Craneridge Brush Pick-up on Monday June 3rd, 2024

Craneridge brush pickup will be done on Monday, June 3 – One day only!

Brush must be out to the road by 6:00 AM on June 3rd, placed perpendicular to the road.

NO leaves, NO gravel, NO twine, NO strings, NO bags, etc. allowed,
Nothing raked will be picked up.

Only brush/trees/limbs less than 14″ in diameter, and max of 10 feet long. 
Entire pile of brush should measure 10 feet x 4 feet, no larger.

Each member is limited to ONE pile of brush which should be No LARGER than 10 feet x 4 feet,

Each road will be cleared once only. They are not going back through, so don’t add more after they picked up your pile.

🏊‍♂️ Exciting News for Our Community Pool! 🏊‍♀️

We’re thrilled to announce some exciting upgrades happening at our community pool! 🎉 This month, we’re upgrading the pool heater room with waterproof walls, an updated electrical layout, a new grounding rod, exhaust and intake fans, and plumbing updates to meet 2024 standards. These improvements are set to be completed by June 1st, just in time for the summer season! ☀️

Last year, we encountered some unexpected challenges that required immediate attention. However, rest assured, we’ve been actively working behind the scenes to ensure the pool is in top condition for this summer. We’re taking proactive steps to make necessary repairs and upgrades to enhance the pool heater room performance and longevity. The pool will be opened by a professional pool company on June 3rd, and we can’t wait for a fantastic summer ahead! 🌊

But wait, there’s more! 📣 We’re on the lookout for dedicated members of our community who would like to volunteer for the pool committee. As member volunteers, the more we work together and help, the better our community and pool will be! We’re especially seeking adults 18+ who are interested in learning about pool testing levels (e.g., Alkalinity and Chlorine) and how to balance pool water chemicals. Don’t worry if you’re new to this – you’ll receive training from our current volunteers. If you’re always at the pool and would like to lend a hand, you’d be the perfect candidate to join us! Please reach out to Kathryn Orrange at 716-867-9147 for more information. 🙌

Let’s make this summer at our community pool the best one yet! See you by the poolside! 🌟

Annual Members’ Meeting on Sunday June 9, 2024


The association’s 🎉 annual meeting is the best opportunity for you to learn about this year’s events and get caught up on everything happening in our community. 📆

Vote for new Board Members – There will be three (3) Board positions open!!

Stay after the meeting for a pizza social! 🍕

Next BOD Meeting – Monday May 6th @ 6:45 pm via ZOOM

Monday, May 6, 2024  @ 6:45 pm
Via Zoom– This meeting will be held online via Zoom and is open to all community members. This meeting is password protected. To obtain the link and password for the online meeting, please log into the Craneridge Homeowners page: https://craneridge.org/homeowners-2/

Craneridge Association BOD Meeting Agenda:

Mission Statement: Enhance our living environment through woodlands stewardship, shared property maintenance, and community building.

Outcomes [or Intended Results] for this meeting: 

By the end of this meeting we will accomplish the following: 

  • Understand the latest developments occurring within our committees;
  • Update BOD on the progress made on “Actions we agreed to complete” that are outside of the committees;
  • Review options for Video Surveillance at the Pool/Playground/Basketball Court Areas.  .  
Sections and TopicsLeaderTime (minutes) 
CONNECT – Check-in Shannon W. 5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments WelcomeN/AN/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for April 2024Shannon W. 5  
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and rolesShannon W. 5
CONSENT AGENDA – Officer & Committee ReportsPresident, Vice President, Secretary, & Treasurer/Finance ReportCommittees Executive Secretary Officers, Committee Chairs & Executive Secretary 1 minute each

(~10) 
CONTEXT – Review Follow-up Action Plan Template ItemsShannon W. 5
CONTENT – with “open,” “narrow,” or ”close”
Security Camera at the Pool, Playground, and Basketball Court Areas  (O,N,D) – discuss the installation of video surveillance at the Pool, Playground, Pool Shelter and Basketball court areas.Shannon 30
Any other Topics that need to be Discussed N/AN/A
CONTINUE & CONCLUDE  – Summarize, Action Plans, Next MeetingShannon5

NOTES: ONC label meanings
O = Open (Talking about it for the first time & opening the discussion)
N = Narrow (Focusing on Options & narrowing down the discussion)
C = Close (Making a decision and closing the discussion)

Board of Director Candidates Needed – 3 Positions opening!

There are THREE (3) Craneridge HOA Board Positions opening, to be elected during the Annual Meeting scheduled on Sunday, June 9, 2024

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors and getting involved in the community, please send an e-mail indicating your interest to The Nomination Committee Chair: Austin Ridley 607-279-9141| austin@go-cmc.com

In order to ensure that your name and short bio is placed in the Spring Newsletter, the Association we would like your Nomination no later than May 8, 2024.

Heads Up: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Begins

This Sunday (April 21), we’ll begin our first year of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment. We’ll focus first on HWA infested trees and adjacent areas (common and homeowner property). We’ll also start to proactively treat selected trees in areas with dense Hemlock populations. A highly effective liquid treatment (Imidaclorid) will be applied directly to the base of the trees and will last for 5-7 years. There will be NO spraying. Left untreated, HWA infested trees will die within 10 years. We will not be able to save all our Hemlocks.

DETAILS, FAQs, TREATMENT STEPS, and MORE
If you love Craneridge and our Hemlocks, you’ll want to spend some time exploring this page. https://craneridge.org/take-a-stand-against-hemlock-woolly-adelgid/

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Gwen Alegre at gwenalegre@gmail.com or Sam Lewandowski at slewandowski92@gmail.com.

Craneridge Tree Planting Workshop | Sat., May 4 | 11 AM to 2 PM

What’s the #1 thing we can each do to ensure the
legacy of our woodlands? PLANT TREES! 

Join us on Sat., May 4 (May 5 rain date) at the Meadow to participate in an interactive workshop with Royal Fern Nursery. You’ll learn how to plant, protect (from deer), and maintain native trees and shrubs for your yard. Print the flyer below.

Register online by May 1:  https://forms.gle/HaYATE89upmoBH4H (or scan the QR code below)

Update: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Resources and Links

On Wednesday, April 10, Gwen Alegre and special guest Caroline Marschner from Cornell University’s NYS Hemlock Initiative led a Zoom meeting to inform and educate folks about our recent HWA infestation and how we’re responding. Caroline’s information was especially helpful, and everyone learned a lot about our challenges ahead.

If you love our woodlands and our Hemlocks, then we highly recommend you watch this video from end-to-end. Questions? Concerns? Contact info further below.

HELPFUL LINKS
Craneridge FAQ Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Treatment
HWA Treatment Next Steps
NYS Hemlock Initiative

(70 minutes)

IN THE MEANTIME…
The Woodlands & Habitat Committee is committed to keeping all Craneridge neighbors informed as best as we possibly can during what will be a long-term, challenging and important effort. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Gwen Alegre at gwenalegre@gmail.com or Sam Lewandowski at slewandowski92@gmail.com.

🌟Important Update Regarding Craneridge Street Gas Lamps! 🌟

Dear Neighbors,

We have an important update regarding the gas lamps in our community. National Fuel will be deactivating the Craneridge Street Gas Lamps by shutting off the gas line to all 89 active lamps. This process will start now and it will continue throughout the summer months, with completion by September 2024.

Following National Fuel’s shut-off, the Town of Concord will be responsible for the removal of the lamp posts and for restoring your lawn afterward.

Additionally, we want to inform you that the Town of Concord, in collaboration with a local engineer, is actively working on an updated lighting plan for our community. This plan will include new lighting options and updated costs. Board member Sam Lewandowski is deeply involved in this process, and any questions or concerns regarding lighting should be directed to him at slewandowski92@gmail.com.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition period. Please stay tuned for further updates as we work towards working with the town to enhance the lighting in our community.