New Visitor To Governor's Island

[aquadocton]

Originally Posted by Gilly 20

Wasn't that the name of a movie? I'm glad we're not coming up to the lake until September. I sure wouldnt want to get run over by one of the motorcyclists who had just " tanked up". { Free shots of bourbon from Jack Daniels-- are you kidding me?} I'm surprised you only killed three riders!

Now, maybe, if we could get Brittany Spears on a motorcycle ( with clothes on, no less), she would be disenchanted with her " honeymoon haven" and leave. Man- talk about lake polution. I'll bet the old indian cheifs are crying at we've done to their paradise!

Hi Gilly 20,
Don't rush to the Jack Daniels tent in hopes of getting anything for free. The so-called "free" shots you have alluded to start at $5.25 and go up from there. BTW, giving alcohol away for free in NH is illegal.

[mcdude]

click for story from Concord Monitor

[Joe Kerr]

Some news sources said that no one from the Spears family or organization made application to the association to buy on Governor's Island. And no one representing them received approval to buy. What's that all about?

Since when does a prospective property buyer need to be "approved" before they can buy a home? This isn't approval for a mortgage but for some other screening process. I understand that some developments for seniors, and some condo and cooperative complexes have requirements for new owners but a private home on Gov Island?

Can someone explain what this Governor's Island Association is all about? What qualifies you to be approved or not approved?

[Skipper]

Originally Posted by Joe Kerr

Some news sources said that no one from the Spears family or organization made application to the association to buy on Governor's Island. And no one representing them received approval to buy. What's that all about?

I too have heard rumors that Governor's Island was a restricted community.
I also notice that no one cares to comment about the situation. I wonder what criteria the Association uses to approve or disapprove a purchase? Also recall someone mentioned that one could not rent their Governor's Island property without some approval.

Considering the varied topics and messages on the forum I find it peculiar that there has not been discussion about this subject. Makes me think this is a topic people do want to talk about.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by Skipper

I too have heard rumors that Governor's Island was a restricted community.
I also notice that no one cares to comment about the situation. I wonder what criteria the Association uses to approve or disapprove a purchase? Also recall someone mentioned that one could not rent their Governor's Island property without some approval.

Considering the varied topics and messages on the forum I find it peculiar that there has not been discussion about this subject. Makes me think this is a topic people do want to talk about.

Skipper,it's probably more likely that there are no Governors Island residents participating on this forum. SS

[Frank]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Skipper,it's probably more likely that there are no Governors Island residents participating on this forum. SS

I guess I should chime in. I am a resident of the infamous Governor's Island. The only criteria for joining the association is to be able to buy the house. They had no right to prevent us fom buying anything. The association is just like any neighborhood association these days, except they don't control the color of houses like some. The association does maintain some common land, and it runs the kids club and park.

It really is no big deal. Basically, like with any real estate, the only color that counts is green!

Frank