| Project updates
Forbes fire alarm panel
During the programming of the fire panel, it was determined that the smoke control dampers need to be adjusted to best communicate with the new fire panel. The parts for this adjustment to the dampers have been ordered and we expect to progress to the final stages of the project once the adjustment is completed.
Baker Mill boiler & hot water tank
The project is now complete—thank you for your patience! The upgrades should improve system performance, especially during the winter.
EV charging station
Inovis Energy is currently working with Eversource to finalize the construction schedule for the EV charging station installation, which is tentatively expected to begin towards the end of October. The project will involve a brief power shutdown to the Water Mill building and we are working to limit the disruption caused by this shutdown.Park Mill elevator
Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback on the timing of this project. The majority of owners favored having the project completed as soon as possible rather than waiting until the first quarter of 2026. With that goal in mind, we’re coordinating with the vendors to get this project scheduled.
Fall HVAC changeover and heat pump maintenance
Duggan Mechanical will perform the seasonal changeover on Monday, October 27 (weather permitting). The changeover should not affect the heat pumps in your unit as you can use them for heating or cooling throughout the year. In some cases, heat pumps may need to be reset. Simply turn off the heat pump, wait a few minutes, and turn back on.
Autumn heat pump preventive maintenance (PM)
The volunteer effort of coordinating heat pump PMs, which began in the spring, continued this autumn. Again, discounts were offered by Back Bay Mechanical and A. Hohmann. These ended last week. The new Hohmann order model of whole-building service requests was very successful. Participation in the fall PM program surpassed the spring effort — 80+ units joined, up from 72 in the spring! Other homeowners continue to use different vendors of their choice.
As in the spring, a retrospective report will capture the results of this autumn’s heat pump PM cycle. Early results look good: Forbes condo units serviced are clear of sludge-sediment buildup and have clean drain pans. If pipe clogging is detected, it is very minor. This is a testament to more homeowners doing the spring PM.
Thanks to all who took part and helped keep our systems in top shape.
– Submitted by Mary Carbonara |
possible that an intercom call could be identified as spam. Saving the lobby intercom number as a contact in your phone helps ensure these calls are recognized and not blocked or sent to voicemail.
first event to be moved indoors. The acoustics (and dance floor!) in the Park Mill Community Room worked just fine.
here! Enjoy the cutting garden and herbs on the patio while you can. Bulb planting day will be in late October or early November.
worker and member-owned grocery store were shocked to receive an email newsletter in August indicating that the Co-op might need to close in a few months. Since that message, much work has been done by the Board, the interim General Manager, the staff and community members (and by Jenny Silverman who realized the dream of creating the Co-op). While donations have increased, continued strength will depend on owners 
