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Winners CIRCLE
A successful effort to tackle and tame runaway water costs
made Malden Place Condominium CAI-NE's "Community
of the Year." "A coordinated effort" involving board members,
management, city officials, and owners won owner approval of
a proposal to submeter the property, reducing water consumption dramatically and reducing association fees by 20 percent.
"Through superb governance, oversight and creativity," the
nomination form notes, "[the association] overcame an operating problem that has plagued the community for years, with a
solution that will positively impact residents for years to come."
Jean Peterson, a long -time member of the Hunter's Run
West Condominium Association board and its president
for more than a decade, was the "Community Association
Volunteer of the Year." Members of the Dartmouth/Associa team that manages the association nominated Peterson,
citing her "business sense, work ethic, new ideas, and sense
of humor." Her efforts over the years "replaced a weak budget
with a strong one, emphasizing strong accounting and proper
reserve funding, and producing a property that looks great,"
Diane Koed, Cheri Gillis and Nancy Mandino noted in their
nomination form, adding: "She is always thinking and she is
willing to do almost anything. Because of her openness to new
ideas and her ability to work through issues, Jean stands head
and shoulders above the crowd as an association volunteer."
Walden Woods Condominium Association in Milford won the
"Creative Solutions" award for its effective use of technology
to organize and prioritize landscaping work, improving management efficiency and communications with owners.
Lou Carreiro, superintendent at Place Lane Condominium,
accepted the "Landscape-Building Beautification" award
for overseeing a massive, multi-faceted improvement project
that resulted in the "total transformation" of the property.
Board Chair Neal Miller, who nominated Carreiro, said his

"results-driven focus on repairs and improvements" resulted
in the completion of a "staggering list" of projects in a oneyear period, contributing to a 40 percent increase in unit
values. In addition to overseeing outside contractors, Miller
noted, Carreiro handled much of the work himself. "His hard
work and expertise," Miller said, "saved the association tens
of thousands of dollars."
The 2017 "CAI-NE Distinguished Service Award,"
recognizing volunteers who "have gone above and beyond" in
contributing their time and "sharing without hesitation their
expertise in advancing the interests of the industry," went to V.
Douglas Errico, a partner in Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks.
Colleagues who nominated him cited the "elite status" he has
earned among his peers for his contributions to the condominium industry, at the national and regional levels.
Highlighting contributions during a career that has spanned
more than 35 years, Keegan noted in presenting the award that
Errico has served CAI-NE as president, board member, and
chair of various committees; is an active member of CAI's prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers; worked to
amend state condominium statutes; co-authored many amicus
briefs and legal treatises; has written frequently for a variety of
industry publications; and has made valuable contributions to
the evolution of condominium law.
Gary Daddario, a partner in Winer and Bennett, LLC, was
named CAI-NE's "Volunteer of the Year," recognizing an
individual whose efforts "have helped further the goals of [the
chapter] and New England communities. Daddario's active
participation in CAI-NE was noted, including his regular
contributions to Condo Media and his chairmanship of several
committees, including the New Hampshire Legislative Action
Committee (NHLAC), which he co-chaired for many years
before becoming its sole chair. A fellow of CAI's College of Com-

CAI-NE President Bob Keegan (center) presents Community of the Year Award
to Aashish Saxena and Linda Sturgis from Malden Place Condominium.

Dick Churchill, Landscape Committee Chair (left), and Doug Hall,
president of the board of governors at Walden Woods Condominium
Association accept the Creative Solutions Award.

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