A tropical storm warning is in effect for the tri-state area , as Isaias continues its push northward. Torrential rains and strong gusty winds are expected tomorrow. Rainfall amounts between 2 and 6 inches are predicted and a flash flood watch has been issued across most of the region

Please take the time now to secure all items on balconies and terraces or bring them indoors before the storm hits tomorrow. Loose objects can quickly become airborne projectiles and can injure people and damage property. If you are away from the building and need assistance checking on your balcony, please contact management.

Residents are encouraged to make the customary preparations such as charging cell phones, locating a flashlight and extra batteries, checking on supplies of medications, filling water bottles, and having a supply of non-perishable easy-to-prepare food.

Thank you for your time and attention to this very important matter. Please stay safe!

In an effort to alleviate the parking woes, which accompany the invasive construction project, the Association has decided to deem all “visitor” parking on Mallard and Osprey available only to those residents who have been displaced due to construction. Note, only residents who have been requested to vacate their driveway and garage will be permitted to occupy any space segmented to that purpose. Any resident vehicle that is: A. Not displaced due to construction, and; B. not displaying a white resident parking tag with “2020” validation stickers; will be towed without the benefit of a written warning. Please also note this parking is in addition to the parking already provided along Riverside Drive. All spaces are clearly designated via “Construction Permit” signage — therefore, there can be no ambiguity regarding who and who cannot park in these spaces. In short, if your unit is not under construction, you do not have authority to park in spaces otherwise designated for those residents who have unfortunately been displaced.

As you are aware, the construction work in the community has had an effect on the plantings in front of some residences. After construction is complete, feel free to replace any plantings that were damaged during construction. Below is the list of approved plant material.

Trees:		Red Maple, River Birth, Green Ash, O'Kame Cherry, Douglas Fir, Green/Norway Spruce, White Pine
Shrubs:		Blue Holly, Boxwood, Burning Bush Euoymus, Little Princess Spirea, Japanese Holly, Inkberry, Viburnum (Double File), Blue Rug Juniper, Red Twig Dogwood, Sand CHerry, Arborvitae, Ornamental Grasses, Bayberry, Barberry
Perennials:		Daylily, Blue Salvia, Coreopsis, Black-eyed Susan, Liriope, Cone Flower, Hostas, Catmint

Please note: All plantings are at the owner's expense. If you choose to wait until the construction project completion, next year, the association will be making a decision about replacing some of the plantings.

The association's landscaper is willing to do the plantings for you. Contact them for pricing.

Please be reminded there will be an open meeting of the Riverside Board of Directors this Wednesday @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted via the ZOOM Conference App. The agenda is as follows:

1. Finalize 2020 Election
2. Construction Project Update
3. 2020 Pool Closure
4. Q&A

As you are aware, we are embroiled in a battle against a health threatening pandemic, which has placed normalcy on hold for the past several months. While many facets of normal life are slowly returning - the struggle to reconcile what is and is not right regarding opening the pool is very real. But in the end, one concern, the most important concern, is the health and safety of our residents and guests. To that end, the Board has made the difficult decision to keep the pool closed for the 2020 season. The decision was the product of the Board and Management consulting with pool professionals, insurance companies and local health departments throughout New Jersey and our neighboring communities, as well as a review of state and federal guidelines and data provided by the CDC. In light of the information currently known about COVID-19, as well as Governor Murphy's response thereto, the Association Board of Directors agonizingly decided that it was in the best interests of our residents, guests, and staff to keep the pool closed this season.

Dear Riverside Neighbor: Please be reminded, starting tomorrow, unless your unit has been deemed “under construction”, you are prohibited from parking along Riverside Drive. Any vehicle parked illegally along Riverside Drive will be towed at the vehicle owners expense. Please be guided accordingly. If you are a landlord, please be sure to pass this very important information along to your tenant(s). I thank you in anticipation of your compliance.

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