BALLYMEADE

2026 Meeting Minutes

Ballymeade Board Meeting - Meeting Minutes

Date: January 20, 2026 | Time: 7:00pm EST

Attendees: Mike Petrucci (President), Jim Bagnell (Treasurer), Phil LaScala (Secretary), Ron White (Property Manager, (PENCO)

Meeting called to order – 7:00pm EST

I. Review of Financials

A capital improvement project was proposed for replacing the playground equipment and the fence surrounding the tennis court. Replacement parts for the playground are no longer available to keep the playground to code.
about $1,650 short with current revenue projection at current annual maintenance level.
Proposal to begin a permanent snow removal fund for common areas; excess cash from 2025 to start fund.
No increase to annual maintenance fee for 2026 however; proposed to hold current fee @ $325 and cover expense shortfall with excess cash. BMC remains in good financial standing otherwise.

II. Landscaping

Tree replacement on Longmeadow will happen in the Spring, coordinating the species type and payment with the homeowner
Ballymeade + E.Boxborough corner bush needs to be trimmed for safe visibility at the interaction. Utility box area on the adjacement of Ballymeade & W. Boxborough will have a small barrier fence installed to protect the shrubs from walked dogs. Some of these shrubs may need to be replaced.

IV. ARC Updates

Sealcoat romotion persuades about 15 homeowners to sealcoat their driveways,
Two streetlight service requests completed
Several property maintenance violations have been submitted to NCC for 1. failure to remove snow (based on New Castle Code § 209.1) which mandates that residents must remove snow, ice, and other debris from sidewalks and pavements within 24 hours of snowfall. 2. Failure to move trash cans from front of house and out of sight

V. Miscellaneous

Security camera maintenance completed; no recent requests have been by law enforcement
Entrance sign and flood light damage. Driver has been instructed to file a clain with their insurance
Updates about parking issues on Boxborough; BMC letter or email will be sent.

Meeting Adjouned by Mike at 8:45pm