Frequently Asked Questions

The District of Fenwood is a special tax district that exists solely for administrating the waterfront property (Parcels A & B), extending from the base of the seawall to Long Island Sound and from Knollwood on the west to Parcel C on the east. A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a private organization typically established within a residential community, such as a neighborhood, condominium complex, or planned development. If you click the link below, more detail is provided that explains the difference between the two types of entities. Click Here to Get More Information

The Fenwood Board has no authority to address these issues. Any infraction should be reported to the Old Saybrook police, who will respond appropriately.

We have an active social committee run by dedicated volunteers. They organize a variety of events throughout the season that include music on the beach, a cornhole tournament, community picnics, a pizza social, and a holiday party. They also run food and toy drives during the holiday season. Their budget is self-sustaining through raffles, donations, and admission fees for certain events.

The District of Fenwood prepares an annual operating budget that is approved by the membership at the annual meeting each May. The approved budget is then divided by the annual Grand List Report reflecting the net assessed value for each of the residents of the District of Fenwood. That generates a Mill Rate, which is then applied to each resident’s net assessed value to determine your individual tax.

Officers are the president, vice president, treasurer, and clerk. There are an additional five members for a total of nine members. Each member serves a three-year term and can run again for an additional three years if desired. More details are in our bylaws, which are also linked to Fenwood’s website.

Yes, we do, and they can be found by clicking on the Beach Property Rules and Regulations.

The District of Fenwood is a special tax district that exists solely for administrating the waterfront property (Parcels A & B), extending from the base of the seawall to Long Island Sound and from Knollwood on the west to Parcel C on the east. A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a private organization typically established within a residential community, such as a neighborhood, condominium complex, or planned development. If you click the link below, more detail is provided that explains the difference between the two types of entities. Click Here to Get More Information

The Fenwood Board has no authority to address these issues. Any infraction should be reported to the Old Saybrook police, who will respond appropriately.

We have an active social committee run by dedicated volunteers. They organize a variety of events throughout the season that include music on the beach, a cornhole tournament, community picnics, a pizza social, and a holiday party. They also run food and toy drives during the holiday season. Their budget is self-sustaining through raffles, donations, and admission fees for certain events.

The District of Fenwood prepares an annual operating budget that is approved by the membership at the annual meeting each May. The approved budget is then divided by the annual Grand List Report reflecting the net assessed value for each of the residents of the District of Fenwood. That generates a Mill Rate, which is then applied to each resident’s net assessed value to determine your individual tax.

Officers are the president, vice president, treasurer, and clerk. There are an additional five members for a total of nine members. Each member serves a three-year term and can run again for an additional three years if desired. More details are in our bylaws, which are also linked to Fenwood’s website.

Yes, we do, and they can be found by clicking on the Beach Property Rules and Regulations.