Community

In the past two weeks we have had 2 accidents that caused damage to both the entering side and exiting gate at the front entrance. Luckily no one was injured in either accident.   

The cost of repairs is being handled by the residents either through their insurance, or out-of-pocket.

Cost aside, the most important thing is the safety of our residents. Please make sure you abide by the posted speed limits; make full stops at the stop signs; look both ways when making turns.

While we are sheltering in place many more of our residents are out walking or getting exercise, and as above, the most important thing is the safety of our residents!

Energy Saving Initiatives in our Community.

During 2019, our community undertook two major initiatives to conserve energy and significantly reduce our energy costs.

LED lighting was implemented into the Clubhouse.  Your Board applied for and was approved for a grant in the amount of $4,600+ to alleviate our investment cost.  The conversion work is now completed for the entire Clubhouse, and FSW will begin realizing a 30 % – 35 % annual reduction in electric costs in conjunction with our second initiative. 

In addition to the reductions already being realized, JCP&L has implemented a 4 % rate increase; so our reduction in usage will translate into additional cost reductions since delivery charges and other fixed charges (you also see these items on your home electric bill) are based on usage.

Your Finance Committee members, Ed Cook and Gary Cadamatori, monitor costs and usage on a monthly basis.  Their base line for the comparisons, which contain formulae for the number of days/month, is based on historical billings to FSW from 2018 and 2019.

The second initiative was the installation of a solar energy system for our Clubhouse.   FSW recently received its Certificate of Approval for the system from Wall Township.  JCP&L has installed a meter designed for monitoring solar energy savings.  Our solar system in the Clubhouse went “live” on March 13^th.  Quarterly we will receive revenue produced by these energy savings.

As above, Gary & Ed will also be monitoring the savings and usage reductions from the solar system and will calculate the combined dollars and cents savings for our community.

Submitted by Ray Kaden and the Finance committee.

To all residents –

As you know our new back gate is operational.  It may take a trip or two in and out of the back gate before all of us are familiar and comfortable with the workings of these larger, heavier, and more secure gates.  

Your board members also use the back gate to assure that all mechanisms and timings are working for our residents.

Don’t forget that the purpose of these gates, in addition to making our community look nicer, is to make sure only authorized persons come and go via the back gate.

Remember –

• You do not need to use your clicker to open the exit lane, the gate is equipped with a sensor that will open the gate to allow you to exit.

• Please do not use your clicker when exiting.   You may inadvertently open the inbound gate and allow access our community.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation with our new back gate area.

The following is a reprint of information from the World Health Organization (WHO) website.   You can find additional information and keep update to date on the WHO website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

You can also find additional information and updates on the subject on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading

Follow the guidance outlined above.

Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.

The Wall Township Noise Ordinance is posted under documents.  

Tech Electric began work at the Clubhouse on Friday June 7th to get the lighting upgrade underway.   Work included the installation of new fixates in front of the clubhouse and the flagpole island.  Inside the clubhouse, new G-40 type lamps were installed in the fixtures over the billiard tables.

This work will be ongoing as materials arrive from the electrical supply house.

Your Board of Trustees filed with the State of NJ for a monetary grant to assist with this project.   We have been notified that a grant of $4,632.00 has been approved for our community.