Glenwood Village Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Retirement Necessarry To Reside In Glenwood?
No, However, All Residents Must Have Attained The Age Of 55
Before They Can Reside In Glenwood.
2. May Grandchildren, Friends Or Relatives Visit?
Yes, At Any Time.
3. What About Monthly Charges For Utilities?
Every Home Is Individually Metered For Electric, Gas (If
Used) And Heating Oil. You Only Pay Based On Your Usage.
4. What About Water, Sewage, And Trash Removal?
Water Use Is Unlimited, Sewer Is Management's Responsibility, And Trash
Removal Is Performed Throughout The Week. All Are Included In Your Monthly
Charges.
5. Do I Have To Pay Real Estate Taxes?
Yes, Each Home Is Individually Assessed.
6. Am I Entitled To Veteran's Exemption And/Or Senior Citizen's Real Estate
Tax Credit?
Yes, If Qualified. Such Deduction Would Reduce Your Monthly Maintenance. The
Exact Amount Would Have To Be Determined Yearly By The Riverhead Board Of
Assessors.
7. May I Rent Or Sublet My Home?
No, Rental Or Subletting Is Not Permitted In Glenwood Village.
8. Can I Bring My Pet?
Yes, If At The Time You Become A Resident You Own A Pet, You May Retain
The Pet Until It's Demise Providing You Agree To Certain Rules And
Regulations. However, It Is Park Policy That Pets Are Not Allowed In The
Village.
9. Is Public Transportation Available?
Yes, The County Of Suffolk Operates Buses That Run Through The Park Daily.
The Town Also Operates A Dial A Ride Service.
10. What About Golf, Swimming And Recreation?
There Are Six Public 18 Hole Golf Courses Within 10 Minutes Of The Village. There Is One Local Par Three Course. Most Have Senior Discounts. Beach And Boating Is
Close By At The Peconic Bay, The Long Island Sound And The Ocean. We Also Have A Pool Available To Residents.
11. What Is The Glenwood Recreation Club?
The Club Is Made Up Residents Who Organize All The Programs,Events And Activities Within The Village. The Activities Are Usually At The Recreation Center, which Has Been Recently Refurbished.
12. Are There Medical Facilities Nearby?
Yes, Peconic Bay Medical Center Is Just Down Route 58. It Is A 150 Bed Facility With A 24 Hour Emergency Room. The Town Has An Ambulance Service For Emergencies.
13. Is There Storage For My Boat Or Recreational Vehicle?
Yes, There Is A Storage Area For The Residents' Use.
14. Is Cable Television Available?
Yes, Cablevision Serves The Village. Small Satelite Receivers Are Permitted
If Attached To The Home.
15. Are you near supermarkets and stores?
Yes, all supermarkets are located within 5 minutes. The tanger outlet center
Is now one of the largest in the country and is 2 minutes away.
16. Are there places of worship nearby?
Yes, most denominations are close by.
17. If i have a mechanical problem, is there a service department?
Yes, there is a 24 hour service staff available.