Safety With Household Dryer Machines
In 2006, an estimated 17,700 reported U.S. non-confined or confined home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines (including combination washer/dryers) resulted in an estimated: 15 civilian deaths, 360 civilian injuries and $194 million in direct property damage. In 2018, 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5…
Read MoreOfficers Duties and Responsibilities
Community association officers typically serve at the pleasure of the board in carrying out specific duties. Here is a checklist of the major responsibilities of the officers: President: Chief executive officer and leader of the association Presides at all meetings of the board and membership Executes legal documents on behalf of the association Sets meeting…
Read MoreCrowninshield Spotlight: Assistant Property Manager Alexa Williamson
Alexa Williamson Assistant Property Manager When Alexa Williamson joined the Crowninshield Management Corporation team last fall as an Assistant Property Manager, she was excited to use her administrative, organizational and problem solving skills to support the team of property managers at the Accredited Management Organization. Alexa brought over a decade of professional experience working as…
Read MoreAccredited Management Organization of the Year!
Crowninshield Management Corporation has been named Accredited Management Organization of the Year by Boston Metropolitan Chapter 4 of the Institute of Real Estate Management. The award was presented at Boston Metropolitan Chapter 4 of the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Awards Night held at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. “We chose Crowninshield Management…
Read MoreWater Tank Watch: How to Avoid A Soggy Situation
Drip, drip, drip…is often how it starts. But by the time a unit owner realizes that the hot water tank has leaked the amount of water released has done a great deal of damage. In many communities, each homeowner has a water tank which serves his or her unit exclusively. This tank is responsible for…
Read MoreMaster Policy/Homeowner Insurance Hurdles
When condominium sites renew their current Association Master Policy with some adjustments, or when they obtain a new Master Insurance Policy, it is critical that they notify all unit owners of the changes. A letter should be issued to assist with a contact for certificates of insurance and how to coordinate individual unit owner policies…
Read MoreTo Bee or not to Bee…a sticky and sweet dilemma!
by Andrea Georgetti, CMCA, CAM Regional Property Manager Crowninshield Management Corp. AMO My story began when I received a call from a unit owner saying that there was a pile of bees swarming around their window and on the ground under the window. They were afraid the bees would get in their home and they…
Read MoreLadder Safety Checklist
Fall is a great time to button up outdoor projects before inclement weather makes it impossible to work outdoors. Here are a few tips from OSHA to remember when working on ladders: Select the proper ladder There are two types of ladders: fixed and portable. If you need to use a portable ladder, decide whether…
Read MoreThe Crowninshield Forum
Welcome to the Crowninshield Management Corp. blog, The Crowninshield Forum. Thank you for taking a moment from your busy day to learn about our newly launched blog and see how it can help you solve your property management concerns. Here you will find information, stories and sage advice from the veteran team of professionals at…
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