Your Safety Is Our Top Priority

10/3

Dear Pineside Manor residents,

The Management Office has received reports of loud music being played at night. We would like to remind all residents that quiet hours are strictly enforced beginning at 10:00 p.m. You can continue to watch movies, play music, or play video games, but please wear headphones or keep the volume down. We encourage you to check to see if your volume is too loud by walking into the halls and hearing if what you’re watching or listening to is still audible. If you need headphones, you can rent a pair at our Library of Things.

Bingo Night will be rescheduled due to Bingo Bruce being sick. We will let you know in tomorrow’s bulletin when the next Bingo Night will take place.

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington! We appreciate your efforts to make this community great!

10/6

Dear Pineside Manor residents,

We would like to remind you that we are a family-friendly community. Over 15% of our residents are under the age of 18. As such, we ask that you limit your consumption of content that may be inappropriate for children during the day and night. Even if you think others cannot hear it, children in the units next door can, especially if their windows are open. We are more than happy to send you a list of all-age-friendly media to watch if you need suggestions. We can send you comedies, dramas, musicals, animated films, and so much more! Just write us to ask!

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!

10/10

Dear Pineside Manor residents,

We pride ourselves on being located within walking distance to natural wonders. The McAfee National Forest Preserve is a wildlife refuge home to over a dozen species of local and endangered birds. We ask that you please take care of the walking trails as you would take care of your home, so all residents and visitors may continue to enjoy them. Please follow these tips:

• Leave only footprints and take only memories.
• Bring a reusable water bottle and refrain from using single-use bottles.
• Put your trash in your pockets until you come to a trash bin or a designated recycling station.
• Don’t smoke–no smoking is allowed on Pineside Manor property or the McAfee Preserve.
• Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds. Do not pitch tents or build fires outside of those designated areas.
• If you see someone in violation of the Preserve rules, contact a Park Ranger or Management.

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!

10/13

Attention Pineside Manor residents,

The McAfee Preserve is officially closed at dusk. Doors leading to the trails will be closed and locked at that time. Police will respond if you are found trespassing.

If you are hiking close to dusk, use the Black Diamond paths to leave, and then use the front doors to re-enter the building. We encourage you not to listen to music, be on your phone, or eat while hiking, as you risk becoming distracted and losing track of time.

We would like to remind residents again about noise levels, particularly with music being played at night. Even age-appropriate, family-friendly songs can be bothersome for residents to listen to, especially if they are played repeatedly. Pineside Manor’s architecture and landscaping are designed to be flat and smooth, so sound can carry long distances, even at low volume. Please listen to music while wearing earbuds or headphones. We now have a few pairs of headphones you can rent from the management office!

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!

10/15

Attention all Pineside Manor residents,

Access to the McAfee National Forest Preserve is limited to Park Rangers and first responders until further notice. We understand many residents rely on the Preserve for recreation and exercise and we apologize for the inconvenience. We are starting a shuttle service with access to Monnon Park, Bard Square, Chesley Shopping District, and other top outdoor attractions, starting tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Contact the Management Office for further details.

Bingo Night will proceed tomorrow with Bingo Bruce as scheduled. Come for a night of family-friendly fun and win great prizes like Panasonic noise-canceling headphones! The grand prize is a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly Energy Star mini-fridge! Even kids can win!

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!

10/16

Attention all Pineside Manor residents,

The management office has received multiple reports of unknown people attempting to lure children into the McAfee Preserve. To be specific, we received two reports of suspicious people on the 12th. Both residents described seeing a group of people outside the building playing carousel music and waving at children in the complex. The group was in the McAfee Preserve. We called the Benington police, and they arrived on the scene and swept the Preserve, but they found no one.

On the 14th, we received three more reports of similar activity. The Benington police found cigarette butts and half-empty beer bottles, but they still found no one.

On the 15th, we received another six reports. These residents observed two groups, one by the Black Diamond trails and the other by the Blue Square trail. These groups had boomboxes playing carousel music, balloons, bags of candy, and pizza boxes. They were approaching first-floor apartments with children in them and knocking on the windows. In two cases, they attempted to open the windows.

In all cases, the people wore costumes and masks so they could not be identified. Some were dressed as clowns, and others were dressed as characters like Spider-Man, Darth Vader, and Mickey Mouse. None of these people have been identified or apprehended by police.

We strongly encourage all residents to lock their doors and windows and draw their blinds. Do not go to your doors and windows if you hear music of any kind. We encourage all parents to enforce a mandatory curfew for their children and not to allow their children to go outside at night.

The Benington Police Department has agreed to station police officers near the complex until the situation is over. If you see any suspicious activity, call 911 and send a report to the Management Office.

We will offer regular updates with the latest information from the police. Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!

10/17

Dear Pineside Manor residents,

Many of our residents have mobility challenges. Please do not leave bags, furniture, trash, or other objects in the hall. Pizza boxes, beer bottles, and other items can fit inside your designated trash bins easily. If you need a larger trash bin or additional bags, contact the Management Office.

Join us tonight in the Arts and Crafts Center for our annual Halloween Card Contest! Scariest card, most creative card, best drawing, and best penmanship win prizes! Invite your friends and family to come! The event starts at 7:00 p.m. and is free to visit!

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington! We couldn’t make this place special without you!

10/18

Attention Pineside Manor residents,

The building is closed to visitors until further notice. All residents will be issued ID cards later today. You must have yours to enter the building and present to Benington police officers when asked.

As a reminder, Management will never call, text, or email you to ask for personal information. We will not ask you to hand in your ID cards, keys to your unit, or anything that would permit access to the building or unit. We will not ask you for passwords to your personal accounts as well. Disregard all communications you get from anyone claiming to be a manager except for these emails. Do not present your ID to anyone other than a Benington police officer or a management staffer you personally know.

We will not knock on your door at night. Do not answer a knock on your door unless you are expecting a visitor. Always look through your peephole before opening or unlocking your door. If you hear music in the hall, do not investigate. Report any suspicious activity or people outside the building to the police immediately.

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!

10/18

We are under lockdown. Lock your doors and windows and move to a secure room in your unit. Keep your phone on so you can call 911. We will message you for further updates. We will not come to your door. Do not answer your door.

Thank you for making Pineside Manor THE Place to Live in Benington!