A MESSAGE FROM KIEVE KORTMANSKY REGARDING DSL
Ken D'Andrea, Verizon's Director of Sales and Marketing for New Jersey has spoken with Kieve and has indicated that they will increase the capacity of DSL into our community. A listing of all streets was given to Mr. D'Andrea by Kieve to ascertain whether every street can be served. They will attempt to provide DSL service to any resident that wants it. You can call 800-567-6789
Kieve will continue working on the DSL problem. From various sources and with his contacting Verizon, Regency residents can also call 1-609-890-9328. It's the telephone number of Ms. Marjorie Jones. Please note that Ms Jones is a VERIZON REPRESENTATIVE even though the recorded message might sound as if she isn't. If you just get a recording leave the following message as well as your name and telephone number. Just state that you are from Regency at Monroe and as per our HOA Board representative, Kieve Kortmansky, you are looking to have DSL installed at your home. So far she is accepting new customers but it's anyone's guess when she might say that she (Verizon) has reached total capacity.
Kieve also wants to remind everyone that an alternative to Comcast internet service is a dial-up service. There are many to choose from and it's your decision if you want to go to dialup. It is less expensive but much slower. Some services include, Verizon, AOL, Earthlink.
This has been a very difficult problem for Kieve to handle. It came unexpectedly and naturally it upset many Regency residents when they tried to get DSL service and were told that they couldn't. I could only tell you one thing - Kieve has spent DAYS, not even hours working on resolving the problem. Today alone, Kieve and I must have spoken 10 times. He would call and tell me what to send out and then call again to say "hold the press, new developments". Then call and change things once again. Finally, at 7PM tonight Kieve said, "it looks good that we might be getting DSL for Regency so it's time to send out an email". Imagine, he does all this and he doesn't even get paid. He could work for me any time. All kidding aside, I wish to thank Kieve on behalf of the Regency community, for all the time and effort he has spent in trying to take a bad situation and turn it something positive for all of us.
THE MALTZMAN'S SAY THANK YOU
While Greta was in one hospital Al Maltzman was in another. The four of us were in awe about our Regency Community. The Maltman's extend a BIG, BIG and BIG thank you for the caring, the kindness, and the cards and well wishes that you have extended to Al.
Ken D'Andrea, Verizon's Director of Sales and Marketing for New Jersey has spoken with Kieve and has indicated that they will increase the capacity of DSL into our community. A listing of all streets was given to Mr. D'Andrea by Kieve to ascertain whether every street can be served. They will attempt to provide DSL service to any resident that wants it. You can call 800-567-6789
Kieve will continue working on the DSL problem. From various sources and with his contacting Verizon, Regency residents can also call 1-609-890-9328. It's the telephone number of Ms. Marjorie Jones. Please note that Ms Jones is a VERIZON REPRESENTATIVE even though the recorded message might sound as if she isn't. If you just get a recording leave the following message as well as your name and telephone number. Just state that you are from Regency at Monroe and as per our HOA Board representative, Kieve Kortmansky, you are looking to have DSL installed at your home. So far she is accepting new customers but it's anyone's guess when she might say that she (Verizon) has reached total capacity.
Kieve also wants to remind everyone that an alternative to Comcast internet service is a dial-up service. There are many to choose from and it's your decision if you want to go to dialup. It is less expensive but much slower. Some services include, Verizon, AOL, Earthlink.
This has been a very difficult problem for Kieve to handle. It came unexpectedly and naturally it upset many Regency residents when they tried to get DSL service and were told that they couldn't. I could only tell you one thing - Kieve has spent DAYS, not even hours working on resolving the problem. Today alone, Kieve and I must have spoken 10 times. He would call and tell me what to send out and then call again to say "hold the press, new developments". Then call and change things once again. Finally, at 7PM tonight Kieve said, "it looks good that we might be getting DSL for Regency so it's time to send out an email". Imagine, he does all this and he doesn't even get paid. He could work for me any time. All kidding aside, I wish to thank Kieve on behalf of the Regency community, for all the time and effort he has spent in trying to take a bad situation and turn it something positive for all of us.
THE MALTZMAN'S SAY THANK YOU
While Greta was in one hospital Al Maltzman was in another. The four of us were in awe about our Regency Community. The Maltman's extend a BIG, BIG and BIG thank you for the caring, the kindness, and the cards and well wishes that you have extended to Al.
I told Al that when it's time to shoot baskets for the Basketball Senior Olympics, he'd better be in shape or else!
There have been times when Stella can't find Al, so I brought over this huge magnet. She just has to point it in all directions in her house and Al will come flying to her. Al is beginning to watch the BIONIC MAN reruns in order to see all of his new capabilities.
Al, we all love you and wish you a speedy recovery.
GRETA POST (WHO'S THIS) IS HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL
The e-mailer has allowed me the opportunity to steal some computer time to let you all know that I am back home after my lengthy hospital stay. I cannot express deeply enough how you have all helped me to get through this difficult time. You have allowed me to feel so loved and cared about. Whenever I have had some health issues in the past, you never let me down with your expressions of kindness. I am so lucky that this time you have all extended your good wishes once again. I am sorry to report that I have not had a definitive answer as to why I continually am ill, but we will continue to see the doctors as suggested in hopes of an answer. I was ecstatic when I was told that I could go home to my Regency family. I missed being here so much.
I am so fortunate to be living here, to have my Regency family as well as the most loving family and friends one can ask for. One huge thank you to you all for all you have done and said. For many years, my family has had to put up with all of my ailments. They are constantly there for me and I love them so very much. I must admit to you all that the e-mailer has always been by my side holding me up through it all. He has taken the vows of "in sickness and in health" very seriously and I love him for that and for all things that he represents to me. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul. I love you all very much!!!!!!
Greta
SMOKE AND FIRE DETECTORS
I think there might be some confusion within Regency regarding our smoke and fire detectors. I was told that we weren't being monitored centrally. The answer is some of us are. I will be sending you some information that Toll Brothers asked Westminster to call me about. I spoke to a representative and specifically my home, which I thought I had a fire and smoke detector that can be monitored centrally, does have it. There was no extra charge in monitoring my detectors since I use Westminster for my Burglar alarm monitoring. It seems that when we bought our home, we upgraded the alarm system to include a fire and smoke detector that can be monitored centrally. Westminster is sending me some information about it and all that is needed for central monitoring, is a type of detector that can be linked to a central office.
We discussed other central monitoring services and besides smoke, fire, burglar, they monitor, water (in case our water heaters break), Carbon Monoxide, etc. Frankly speaking, I'm interested in the water heater monitor because we had one in our other home that water came out of and fortunately we were home at the time.
Please note that I am not a salesperson for Westminster so if you need this extra monitoring, they do provide this service or you can go to whichever company that you might find that would give you a better deal. I would assume that if my alarms are set for outside monitoring then any company can do what Westminster is doing in monitoring alarms centrally.
I just received her letter so here is what she stated:
Mr. Post,
As a follow up to our phone conversation this afternoon I am highlighting, at your request, the items and issues we discussed with respect to Westminster Security for clarification.
Westminster Security is capable of providing monitoring services for much more then just the basic security features. When buyers in your community go through their option selection process they are offered a basic security system at no charge contingent upon signing up for monitoring with Westminster. Additionally, they have the option to purchase upgrades to their system (just as you did during your option selection process) which could include smoke detectors and other environmetal sensors to be monitored.
As I am sure you can understand, I am not at liberty to discuss levels of coverage in other Subscriber's homes but if any Subscriber has any questions regarding their system and coverage they are more then welcome to contact our office at 800-957-2522 or via email at westminstersecurity@tollbrothersinc.com I can also be contacted directly at the number below and we can review with them what their current level of monitoring includes.
As I pointed out earlier, it is important to note that the smoke detectors installed in homes per code and building requirements are not the same smoke detectors that would be programmed into your security system. These are additional detectors that are meant to supplement the existing smoke detectors.
If a buyer did not originally opt to upgrade to a higher package that included smoke detectors they could still have these installed now and tied into their security system with relative ease. This would not increase the monthly fee from Westminster however there would be a cost from JM for the hardware and the installation to upgrade the system. I've attached a document that outlines some of the other features that Westminster can monitor. Should a Subscriber wish to upgrade to any one of these services they can contact JM Resources directly at 610-992-9300 to inquire about that pricing on the hardware and installation.
In the meantime, I will have a representative from JM contact you regarding your interest in adding the carbon monoxide and water sensors to your current fire/burglar alarm system. I hope this has helped, if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or anyone here at Westminster Security.
Thank you.
Felicia Ratka
Vice President
Westminster Security / Toll Brothers, Inc.
fratka@tollbrothersinc.com
267-988-2421 (phone)
800-931-2403 (fax)
CLICK LINK FOR WESTMINSTER'S SERVICES
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/xx934240.pdf
LETTER FROM CCMT PARTICIPANTS (TAX APPEAL)
March 9,2007
Subject: CCMT Meeting on 3/15 at Regency and Renaissance
A lot of CCMT participants will be away from Regency and/or Renaissance on 3/15 for a number of reasons, and will not be able to attend the Appraisal & Appeal meeting. We have received a number of e-mails and telephone calls registering their concerns and requesting more information.
We will make every effort to get information to you as soon as we receive it, but certainly, immediately after the meeting. Frankly, there are some details that we do not have yet. Our law firm is working with the appraisal firm to determine exactly what would be required from those who wish to participate. We do know there will be an appraisal fee and a filing fee. The law firm has agreed to perform their work on a contingency basis. We do not know the exact details of their billing at this time. There will be some type of form that must be signed to guarantee payment of the legal fees in the event of a successful appeal.
All paperwork for filing this appeal must be submitted by the law firm by 4/2/07. That is a statutory date. Any filings after that date will be rejected.
The actual appraisal work can be accomplished after the filing date. But, participants will have to make the decision, whether to participate or not, within the next week, and pay the required appraisal and filing fees. We believe the other paperwork can be handled via numerous expeditious methods.
One of the most important reasons for attending the meeting will be the information that is verbally disseminated by the presenters during the question and answer periods.
Remember, this action is completely separate from the law suit. As a member of the CCMT, you will be covered by the resolution of the law suit no matter how you decide to handle this appraisal & appeal information provided at these sessions. Again, you do not have to participate in this appraisal & appeal action to maintain your participation in the lawsuit. We cannot provide you with any guarantees related to the outcome to this action but if we didn?t believe there was a real opportunity to realize savings now we would not be meeting on the 15th.
Respectfully,
The Steering Committee
Regency Italian American Club
Invites all Paid Up Members to a
Spaghetti and Meatball Feast
Saturday May 19th 2007
The Clubhouse Ballroom
7:00-11:00PM
With
Food by: Jacques Exclusive Caters,
(Including Tossed Italian Salad
and Toasted GARLIC Bread)
Music by: New York City Music Factory
And
Deserts Prepared by: Your Board Members
$11.50 per person***BYOB***
(Make Checks payable to: REGENCY ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB)
R.S.V.P. Before Friday May 5th 2007
Contact:
Carmine Carrara Joe Scala Tony Labozetta
Regency
Italian American Club
General Membership Meeting
Monday March 26, 2007
Regency Ballroom
7:30PM
Besides bringing the membership up to date on the state of our club, we will also have a guest speaker: Kathleen Brown, Financial Consultant of Sovereign Bank, some of the topics she will cover will be: estate planning, 529 college funding, tax free investments. This presentation will take approximately 45 minutes.
Questions will be taken after the presentation.
Coffee and cake will be furnished by SOVEREIGN BANK.
It will be mandatory that all members who will be attending call before the 22nd of March.
Please call: Carmine Carrara 656-3134, Joe Scala 521-1303 or Tony Labozetta 521-4288
MEN'S CLUB MEETING
MARCH 25TH - CLUBHOUSE - 10 AM
Free bagels! I'll be there and hopefully many of you will also be there for some fun and updates on some of the forthcoming Men's Club functions.
MEN'S CLUB
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
MAY 12TH - 11 AM
CLICK ON LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION. I'VE ATTENDED EVERYONE OF THESE BRUNCHES AND TRUST ME, YOU DEFINITELY GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH.
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/iPB30538.pdf
MEN'S CLUB
WORLD SERIES OF POKER
7 CARD STUD POKER TOURNAMENT
MAY 20TH
CLICK ON LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/ULe78000.pdf
Join Regency at Monroe at the MS Walk 2007
Team up with friends and neighbors to join the community when we all walk together for a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. We're expecting a great time outdoors as we participate in the MS Walk 2007 on the boardwalk at Belmar on Sunday, April 22nd. We're naming our team "Bright Future" simply because it reflects the positive things going on in the world of MS research. Let's show community involvement and make our Sunday productive for one of our family or friends that has this devastating disease.
See the attached flyer for registration information
Thanks,
Howard and Shelly Wichansky
CLICK ON FLYER ATTACHMENT:
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/qmF21029.pdf
CORRECTION TO SPRING FLING FLYER
TABLES ARE FOR 10 NOT 12.
A MESSAGE FROM KIEVE KORTMANKSY (IS HE OUR NEW EMAILER?) RE: MARJORIE JONES - DSL VERIZON
Kieve has informed me that he received a call from Marjorie Jones that her telephone hasn't stopped and she is doing her best to answer every call. She asks that we give her some time, like a day, but she promised that she will call everyone back.
EMAIL ADDRESES
As many of you know Advanced Broadband is leaving us soon. The sooner the better. They have completely destroyed emailing here at Regency. Yesterday's email was not delivered to over 100+_AB email residents because their FILTERS bounced my email by calling it SPAM. As you know, I write! A letter will be sent directly to Bob Toll. Even if I get lip service or no response I at least must let my frustrations out on the man who runs the Toll empire who subsidiaries like AB who provide less than adequate service.
Some of you might not have seen any problems but suffice it to say you might have had problems that you didn't know was happening. One resident told me that after being away for a month, no emails from anyone. Yes, that's common since many residents have told me that they were expecting an email that was being sent from someone they knew and it never was received. Blame that on FILTERS. Is AB alone? No! Filtering is done by all the major ISP's including companies like AOL, YAHOO, HOTMAIL, etc. How serious is this problem? It's becoming the talk of the internet world since legitimate emails aren't being received. Small businesses especially are facing the dangers of losing business because of email filtering. What can be done? NOTHING! Trust me, I've called every Federal and State Agency and no agency is responsible for ISP's attitudes in filtering emails. I think m y next letter will go to 60 minutes.&nbs
p; I probably have to send them a letter because if I sent an email dealing with the problems with ISP's the ISP will filter it out so that 60 minutes would not receive it.
MORE IMPORTANTLY. YOU WILL NOW HAVE TO OBTAIN NEW EMAILS ADDRESSES (THOSE THAT USE AB). GET THEM SOON. IF YOU ARE GETTING DSL, VERIZON WILL GIVE YOU ONE FREE. MAKE SURE YOU TELL ME YOUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS. KEEP IN MIND THAT DURING THIS TRANSITION YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY LOOK AT MY BLOG http://regencyemailer2.blogspot.com/
AND LOOK AT EMAIL ARCHIVES TO SEE IF YOU MISSED ANYTHING.
Regency Hadassah
Passover Food Demo and Tasting
Monday March 19 7:30 PM
Six Regency Hadassah members will demo their favorite Passover Recipes
Samples and Refreshments served
The second printing of the very well-received
2004 Regency Passover Cookbook
will be available for $5.00
Yom Ha Shoa Observance
Sunday, April 15 1:00 PM
Monroe Township High School Auditorium
The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee
and the NJ State Commission on Holocaust Education
are having a joint observance this year
Keynote speaker is a Regency resident
Helen Rosenzweig
who was featured in the film "Schindler's List"
and was saved by Oskar Schindler
All Welcome
General Admission
Free of Charge
Contact Nina Wolff for more information
THAT'S IT FOR NOW
MY FINGERTIPS ARE TOTALLY NUMB
KIEVE, GO TO SLEEP AND LEAVE THE EMAILER ALONE (WOULD YOU BELIEVE HE CALLED ME FROM NYC AT 8 PM TO SEND OUT AN EMAIL.
IMAGINE IF HE GOT PAID DOING THIS JOB!!
RON
Kieve has informed me that he received a call from Marjorie Jones that her telephone hasn't stopped and she is doing her best to answer every call. She asks that we give her some time, like a day, but she promised that she will call everyone back.
EMAIL ADDRESES
As many of you know Advanced Broadband is leaving us soon. The sooner the better. They have completely destroyed emailing here at Regency. Yesterday's email was not delivered to over 100+_AB email residents because their FILTERS bounced my email by calling it SPAM. As you know, I write! A letter will be sent directly to Bob Toll. Even if I get lip service or no response I at least must let my frustrations out on the man who runs the Toll empire who subsidiaries like AB who provide less than adequate service.
Some of you might not have seen any problems but suffice it to say you might have had problems that you didn't know was happening. One resident told me that after being away for a month, no emails from anyone. Yes, that's common since many residents have told me that they were expecting an email that was being sent from someone they knew and it never was received. Blame that on FILTERS. Is AB alone? No! Filtering is done by all the major ISP's including companies like AOL, YAHOO, HOTMAIL, etc. How serious is this problem? It's becoming the talk of the internet world since legitimate emails aren't being received. Small businesses especially are facing the dangers of losing business because of email filtering. What can be done? NOTHING! Trust me, I've called every Federal and State Agency and no agency is responsible for ISP's attitudes in filtering emails. I think m y next letter will go to 60 minutes.&nbs
p; I probably have to send them a letter because if I sent an email dealing with the problems with ISP's the ISP will filter it out so that 60 minutes would not receive it.
MORE IMPORTANTLY. YOU WILL NOW HAVE TO OBTAIN NEW EMAILS ADDRESSES (THOSE THAT USE AB). GET THEM SOON. IF YOU ARE GETTING DSL, VERIZON WILL GIVE YOU ONE FREE. MAKE SURE YOU TELL ME YOUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS. KEEP IN MIND THAT DURING THIS TRANSITION YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY LOOK AT MY BLOG http://regencyemailer2.blogspot.com/
AND LOOK AT EMAIL ARCHIVES TO SEE IF YOU MISSED ANYTHING.
Regency Hadassah
Passover Food Demo and Tasting
Monday March 19 7:30 PM
Six Regency Hadassah members will demo their favorite Passover Recipes
Samples and Refreshments served
The second printing of the very well-received
2004 Regency Passover Cookbook
will be available for $5.00
Yom Ha Shoa Observance
Sunday, April 15 1:00 PM
Monroe Township High School Auditorium
The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee
and the NJ State Commission on Holocaust Education
are having a joint observance this year
Keynote speaker is a Regency resident
Helen Rosenzweig
who was featured in the film "Schindler's List"
and was saved by Oskar Schindler
All Welcome
General Admission
Free of Charge
Contact Nina Wolff for more information
THAT'S IT FOR NOW
MY FINGERTIPS ARE TOTALLY NUMB
KIEVE, GO TO SLEEP AND LEAVE THE EMAILER ALONE (WOULD YOU BELIEVE HE CALLED ME FROM NYC AT 8 PM TO SEND OUT AN EMAIL.
IMAGINE IF HE GOT PAID DOING THIS JOB!!
RON
MESSAGE FROM KIEVE KORTMANSKY
Kieve just received a call from Marjorie Jones, Verizon DSL that she is inundated with lots of calls from Regency residents. She personally feels terrible that she hasn't had the opportunity to call everyone back and it might take a few days.
She asks that you send a FAX to her at 1-609-584-1262 instead of receiving any more calls. When faxing please leave:
1. NAME
2. EMAIL ADDRESS
3. PHONE NUMBER
4. ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER
5. HOME ADDRESS
She apologizes for not responding to everyone who called but please understand, receiving maybe a hundred or more calls, will take time to answer everyone.
PROPERTY TAX MEETING TONIGHT
PLEASE BRING A CALCULATOR AND MAYBE A COPY OF YOUR TAX BILL
OBTAINING NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES
JUST A REMINDER WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS GIVE ME YOUR NEW ADDRESS. AB RESIDENTS MUST CHANGE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESSES.
CULTURE CLUB
FOREIGN FILM-DINNER
APRIL 14TH
The Culture Club's Foreign Film-Dinner evening, featuring the film and food of Brazil, scheduled for Saturday ,April 14, has almost reached its maximum attendance of 200 people. There are only a few seats left. If you are interested, contact Barry Shandler immediately as we expect to close the seating for this event within a couple of days. Any late requests will be put on the waiting list.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Barry Shandler
10 Hogan Way
Monroe, NJ 08831
Tel: 732-521-1985
Fax: 732-521-3444
Cell: 732-213-2116
Email: shandler@aemcorp.us
WENTWORTH/HISTORY CHANNEL - TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
On April 25th at 7:00 pm, Wentworth Property Management will be
introducing their new partner, the History Channel, who will be
doing great trips for all the Wentworth Communities. Attached is their
March Newsleter which they would like us to forward to all the residents
to give them an idea of some of the itineraries that will be offered.
Please post this in the email, as well as Lucianna's email address,
in case anyone wants to get in touch with her directly. Luciana.Ranallo@aetn.com
In the meantime, we hope everyone will sign up for the presentation
on April 25th in the Ballroom.
Attached is this month's travel newsletter - please forward it on to your members of the community. As a reminder, please include my email address in your distribution list as well.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Thanks,
Luciana Ranallo
A&E Television Networks
203-353-7261
http://www.aetntravel.com/tours/destination.asp
Gail Richvalsky
Lifestyle Director
Regency at Monroe HOA
61 Country Club Drive
Monroe, NJ 08831
Tel: 732-605-9800 Fax: 732-605-9038
grichvalsky@wentworthmgt.com
Wentworth Property Management Corp.
Western NJ Region
4 Princess Road, Suite 102
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-895-9636 Toll-free 1-800-809-9531
Fax: 609-895-9630
www.wentworth-mgt.com
Our Mission: "To be the leader of the Community
Association Management Industry, providing the
highest level of service to our customers"
A SAFETY AND DRIVING REMINDER FROM ONE OF OUR RESIDENTS
When a driver has his left directional on and is turning into his driveway that is not a signal to pass him on the left giving him a small heart attack.
The speed limit on Country Club Drive is 25 MPH and you are not suppose to pass some one doing 25 because you like to drive 40 MPH. actually you should not pass anyone on Country Club Drive.
I would appreciate it if the few drivers that are doing this would please drive a little slower and safer before a bad accident occurs
If it will help to jog the driver's memory I will say that three times it has been a white car driving toward the construction exit at the end of Country Club, and twice the same dark colored car.( the dark colored car likes to speed, the white car can't see turn signals and likes to speed and pass.
TWO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Sat evening, May 19th, two tickets for sale $30 at the Peddie School for a string quartet. Please call Marilyn Jaclin 732-605-1444
WOMEN'S GROUP SHOPPING TRIP
A WARDROBE PARTY AT CHICO'S (MENLO PARK) HAS BEEN PLANNED FOR EITHER APRIL 17 OR APRIL 24. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 5 PERCENT DISCOUNT ADDED TO WHATEVER DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS YOU HAVE. A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED TOO. THE TIME TO BE AT THE STORE IS 9:30AM.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, CALL FRAN DATZ @(732) 656-7633.
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE CALL ASAP.
