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Paul Revere Village is a self-managed Townhouse Condo Community consisting of 98 units, most of which are owner occupied. Paul Revere Village is located in Millbury, Massachusetts. The complex was constructed in the mid - 1980's. Each townhouse offers 1,320 square feet of living space (not including the finished basement) with a garage, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplaced living room, dining room, fully applianced kitchen, driveway, deck (most units) and a front and back yard. Utilitity services available include town water, town sewer, electricity, phone, cable TV as well as fiber optic high speed internet, TV and telephone services. The monthly condominium fee of $170 includes all common area maintenance (landscaping, snow removal, rubbish removal, exterior building components, etc.) as well as insurance. All of this makes it seem just like a single-family house without the headaches. Whether you are a current resident or a prospective buyer, our wish is that you find some value in the information contained within this site. |
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9/19 - PRVA Annual Meeting
Wed Oct 26 at 7pm
Grafton Elementary School
9/19 - Car Vandalism / Break-Ins
Please be aware that there has been recent vandalism and entry into cars parked at Paul Revere Village and nearby areas. Be sure to lock your vehicle and refrain from leaving items like iPods, phones, GPSs and cash in your vehicle. Help your neighbors by reporting any suspicious activity.
6/22 - Mosquito Spraying
Tuesday, June 28th
@ approximately 9:30 PM
Close windows and shut off air conditioners
6/16 - Independent Financial Audit of PRVA
An audit of the PRVA financials has been conducted by an independent agency. You can access the report here (pdf) or via the link in the Information > Minutes/Financials page.
5/13 - Spring PRVA Yard Sale
Saturday June 4th
9 am - 2 pm
(Rain date Sunday June 5th)
Set up 7 am - 9 am at the front entrance
If you would like to participate or have any items of interest that you would like to have listed in the newspaper ad, please email Board@PaulRevereVillage.com
All invited to set up a table and sell your treasures!
5/13 - Swapfest and Free Trash Pickup Day
We will have a FREE Trash Pickup Day Monday June 6 following the Yard Sale and a SWAPFEST Saturday and Sunday June 4 & 5.
Leave any good condition household items that others may be able to use at the end of your driveway- everyone welcome to walk around and take any items before trash day! ANY items (furniture, paint, computers, tvs, gas grills) can be disposed of at NO additional cost to you!
All items are to be left in your driveway for pickup
Paint- remove the lids so it will dry
Motor oil- in tightly sealed containers, placed on side of trash
5/13 - It’s Spring Cleanup Time at PRVA!
Our landscapers have begun and they need your help! NOTHING can be stored under your deck- Remove any items that may have been there this winter. Cleanup any debris or personal items around your unit and please bring in your garbage cans promptly.
Garbage cans or trash barrels are not to be left outside.
Dog owners- please patrol your area and clean up any dog feces.
Always clean up after your dog PROMPTLY OR BE FINED!
4/6 - Grill Use on Decks
With the weather getting warmer more people will soon be using their grills. Please be sure to place your grill away from both the deck divider as well as the vinyl siding. Both can be damaged by the heat from a grill.
2/9 - Snow Removal From Roofs
Snow removal from the roofs will begin Thursday morning, February 10 at 8am. Contractors will arrive at 7:30 am to set up. They estimate about 3-4 buildings per day will be completed. They will also work on Saturday and Sunday.
We will do our best to notify homeowners in advance of when your unit will be worked on.
Homeowners, be aware that once building is being worked on, you should communicate with contractors on the ground if you want to come out of your unit, as snow and ice will be flying off the roofs.
Keep you car out of the driveway and away from the building while work is in progress. If you car is in the garage, you are advised to leave it there until the work is done. Grills should be brought closer to house while roof is being scraped and then moved away from house once roof is complete.
HOMEOWNERS MEETING
TUESDAY FEB 15 7PM
GRAFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Don Donegan, our insurance agent, will answer any questions concerning damage to your unit and claims. All are encouraged to attend.
2/7- PRVA Panoramic Photos
I recently created some 360° panoramic photos from various points in the PRVA community. Here are links to 4 of the panoramics. You'll need Quicktime to view them.
Bunker Hill Road
Meetinghouse Lane
Lexington Road
Corner of Lexington and Meetinghouse
Jeff Grinnell
Webmaster, PRVA
2/5 - If your unit has sustained interior water damage from the recent snowstorm, contact the Board via email with a description of the damage. I will be compiling the information to turn into our insurance company as one claim to our master policy. The insurance company will be contacting you, the homeowner, to make arrangements to assess the damage.
Laurie Guptill
Clerk, PRVA
SNOW DAY!
11/3 - PRVA Free Trash Day
FREE TRASH PICKUP DAY
Monday Nov 15
Leave items at the end of your driveway
Routine trash pickup Wednesday Nov 17
SWAPFEST
Saturday and Sunday Nov 13 & 14
Leave any good condition household items that others may be able to use at the end of your driveway. Everyone welcome to walk around and take any items before trash day!
10/31 - Solar Information
As promised at the annual meeting I've put together a webpage with some links to solar information I've gathered while researching the prospect of solar power at PRVA. I'll be periodically adding new information as I gather it. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
- Jeff Grinnell
Webmaster, PRVA
10/21 - PRVA Annual Meeting
Wed, October 27 @ 7pm
Grafton Elementary School
If you can not attend, please sign a proxy form and place it into the PRVA mailbox.
10/10 - Verizon FiOS PRVA Event 
Saturday October 30th, 11am-2pm
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Wednesday November 3rd, 5pm-7pm
At the lawn area near the mailboxes of PRVA
It's a Verizon FiOS Party
Giveaways...Food...Refreshments
Verizon FiOS
tv | internet | phone
1-888-896-2511
http://verizon.com/ne/fios2
Mandatory Outdoor Water Conservation
Mandatory outdoor water restrictions are in effect. Outdoor watering is allowed on an odd/even basis between 6PM and 9PM using hand-held watering devices only. Failure to comply with the mandatory restrictions will result in a written warning for the first occurrence. Subsequent violations can result in termination of water service with termination and restoration fees ranging from a minimum of $50 to $325 depending on the time of day, day of week and holidays. See the press release from Aquarion Water Company for more information.
5/23 - Spraying for Mosquitos
Spraying will take place at PRVA on Tuesday, June 8th at 9:30pm. It is suggested that you close your windows and keep pets inside during the spraying.
5/5 - Spring PRVA Yard Sale and Trash Pickup Day
It’s Spring Cleanup Time at PRVA!
Clean out your cellar and garage (or that 2nd bedroom) and join in the fun at the
Spring PRVA Yard Sale
Saturday June 5 9am-2pm
(Rain date Sunday June 6th)
Set up 7am-9am at the front entrance
If you would like to participate or have any items of interest that you would like to have listed in the newspaper ad, please email Board@PaulRevereVillage.com
All invited to set up a table and sell your treasures
We will have a FREE Trash Pickup Day
Wednesday June 9 following the Yard Sale
ANY items (furniture, paint, computers, tvs, gas grills) can be disposed of at NO additional cost to you!
All items are to be left in your driveway for pickup.
Paint - remove the lids so it will dry
Motor oil - in tightly sealed containers, placed on side of trash
3/27 - Toys and Bikes are NOT to be left in Common Areas
The board has received numerous complaints about childrens toys and bikes being left in the common ground areas. These common ground areas are for the enjoyment of ALL the residents and are not to be cluttered with childrens toys and bikes. Parents are to ensure that their children's toys are picked up from the lawn each evening.
Additionally, if toys and bikes are left out the lawn care contractors will NOT mow that area. If they fail to see the toys it could result in damage to the toys, their equipment and possibly cause harm to the contractor or nearby residents. Pick up after your own children. It's unreasonable to expect your neighbors or the lawn care contractors to do your job.
As this has been a recurring problem the board will begin levying fines against those owners who fail to abide by the rules and regulations. See the PRVA Rules and Regulations, 'Use of Common Grounds'.
Also, along similar lines, no items are to be stored under your deck. Pools, children’s toys and all other items which might be there temporarily during the warm weather must be stored inside the unit of garage during the cold weather months. Please refer to the PRVA Rules and Regulations, 'Decks'.
3/24 - 2010 Census
I'm not going to tell you how important the 2010 Census is as I'm sure you've seen the commercials, but I did find it interesting that you can see the census participation rates for each community at the 'Take 10 Map' on the US Government's 2010 Census webpage. As of this posting, Millbury is ahead of the average participation rate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Jeff Grinnell
Webmaster, PRVA
2/26 - Infrared Thermal Imaging
We recently elected to have an energy audit of our townhouse to find further ways in which we could save energy. In my experience of performing various handyman tasks around our unit I discovered that there are certainly areas where insulation and weatherstripping are lacking. Not wishing to poke around in the walls blindly I contracted with a company that specializes in Infrared Thermal Imaging. Using a camera that is sensitive to infrared the technician was able to see areas where insulation is missing in the walls or where weatherstripping isn't doing its job. The company provided us with a detailed report pointing out each of the trouble spots which will make it easy for me to zero in on fixing those areas to minimize expensive heat loss.
We used a local company called "Infrared Hi-Tech Solutions" which is highly recommened by reviews posted on Service Magic. If anyone has any questions about our experience feel free to email me.
- Jeff Grinnell
Webmaster, PRVA
2/14 - Changes to PRVA Rules and Regulations
Nothing is to be attached, hung, glued or drilled holes into the new siding
This includes thermometers, nameplates, and garden hose holders as well as anything else not mentioned. Any violation of this will result in an immediate $200 fine and the homeowner will be responsible for the cost of replacing the siding including materials and labor. There will be no registered letters indicating a warning if the Board finds that the homeowner is in violation of this rule. The homeowner will also be assessed a $25 fine for each day that the item remains up.
New satellite dish approval must be obtained PRIOR to dish placement in writing to the Board
Satellite dishes may not be mounted to the exterior of the building, resulting in holes through the new siding. Please work with the Board to obtain the proper approval. If the Board is not notified in writing prior to installation then the homeowner will be assessed a $200 fine, and will be responsible for the cost of replacing the siding including materials and labor. The homeowner will also be assessed a $25 fine for each day that the satellite dish remains up.
An informational packet containing the new rules will be delivered to each unit owner soon.
Siding Update
D. Light's crew has been doing an amazing job, working through cold and inclement weather. The remaining buildings will be sided in this order:
1-4 MHL Pebblestone Clay
5-8 MHL Pebblestone Clay
13-16 MHL Pebblestone Clay
9-12 MHL Pebblestone Clay
9-10 VG Harbor Gray
5-8 VG Harbor Gray
1-4 VG Harbor Gray
14-11 VG Harbor Gray
Any unfinished work on your building or unit, please email: Board@PaulRevereVillage.com
D. Light is aware of debris around the buildings and assures homeowners that as soon as the snow & ice melts his crew will be there to clean up- rake, sweep and go around with the magnet to pick up any nails that may be on the ground.
Winter Parking Restrictions
A reminder that the Winter parking ban means NO parking on the incoming side of Bunker Hill Road between 1:00am and 6:00pm, December 1st through April 1st.
NO PARKING IN THE CUL DE SACS FROM THE FIRST SNOWFLAKE UNTIL THE PLOWS ARE DONE.
MOVE YOUR CAR AND CLEAN IT OFF WHEN THE PLOWS COME- THEY WILL NOT BE BACK A SECOND TIME-
The Board is actively enforcing the restriction of commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are not allowed at PRVA per our condominium documents.
Christmas Tree Pickup
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 6
Bring your trees down to the water shed or leave in your driveway.
Remove all decorations and put out only trees.
Do not bag them.
12/17 - Millbury Savings Bank -
The Association has again chosen Millbury Savings Bank for financing—most recently when insurance proceeds didn’t quite cover the cost of our ice storm damage. We’re happy to report that our experience with the bank has been so overwhelmingly positive, that we’ve agreed to endorse them on our Web site as well as to allow them to reach out to residents.
You’ll be receiving a letter from the bank’s president that explains the benefits of doing business with a local bank like Millbury Savings. We ask that you consider them the next time you need financing or other banking services.
12/7 - You can find a downloadable and printable recycling calendar under the 'Community' menu above. I'll update the calendar each quarter.
11/15 - NOTE: Please refrain from parking in your driveway during the period when D. Light is residing your building. Having to work around a car in the driveway only slows the work crew down. You also risk damaging your tires via nails, screws and other debris. Please park in the auxilary parking areas while they are residing your building.
11/1 - The November 2009 PRVA Newsletter is now available online. Download it from the Newsletter index page. If your email address has changed recently and you wish to receive notification of the newsletter by email send your new email address to me: webmaster@paulreverevillage.com
10/31 -
Siding Colors
Check out the siding colors selected for the units.
Siding Schedule
Check out the order in which the units will be resided.
10/28- It came to may attention during the Annual Meeting tonight that many emails sent to the board@paulreverevillage.com address were not being forwarded to the board. The last message that was forwarded properly was sent on Oct 6th. I have manually forwarded all of the "stuck" emails sent since then.
I'm currently investigating why the email was not forwarded. Until I am satisfied that the automatic forwarding is working properly I'll check the board inbox daily and manually forward any emails as necessary. I'm sorry for the inconvienience if you sent the board an email this month after October 6th and have been waiting for a reply. If you have not had a response to a recent email, please resend your question to the Board.
-webmaster
10/27- Reminder:
PRVA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 28th
7 p.m. at the Grafton Elementary School
9/18 - Siding Update!
D. Light and Sons Siding Co., Inc. has been chosen as our contractor to replace the vinyl siding on our buildings.
Work will begin early October and will begin with 1-4 Lexington. You will be notified by a note in your door when your building will be sided. Letters are being put in your door or mailed to you with more information.
Homeowners have the option of removing their air conditioner sleeve at this time at no cost to the homeowner. If there is no air conditioner in the sleeve – the sleeve will be removed.
D. Light is offering to replace windows and garage doors at the time your building is being sided at a SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT. You also qualify to take advantage of the new tax deduction, up to $1700! You will NEVER have a more convenient time to replace your windows and garage door! A price list for these services will be distributed.
9/18 - If you are interested in participating in a PRVA Fall yard sale email the board.
9/5 - Just in case you are wondering...there is no formal newsletter this month. I didn't have enough content to publish. If anyone has content they would like to share for the upcoming October newsletter, such as Halloween or Fall tips/hints, email me.
If your email address has changed recently and you wish to receive notification of the newsletter by email send your new email address to me: webmaster@paulreverevillage.com
Coming Soon: PRVA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 28th
7 p.m. at the Grafton Elementary School
Note: Please notify the Board via email prior to October 7 if you would like to add your name to the ballot for the election of Board of Governors. All current Board members are running for re-election except for Fred Stevens, who has 3 year term.
8/27 - Reminder: Proof of Chimney Inspection due by October 1st.
Each owner is responsible for providing the board with a receipt for their chimney inspection by the due date of October 1st. To date the board has received receipts from only a very small number of owners. This inspection requirement is for your safety. Penelties may be assessed against owners who fail to comply with this requirement.
8/27 - Parents are to ensure that their children's toys are picked up from the lawn each evening. If toys are left out the lawn care contractors will NOT mow that area. If they fail to see the toys it could result in damage to the toys, their equipment and possibly cause harm to the contractor or nearby residents. Pick up after your own children. It's unreasonable to expect your neighbors or the lawn care contractors to do your job.
8/27 - After trash pickup please place your trash and recycling recepticles in your garage. It is not neighborly to leave them out where they are blocking the sidewalks and drives for days on end.
8/17 - I've taken both the Photo Gallery and Discussion board temporarily offline. Spammers are exploiting security holes as both are old implentations. While neither the Gallery or Board are often used features of the site, I'll set aside some time soon to get both upgraded and back online.
-webmaster
8/13 - Solar Energy Workshop
8/13 - New PRV Property Listing
8/10 - Mosquito Spraying
Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control will be spraying in Tues night (8/11) between 8-10 pm. Windows should be closed.
8/4 - Diane Romano, Lexington Rd., was featured in Monday's T & G Money section, "On the Job". Diane works at Purgatory Chasm as a park interpreter-
8/1 - The August 2009 PRVA Newsletter is now available online. Download it from the Newsletter index page. If your email address has changed recently and you wish to receive notification of the newsletter by email send your new email address to me: webmaster@paulreverevillage.com
7/19 - There is a Habitat for Humanity project in Millbury.
7/19 - The Auto Fest 2009 will take place at Windle Field in Millbury on Sunday October 18th.
7/19 - Peanut Butter & Jam Concerts in the Park at Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury.
PRVA Parking Regulations to be ENFORCED
The board has elected to start fining residents of PRVA who violate the association's parking policies.
1. Commercial vehicles are not allowed at any time unless it is a vendor doing work. If you have a work vehicle do not even bring it home for lunch.
2. No parking on any sidewalks or on any streets (except along Bunker Hill Road). Alert your guests!
Violation will result in a daily fine of $25.
2/22 - I've added a new feature to the PRV website. It is a property page where owners who are attempting to sell their unit can provide a short summary of their unit as well as contact information for their realtor to include a direct link to their property listing on their realtor's website.
Think of this as a landing page where people who happen across this website can go to find more information about the properites available for sale here at Paul Revere Village. If you are an owner who is looking to sell and would like to take advantage of this service have a look at the listings page.
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