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NEW ENGLAND CONDOMINIUM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
U D ADA........
The idea that ‘form follows function’ is one of the basic concepts underlying nearly every Design is what makes the difference between a space looking like a seductive boudoir…
design discipline—but function for whom? For many people living with disabilities, it
often seems that ‘function’ covers a very narrow range of ability—rendering many forms
clumsy at best, and completely useless at worst. While a cascading stairway might pro-
vide drama to a public space, for example, it may present an insurmountable obstacle to
anyone making use of a wheelchair or other mobility aid.
I D R .......
As the biggest global health crisis of modern times continues to impact the world, it
leaves a wake of changes to the way we live, eat, work, play, learn, plan, and even how we closed as a hedge against infection by a little-known enemy—though community lead-
dream. Humans—a species well-known for our adaptability—are finding ways to adjust ers and boards of directors hoped at the time that the closures would be temporary. The
our lifestyles to this new environment.
U C C M ........
or the interior of a cardboard box. Neither may be appropriate for a condo or co-op
lobby, but somewhere in between lies the comforting, welcoming common space we
hope to encounter when we arrive home.
L , C , R ........
Last spring, amidst the panic and confusion of the burgeoning pandemic, condominium,
co-op, and HOA communities were faced with the difficult task of deciding what to do
about their shared amenities. Gyms, pools, clubhouses, and other popular amenities were
thinking was that as more was known about the virus and its transmission, and then as
the pandemic waned, a return to normalcy would await us.
A Property Management
Company You Can Trust
At J. Butler Property Management, LLC.,
we measure our success in terms of client
satisfaction and take a long-term view of
every relationship.
www.jbutlerpropertymgmt.com
978.694.9004
James R. Butler IV
Executive Manager
• Family owned and managed Massachusetts
based property management company
• Blends management expertise with open
communication between the board, unit owners
and managing agent, making for a healthier property
• Superior cost cutting strategies and vendor pricing
• Community website, work order system,
online payments
• An in-house maintenance team that is able to reduce
costs and offer an unparalleled level of service
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Q A......