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VOL. 31 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2020

Architectural Control Committee Bill’s Box

Guidelines 2020 Update By Bill Thompson

Place and Time
By Emily O’Mahoney ACC request or not. The committee felt that it was First, in case you noticed,
It became evident in 2017 that major changes were imperative that fining be an integral part of this new we had no newsletter in
needed to this document. Our community was a mature approach to the ACC. Several years ago, the Board had May and June. That was
community facing different issues than it did as a growing researched the fining aspect. After much consideration, due to shutdowns, including
community. A committee was formed of two board the Board let it drop concerned that it would be sending our publisher, Seabreeze
members and four interested residents. Several meetings the wrong message. With the conclusions of the guideline Communications. It was one
were held, and concerns discussed. One of the main committee, the research was dusted off and updated. As of so many modifications to
thrusts of these workshops was that there should be some of the summer of 2019, the Fining Committee has been our way of living. The ‘virus’ has disrupted our lives in
things that are able to be done without an Architectural in place. The guidelines were totally restructured and almost every way. It continues to be a serious threat to
Control Committee (ACC) request. Homeowners should life; thus, we live with unwelcome restrictions and there
be responsible for what they do, whether through an Architectural Control Committee on page 2 is little light at the end of the tunnel. So, we persevere.
I am at a vulnerable time of life. Precautions are burned
Jupiter Senior Softball Association into my psyche. I cannot die because I am busy and have
no time for funerals, especially mine.
Well, where are we now? The Shores of Jupiter, a
By Mike Richmond T om Cosentino, first-class development in Jupiter, Fla. It is classy. It is
Ted Battistone, 87, a long-time Shores resident who died Commissioner of the beautiful. Good people see it as a highly desirable place
April 19 after a battle with cancer, is the inaugural inductee to Jupiter Senior Softball to live and to raise children. The streets are canopied
the Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) Hall of Fame. Asso c i a t i o n , sa i d , by magnificent mature oaks. Homes are kept in good
Established just five days before Ted’s passing, the Hall “Ted had many great condition to maintain appearances of homeowners who
of Fame honors members who represent the very best of the accomplishments on the are proud of their homes and The Shores community.
JSSA. They are players who have set the highest standards for softball field, but he will Now and then a reminder is sent to homeowners who
membership and teach us that sportsmanship and competition be remembered for how he need to improve their home and landscaping. For reasons
are not mutually exclusive. Ted played in the Jupiter Senior treated people off the field. or circumstances, owners sometimes overlook the way
Softball League for more than 20 years following his retirement He was everyone’s friend their roofs, driveways and sidewalks look. It is a matter
from Ford Motor Company where he was employed for 39-plus and mentor. We will surely of upholding standards of our community and protecting
years. He was also a player and general manager for 22 years for miss him.” everyone’s property. [I like the word Village.] Recently,
the Florida Investment Properties Team and was inducted into The Jupiter Senior Association’s Board of Directors approached needed
the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2005. Softball program is open corrections to properties that fall short of document
Ted’s wife, Juanita, said he learned of his selection for to persons 55 and over. For requirements. Central to the revisions to the lengthy,
the Jupiter Senior Softball Association Hall of Fame before more information contact tedious and arduous process were board members Art
he died and was very pleased to be honored. “He was a Tom Cosentino at (412) Ted Battistone, inductee to Cummings, Andrea Peralta, Emily O’Mahone. The board
wonderful man and a great husband and father to their 721-0173 or go to www. the Jupiter Senior Softball as a whole reviewed the work as it moved along and
blended family of six children,” she said. leaguelineup.com/jssa. Association Hall of Fame Bill’s Box on page 4
Northern Notes

Draining Swimming Pools or just lowering water levels,
pool draining is a common
By Katie Roundtree, activity.
Finance Director, Northern Disposal of pool water into
Palm Beach County a storm drain is harmful to
Improvement District the environment. Pool water
If you live in South enters the storm drain system
Florida, odds are you have untreated and may contain PLEASE
a swimming pool. One of chemicals that can harm
the reasons we live here is canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands, as well as the wildlife Homeowners email addresses are
the great climate where you living in and around them. Chlorine, bromine, algaecides, essential to receive timely notices or
can enjoy swimming year- biocides, water conditioners, stabilizers and other chemicals important information.
round. If you have a pool, in pool water are toxic to fish and other aquatic life.
it is also critical that you Here are some things to remember about draining pools: Simply send your email address to Realtime
maintain the structure and 1) Only drain your pool when absolutely necessary. Avoid Property Management, Beth White,
treat the water to keep you and your family healthy and safe. draining/backwashing your pool during periods of drought bwhite@realtimepm.com or mail to
From time to time, it may be necessary to drain your pool and during significant rainfall events. Do not drain your pool 140 Intercoastal Dr., Jupiter, FL 33477
for repairs. Whether the reason is cleaning, water changes, when watering restrictions are in place.
2) Leave the water in the
pool for at least one week REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
without adding chlorine IMMEDIATELY
or other chemicals before
draining. If you can’t wait TO THE JUPITER POLICE
that long, use a chlorine DEPARTMENT
neutralizing chemical found (561) 799-4445
at most pool supply stores.
Please consult your pool Use 911 for emergencies only.
Lock car doors. Do not leave valuables in the car.
Northern Notes on page 3