Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Another Terrific Ice Cream Social!
A terrific social event.
Lots of ice cream, lots of talk, and lots of friends!
You really should join us next time!
Special thanks to our Social Committee.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Annual Meeting Minutes
SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING - JUNE 9, 2026
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page opened the annual meeting with a moment of silence in memory of the recent loss of our friends and neighbors, Sally Krasowski, Dave Mulcahey and Isabel Sanz.
President Page announced that the 2026/2027 Board of Directors voted to appoint Pat Mirisola as President, Beth Kaplan as Vice President and Joe Strazzere as Treasurer. He also congratulated Deb Strazzere on her second term as Board Member and Beth Kaplan on her newly elected position as Board Member. President Page also noted that Recording Secretary El Rotsko has retired and asked for a volunteer to fill her position.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Bob Stewart made a motion to accept the June 10, 2025 Annual Minutes as written, seconded by Jane Nichols Bishop. Motion passed unanimously with minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere presented his annual budget to the Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association members with his recommendation to vote to increase the monthly Association Fee an additional $25.00 per month for a total of $325.00 per month. A motion was made by Ray Michalowski, seconded by Pat Mirisola to accept the increase, effective July 1, 2026. Motion passed unanimously with a detailed budget report on file for review.
ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Detailed Annual Reports from the following Chairs are on file for review. The Committee Chairs are as follows:
ARCHITECTURE - Diane Kaplan
BY-LAWS & COVENANTS - Pat Mirisola
ELECTION - Pamela Milbury
FINANCE - Joe Strazzere
LANDSCAPING - Clay Feeter
LONG RANGE PLANNING - Joe Strazzere
MAINTENANCE - Lee Page
PLOWING - Jane Laughton
SOCIAL - Deb Strazzere
SUNSHINE CLUB - Paula Page
WELCOMING - Pat Mirisola
WEBSITE - Joe Strazzere
OLD BUSIINESS - President Page reiterated that he and Treasurer Strazzere will continue representing the SPEHOA as members of the AD HOC Committee relating to the complaint filed by Jeff Hudgins, Trustee for the estate of Sally Hudgins, 11 Ruch Lane.
NEW BUSINESS - President Page restated the importance of homeowner’s participation by volunteering as a committee member and that committee sign-up sheets will be available at the Community Center.
In closing, Bob Mirisola gave a special thank you to Lee Page for all his hard work and dedication during his term as President representing the SPEHOA.
Bill Bannister made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Liz Barrett. Motion passed unanimously and meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eleanor Rotsko
Recording Secretary
SPEHOA
Sunday, July 19, 2026
July Board Meeting Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
SPEHOA JULY BOARD MEETING
Date: July 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting called to order by: Pat Mirisola, President
IN ATTENDANCE
Pat Mirisola, Beth Kaplan, Rob Milbury, Deb Strazzere, Frank McClellan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to accept June 8th monthly meeting minutes: Passed unanimously.
BUDGET
Treasurer’s Report
June expenses over budget due to:
o Lawn mowing
o Spring cleanup trailing into June
July expenses expected to be under budget due to:
o Every-other-week mowing schedule
Monthly dues income: $11,050
Reserves: Approximately $220,000, matching projections
Patton hourly rate increase: From $60 → $65/hr
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report: Passed.
REPORTS
Committee reports
Architecture Committee
Diane Kaplan, Chairperson presented two homeowner requests
Two applications reviewed:
1. Susan Carlson & Raymond Michalowski
o Replace kitchen casement window (mechanism broken, no repair parts)
o Replace sliding glass door with same clear-glass model.
o Contractor: Samsung Home Services (Springvale, ME)
o Work includes siding removal/reinstallation, spray foam, trim replacement, etc.
o Board approval required and received.
2. Barry & Eileen Leibowitz
o Replace front walkway (10 x 4.5) using Cambridge Limestone Quarry pavers.
o Existing cracked concrete to be removed.
o Same footprint; cosmetic improvement
o Board approval required and received.
Bylaws Committee
No activity
Elections Committee
No activity
Finance Committee
No activity
Landscaping Committee
Report submitted by Clay Feeter and read by Diane Kaplan:
New volunteers: Diane Kaplan, Jane Brown, Peggy Bibeau, Ray Michalowski, Sue Bannister (Consultant)
Mowing reduced to every other week due to heat, low rainfall, and budget.
Wicked Green performed two lawn treatments (fertilization, weed control, grub prevention)
Additional weed spraying completed July 8 after homeowner concerns.
Roadside lawn damage from plowing remains an issue; Diane Kaplan volunteered to assess and will coordinate with Clay on next steps.
Social Committee
Deb Strazzere, Chairperson provided update:
Ice Cream Social: July 22 at 6 PM
Flyers delivered to Stiles and Orin Lane; sign-up sheet posted.
Sunshine Committee
July birthdays posted
Welcoming Committee
Pat Mirisola, Chairperson provided update:
20 Spring Pond Circle preparing for sale; realtor missed scheduled photo appointment.
Pat Mirisola will reach out to realtor to reschedule.
Website
Annual meeting minutes not yet posted; Pat will confirm with El if drafted.
Old Business
No update regarding Complaint from Jeff Hudgins
New Business
Homeowner asked about posting Wicked Green – weed control treatment dates if available
Posting on Community Center to request Volunteer for Secretary (Beth Kaplan, VP will take
minutes on an interim basis)
NEXT MEETING
Next meeting to be held on Monday, August 10, 2026
Motion to adjourn was made and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth M Kaplan, Vice President
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
New Commitee Assignments
Thank you to all who have volunteered!
Committees for 2026 - 2027
Architecture- Diane Kaplan (Chairperson)
Bylaws/Covenants- Pat Mirisola (Chairperson)
- Susan Carlson
- Joe Strazzere
Directory
- Pat Mirisola
Election
Election
- Pam Milbury (Chairperson)
- Lisi Lewis
Finance
- Joe Strazzere (Chairperson)
- Beth Kaplan
- Bob Stewart
- Jane Nichols Bishop
Landscaping- Clay Feeter (Chairperson)
- Sue Bannister
- Ray Michalowski
- Diane Kaplan
- Jane Brown
- Peg Bibeau
Long-Range Planning
- Joe Strazzere (Chairperson)
- Ray Michalowski
- Bob Mirisola
Maintenance
- Lee Page (Chairperson)
- Bob Milbury
- Joe Strazzere
Plowing
- Jane Laughton (Chairperson)
- Anita Haskell
Proof of Homeowners Insurance Contact- Janice Schlapak (Chairperson)
Social
- Deb Strazzere (Chairperson)
- Paula Page
- Sally McClellan
- Bob Mirisola
- Sue Bannister
Sunshine Club- Paula Page (Chairperson)
Website- Joe Strazzere (Chairperson)
Welcoming- Pat Mirisola (Chairperson)
- Gail Marshall
- Beth Kaplan
- Midge Grimes
- Liz Barrett
- Jane Laughton
Volunteer Needed!
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
After ten years of dedicated service, El Rotsko, our Secretary, has resigned. We are in need of someone who will volunteer to take minutes at our monthly Board Meetings and complete the other duties for this position. If interested, please contact a member of the Board.
Pat Mirisola
Beth Kaplan
Deb Strazzere
Frank McClellan
Bob Milbury
Thank you!
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
July Board Meeting - Monday, July 13th at 6:30
Just a friendly reminder...
Monthly Board Meetings are normally held in the Community Center on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
The next meeting is on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
As always, all association homeowners are welcome to attend!
Agenda
President's Opening Remarks
Recording Secretary's Report
Treasurer's Report
Committee Reports
Architecture
By-Laws/Covenants
Election
Finance
Landscaping
Long-Range Planning
Maintenance
Plowing
Social
Sunshine Club
Welcoming
Website
Old Business
New Business
Homeowners' Input
