New England Condominium, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Management

Welcome Aboard

Acclimating New Association Staff Members

Little in life is more nerve-wracking than that first day on a new job: ‘Are you prepared to do this?’ ‘Are you even qua…

Management

2019 January

Running Small Associations

Unique Communities, Unique Needs

2019 January

Addressing Management Problems

Communication, Mediation, Cooperation

2018 May

Managing Parking Facilities

Running a Money-Maker

2018 January

Board/Management Relations

Building a Harmonious Partnership

Finance

The ABC’s of Appraisal

How the Process Works in Condos and Co-ops

For many people, appraisals are a mystery, from why and how they’re done to how the information gathered during the proc…

Finance

2018 July

When Associations Borrow

What to Know Before Taking Out a Loan

2018 July

Business Corporation Law Versus Conflicts of Interest

How Both Impact Boards

2018 July

The Tax Act of 2017

Implications for Co-ops, Condos, and HOAs

2018 May

Dealing With Arrearages

When Community Members Fall Behind

On The Board

Self-Management Strategies

Smart Business for Busy Boards

One of the most important factors in the decision to purchase a condominium or co-op is lifestyle. Many who live in resi…

2019 February

Board Demographics

2019 January

Amending Rules

Updating Bylaws and House Rules to Fit Your Community

2018 November

Condominium Board Authority

Checking the Limits of Power

2018 October

Working With Your Support Professionals

How (and When) Boards Should Speak Up

Who You Gonna Call?

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Olivia Pope, the main character on ABC’s Scandal, is a professional fixer. If you have a problem—any problem—she can fi…

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Coping With Changing Trends

2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Successful Management Strategies

How Do You Manage?

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board of trustees, it is …

2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

2014 February

The Transition

Switching from Sponsor to Owner Control

2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

2013 February

Better, Stronger, Faster...

What We All Need to Know About Electronic Communication

Maintenance

Facade Repair and Restoration

How to Know When It’s Time

When you close your eyes and picture any building, you are quite likely imagining its facade – the outer shell which pro…

2018 November

What’s New in Multifamily Residential Construction

Building Better Buildings

2018 November

Heating Options for Multifamily Communities

Get Warm, Stay Warm

2018 November

Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects

Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption

2018 April

True Tales of Property Management

The Good, the Bad, and the Terrible

Exterior Signage

Monetizing Your Outside Space

The signs, they are everywhere. They give elegance and style to the names of our buildings and communities. They earn ex…

2018 March

Sidewalk Repair

Care Now Saves Cash Later

2018 March

Planning Ahead

Staying on Top of Building Maintenance

2017 March

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

2016 March

Capital Improvements

Getting Financing and Board Approvals

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building’s Water Supply

Though mostly unseen, a building’s plumbing and piping network is one of its most important systems—as anyone who has e…

2014 November

The Heat is On

Taking the Steam out of Boiler Problems

2014 November

Your Building’s Anatomy

Systems that Keep Your Condo Building Running

2013 November

Do It Yourself

Can You Save Money with In-House Labor – And Is It Worth It?

2013 November

Now is The Time

Check Today’s Financing Options for Projects

Insurance

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections – and Boundaries – Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Responsibility for Repairs

Whose Insurance Pays?

The Risks of Being Un(or Under)insured

Owners Uncovered

Insurance Law

Some Important Cases to Know

Design

Residential Architecture Trends

What’s Hot in High-Rises?

The Value of Redecorating

Do Aesthetic Changes Increase Value?

The Challenge of Small Spaces

Tips From Design Experts on Maximizing Your Space

A New Look

Lobbying for a New Lobby—Redecorating Your Common Areas

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

Organizations

Group Financing

Smart Planning, Smart Spending

The New England Nursery Association

Leading the Northeast's Growing Industry

Keeping it Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Concentrating on Community Association Law

A Look at the College of Community Association Lawyers

The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Adminstrators

Events

Wed, Mar 20, 8:00am – 5:00pm

IREM: Marketing And Leasing Strategies For Multifamily Properties - MKL405

Wed, Mar 20, 8:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 08:00 21-03-2019 17:00 America/New_York IREM: Marketing And Leasing Strategies For Multifamily Properties - MKL405 Get the most bang for your buck. Complete this course to learn how to position your rental property to succeed in your market. Discover what’s unique about marketing multifamily properties, learn what it takes maximize the value of the property, meet owner’s goals, and more effectively attract and retain tenants. For information www.iremboston.org. The Simon Companies Office Bld., 639 Granite Street, Lower Level Conference Center, Braintree, MA MM/DD/YYYY

IREM: Marketing And Leasing Strategies For Multifamily Properties - MKL405

Get the most bang for your buck. Complete this course to learn how to position your rental property to succeed in your market. Discover what’s unique about marketing multifamily properties, learn what it takes maximize the value of the property, meet owner’s goals, and more effectively attract and retain tenants. For information www.iremboston.org.

The Simon Companies Office Bld., 639 Granite Street, Lower Level Conference Center, Braintree, MA map

Wed, Mar 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations

Wed, Mar 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 14:00 20-03-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents. Members: USD $69.00 Non-Members:USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!). For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations

As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents. Members: USD $69.00 Non-Members:USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!). For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Thu, Mar 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm

CAI: M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management

Thu, Mar 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 21-03-2019 09:00 23-03-2019 12:00 America/New_York CAI: M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Day 1 and Day 2 | 9:00 a.m. – noon. For information, visit www.caionline.com. Hampton by Hilton Boston-Natick, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management

Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Day 1 and Day 2 | 9:00 a.m. – noon. For information, visit www.caionline.com.

Hampton by Hilton Boston-Natick, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA map

Thu, Apr 4, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-204: Community Governance

Thu, Apr 4, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 04-04-2019 09:00 05-04-2019 17:00 America/New_York CAI: M-204: Community Governance Learn how to avoid legal problems and gain cooperation when establishing guidelines. This course covers the legal basis of community rules, policies and procedures. You’ll gain a better understanding of board and management responsibilities and a better grasp of the community association as a legal entity. Learn how to advise and support your board and how to revise policies and procedures to comply with current laws and recommended management practices. Seminar Schedule: 2 days | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Fireside Inn & Suites Portland, 81 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-204: Community Governance

Learn how to avoid legal problems and gain cooperation when establishing guidelines. This course covers the legal basis of community rules, policies and procedures. You’ll gain a better understanding of board and management responsibilities and a better grasp of the community association as a legal entity. Learn how to advise and support your board and how to revise policies and procedures to comply with current laws and recommended management practices. Seminar Schedule: 2 days | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland, 81 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103, USA map

Wed, Apr 10, 8:00am – 3:00pm

CAI-NE: Rhode Island Condo Forum and Expo

Wed, Apr 10, 8:00am – 3:00pm add to calendar 10-04-2019 08:00 10-04-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-NE: Rhode Island Condo Forum and Expo A program for condominium homeowners, board members and professional managers. For information, visit www.caine.org. Radisson Hotel Providence Airport, 2081 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NE: Rhode Island Condo Forum and Expo

A program for condominium homeowners, board members and professional managers. For information, visit www.caine.org.

Radisson Hotel Providence Airport, 2081 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886, USA map

Fri, Apr 19, 9:00am – 2:30pm

IREM: Fair Housing And Beyond Training

Fri, Apr 19, 9:00am – 2:30pm add to calendar 19-04-2019 09:00 19-04-2019 14:30 America/New_York IREM: Fair Housing And Beyond Training What you will learn: the federal protected classes and discrimination; Statutes that govern protections from discrimination against disability at the federal level; Fair housing as it relates to property operations. For information, visit www.iremboston.org. The Simon Companies Office Bld., 639 Granite Street, Lower Level Conference Center, Branitree, MA MM/DD/YYYY

IREM: Fair Housing And Beyond Training

What you will learn: the federal protected classes and discrimination; Statutes that govern protections from discrimination against disability at the federal level; Fair housing as it relates to property operations. For information, visit www.iremboston.org.

The Simon Companies Office Bld., 639 Granite Street, Lower Level Conference Center, Branitree, MA map

Thu, Apr 25, 8:00am – 11:30am

Bisnow: Boston Seaport Annual Conference

Thu, Apr 25, 8:00am – 11:30am add to calendar 25-04-2019 08:00 25-04-2019 11:30 America/New_York Bisnow: Boston Seaport Annual Conference It is absolutely no secret that the Seaport District is the hottest place to be in Boston. Luxury high-rises, new condos, and hotel development have quickly exploded alongside thoughtful park and public spaces and attractions such as the Institute for Contemporary Art. As the Seaport continues to receive its newest face-lift, how can it ensure that it will grow alongside the innovation and education industries that have defined Boston's history for so long? For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBD MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Boston Seaport Annual Conference

It is absolutely no secret that the Seaport District is the hottest place to be in Boston. Luxury high-rises, new condos, and hotel development have quickly exploded alongside thoughtful park and public spaces and attractions such as the Institute for Contemporary Art. As the Seaport continues to receive its newest face-lift, how can it ensure that it will grow alongside the innovation and education industries that have defined Boston's history for so long? For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Sat, Apr 27, 8:30am – 3:00pm

CAI-CT: Condo, Inc. 1

Sat, Apr 27, 8:30am – 3:00pm add to calendar 27-04-2019 08:30 27-04-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-CT: Condo, Inc. 1 The Business of Running your Community Rates $50 - CAI Members $100 - Non-Members Do you serve on the board of your association? Are you considering serving? Whether you are a seasoned board member, a recently elected board member or unit owner wanting to understand more about how an association runs, this is course it for you! For information: Ellen Felix ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692. JP Maguire Associates, 266 Brookside Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-CT: Condo, Inc. 1

The Business of Running your Community Rates $50 - CAI Members $100 - Non-Members Do you serve on the board of your association? Are you considering serving? Whether you are a seasoned board member, a recently elected board member or unit owner wanting to understand more about how an association runs, this is course it for you! For information: Ellen Felix ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692.

JP Maguire Associates, 266 Brookside Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA map

Sat, May 4, 8:00am – 4:00pm

CAI-NE: NH Community Association Volunteer Leadership Training

Sat, May 4, 8:00am – 4:00pm add to calendar 04-05-2019 08:00 04-05-2019 16:00 America/New_York CAI-NE: NH Community Association Volunteer Leadership Training The CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop teaches you how to communicate with association residents, hire qualified managers and service providers, develop enforceable rules, interpret governing documents and more. The full-day workshop is taught in 4 modules: Module 1: Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities; Module 2: Fundamentals of Financial Management; Module 3: Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism; Module 4: Association Rules and Conflict Resolution. For information, visit www.caine.org. Holiday Inn & Suites Nashua, 9 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NE: NH Community Association Volunteer Leadership Training

The CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop teaches you how to communicate with association residents, hire qualified managers and service providers, develop enforceable rules, interpret governing documents and more. The full-day workshop is taught in 4 modules: Module 1: Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities; Module 2: Fundamentals of Financial Management; Module 3: Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism; Module 4: Association Rules and Conflict Resolution. For information, visit www.caine.org.

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashua, 9 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062, USA map

Wed, May 8, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

CAI-CT: Spring Fling

Wed, May 8, 3:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 08-05-2019 15:00 08-05-2019 17:00 America/New_York CAI-CT: Spring Fling Our Spring Fling Event includes an education program from 3:00 - 5:00 pm open to homeowners & managers. Immediately following is our networking party which is open to everyone. Please register for this event by the status that best describes you. (i.e. Homeowner, Manager, Service Provider). For information, visit Ellen Felix, ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692 Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-CT: Spring Fling

Our Spring Fling Event includes an education program from 3:00 - 5:00 pm open to homeowners & managers. Immediately following is our networking party which is open to everyone. Please register for this event by the status that best describes you. (i.e. Homeowner, Manager, Service Provider). For information, visit Ellen Felix, ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692

Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA map

Thu, May 9, 10:00am – 12:00pm

CAI-NE Managers Committee Meeting

Thu, May 9, 10:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 09-05-2019 10:00 09-05-2019 12:00 America/New_York CAI-NE Managers Committee Meeting Meetings of the Committee are FREE and open only to CAI Member Managers. Pre-registration is required. For information, visit www.caine.org. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NE Managers Committee Meeting

Meetings of the Committee are FREE and open only to CAI Member Managers. Pre-registration is required. For information, visit www.caine.org.

Location TBA map

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19 add to calendar 15-05-2019 00:00 19-05-2019 00:00 America/New_York CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA map

Wed, May 22, 10:00am – 3:30pm

The New England Condominium Expo

Wed, May 22, 10:00am – 3:30pm add to calendar 22-05-2019 10:00 22-05-2019 15:30 America/New_York The New England Condominium Expo A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 175 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry expert. For information, visit www.ne-expo.com. Seaport World Trade Center, World Trade Center Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The New England Condominium Expo

A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 175 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry expert. For information, visit www.ne-expo.com.

Seaport World Trade Center, World Trade Center Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA map

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News

3/18/2019 Condo management in times of crisis - fosters.com

There are people who are calm in a crisis and there are a people who ... are less calm. Let’s hope your condominium association never suffers through a major crisis, but they do occur, so your association should be ready.
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3/15/2019 South End condo fully modernized - Boston Herald

A South End brownstone row house originally built in 1899 has to be on any Boston real estate bucket list.
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3/14/2019 5 displaced after Norwalk condo fire - News 12 Connecticut

A condo fire displaced five people in Norwalk. The fire broke out Wednesday at a condo complex at 24 Suncrest Road around 3:35 p.m.
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3/14/2019 Mass. home sales, prices rise - telegram.com

The number of single-family home sale agreements reached in February rose 11 percent compared to last year, marking a full year of monthly increases in pending sales, according to numbers released Wednesday.
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3/14/2019 Neighbors vs. developer debate, zoning rules feed a conflict on River Street - Dorchester (MA) Reporter

Different visions for two parcels along River Street have neighbors and a developer at loggerheads in Mattapan at the inflection point of neighborhood input, idiosyncratic zoning policy, and a still-hot housing market.
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3/13/2019 State to decide if Pembroke condo development moves ahead - Boston Globe

The future of a proposed 56-unit condominium development on 49 acres off Water Street in Pembroke is before the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, which has until March 22 to determine whether the $23.3 million project moves ahead.
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3/13/2019 Killington Condo Association fined for not responding to lead in drinking water - Mountain Times (VT)

The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental announced that Edgemont Owners Association, Inc., which operates the public drinking water system serving the Edgemont Condominiums in Killington, was fined $11,250 for failing to take required response measures after a test of the its drinking water system revealed lead levels above the federal action level, according to a March 12 news release.
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3/12/2019 Biggest sales: A condo in a converted South End church for nearly $4 million - Boston.com

The selling price for this South End condo caught our attention, but its arched windows no doubt attracted suitors.
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3/12/2019 Condo associations now eligible to apply for crumbling foundations funds - Hartford Courant

The Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company announced Monday that it will start working with condo associations to secure funds for the replacement or reimbursement of work done on their crumbling foundations.
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3/12/2019 DEP orders asbestos cleanup at Framingham’s Chapel Hill East condos - Wicked :Local

After starting demolition without a necessary permit, developers adding more housing to the Chapel Hill East Condominiums are under watch by the state Department of Environmental Protection as they remove asbestos found at the site.
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3/12/2019 Why Does Vermont Have Such A Housing Crunch? - VPR

What are the causes of Vermont’s tight housing market — and why aren’t things getting better?
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3/11/2019 Crumbling foundation condo owners plead for help - WTNH

Forty pieces of crumbling foundations-related legislation filed this legislative session with nine of them being the focus of a public hearing on Friday.
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3/11/2019 Beacon Hill two-bedroom with renovated kitchen on sale for $2.13 million - Curbed

Unit 2A-2B at 1 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill covers the second floor of the nearly 200-year-old townhouse there.
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3/8/2019 A penthouse condo atop the Boston Harbor Hotel for $16 million - Boston.com

Sometimes a property comes with that “million-dollar view.” This one is $16 million.
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3/7/2019 P&Z: River Road condo plan concerns arise - Shelton (CT) Herald

Extensive rock cuts, steep slopes, traffic, parking adequacy and wildlife impact were among the issues raised during a Feb. 27 hearing on a proposed 36-unit condominium on upper River Road.
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3/7/2019 Newbury Street two-bedroom with tons of natural light on sale for $1.45 million - Curbed

The 1,206-square-foot Unit 401 at the Frank Gehry-designed 360 Newbury Street comes with tons of natural light courtesy of a run of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the storied Back Bay drag.
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3/6/2019 Construction costs threaten to blunt development boom - The (Maine) Times Record

A shortage of skilled labor and expensive materials have pushed construction costs to the highest point since the Great Recession just as the spring construction season gets underway.
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3/5/2019 Mixed reviews for Peabody condo plan - Salem News

Developers have reduced the number of senior condos from 135 to 120 in what they are calling King Residence in a redevelopment of the former site of the J.B. Thomas and Curahealth Boston North Shore hospitals.
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3/4/2019 Wells Planning Board rejects condo developer’s final application - Journal Times

Members of the Wells Town Planning Board voted unanimously to reject the final application for a controversial proposed development called Harborside Village in a meeting earlier this week.
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3/4/2019 Firefighters, American Red Cross respond to a fire at an Essex condominium on Saturday. - Burlington Free Press

First responders had their hands full with a blaze at a home in Essex on Saturday. A structure fire on March 2 led the Essex Fire Department to 9 Parizo St.
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