsletterNov2004


November, 2004 - reaching 73 PRVA members
The Most Important Meeting of the Year	Board Meetings, Minutes, Financials
The PRVA Annual Homeowners' meeting was held Wednesday October 20 at the Grafton Elementary School. A quorum of 65 proxies and homeowners was met by the scheduled start of the meeting at 7pm. President Fred Stevens addressed the homeowners and reviewed the year's accomplishments and the schedule for the underground water tank installation. Steven Richer, CPA, reviewed the 2005 annual budget and answered homeowner questions and concerns. Since no one ran against the incumbents, the current 5 board members were reelected. The President now serves a 3 year term and the Treasurer a 2 year term. The other three board members remain on a one year cycle.	Minutes are posted here. New minutes are for September 13th and Sept 27/28. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 1, at 3 Lexington, 6:00p.m. Please email the board ,or let them know another way, if you are going to attend. All are welcome! If you need the password, just ask.
Possible Holiday Tour	The Ole Woodsman - Thoughts of Fall
Several of you have expressed an interest in participating in a holiday tour. The tentative date is December 18th which is the Sunday before Christmas and the day Santa comes through PRVA on his fire engine. Please let us know if you'd like your decorated house to be on the tour, inside or outside. We are also looking for a party host for the end of the tour.	For anyone taking walks in the woods or driving around in the country, this year has been a spectacular autumn. The colors of the maples have been and still are in many cases more brilliant red, the yellows of the birches and the quaking aspens have been marigolds against the sky with every shade of red from orange to magenta. Such autumns were not always possible. Two hundred years ago this state was almost barren of trees. More here.	The Old Woodsman always invites your comments and suggestions. Just send them here and they will be passed along.
Computer Handyman	Would you like free digital thermostats installed?
"People Friendly Computer Instruction Set-up & Installations Students, Teachers, Parents, Grandparents Your home or classroom Reasonable hourly rates Ron Bourget - certified educator Call 508-842-2323 to discuss your needs" Per Jodi D. "Ron has worked as the Elmwood St. School computer tech for the past 4 yrs. He left Elmwood recently to go out on his own. He is an older person and was always helpful with my many questions. He said he believes what he will charge for his services will be less than others he has seen advertised." This recommendation is posted on our vendor list for future reference.	If there is enough interest here at PRVA, we may be able to get Mass Electric to again provide the following free services to us: 1. Replace lighting inside the units with energy efficient fixtures, and provide energy-efficient light bulbs (100% paid by Mass. Electric). 2. Replace outdoor common area lighting (post-lamps, etc.) with energy efficient fixtures ($10 co-payment by PRVA for each fixture and the balance paid by Mass Electric). 5 more items below. Please contact board@paulreverevillage.com if you are interested in signing up for this free Mass Electric service.
Member News	PRV Buy - Sell - Trade
Laurie and Shania climbed Bear Mountain recently. Shania loves hiking, according to Laurie. Read here. Michelle and friend hiked and camped on Mt. Graylock, highest mountain in MA.	Ellen suggests we create "a place where residents who had stuff to sell or give away, or wanted to know if anyone had a particular item that they didn't need. (for instance, I have metal closet doors that someone could have it if they wanted to replace theirs). If someone was looking for a used refrigerator, they could go onto this board " Here you go! or access through Member "Exchange" link.
Recipe - Pumpkin Cheesecake!	Doggie Path
The holidays approaching bring out the best recipes, don't they? Laurie has submitted a very fall holiday tasting delight - check it out!	Our doggie path has been refreshed by Laurie over the weekend. It's a nice safe, off-road area to walk your dogs and they love the feel and smells of being 'in the woods'. Now that frost is imminent, the danger of ticks is lessened too. Check it out!

Details from above Mass Electric piece:

Mass Electric Free Services: If there is enough interest here at PRVA, we may be able to get Mass Electric to again provide the following free services to us:

1. Replace lighting inside the units with energy efficient fixtures, and provide energy-efficient light bulbs (100% paid by Mass. Electric).

2. Replace outdoor common area lighting (post-lamps, etc.) with energy efficient fixtures ($10 co-payment by PRVA for each fixture and the balance paid by Mass Electric).

3. Insert insulation wherever possible (75% paid by Mass. Electric and the balance paid by the unit owner).

4. Replace wall thermostats with digital models (100% paid by Mass. Electric).

5. Caulking and air sealing to prevent the heat from escaping (100% paid by Mass. Electric).

6. Provide low flow shower heads and faucet aerators (100% paid by Mass. Electric).

7. Any unit owners who have halogen torch floor lamps can turn them in and receive in exchange a more energy-efficient model which looks just like the halogen lamps.