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• Check with your local Sewage Enforcement Officer before using additives as they do not eliminate the need for pumping and can be harmful. • Use water efficiently to avoid overloading the septic system. Be sure to repair leaky faucets or toilets immediately. • Use commercial bathroom cleaners and laundry detergents in moderation. Many people prefer to clean with a mild detergent or baking soda. • Keep records of repairs, pumpings, inspections, permits issued, and other system maintenance activities. • Learn the location of your septic system. Keep a sketch of it with your maintenance record for service visits. • Have your system inspected and pumped as necessary. Consider using a certified Sewer Enforcement Officer for all inspections. • Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the drainfield. Don’ts • Your septic system is not a trash can. * Don’t put Flushable wipes of any kind, dental floss, feminine hygiene products, condoms, diapers, cotton swabs, cigarette butts, coffee grounds, cat litter, paper towels, latex paint, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals into your system. • Don’t use caustic drain openers for a clogged drain. Instead, use boiling water or a drain snake to open clogs. • Don’t drive or park vehicles on any part of your septic system. This list is from the National Small Flows Clearinghouse and the US EPA Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems. On-Site Sewage System Dos and Don’ts Dos • Check with your local Sewage Enforcement Officer before using additives as they do not eliminate the need for pumping and can be harmful. • Use water efficiently to avoid overloading the septic system. Be sure to repair leaky faucets or toilets immediately. • Use commercial bathroom cleaners and laundry detergents in moderation. Many people prefer to clean with a mild detergent or baking soda. • Keep records of repairs, pumpings, inspections, permits issued, and other system maintenance activities. • Learn the location of your septic system. Keep a sketch of it with your maintenance record for service visits. • Have your system inspected and pumped as necessary. Consider using a certified Sewer Enforcement Officer for all inspections. • Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the drainfield. Don’ts • Your septic system is not a trash can. * Don’t put Flushable wipes of any kind, dental floss, feminine hygiene products, condoms, diapers, cotton swabs, cigarette butts, coffee grounds, cat litter, paper towels, latex paint, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals into your system. • Don’t use caustic drain openers for a clogged drain. Instead, use boiling water or a drain snake to open clogs. • Don’t drive or park vehicles on any part of your septic system. This list is from the National Small Flows Clearinghouse and the US EPA Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems.
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Subject: St. Martins by the Bay – 2025 Boat Slip Reservations & Payment Deadline
Dear Slip Holders, As we prepare for the 2025 boating season, we want to remind everyone that April 10th is the absolute deadline for slip reservations and payments. If you wish to secure a slip for this season, please ensure that your full payment is received by this date. Important Details:
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and look forward to another great season at St. Martins by the Bay! Best regards, Craig Costantino St. Martins by the Bay – Boat Slip Coordinator Hello Neighbors,
Just a reminder that our Annual Meeting will take place next Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Ocean Pines Library at 1:00 pm. Although the meeting will be held in person, below is a link for virtual attendance if you cannot be there in person. 2.8.25 Annual HOA Meeting Saturday, February 8 · 1:00 – 3:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ixp-jpge-aya Or dial: (US) +1 401-646-2009 PIN: 722 257 055# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ixp-jpge-aya?pin=4250498813927 Ballots to vote for Board Members can be mailed, dropped off at Keith Miller's house or at the Library on Saturday no later than 1:00. Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of Members shall be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Ocean Pines Library. In addition to other business, the Association will hold its election of directors.
If you wish to nominate someone to serve on the Board of Directors you must notify the HOA via email or in writing. Send your nomination to [email protected]. List the name and address of the individual you wish to nominate no later than December 23, 2024. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote and to serve on the board of directors. The nominee must be notified before you nominate them for election and must agree to serve if they are duly elected. Ballots and election procedures will be mailed to all members on January 10, 2025. Options will be provided for in person and/or electronic submission of ballots. The election shall take place at the annual meeting. |
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