IS A $300/MONTH 10 YEAR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMING? CONDO FEES SKYROCKET?
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Orchard Heights Executive Board President Jo Mustaro Brings Vinyl Siding Vote Back !
You Voted NO - She Doesn't Care !
🚨 BREAKING: STATE COMPLAINTS FILED WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL
═════════════════🚨 UNIQUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IGNORES CERTIFIED MAIL FOR 16 DAYS - Violates CT Law - State Complaints Filed ═════════════════
Connecticut General Statutes § 47-244: "All financial and other records of the association shall be made reasonably available for examination by any unit owner." COMPLAINT FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CT ATTORNEY GENERAL"OFFICIAL: State complaints filed with CT Department of Consumer Protection, CT Attorney General, and CT Secretary of State. Dennis's 16-day violation of unit owner statutory rights under investigation."
═════════════════🚨PROPERTY MANAGER DENNIS DEMEGLIO DELAYS RESPONSE TO CERTIFIED MAIL FOR 16 DAYS – State Complaints Submitted══════════
Connecticut General Statutes § 47-244: "All financial and other records of the association shall be made reasonably available for examination by any unit owner." COMPLAINT FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CT ATTORNEY GENERAL"OFFICIAL: State complaints filed with CT Department of Consumer Protection, CT Attorney General, and CT Secretary of State. Dennis's 16-day violation of unit owner statutory rights under investigation."
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EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/05/2026
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══════════════════════════════════ After Property Manager Dennis DeMeglio (Unique Property Management, LLC) failed to correct inadequate lighting within a reasonable timeframe, a formal building code violation complaint was filed with the Town of Branford Zoning Enforcement.
Why has a damaged, non-operational vehicle been permitted to remain on Association property for 6+ months? Are parking and vehicle rules enforced equally for all residents? Property Manager Dennis DeMeglio has not responded to resident inquiries about this vehicle.
JO MUSTARO ( President ):
After 20 years as President, Jo Mustaro cannot spend $500
to save lives but wants to force residents to pay $200/month
for vinyl siding they already voted against.
CATHERINE GRAHAM (Treasurer):
Treasurer Catherine Graham told residents "I do not care"
about reserves, then approved moving $80,000 from capital
improvements to artificially lower this year's fees—setting
up next year's massive fee increase.
Alexandria Nunez ( Secretary ):
Secretary Alexandria Nunez sat silent while Dennis Demeglio the property manager told a disabled
resident to "use the other staircase," silent while 87
families went without mail for three days, and silent while
Jo cancelled the January 2026 election—why is she even on
the board?
John Crowe (Alternate Board Member)
Connecticut Certified Public Accountant John Crow told residents they
should be "grateful" because his mother pays higher condo
fees elsewhere—then turned a blind eye to moving $80,000
from capital reserves to operating expenses, a basic
accounting violation any first-year CPA student would catch.
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ALL THREE RESPONSIBLE. ALL THREE MUST BE REMOVED.
🚨 VINYL SIDING PROJECT: WHY PURSUE WHAT RESIDENTS REJECTED? Unit owners voted NO on the $1.1 million vinyl siding special assessment twice. Board continues pursuing this project. QUESTIONS: - Why continue a project residents rejected twice? - Has competitive bidding been conducted? - Are there conflicts of interest in vendor selection? - Why prioritize cosmetic siding over documented safety and code compliance issues?
JO MUSTARO ( President ):
After 20 years as President, Jo Mustaro cannot spend $500
to save lives but wants to force residents to pay $200/month
for vinyl siding they already voted against.
CATHERINE GRAHAM (Treasurer):
Treasurer Catherine Graham told residents "I do not care"
about reserves, then approved moving $80,000 from capital
improvements to artificially lower this year's fees—setting
up next year's massive fee increase.
Alexandria Nunez ( Secretary ):
Secretary Alexandria Nunez sat silent while Dennis told a disabled
resident to "use the other staircase," silent while 87
families went without mail for three days, and silent while
Jo cancelled the January 2026 election—why is she even on
the board?
John Crowe (Alternate Board Member)
Connecticut Certified Public Accountant John Crow told residents they
should be "grateful" because his mother pays higher condo
fees elsewhere—then turned a blind eye to moving $80,000
from capital reserves to operating expenses, a basic
accounting violation any first-year CPA student would catch.
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ALL THREE RESPONSIBLE. ALL THREE MUST BE REMOVED.
A deadly electrical hazard—live wires left exposed for weeks—continues to threaten residents while children play nearby. Despite multiple urgent emails from concerned unit owners, Unique Property Management responds coldly: “RECEIVED.” The danger grows, the pleas go unanswered — and lives hang in the balance. Follow the money.
Photos Of Stairs At Orchard Heights Branford Ct
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Deadly stair hazard left unaddressed for months, ignoring disabled unit owners needs,Property Manager Dennis Demeglio says coldly "use a different set of stairs" even as the Executive Board focused on fast‑tracking a $1.1‑million‑dollar siding project that appears to benefit a few insiders—not the unit owners. Follow the money !
Photos Of Stairs At Orchard Heights Branford Ct
While the board president is plotting to spend $35,000 of condo fees on asphalt sealer for 10-year-old pavement. WHY? Photo Of Orchard Heights Asphalt
THE FACTS: : Preventative vs. Repair: Jennite and similar sealers are preventative treatments. They are highly effective at protecting against future oil spills and UV damage,But our 9 Year old pavement is already damaged, and they cannot repair where oil has already softened or disintegrated the asphalt binder. Why would Jo want to give $35,000 of our money to someone for something not needed?
Board President Jo Mustaro plotting to spend $35,000 of condo fees on asphalt sealer for 10-year-old pavement. WHY? Photo Of Orchard Heights Asphalt
THE FACTS: : Preventative vs. Repair: Jennite and similar sealers are preventative treatments. They are highly effective at protecting against future oil spills and UV damage,But our 9 Year old pavement is already damaged, and they cannot repair where oil has already softened or disintegrated the asphalt binder. Why would Jo want to give $35,000 of our money to someone for something not needed?
Photo Of Orchard Heights 40 Year Old Sign
THE FACTS: : Preventative vs. Repair: Jennite and similar sealers are preventative treatments. They are highly effective at protecting against future oil spills and UV damage,But our 9 Year old pavement is already damaged, and they cannot repair where oil has already softened or disintegrated the asphalt binder. Why would Jo want to give $35,000 of our money to someone for something not needed?
¿ The Questions ?
❓ Who is this contractor? ❓ What's Dennis's relationship with them? ❓ Why wasn't this voted on? ❓ Why is Jo making SECRET decisions? ❓ Why not spend $35K on building maintenance?
Where Did $53,000 For Landscaping Go?
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About Orchard Heights
Dec 10 Treasurers Report:
Catherine Kovac Graham, Treasurer, Said "I Don't Know How Much Is In The Reserves."
Dec 10 Treasurers Report:
Catherine Kovac Graham, Treasurer, Said "I Don't Know How Much Is In The Reserves."
Why Doesn't The Treasurer Know Account Balances?
EMAIL ORCHARDHEIGHTSOVERSIGHT@GMAIL.COM
WHAT TO INCLUDE
- - What you observed - When it occurred - Documentation (photos, emails, receipts) - Why it concerns you
Connecticut General Statutes Section 47-261d
THE $90,000 NO-BID CONTRACT
BOARD PRESIDENT JO MUSTARO REFUSES COMPETITIVE BIDDING-
**Q:** Did you get bids for $90K contract?
**JO MUSTARO:** "No."
**Q:** Why not?
**JO:** "Because I don't have to."
- Your money. Jo's Rules. Jo's Revenge.
.Jo Skis Okemo, Your $90K Gets No Oversight
💰 WHAT $2,000 COULD HAVE BOUGHT
Instead of legal fees to fight oversight:
✓ Independent financial audit of vendor relationships ✓ Repairs to property (pavement, drainage, etc.) ✓ Reserve fund contribution ✓ Competitive bids for landscaping contract ✓ Professional property assessment ✓ Security camera system ✓ Tree trimming/removal ✓ Literally ANY actual property improvement
🚨 THE INTIMIDATION PLAYBOOK
. Step 1: Rush $1.1M assessment (10 days notice) Step 2: Hide results for 17 days Step 3: Vote fails Step 4: Blame residents Step 5: Spend $2,000+ threatening oversight Step 6: Call transparency "false information" Step 7: Label questioners "deceitful" THIS IS NOT LEADERSHIP. THIS APPEARS TO BE INTIMIDATION. Step 8: Avoid The Homeowners and go skiing
Jo's letter claims this site has "false information."
✓ Everything here = facts + questions ✓ Board President Jo Mustaro cites ZERO specific false statements ✓ Jo spent $2,000+ in legal fees fighting oversight
✓ Everything here = facts + questions ✓ Jo cites ZERO specific false statements ✓ She spent $2,000+ in legal fees fighting oversight
💸 JO MUSTARO SPENT $2,000+ TRYING TO SILENCE RESIDENTS
From Jo Mustaro's own letter to residents: "This type of activity is having an adverse effect in our community. It's costing all of us additional expenses in legal fees (in excess of $2000 so far)" READ THAT AGAIN: Jo Mustaro spent over $2,000 of YOUR money Not to answer questions Not to provide transparency Not to improve the property TO SILENCE RESIDENTS WHO ASK QUESTIONS.
JO MUSTARO'S SPENDING PRIORITIES (2025)
$83,000 → Single vendor (landscaping/snow) $2,000+ → Legal fees fighting residents $500 → Brick-in-toilet advice brochure $0 → Pavement repairs $0 → Answering residents' questions
About Orchard Heights Oversight
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ORCHARD HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM
"Why does one vendor receive $83,000/year?" - "When was this contract last competitively bid?" - "Why is this $50,000/year above industry standard?" - "Where is the documentation of competitive bidding?" - "Does this represent the best value for residents?" - "Could better financial oversight have saved $1 million over 20 years?"
📊 2025 OPERATING BUDGET ANALYSIS The board provided residents with the 2025 operating budget. We're posting it here so all unit owners can review how $385,346 in assessments will be spent.
💰 ONE VENDOR RECEIVES $83,000 (21.5% OF ENTIRE BUDGET)
LANDSCAPING: $33,000 MISC. LANDSCAPING: $20,000 SNOW REMOVAL: $30,000 ─ TOTAL TO ONE VENDOR: $83,000
LARGEST EXPENSES
LARGEST EXPENSES: 🌱 Landscaping: $33,000 (8.6% of budget) → More than property management ($24,000) → More than water & fire service ($24,000) → More than electric ($20,000) → 33x more than snow removal ($1,000) → $379 per unit annually → When was this competitively bid?
THE ORCHARD HEIGHTS REGIME
NEW ENGLAND ROOFING of ORANGE CT.
🚨 WHERE IS THE CONTRACTOR? JUAN CALDERON - NEW ENGLAND ROOFING OWNER $1.1 MILLION PROJECT - NO SHOWS TO MEETINGS At our October 14 resident meeting, the representative from New England Roofing attended but was unable and unwilling to answer basic questions about the company's experience: She said the questions were "irrelevant".
ORCHARD HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUMS
THE DECISION MAKERS
DENNIS DEMEGLIO Unique Property Management - Owns management company - Selects contractors - Chose $1M option, dismissed $900K option - $100K wasted = $1,149 per unit
THE DECISION MAKERS
JO Mustaro Board President - Approved higher price - Ignored savings - Won't answer questions - Rushing 10-day vote on $1.1M QUESTIONS THEY WON'T ANSWER: ❓ What's Dennis's relationship with the contractor? ❓ Why did Jo approve paying $100K MORE? ❓ Where are conflict of interest disclosures? ❓ Who benefits from the higher price?
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ALERT
🔍 WHAT THEY'RE HIDING
👔 DENNIS DEMEGLIO/UNIQUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The property manager selecting contractors OWNS the management company. Zero accountability.
🔍 🚫 $100,000 IGNORED
KP Lamarco's $900,000 quote saves $100,000 - Board's response: "Thank you" and nothing more
🤝 SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP?
Why does Dennis Demeglio keep pushing this specific contractor while hiding information and ignoring alternatives?
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Campaign Progress: More Than 51% to blocking proposal.Opposition growing daily. Most units still voting. Your NO vote matters.
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⚠️ Why This Matters
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From your concerned neighbors at Orchard Heights Oversight Fighting for transparency and responsible spending
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