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Hazardous Waste Collection South Windsor 2011. The MDC conducts a collection of household hazardous waste in towns throughout the MDC's service area. They will be conduction a Hazardous Waste Collection in South Windsor on October 1, 2011 from 8:00am until 1:00pm at South Windsor High School.

There is no charge for residents to dispose of acceptable items. The MDC has produced a great information package about the Hazardous Wast Collection in South Windsor, please take the time to read it before bringing your waste. It outlines very clearly what waste is accepted things like mercury thermometers, or oil paint or antifreeze; and what is not, things like used oil, ammunition, or electronics.

It is advised to get to the collection as early as possible, avoid the lines and wait. Stay in your car while your hazardous waste is collected, there is no smoking as some waste can be extremely flammable. See the information guide for additional suggestions.

If you are using GPS to get to South Windsor High School, use 91 Ayers Rd, South Windsor. The entrance to South Windsor High School is right next to Wapping Elementary which is 91 Ayers Rd. If you want to go "old school", you can find printable directions at this link.

Can't make it on October 1st, check out this list of additional hazardous waste collections this fall put on by the MDC.

Be safe and be careful as you participate in the Hazardous Waste Collection South Windsor 2011

Photo credit to U.S. Army Environmental Command

The 119th Wapping Fair will be held September 8th-11th at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor.

The Wapping Fair will be open Thursday from 6:00pm until 10:00pm, Friday from 6:00pm until 11:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am until 11:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am until 6:00pm.

The cost of admission for the 119th Wapping Fair is $6.00 for adults and children over 57", $3.00 for children under 57" tall, and seniors are free. You can find discount coupons at McDonalds on Rt 5, Camp Bow Wow and the South Windsor Community Center, pick up a coupon and save yourself a few bucks on the way in.

The Wapping Fair will be held at 100 Cedar Ave in South Windsor. That is behind LA Fitness in Evergreen Walk.

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This year the Wapping Fair has lots of excitement. There is the return of the Racing Pigs who are a crown favorite. They bring their friends the Racing Dachshunds as well. Jayna Lee will be performing her acrobatic show. For a complete list of the entertainment, check out this page Wapping Fair Entertainment.

The Wapping Fair is after all an Agricultural Fair so there will be judging of artists, bakers, craftsmen and gardeners, along with livestock. There will be loads of vendors offering almost every conceivable culinary concoction, and local businesses exhibiting their products.

Hope to see you at the Wapping Fair September 8-11! More information can be found at WappingFair.org.

So you are thinking of getting your first place and are thinking about buying a condo. Condos much like the units in Mill River Meadows within South Windsor can make a fantastic option for a first time buyer. What is important as you evaluate the units in Mill River Meadows to compare them with other complex’s in South Windsor to decide if condo living is made for you?

1. Complex Amenities: Each South Windsor CT condo complex such as Mill River Meadows has different features. Does the complex have a pool? Basketball or Tennis court? Recreation space? A gym? Which of these is important to you? Realize that the more features the complex features it is likely that the regular monthly HOA dues will be higher.

2. Design and appearance of condo: There are different forms of condos, ranch, garden, townhouse. Some complexes have only a few units in a building; others have numerous units in each building, and some might have units below or above yours. Understand the differences to each design, and select one that you will enjoy living in. Do you like the exterior colors, with a condo you likely cannot change them.

3. Location of the condo inside the complex: Corner units tend to be in additional demand. They usually have only one side neighbor, additional windows and better views. Along with corner units, consider how far in to the complex the unit is located. Do you want to be right near the entrance of the complex, or do you like the privacy of being among the last units? Just about everywhere in South Windsor CT is a convenient location, but also consider where in South Windsor Mill River Meadows is located.

4. Are there any limits to what you are allowed to do with your condo: Are pets allowed? Can you bar-b-que on your deck? Can you fly a flag? Can you have a motorcycle, or a work truck? You will have a chance to review the regulations of the complex (and accept or refuse them as a whole) as part of your purchase. You should also get answers to the most important ones like pets or work trucks when they matter to you prior to making an offer.

5. HOA Dues: HOA is short for “Home Owners Association” dues. Each complex like Mill River Meadows in South Windsor has dues so that they can pay the bills of the association. The majority of dues are based on the facilities and services given to unit owners like lawn care, snow removal, trash removal, pool maintenance, as well as money set aside to pay of the maintenance of streets, or other exterior items. For the most part, HOA dues depend on square footage of your unit..

6. Management of the complex:: How is the Mill River Meadows being taken care of? Is the exterior in good repair? Landscaping maintained? Are the roads as well as parking lots in good repair? Is the exercise equipment updated, does the gym looks clean over all? Does it look that overall there exists a pride of ownership?

7. Financial health of the complex: Ask to check out the budget for Mill River Meadows in South Windsor CT, and if there is a long term program in place for long term major maintenance. If you will be using a mortgage loan to purchase your unit there can be requirements that a percentage of monthly HOA dues be reserved for for large projects similar to roofs or exterior siding replacement. Ask if there have been or are they anticipating any special assessments. If the complex is it could indicate the complex doesn’t set aside adequate money for significant repairs which could create havoc on your month-to-month budget. Also inquire if there is any pending lawsuits against Mill River Meadows, if there is this might also prevent you from having the ability to finance your new condo. Mill River Meadows in South Windsor is an FHA approved complex. That approval is valid until 5/24/2012 which means Mill River Meadows condos are eligible for FHA financing.

Would you like a referral to a great South Windsor CT Realtor with experience in Mill River Meadows condos for sale? Call me at 860-306-8029.

So you are considering acquiring your first place and therefore are thinking about buying a condo. Condos much like the units in Bryerwood located in South Windsor can make an excellent option for a first time buyer. FHA financing is an often used method of financing and Bryrewood is FHA approved. What is vital as you evaluate the condos in Bryerwood to compare them with other complex’s in South Windsor so you can choose if condo living is good for you?

1. Complex Services: Each South Windsor CT condo complex such as Bryerwood has different services. Does the complex have a pool? Basketball or Tennis court? Recreation place? A gym? Which of these is essential to you? Realize that the more services the complex features it is likely that the regular monthly HOA dues will be higher.

2. Style and appearance of condo: There are different varieties of condos, ranch, garden, townhouse. Some complexes simply have a few units in a building; others have many units in each building, and some might have units above or below yours. Understand your differences to each design, and select one that you would enjoy living in. Do you like the exterior colors, in a condo you likely are not able to change them.

3. Location of the condo within the complex: Corner units are often in additional demand. They usually have only one side neighbor, extra windows and better views. Along with corner units, think about how far in to the complex the unit is located. Do you wish to be right near to the entrance of the complex, or do you like the privacy of being one of the last units? Just about everywhere in South Windsor CT is a convenient location, but also think of where in South Windsor Bryerwood is located.

4. Are there any limits to what you are allowed to do with your condo: Are pets allowed? Can you bar-b-que on your terrace? Can you fly a flag? Can you have a motorcycle, or possibly a work truck? You will have a chance to review the guidelines of the complex (along with accept or decline them as a whole) as part of your purchase. You should also find answers to the most important ones like pets as well as work trucks whenever they matter to you prior to an offer.

5. HOA Dues: HOA stands for “Home Owners Association” dues. Each complex like Bryerwood in South Windsor has dues so that they can settle the bills of the association. The majority of dues are based on the amenities and services provided to unit owners such as lawn care, snow removal, trash removal, pool maintenance, plus money set aside to cover of the maintenance of roadways, or other exterior items. For the most part, HOA dues are based on square footage of your unit..

6. Management of the complex:: How is the Bryerwood being taken care of? Is the exterior within good repair? Landscaping maintained? Are the roads along with parking lots in good repair? Is the fitness equipment up-to-date, does the gym looks clean over all? Does it appear that overall there's a pride of ownership?

7. Financial health of the complex: Ask to view the budget for Bryerwood in South Windsor CT, and if there is a long term strategy in place for long term major maintenance. If you will be using a mortgage loan to purchase your unit there can be requirements that a percentage of monthly HOA dues be put aside for large projects such as roofs or siding replacement. Ask if there were or are they anticipating any special assessments. If the complex is it could indicate that the complex doesn’t set aside ample money for significant repairs which could wreak havoc on your regular monthly budget. Also inquire if there is any pending litigation against Bryerwood, if there is this might also prevent you from being able to finance your new condo. The Bryrewood complex is FHA approved through 1/18/2013 making financing easier for buyers hoping to take advantage of low down payment mortgage options.

Bryrewood in South Windsor CT is a complex of 188 units which were built in 1980. The Bryrewood complex is located off of Ellington Rd. In unit laundry hook-ups and central air conditioning make for desirable features. There are one bedroom one bath units and two bedroom and two bedroom units. Bryrewood is FHA approved through 1/18/2013.

Would you like to know more about Bryrewood Condos in South Windsor? Call me at 860-306-8029 to discuss mortgage options including FHA loans, or for a referral to a South Windsor real estate agent expereinced in Bryrewood condos for sale.

West Hartford Portrait Photographer. I had the pleasure of having my portrait taken recently by West Hartford Portrait Photographer Amber Jones of Studio Pura. I wanted to update my head-shot to better capture “me”. The results couldn’t be better, she perfectly captured me; the happy, relaxed, real, organic as several have said it person.

Hoping to share with everyone how great she is I decided to interview her recently about her West Hartford Portrait Business Studio Pura.

What is your secret to capturing such great portraits? I want my clients to be comfortable. From knowing what to wear, to the fact that little blemishes can be easily erased, to most importantly being relaxed as I take pictures. You will remember I asked you about your family, and your children while taking your portrait. It helped you to laugh and relax. Don’t be bound to traditional studio photographs. Whatever will let them be free and alive that will create great childrens portraits. Great photographs capture memories and are never posed.

As a Portrait Photographer in West Hartford there are obvious times that people have their portrait taken, tell me about some creative portraits you have taken? My tag line is photographer for life. I will be photographing a client's baby moments after their birth in the coming months. Shortly after that they will have their birth announcement portraits taken. A cool service I offer is I can actually mail the announcements for the family. A priceless service for the preoccupied newborn’s family. Fast forward to senior portraits and graduation announcements. As a West Hartford portrait photographer I know that families want their children’s senior portraits taken in a comfortable surroundings, at their house, in a park, riding their horse, you name it. I’m happy to go to the location they find comfortable for their Senior Portraits, or any portraits a family would like taken.

Want to get in touch with Amber Jones, West Hartford Portrait Photographer at Studio Pura? Call the studio at 860-550-5454. Studio Pura is located at 121 Talcott Rd., Suite B West Hartford, CT. 06110 or on the web at www.studiopura.com. Studio Pura wants to be your forever photographer, from birth announcements, to family portraits, to wedding announcements and even photographing your big day! Looking for a West Hartford Portrait Photographer? Check out these pictures and you can see how great Amber's work is!