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Alton Woods Winter Newsletter

Hello Alton Woods Residents,

The Summer that barely existed has passed so quickly and now we are in the Fall season. The foliage in the North Country was quite spectacular this year, but, not so in the more central and southern regions of the state. We hope you have been able to get out and enjoy a foliage ride and stop by some of the farms offering their harvests of apples, pumpkins, squash, pies, jellies and jams. Yum!!

The holidays will arrive before you know it as well as colder weather, and with that comes the inevitable snow and ice. I wonder what Mother Nature has in store for us this year, only time will tell! Please be cautious during these winter months and use your best judgment when venturing out in wintery weather.

Our maintenance staff has been working diligently to clean up the grounds of the Fall leaves and pine needles, a never-ending job! Thank you to our awesome staff for all their hard work. We would ask that those that had garden plots to please spend some time picking up items and clearing their garden plots of old dead plants so that maintenance can plow over the garden. It is also that time of year to put away patio furniture, bicycles and outdoor plants. All items should be stored in your attic storage, not carport areas. Carports are for vehicles only!! This permits our snow removal crew access to the carports for safe, snow removal purposes.

We will be holding our Holiday Lighting Contest this year. Details will be available through bulletins and email blasts. If you are not receiving your newsletters or emails, please make sure we have your proper contact information by notifying the office.

Take care and have a healthy and safe winter,

Melanie and Carolyn

Winter Holidays

The Hodges Development offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd and the following day, Friday, November 24th. The offices will reopen on Monday, November 27 at 8am.

We hope you enjoy your holiday and join us in counting our many blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving!

All Hodges Development offices will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day on Friday, November 10th.

Please join us in celebrating those who have honorably served our country and preserved our freedoms.

Thank you, Veterans!

All Hodges Development offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th at 8am.

We hope your holiday is filled with love and joy!

From everyone at Hodges and Alton Woods,

Merry Christmas!

All Hodges Development offices will be closed on New Years Day, Monday, January 1st, 2024. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at 8am.

May your year be full of happiness and health!

Happy New Year!

Alton Woods Housekeeping

Winter Weather Safety

Weather predictions are always tricky, but climate experts predict a colder winter this year, with more snow as early as November. There is sure to be slippery roads and black ice so please be careful to avoid wet and dark areas on the roads and walkways. Condensation can form on the carports and sometimes drip off the edges; this causes black ice at the entrance to the carports so be especially careful in those areas. If you notice any icy conditions on the property, please report it to the office so that our grounds crew can take care to sand there. For your safety, we encourage you to wear appropriate footwear and be cautious walking around the property. Thank you for working together to keep everyone safe this winter!

Holiday Package Precautions

As the holiday season quickly approaches there will be an increase in package delivery full of gifts for friends and family.

We encourage you to take extra precautions when setting up deliveries. Here are a few ways to ensure your package gets to you:

Set delivery times for when you are available to directly receive the delivery or require a signature.
Make arrangements with a trusted neighbor or relative to receive your packages.
Deliver packages to your place of work if you have the ability.
Track your deliveries.

If these options are not available, we encourage you to insure any valuable packages. We also encourage our residents to lock their vehicles and take any personal and valuable items inside! We hope residents will take these precautions with the result being safe delivery of their cherished gifts.

Snowstorm Procedures

During and after snowstorms, our grounds crew works hard to keep our roads, walkways and parking lots clear of snow and ice. We are diligent about clearing and treating the parking areas and walkways; we ask that residents walk on these paved and treated areas only and avoid shortcuts across the lawns.

All vehicles need to be moved within 8 – 10 hours after a storm. This helps the crew to thoroughly clear parking areas and provide a maximum number of plowed spaces for all residents. If you plan to be away during the winter months and your vehicle will be left in the parking lot you must notify the office for a parking spot that will not affect plowing!

As a Courtesy to your Neighbors

Please – park your vehicles head-in. Backing into parking spaces can cause exhaust fumes to blow directly toward buildings and enter apartments, especially when a vehicle is warming up during cold weather. We strive to create a safe and healthy environment for all our residents so please be considerate! Thank you!

Clubhouse Rentals

Holiday gatherings are on the increase and a great way to celebrate with friends and family is to take advantage of our clubhouse to hold your event there. The Clubhouse is open for residents to rent-out for small functions. The price per day is $50.00 with a $100.00 refundable damage deposit. Call the rental office at (603) 224-4701 for availability and reservations.

Renter's Insurance - A Little Peace of Mind

As always, we recommend our residents have Renter's Insurance. Please be advised that while our insurance policy covers certain types of damage to our buildings, it doesn’t provide coverage for your personal belongings. Whether you choose to use a local insurance agency or find an online option, it is sure to bring you some peace of mind against any accidents that could come. Here are a few Concord area Insurance Companies:

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Phone: 603-369-5456

Davis & Towle Insurance Group

Phone: 603-225-6611

The Concord Group

Phone: 603-224-4086

Pay Your Rent Online with Zego Pay!

Alton Woods offers residents the ability to pay online through Zego Pay.

Interested in paying online? First, contact your property manager to get your Lease ID, you'll need this to register to Zego, and then go to gozego.com to register.

Safety Reminder

I would like to take this opportunity to remind residents about how to stay safe within our community.

Children continue to play outside on a daily basis. Please keep this in mind as you are driving and respect the 10 mph speed limit.
Please remind children to avoid playing in snowbanks while our grounds team is clearing snow from the roads and parking lots.
For all the walkers and runners out there, it is safer to walk/run against traffic so that you can see what is approaching. Please wear reflective clothing at night!
Do not allow outsiders access to your building if you do not know who they are. The security door and system is in place for the protection of you and your neighbors.

Live Christmas Tree Care & Disposal

If you are planning to get a live tree this year, it is very important to keep it well-watered during the holiday season! Fresh trees should be watered at least twice a day with lukewarm water. Also, it is very important that any Christmas tree should be kept at least 5-6 inches away from any heat source. When the time comes for you to dispose of your live tree, please put it in a tree bag (available at stores like Walmart) and bring it to the area across from buildings 7 & 8. Please do not drag your unwrapped tree through the hallways and do not throw trees over balconies.

We appreciate your cooperation!

Upcoming Local Events

Gift of Lights

The N.H. Motor Speedway in Loudon is sponsoring the 11^th annual Gift of Lights again this year with the proceeds going to local children’s charities. Take a carful of family or friends to drive through and see the 2.5-mile light show of more than 520 displays & 80 different scenes each year, including the popular 12 Days of Christmas scene, the fan-favorite 130-foot-long infield entrance & exit Tunnels of Lights made up of over 25,000 lights.

The event is open Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving) through Sunday, December 31, 2023. For details on hours and admission click here. Enjoy the beautiful lights!

Safe Haven Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Head to one of these local NH theatres to enjoy Safe Haven Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker! Enjoy all your favorite characters in this year's full-length ballet!

November 25th @ Colonial Theatre: 4:30pm

November 26th @ Colonial Theatre: 1:00pm

December 1st @ Nashua Center for the Arts: 6:30pm

December 2nd @ Lowell Memorial Auditorium: 4:30pm

December 16th @ Capital Center for the Arts: 4:30pm

For more information click here.

Midnight Merriment

Making a list and checking it twice? It is that time of year! Midnight Merriment is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 1 from 5:00 pm until Midnight! Shop until you drop while enjoying the lights and sounds of the holidays and supporting local businesses. There will be s’mores, cocoa, music, and more!

Holiday Pops at the Concord City Auditorium on Prince Street on Sunday, December 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join Symphony NH and Music Director Roger Kalia for this concert, featuring holiday classics. Tickets range from $10 to $65, and can be purchased on-line at symphonynh.org

Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Bishop Brady High School on Columbus Avenue in Concord, NH, on Saturday, Dec. 9th. This fair features local artisans and crafters.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be presented at The Palace Theatre in Manchester beginning November 24, 2023 through December 23, 2023

For more info go to www.palacetheatre.org

The Fez-tival of Trees at the Bektash Shrine Center begins on Friday, November 17th for online viewing. In-person viewing of trees begins on Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 am through Sunday, November 26th at 3:00 pm. Drawing of WINNERS starts at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 26th.

For more information go here.

Boston Pops Holiday Concert at the SNHU Arena, in Manchester, on Saturday, December 9th at 7:30pm. The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra returns to perform, conducted by Keith Lockhart. The show, entitled “Unwrap the Magic” strives to capture the magic of the Christmas season and winter charms of New England. Tickets range from $80.00 to $150.00 and can be purchased at www.eventticketscenter.com.

Concord's 95th annual Holiday parade will be held on Saturday November 18th beginning at 9:30am. Loudon Road will be closed from Hazen Drive to The Steeplegate Mall from 9 to 11 am, therefore you will not be able to exit or enter Alton Woods during that time. Please make sure to plan accordingly!