Friendly Reminders

• Trash: Regular Mon/Thurs schedule for all days.
• Recycle days: Mon 4/12, Mon 4/26 What is recyclable? Details here: 2020 Recycling & Curbside Collection Guide
• Bulk Waste Day: April 3rd is bulk waste day. Plainsboro offers Bulk waste days 4 times a year for Bulky trash that is not picked by regular curbside service. Plainsboro residents can drop it off at the Plainsboro Township Conservation Center. Accepted items include: Bicycles, Electronics, Furniture, Lawn mowers (remove gas/oil), White goods (appliances), Wood scrap, Other bulky items More details: Bulk Waste Drop Off
• Sidewalk Repair: As per Plainsboro township regulations, the maintenance and repair of the sidewalks in front of homes are the responsibility of the Home Owners. Failure to repair or maintain these sidewalks may result in a fine by the township. Details here. Management will be getting a quote to repair common area walkways. If you have an area that needs attention, please put your request in a work order via your appfolio portal and we will ask the contractor to give you a quote as you requested. Having concrete replaced as a group will likely be discounted.
• Dog Walking Rule: Many homeowners are complaining about dog owners not cleaning up after their pets. All dogs need to be on a leash when walking and owners are required by law to clean up after their pets. Details here.

Upcoming Events

• The monthly board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 7pm via Zoom. All homeowners are welcome.
• The Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, Apr 8th, 2021, at 7PM.

Management Updates

• Tennis Court Use: The Board expressed its concern about the tennis courts being used for other purposes than tennis or pickleball. Members should note that skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, hard shoes, hockey sticks and other paraphernalia are strictly prohibited, as are pets (with or without a leash).
• Nominations for the four open Board member seats are due at 12:00 noon on March 4th. You can use the attached form, or access a copy of the letter that you received with the nomination form on the online portal at this Piazza Portal.
• Actual Ballots will be created with the names placed in nomination. They will be distributed via mail and due back to us just prior to the annual meeting. More information regarding the elections to follow.
• Applications for nominating yourself for the Board of Directors of the Gentry can be found here

Volunteer Wanted for Covenants Committee

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Covenants Committee, please send us a note at Concierge@OurManager.net. The Board wishes to thank Lionda Kurtz for her many years of servicing as the chair of that committee.

• Tot Lots: The tot lots will be opened for use. However, the board will be unable to sanitize them. If you wish to use, please maintain social distancing and sanitize prior to and after use.
• Road Work updates: The updates below are from the Plainsboro Public Works website: Public Works - 2021 Goals

PUBLIC WORKS - 2021 GOALS

Complete the Annual Road Maintenance Improvement Program (including Monroe Court, half of Marion Drive and half of Bradford Lane) and finalize the 2022 road improvement program Complete the Grovers Mill Road milling and paving project Complete Lenape Trail improvements (Phase II) Complete Scotts Corner Road improvements Resurface and paint the Schalks Meadow Park tennis courts Complete ADA improvements to Community Park Playground You may sign up for alerts on Plainsboro, NJ. Look for and click on - Notify Me About, and select “Public Notifications” to receive Traffic Advisory information

Home maintenance:

Management started to review the community at the request of the board. The items below a list of the items. Please review your home and complete the items as needed.

• CONCRETE SIDEWALK or DRIVEWAY APRON TRIP HAZARD
• GRASS NEEDS CUTTING, OVER 6 INCHES OR WEEDS PRESENT
• GRASS AND/OR WEEDS IN CRACKS OR AT THE CURB
• PRUNE TREES OVER YOUR SIDEWALK TO 6 FEET HIGH OR MORE
• POWER WASHING
• PAINTINGo OR
• REPAIRS OF EXTERIOR IS NEEDED Garage and Entry doors, fences, shutters and trim are included
• DEBRIS/GARBAGE ABOUT PROPERTY