The annual Spring brush pick-up begins on May 10, 2021 (which is the second Monday in May). It will take two weeks to complete, but you need to have brush on the curb and ready to go by May 9 — the village will not be picking up any brush placed on the curb after that date.
Mailbox Posts & LampPosts
New Tree Tops Mailbox
The Tree Tops Homeowners Association board has found a new mailbox post that doesn’t need to be handmade. You can order it for $209.99 with free shipping from the Marvin Gardens Store. Note: This model is currently out of stock — we’re checking to see when it will be available.
Installation: Please have your new mailbox post installed by the craftsperson of your choice. We have the following recommendation from a Tree Tops homeowner who had his mailbox post installed to his satisfaction:
Name of installer: Ross Puppe (414 687-5500)
An impartial Tree Tops homeowner’s recommendation: “He’s an approved installer with Home Depot. He did a great job. Charges by the hour. $90 for me, but I had the old concrete removed and hole was ready. Think it’s as close to a match as we’ll find and he did a really good job. Hope this helps.”
Lamppost: $330 + shipping, installation not included
The model WC-100 6″x6″x10′ is $330.00 plus shipping, which is approximately $75. The 10-foot pole ships in one box, and the other parts necessary for installation are in another box.
Optional painting is available for an additional $45.
The Woodwright Company‘s contact person is Ken, 252-243-9663.
Here’s a recommendation for an electrician to install your new lamp who reportedly did an “outstanding” job for a Tree Tops resident:
Dave Wagie
262 502-9950
Approx. $300-$400 for that.
5753 NC 58 North
Elm City, North Carolina 27822
Order the 8-foot WC-100 6″ x 6″ x 10′ tapered, chamfered post here [PDF link].
For more information, call Ken at 252 243-9663.
Post Lantern:
In the Milwaukee area: $830 (plus tax and shipping, installation not included)
Northeast Lantern Boston Collection 1033 Outdoor Post Lantern
Color: Dark Brass
Clear glass
3-light candelabra base
Call Lori Giuffre, Lighting Specialist
City Lights, a Ferguson Enterprise
13300 W. Capital Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
Direct (262) 373-2001
Phone: (262) 781-9048
Fax: (262) 781-4149
lori.guiffre@ferguson.com
Online $1,071 (free shipping, installation not included)
Northeast Lantern Boston Collection 1033 Outdoor Post Lantern
Please be sure to specify the following:
Color: Dark Brass
Clear glass
3-light candelabra base
Repair: If your lamppost light is having electrical problems, homeowners have had good luck with Pete Wiedmeyer of PRW Electric, LLC. Reach him at 262-229-7950, or email him at PRWelectric@gmail.com.
Please note that you’re not required to use these vendors for the mailbox, lamppost/lighting fixture or installation, but these uniform types of each is required by our Declaration of Restrictions.
The Homeowners Association Committee invites additional recommendations for the best installer, but please use the installer of your choice.
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