Project and policy updates

Forbes fire alarm panel: The Forbes fire alarm project has been in the permitting process with the Boston Fire Department since 2020 and we are excited that the project has finally begun. The existing fire panel, which was installed in 1989 and has reached the end of its useful life, will be taken out of service when the new panel is fully operational. The panel project will include new devices, such as horns and strobe lights and connect the building’s existing smoke management system, which is also being upgraded.

Nardone Electric is working in both the units and common areas of the building. In the common areas, you will hear drilling and the running of wires through the ceilings. Holes will be made in the ceilings as needed to run the wiring and there will be cables hanging from the ceilings in some areas. We are coordinating access with individual unit owners to schedule the work needed in the units. As of now, the sixth floor units and common areas are nearing completion and construction on the fifth floor has begun.

EV charging station survey: At the January open meeting, the Board reviewed the possible locations for the EV charging station, the costs, the specifications, accessibility, possible future expansion, and current uses of the spaces. To obtain resident feedback on the two proposed locations, a survey was distributed on February 21.The survey will assist the Board in its decision-making process and will be open through March 6. If you did not receive the survey, please contact the Management Office.

Here is a copy of the January presentation, which provides helpful information.

Park Mill elevator: The Board has selected Atlantic Elevator to complete the Park Mill elevator modernization. The timeline, contract, and lead time on the materials are currently being finalized. Once finalized, a meeting will be scheduled with the community to discuss the project.

Website: The Baker Square website is now live at https://bakersquarecondos.com/. The password-protected owners section of the site has pages containing important information for residents, key policies, downloadable documents, a calendar of events, the Baker newsletters, and a list of the Baker resident committees. Passwords have been sent to owners by email. If you did not receive it, please contact [email protected].

There are also two pages of listings for those who wish to have their unit numbers and/or phone numbers and/or email addresses visible to other residents, and for those who wish to let it be known that they offer services that may be found valuable to other residents. These listings are voluntary and should be submitted to [email protected]. Residents are also welcome to suggest additions or edits to the website.

Insurance: The master insurance policy was renewed on February 15, 2024. Owners were sent a copy of the renewal electronically and by USPS. What should be covered in your personal HO-6 Unit Owner policy is spelled out in the unit owner letter from Baker Square’s insurance agent, Hub International. It is recommended that this information be shared with your homeowner’s insurance carrier (HO6) to confirm that your coverage is adequate and aligns with the master policy. Please note that if improvements are made, it is the owner’s responsibility to notify the Trustees.