In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, there will be a town parade on Monday, May 26, 2003. We have been advised by the Guttenberg Police Department that the route from Ferry Road to 70th Street and Boulevard East will be closed. No parking or traffic will be allowed on Boulevard East from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the parade and ceremony.

Work on the Berm has begun! The job includes the removal of all of the dirt and plants in the giant planters. After the dirt is removed, the waterproofing of the giant planters will begin. When it is finished, new dirt will be brought in, and a landscape design including a new stone wall in place of the concrete curb, as well as irrigation and electricity will be installed. At that time, we also expect to solve a problem with the mini park lights, as we will be placing them on a separate circuit. We expect that the work will take approximately 60 working days, or up to 3 months. Limited work will also be done on Saturdays in an effort to shorten the amount of time that that driveway area is partially obstructed.

If you plan to renovate or alter your apartment in any way, you must have approval from Management. For approval, you will need to submit a completed Alteration Agreement. The Alteration Agreement sets forth rules and regulations that must be followed. These rules were carefully written in order to protect the physical plant and the residents of the Galaxy Towers Condominium Association. Copies of the Alteration Agreement can be found initially in the cubbies, and can also be obtained by contacting the Maintenance Department at 201-453-2436.

Continuing high winds and lots of clouds have slowed the blooming of the flowers. Pease be patient while our flowers continue to root and grow during the next week. The pots are expected to explode with color, blooms, and hanging vines, but not until we get some consistently good, sunny weather. We have been advised that with 5 straight days of sun, warmth and water, our plants will bloom and thrive.

The pigeon control program was started several months ago and so far it looks like we are gaining control. If you have a pigeon problem on your balcony, please contact the main office at 201 453-2400 so you can be put on the list for treatment. "The Bird Doctor" comes to the Galaxy every Friday afternoon. We will need to have your telephone number so that we can call in advance to ensure that you are home. If you will not be home, please provide a Permission to Enter slip along with your keys so that we can enter your apartment and treat your balcony.

The Board has approved new rules for the size of automobiles permitted in the garage. So, before you purchase that new SUV this weekend, please contact the management office to find our new height and length restrictions for the garage. A formal notice will be distributed shortly.

The tennis courts are open for the season and Reservations are being taken at the Spa. Remember, courts must be reserved in advance but not more than 24 hours in advance; one hour reservations for singles/two hours for doubles.

There is a $10.00 fee for guest usage on weekends until 2:00 PM. Anyone interested in participating in round robins or lessons, contact Cassandra Wagner at 201-854-6068 or intothecourt@aol.com.

Steve Rosen's Sunday morning Hacker's League will be up and running at 9:00 AM on the New East Courts #1, #2 and #3.

The movie for May 30, 2003 will be Evelyn.