President’s Message

102 Tanglwood Drive, Greentown, PA 18426 www.tanglwood.org

Main Office: 570-857-1186

Hours: The Chalet will be closed on Mondays Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m

Community Manager

Ralph E. Graf 570-857-1186 email: ralphtl@ptd.net Public Safety

David Miller 570-857-1186 Vehicle Phone: 570-241-5022 email: safetyps@ptd.net Maintenance Supervisor

Darrell Merkel 570-857-0317 email: mainttl@ptd.net Administrative Assistant

Elisabeth Muller 570-857-1186 email: bethtl@ptd.net Accounting

Regina Smith 570-857-1186 email: reginatl@ptd.net

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The Board has taken measures to protect Tanglwood beach assets by installing cameras and improving lighting. We hope to make further improvements to the beach area by the end of the year, improving monitoring capabilities and restricting unauthorized access. In addition to the beach improvements, the Board continues to address the speeding issue in the community. Stop signs have been installed on Cloud Crest Drive and on Tanglwood Drive in an effort to slow traffic. As I am sure you all are aware, the speed limit in Tanglwood is 25 mph, which I will admit is not an easy speed to maintain, especially in newer vehicles. Nonetheless, I am asking everyone to be mindful of their speed when driving in Tanglwood and to remind their guests of the 25 mph speed limit.

Another area where I ask you to be conscious is the amount of trash we generate. Trash is a significant expense to the community and one that is difficult to manage during peak community occupancy. Please employ household methods that generate less trash, and don’t view trash disposal as a free limitless amenity. Unfortunately, it’s not an infinite amenity and when the compactor is full, it’s a big smelly inconvenience to all of us.

The Marina Committee obtained Board approval to reduce some restrictions and allow marina clients to install approved hardware. These changes should improve the boating experience for many marina clients that struggled with docking in our tight dock slips.

The Legal Committee is continuing its efforts to get residents to send in their ballots regarding the approval to the amendments of the covenants - to be in force and effective in perpetuity. I ask that everyone please send in their ballots, as this could begin to impact property values in as little as two years.

I hope everyone has a great Summer - it’s a shame that Summer goes by so fast…

~ Brian Faller