December, 2022

Dear New Elm Lot Owners;

Hoping this note finds everyone well.

A brief update about our road since September 2021.

Our most recent road work was in 2020. We intended to do some significant work this year (2022) but did not do so yet. Ian is coordinating some work now and so we are sending a quick update and offering opportunity to contribute and increase the amount of work we can get done. Recognize this is short notice and a short note; three of us have already promised to contribute immediately; we have some cost advantage because the contractor has equipment on-site on another job.

The beaver battle continues and the pond is over-flowing the road once again. We are looking at options including a renewed culvert and road work and perhaps some re-location service for the beavers. We expect to do something about the beaver and overflow of the road also before it freezes up.

Our historical annual contribution of $400 or biannual (double) contribution of $800 per lot per year has enabled the work done so far.  We can put a double contribution to good use this fall if you are able to contribute; every bit helps. We plan to fill pot-holes on the newer sections with gravel then begin at the outer end of the new sections and run until the money runs out.

Please tell Ian or Bob when you deposit in our account just so we can keep track of who contributed because the bank statement doesn't say. We keep all un-spent contributions in the bank ($5,089.34 today) which neither earns interest nor incurs fees. There are now 16 of us owning 18 lots between us. We are all in this together and voluntarily.

Bank account remains the same as last time:

Scotiabank: LAHAVE STREET, PO BOX 400 BRIDGEWATER NOVA SCOTIA B4V 2X6

Your account number: 71613 04928 25

Account holder: Robert Allan and Ian Goldsmith (ITF New Elm Estates Lot Owners Road).

Reporting our contribution and costs for 2022 to date:

As always, we’re in it together so please tell us your suggestions on how or what we should do together. 

Bob Allan and Ian Goldsmith

Bob Allan cell: 902-497-9674 Ian Goldsmith cell 902 521-5552‬