Welcome
From Reservoir Lofts Condominium Community
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[edit] Welcome Letter to new residents
We're looking to draft a welcome letter to residents, where we will talk about
Reminder that bike spots are not assigned by you are encouraged to lock your bikes. Talk about our trash pickup cycle, recycling, breaking down cardboard boxes.
That it is against firecode to have a grill on decks.
Mention the website and mailing list
Mention the management company and contact information
Mention that we have periodic community meetings which they are invited to -- and we'll be sure to post about them in the mail-room, on the website, and send mailing list mail.
This letter should be distributed by residents or JM Whitney to new residents.
[edit] Move-in Checklist
- Signup for NStar Electric & Gas services (800-592-2000), effective the date of your close.
- Get additional private insurance to protect the belongings inside your unit.
- Get your mail forwarded.
- Put a label inside your mailbox with your unit #, and names which will be receiving mail.
- Change your license address with the Mass RMV.
- Add any new or current phone numbers to the national and state do not call lists.
- Check out nearby services, listed on the Why Choose Reservoir Lofts? page.
[edit] Service Recommendations
[edit] Furniture
See Interior Decorating Suggestions for more information.
[edit] Auto & Home Insurance Providers
[edit] Condo Insurance Questionnaire Answers
Q: How close is the nearest fire hydrant (in feet)?
A: (Does anyone know whether the answer is '3 feet' (the hallway hookup) or however many feet to the one on the street?)
Q:How far away is the fire station that services your building (in miles)?
A:1.0 Miles from 113 Garden St to 25-31 Wheeler St.
Q:What is the name of the servicing fire department?
A: Cambridge Fire Department Taylor Square Fire House The Quarters of Engine 8, Truck 4, and Division 2 113 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Q: How many floor are in the Condo (is it a high-rise unit)
A: 4 floor or less, not a high-rise.
Q: How many units are in your building
A: Building A: 12 Building B: Building C: 12 Building D:
Q: What is the number of firewalls that separate the apartments in your building?
A: TBD
Q: Please indicate the type of construction of your building: Frame, Veneer, Masonry, Resistive, or Siding
A: Wood Framing Siding: The exterior walls are covered with fiber cement clapboards. Upper levels have what is known as Hardie panels.
Q: Roof type: Asphalt shingles, Composition Shingles, Wood, or Tile
A: None of the above - EPDM rubber roofing.
