Note: The following message is being sent out again. In my last email some problems in copying HTML to TEXT, using IntelliContact for sending out my messages, a sentence or two had been eliminated, so this is why it is being sent out again.
Information regarding the recent assessment appeals and what should residents plan to do in the immediate future.
Our Steering Committee has been in active communication with our law firm
during this entire appeal process, certainly the last few weeks. We
recognize that this has been a troubling time for many of our residents,
those who elected to participate in the appeal, as well as those residents
who felt they did not have enough information or experience to make an
intelligent decision. The appeal process is now over for 2007. Every
resident who filed an appeal through our law firm was granted relief. The
reduction in their property taxes is retroactive to January 1, 2007, and
will be permanent going forward. Some of the tax savings in 2007 will be
used to cover legal and appraisal expenses for the appeal. The full tax
savings will be realized in 2008. Our focus on this appeal process was
always directed to the CCMT members because they financed all of the
activities that brought this appeal to fruition.
Now, what happens to those CCMT members who did not file an assessment
appeal? Things are not as negative as they might appear to be at this
moment.
We are still aggressively pursuing the law suit which is entirely
separate from the above appeal activities. It is possible that the Township
may want to settle the law suit before any additional legal activity
transpires. At this point in time, we cannot predict what may happen.
But, the Township's support of our appeals seems to be a very positive
indication for relief for all CCMT members. We will be meeting with the
law firm shortly to review our future course of action. We would
encourage residents to be patient for just a short time longer. We will
keep you advised as information becomes available.
We apprised Our Attorney of the concerns registered by some CCMT members about the results of the appeal process. The following paragraph is a direct quote received today from our Attorney, Jeff Gordon.
"There is nothing further that the CCMT should be doing at this time. We
may begin sensitive discussions with Monroe Township shortly, and we ask for
your patience until we better understand the Township's positions."
Our Committee requests you to seriously consider this recommendation. We
are very aware of the inequities that exist in the Township. The Township is
also aware of the same inequities. And, these inequities now seem to be
manifesting themselves, even within our communities, as a result of the
recent successful appeals. But, we are confident that the Township is now
determined to resolve the inequities. Realistically, the residents who
filed successful appeals will have the advantage of reduced property taxes
earlier than those residents who did not file appeals. That is certainly fair
because of the dollars they put at risk. But, in the final stages of this
process, all CCMT members will be treated on the same equitable basis as
the rest of Monroe Township.
The Steering Committee
NEW WEBSITE
I met with the HOA to discuss some of the things mentioned in emails to me regarding the new website. On the top of the list was how to GET CONNECTED to the new website since you need a password. There are two ways. First, you can contact Stephanie Harmon by email sharmon@wentworthmgt.com Make sure you give her a four digit number that you want for your password along with your email address. Keep in mind that if you had a password and it doesn't work anymore this might mean that you changed your email address when we had the Comcast changeover. Secondly, you can use the following form:
click on link:
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/gkU92913.pdf
Just hand this form in to the Concierge. It would be in your best interest to fill out this form since it will be used to contact you when an Emergency exists.
As I mentioned you can click on the following to go to the new website:
https://www.wentworthconnect.com/regencyatmonroe/
What you see today will not be what you will be seeing in the next few months. There will be many positive changes, including a complete "face" change of the site. Many of the suggestions that were sent to me, I presented to Kieve and Stephanie and they readily accepted these changes or suggestions.
Wentworth has a "team" devoted to building websites for communities. Their "team" will make our website one of the best, if not the BEST!
ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB FLYERS
HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE - DINNER THEATER
AUGUST 4TH
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/7xu79043.pdf
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - WINE AND CHEESE
JULY 2ND
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/wCT79707.pdf
FLYERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLUB
MEN'S CLUB MEETING - JUNE 30TH
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/dEg89535.jpg
MEN'S CLUB - WOMEN'S CLUB - HADASSAH
DOCUMENTARY - "INHERITANCE" INTRODUCTION BY HELEN ROSENZWEIG - JULY 8TH
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/cSr89879.jpg
MEN'S CLUB
JAZZ & BARBECUE - JULY 29TH
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/SwW90157.jpg
MEN'S CLUB
BALLGAME - TRENTON THUNDERS - AUGUST 10
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/u8F90339.jpg
MISUNDERSTANDING
I HAVE BEEN APPROACHED, AS YOU MAY HAVE BEEN, CONCERNING MY TURNING MY SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON BY OPENING THE VALVES IN THE BOX ON MY PROPERTY. LET ME SAY THAT THIS IS UNTRUE. ONE CANNOT ASSUME THAT A SYSTEM IS BEING TURNED ON MANUALLY WHEN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS ON.
IF I HAD THE INTENTION TO TURN MY SYSTEM ON MANUALLY, I WOULD HAVE FOUND THAT A LOCK IS CURRENTLY ON MY BOX AS WELL AS ON OTHERS (ESPECIALLY IN SECTION 1). I HAVE AN ESTABLISHED LAWN AND SHRUBS SO THERE IS NO NEED FOR ME TO CONSIDER TURNING THE SYSTEM ON MYSELF. I AM AWARE THAT OTHERS ALSO ARE BEING SUSPECTED OF MANUALLY TURNING ON THEIR SPRINKLERS. WE CANNOT ASSUME THAT THEY ARE INTENTIONALLY TURNING ON THEIR SYSTEM(S).
I, AS WELL AS MOST OF YOU AM AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS REGARDING THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM CURRENTLY. ANY WATERING OF SHRUBS SHOULD BE DONE BY USING THE HOSE, IF THIS IS ALLOWED IN OUR TOWNSHIP. NONE OF US WANT TO HAVE OUR SHRUBS DIE. SO, PLEASE DON'T ASSUME THAT YOUR NEIGHBOR IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOA RULES AND REGULATIONS. I RECENTLY HAD ABOUT 8 SHRUBS REPLACED AND I DO USE THE GARDEN HOSE TO WATER THESE SHRUBS LAST NIGHT, AFTER COMING HOME FROM PLAYING CARDS, I NOTICED THAT MY SIDEWALK WAS WET, INDICATING THAT MY SPRINKLERS WERE PROBABLY ON. WHY ARE SOME SPRINKLERS ON AND OTHERS AREN'T? THAT'S A QUESTION YOU CAN ASK AT THE UPCOMING MEETING REGARDING OUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REGENCY TENNIS TEAM WON THE MAYOR'S CUP
Regency tennis players won the Mayor's Cup for the second straight year on Saturday June 9. Our teams won all 7 matches played against other communities.
Players were:
Bob Tramontano-Jay Bittner
Alan August-Alan Ferber
Marvin Roth-Howard Wichansky
Dennis Schmidt-Art Cooper
Jerry Stollar-Edwin Espiritu
Stan Wallerstein-Bob Cheret
Stan Wallerstein-Barry Shandler (Captain)
Regency will receive a trophy and a permanent plaque this week in honor of the win.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REGENCY LADIES GOLF TEAM - FIRST PLACE - MAYOR'S TROPHY
The ladies golf team came in first place in the mayors Trophy Cup Monday, June 11 played at the Regency. The team consisted of Linda Abrams, Sarah Levy, Barbara Perrilli, Nina Rosensweig and Ester Schnitzer. Barbara Perrilli is the captain of the team. The following women did an excellent job in volunteering to either marshall or help with the arrangements:Phyllis August,Hollis Borak, Myra Cramer, Linda Ehrlich, Anne Haback, Gail Rosensweig, Linda Seidner and Lorraine Zimmerman. GO LADIES GOLF TEAM
WOMEN'S TENNIS THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST. (Note the date)
8:00 A.M. INSTRUCTION AND PLAY
9:00 A.M. COMPETITIVE TENNIS PLAY WITH PRIZES.
SIGN UP NOW WITH A PARTNER. NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN AFTER JUNE 15TH. COST $1.00 FOR MEMBERS- $3.00 FOR NON MEMBERS. (PLAYERS MUST LIVE IN THE REGENCY)
INSTRUCTION WITH THE PRO. OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE TENNIS CLUB. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH BARRY SCHANDLER.
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL OR CALL ME. THANKS.
ARLENE EISENBERGER
ajeisenber@yahoo.com or 732-605-7838
A THANK YOU FROM LAURA AND MARTIN METZ
LAURA AND MARTIN METZ WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR THIER PHONE CALLS, CARDS, AND ESPECIALLY PRAYERS DURING MARTIN'S RECENT HOSPITALIZATION AND RECOVERY. HE FINALLY CAME HOME AFTER 4 WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL AND 3 WEEKS OF REHAB, AND IS ON HIS WAY TO A FULL REDOVERY. IT IS VERY COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IS SO CARING AND SUPPORTIVE. THANK YOU AGAIN, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT ONE OF THE UPCOMING REGENCY EVENTS.
LAURA AND MARTIN METZ
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAURIE BELOSA (DAUGHTER OF DAVID & BARI BELOSA
David and I proudly announce the graduation of our daughter Laurie Belosa, M.D. from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine on June 6, 2007 where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree. Laurie has a BA from Cornell. She will be doing her residency in Pediatrics at Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx. We are thrilled at Laurie's incredible accomplishment!
THAT'S IT FOR NOW
RON
Information regarding the recent assessment appeals and what should residents plan to do in the immediate future.
Our Steering Committee has been in active communication with our law firm
during this entire appeal process, certainly the last few weeks. We
recognize that this has been a troubling time for many of our residents,
those who elected to participate in the appeal, as well as those residents
who felt they did not have enough information or experience to make an
intelligent decision. The appeal process is now over for 2007. Every
resident who filed an appeal through our law firm was granted relief. The
reduction in their property taxes is retroactive to January 1, 2007, and
will be permanent going forward. Some of the tax savings in 2007 will be
used to cover legal and appraisal expenses for the appeal. The full tax
savings will be realized in 2008. Our focus on this appeal process was
always directed to the CCMT members because they financed all of the
activities that brought this appeal to fruition.
Now, what happens to those CCMT members who did not file an assessment
appeal? Things are not as negative as they might appear to be at this
moment.
We are still aggressively pursuing the law suit which is entirely
separate from the above appeal activities. It is possible that the Township
may want to settle the law suit before any additional legal activity
transpires. At this point in time, we cannot predict what may happen.
But, the Township's support of our appeals seems to be a very positive
indication for relief for all CCMT members. We will be meeting with the
law firm shortly to review our future course of action. We would
encourage residents to be patient for just a short time longer. We will
keep you advised as information becomes available.
We apprised Our Attorney of the concerns registered by some CCMT members about the results of the appeal process. The following paragraph is a direct quote received today from our Attorney, Jeff Gordon.
"There is nothing further that the CCMT should be doing at this time. We
may begin sensitive discussions with Monroe Township shortly, and we ask for
your patience until we better understand the Township's positions."
Our Committee requests you to seriously consider this recommendation. We
are very aware of the inequities that exist in the Township. The Township is
also aware of the same inequities. And, these inequities now seem to be
manifesting themselves, even within our communities, as a result of the
recent successful appeals. But, we are confident that the Township is now
determined to resolve the inequities. Realistically, the residents who
filed successful appeals will have the advantage of reduced property taxes
earlier than those residents who did not file appeals. That is certainly fair
because of the dollars they put at risk. But, in the final stages of this
process, all CCMT members will be treated on the same equitable basis as
the rest of Monroe Township.
The Steering Committee
NEW WEBSITE
I met with the HOA to discuss some of the things mentioned in emails to me regarding the new website. On the top of the list was how to GET CONNECTED to the new website since you need a password. There are two ways. First, you can contact Stephanie Harmon by email sharmon@wentworthmgt.com Make sure you give her a four digit number that you want for your password along with your email address. Keep in mind that if you had a password and it doesn't work anymore this might mean that you changed your email address when we had the Comcast changeover. Secondly, you can use the following form:
click on link:
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/gkU92913.pdf
Just hand this form in to the Concierge. It would be in your best interest to fill out this form since it will be used to contact you when an Emergency exists.
As I mentioned you can click on the following to go to the new website:
https://www.wentworthconnect.com/regencyatmonroe/
What you see today will not be what you will be seeing in the next few months. There will be many positive changes, including a complete "face" change of the site. Many of the suggestions that were sent to me, I presented to Kieve and Stephanie and they readily accepted these changes or suggestions.
Wentworth has a "team" devoted to building websites for communities. Their "team" will make our website one of the best, if not the BEST!
ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB FLYERS
HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE - DINNER THEATER
AUGUST 4TH
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/7xu79043.pdf
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - WINE AND CHEESE
JULY 2ND
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/images/wCT79707.pdf
FLYERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLUB
MEN'S CLUB MEETING - JUNE 30TH
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/dEg89535.jpg
MEN'S CLUB - WOMEN'S CLUB - HADASSAH
DOCUMENTARY - "INHERITANCE" INTRODUCTION BY HELEN ROSENZWEIG - JULY 8TH
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/cSr89879.jpg
MEN'S CLUB
JAZZ & BARBECUE - JULY 29TH
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/SwW90157.jpg
MEN'S CLUB
BALLGAME - TRENTON THUNDERS - AUGUST 10
CLICK ON LINK
http://www.comteche.com/free-image-hosting/viewimage.php?file=/free-image-hosting/images/u8F90339.jpg
MISUNDERSTANDING
I HAVE BEEN APPROACHED, AS YOU MAY HAVE BEEN, CONCERNING MY TURNING MY SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON BY OPENING THE VALVES IN THE BOX ON MY PROPERTY. LET ME SAY THAT THIS IS UNTRUE. ONE CANNOT ASSUME THAT A SYSTEM IS BEING TURNED ON MANUALLY WHEN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS ON.
IF I HAD THE INTENTION TO TURN MY SYSTEM ON MANUALLY, I WOULD HAVE FOUND THAT A LOCK IS CURRENTLY ON MY BOX AS WELL AS ON OTHERS (ESPECIALLY IN SECTION 1). I HAVE AN ESTABLISHED LAWN AND SHRUBS SO THERE IS NO NEED FOR ME TO CONSIDER TURNING THE SYSTEM ON MYSELF. I AM AWARE THAT OTHERS ALSO ARE BEING SUSPECTED OF MANUALLY TURNING ON THEIR SPRINKLERS. WE CANNOT ASSUME THAT THEY ARE INTENTIONALLY TURNING ON THEIR SYSTEM(S).
I, AS WELL AS MOST OF YOU AM AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS REGARDING THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM CURRENTLY. ANY WATERING OF SHRUBS SHOULD BE DONE BY USING THE HOSE, IF THIS IS ALLOWED IN OUR TOWNSHIP. NONE OF US WANT TO HAVE OUR SHRUBS DIE. SO, PLEASE DON'T ASSUME THAT YOUR NEIGHBOR IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOA RULES AND REGULATIONS. I RECENTLY HAD ABOUT 8 SHRUBS REPLACED AND I DO USE THE GARDEN HOSE TO WATER THESE SHRUBS LAST NIGHT, AFTER COMING HOME FROM PLAYING CARDS, I NOTICED THAT MY SIDEWALK WAS WET, INDICATING THAT MY SPRINKLERS WERE PROBABLY ON. WHY ARE SOME SPRINKLERS ON AND OTHERS AREN'T? THAT'S A QUESTION YOU CAN ASK AT THE UPCOMING MEETING REGARDING OUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REGENCY TENNIS TEAM WON THE MAYOR'S CUP
Regency tennis players won the Mayor's Cup for the second straight year on Saturday June 9. Our teams won all 7 matches played against other communities.
Players were:
Bob Tramontano-Jay Bittner
Alan August-Alan Ferber
Marvin Roth-Howard Wichansky
Dennis Schmidt-Art Cooper
Jerry Stollar-Edwin Espiritu
Stan Wallerstein-Bob Cheret
Stan Wallerstein-Barry Shandler (Captain)
Regency will receive a trophy and a permanent plaque this week in honor of the win.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REGENCY LADIES GOLF TEAM - FIRST PLACE - MAYOR'S TROPHY
The ladies golf team came in first place in the mayors Trophy Cup Monday, June 11 played at the Regency. The team consisted of Linda Abrams, Sarah Levy, Barbara Perrilli, Nina Rosensweig and Ester Schnitzer. Barbara Perrilli is the captain of the team. The following women did an excellent job in volunteering to either marshall or help with the arrangements:Phyllis August,Hollis Borak, Myra Cramer, Linda Ehrlich, Anne Haback, Gail Rosensweig, Linda Seidner and Lorraine Zimmerman. GO LADIES GOLF TEAM
WOMEN'S TENNIS THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST. (Note the date)
8:00 A.M. INSTRUCTION AND PLAY
9:00 A.M. COMPETITIVE TENNIS PLAY WITH PRIZES.
SIGN UP NOW WITH A PARTNER. NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN AFTER JUNE 15TH. COST $1.00 FOR MEMBERS- $3.00 FOR NON MEMBERS. (PLAYERS MUST LIVE IN THE REGENCY)
INSTRUCTION WITH THE PRO. OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE TENNIS CLUB. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH BARRY SCHANDLER.
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL OR CALL ME. THANKS.
ARLENE EISENBERGER
ajeisenber@yahoo.com or 732-605-7838
A THANK YOU FROM LAURA AND MARTIN METZ
LAURA AND MARTIN METZ WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR THIER PHONE CALLS, CARDS, AND ESPECIALLY PRAYERS DURING MARTIN'S RECENT HOSPITALIZATION AND RECOVERY. HE FINALLY CAME HOME AFTER 4 WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL AND 3 WEEKS OF REHAB, AND IS ON HIS WAY TO A FULL REDOVERY. IT IS VERY COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IS SO CARING AND SUPPORTIVE. THANK YOU AGAIN, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT ONE OF THE UPCOMING REGENCY EVENTS.
LAURA AND MARTIN METZ
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAURIE BELOSA (DAUGHTER OF DAVID & BARI BELOSA
David and I proudly announce the graduation of our daughter Laurie Belosa, M.D. from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine on June 6, 2007 where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree. Laurie has a BA from Cornell. She will be doing her residency in Pediatrics at Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx. We are thrilled at Laurie's incredible accomplishment!
THAT'S IT FOR NOW
RON
