Merrymount
A Great Place to Live!
The Merrymount Association 2021 membership drive is now underway and we ask that you please pay your annual dues as soon as possible to help make 2021 another year to remember in Merrymount!
We'll skip the in-depth 2020 review, as that year is firmly in the rearview mirror now, but please know that we need strong membership support to ensure the Association's finances remain strong and that projects and improvements at the Beach can continue in 2021 and beyond. Our goal is 375 membership households and it is vitally important we hit this goal to rebound from this past year where we experienced a slight dip in memberships.
In 2020, using Association dues, the Board approved over $10k in improvements to the Beach property with a significant investment in landscaping and also the extension of the patio in front of the Shack. Despite all of the challenges last year, the Association was as active as ever and continued to host or promote monthly events and activities in a safe manner. We are also proud of the support we were able to offer to the community by hosting multiple donation drives and also doing our part to support local restaurants and businesses.
Plans for 2021 include further landscaping additions as well as improvements to the bathrooms and shack. Taxes, insurance, utilities, and property maintenance costs continue to rise each year as well.
Fingers crossed, we will also get back to holding the larger events we all love at the Beach in 2021 as well. We'll hope for the following: Summer Kickoff Party, July 3rd Beach Celebration, July 4th Parade, Summer Jazz Brunch, Family Fun Day at the Beach, Live Music Nights, Movie Night/Campout, Oktoberfest, Halloween Kids Party, Patriot's Tailgate, Turkey Trot, Ugly Sweater Party, and Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides! But, we'll need strong finances to make sure we host these events as soon as safely able to do so!
Please pay your dues online via paypal at the membership page or by sending in the membership form and check to 76 Longwood Road.
All the best
- Mark Sauter,
President
We'll skip the in-depth 2020 review, as that year is firmly in the rearview mirror now, but please know that we need strong membership support to ensure the Association's finances remain strong and that projects and improvements at the Beach can continue in 2021 and beyond. Our goal is 375 membership households and it is vitally important we hit this goal to rebound from this past year where we experienced a slight dip in memberships.
In 2020, using Association dues, the Board approved over $10k in improvements to the Beach property with a significant investment in landscaping and also the extension of the patio in front of the Shack. Despite all of the challenges last year, the Association was as active as ever and continued to host or promote monthly events and activities in a safe manner. We are also proud of the support we were able to offer to the community by hosting multiple donation drives and also doing our part to support local restaurants and businesses.
Plans for 2021 include further landscaping additions as well as improvements to the bathrooms and shack. Taxes, insurance, utilities, and property maintenance costs continue to rise each year as well.
Fingers crossed, we will also get back to holding the larger events we all love at the Beach in 2021 as well. We'll hope for the following: Summer Kickoff Party, July 3rd Beach Celebration, July 4th Parade, Summer Jazz Brunch, Family Fun Day at the Beach, Live Music Nights, Movie Night/Campout, Oktoberfest, Halloween Kids Party, Patriot's Tailgate, Turkey Trot, Ugly Sweater Party, and Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides! But, we'll need strong finances to make sure we host these events as soon as safely able to do so!
Please pay your dues online via paypal at the membership page or by sending in the membership form and check to 76 Longwood Road.
All the best
- Mark Sauter,
President
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Please return application and dues to:
Mark Sauter, 76 Longwood Road. Quincy, MA 02169
Please make check payable to “Merrymount Association.”
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Merrymount Association
Why should I be a member if I am away most of the summer and don’t participate in any events?
You and your family may not participate in any planned events, but you may use the beach during the summer or grab a hotdog and drink at the snack bar. You also may just drive by our beautiful and private beach on your way to work each morning. Membership dues pay for the maintenance of that beach, including cutting the grass, planting flowers, and collecting refuse in the summer. In the winter that effort continues with seasonal decorations and more clean-up activities. A beautiful beach is not only great to look at, but adds to your property value as well.
Doesn’t the Association get enough funds through dues? Where does the money go?
All dues are channeled right back into the organization to pay for beach maintenance and improvements, utilities at the snack bar, events such as the July 4th parade, insurance and taxes. All of these expenses continue to increase each year.
But, aren’t there enough members already? Why is my support and membership necessary?
Less than one-third of the total households in Merrymount are Association members. However, landscaping, maintenance and improvement costs continue to rise. To continue our mission, we need more members and more member volunteers to help out with events and improvements.
Okay, I’m convinced. But, how do I get more involved in the Association?
Contact a Merrymount board member or feel free to email merrymountquincyboard@gmail.com and let them know you want to get involved. We are especially interested in family members with young children who would like to help plan and coordinate age-appropriate events. Contact names are in the newsletters every resident receives.