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CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Claudette Carini CAI NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tony Chiarelli, President Beth Tramontozzi, President-elect Paul V. (Pete) Garrett, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Vice President Barbara Vieira, CMCA, AMS, Treasurer Charlotte A. Scuderi, Clerk Janet Aronson, Esq. Director Paut T. Carroccio, P.E., CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Director Geri Matraia, Director Robert H. McBride, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Director Ellen A. Shapiro, Esq., Director Scott Wolf, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Director CONDO MEDIA INC. BOARD MEMBERS Jared McNabb, CMCA, PCAM, President Wesley K. Blair III, Vice President James Connolly, Treasurer Ellen A. Shapiro, Esq. Clerk Richard E. Brooks, Esq., Director Claudette Carini, Director Jack Carr, P.E., LEED-AP, Director Richard Churchill, Director COMMITTEE CHAIRS Attorneys’ Committee Patrick Brady, Esq. / Gary M. Daddario, Esq. Banquet Committee Erin M. Alicata Communications Committee Andrew J. Costa Conference & Expo Beth Tramontozzi Golf Tournament Paula Solemina / Tony Chiarelli Maine Legislative Action Committee Joseph G. Carleton Jr., Esq. Managers’ Committee David Boston, CMCA, AMS Massachusetts Legislative Action Committee Thomas Moriarty, Esq. Membership Committee Jared McNabb, CMCA, PCAM Program Advisory Council Mitch Hayes, CPA Rhode Island Legislative Action Committee Ed Allcock, Esq. / Frank A. Lombardi, Esq. Vermont Legislative Action Committee David Boston, CMCA, AMS EDITORIAL Claudette Carini ccarini@caine.org Contributing Editor Tanya Pearson tpearson@caine.org SALES AND MARKETING Natalie Springsteen nspringsteen@caine.org ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Judi Nickels jnickels@caine.org CORRESPONDENCE CAI New England / Condo Media Inc. 888 Worcester St., Ste. 20 Wellesley, MA 02482 (781) 237-9020, Fax (781) 237-9028 www.caine.org CREATIVE SERVICES McNeill Group Inc. (215) 321-9662 www.mcneill-group.com

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‘Green’ Issues Heat Up
ver the past year, economic issues have been the primary focus for many associations and owners across the country. The realities and aftermath of job loss, foreclosures and mortgage financing have consumed almost every waking hour, as association boards and the professionals who work with them seem to weather one financial storm after another. While each of us may continue to contribute in our own way to being environmentally friendly — switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs, turning off power to electronics when not in use and recycling to name a few — the larger “green” movement by associations and, in some instances, entire communities has taken a back seat to their financial challenges. But on this 40th anniversary of Earth Day, new life was breathed into energy conservation as Massachusetts distributed $6 million in federal stimulus money under a program that gives qualifying customers rebates of between $50 and $250 for energy appliances — the maximum amount of rebate reservations were dolled out in about two hours. Green issues appear to be reclaiming the driver’s seat as state and federal governments roll out more rebate programs, as well as tax incentives for homeowners and developers around the country. More attention is being given to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, which is becoming a more recognized standard in the industry and more frequently asked about, which is why LEED is this issue’s cover story. In addition, solar panels and clothesline issues are being debated in state legislatures and creating costly battles in associations as described in our feature column. Homeowners, associations, local communities, and state and federal legislators are all now addressing ways to minimize our carbon footprint. But while these efforts will undoubtedly provide financial incentives, and more important, environmental benefits for all of us, they also will tread new ground that will continue to challenge communities and their policy decisions into the coming years and decades.

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Contents
From the CED’s Desk
Editorial Board
CAI News
CAI Regional News
Asked & Answered
Homeowner’s Corner
Maintenance
Cover Story
Vendor Spotlight
Legal
Management
Legislative Update
Feature
Landscaping
Advertisers Index
Classified Service Directory
Condo Media - June 2010 - Cover1
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Condo Media - June 2010 - From the CED’s Desk
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