We’ve condensed our Club Bylaws and rules into easy-to-reference Guidelines for Members and Guests, and for Leaseholders’ Contractors. These single-page summaries are designed for quick sharing and printing whenever needed.
Guidelines for Members and Guests – click here to download as a pdf
For ease of reference, this one-page chart includes some general policies with which all Club members and guests should comply. This is by no means a complete list of all Club standards; each member should review the information in the Club’s website regarding Club resources, activities, and policies.
- Speed Limit: The speed limit of 15 MPH on North and South Trail should not be exceeded.
- Club Shared Resources: Use of the Club’s shared resources (the Clubhouse, boathouses, shed, dock, beach area, tennis court, etc.) should be respectful; any resource should be left as you would like to find it.
- Noise: The tranquility of our shared outside environment should be maintained (e.g., no loud music on the water, outside a home, or anywhere on Club property).
- “No Wake Zone”: All of Noyes Pond is a “no wake” zone (and combustion motors are prohibited).
- Clubhouse Access: Obtain access code for the door (which should always be locked) from member host or Clubhouse Manager (Amanda Francis).
- Clubhouse Hours: Clubhouse living room is available to members and their guests until 11 PM daily. Appropriate consideration for resident Clubhouse guests should be observed when using entertainment facilities.
- Clubhouse Meals and Rooms: Meals must be reserved by noon Wednesdays via the website. Check-in for guest rooms is at 4 PM; check-out is 11 AM.
- Trash:
- Trash pickup by Outside Manager can be scheduled (at a cost) by leaseholders, with garbage stored outside in plastic bags and animal-proof bins.
- Household trash can be disposed of in dumpsters at the Clubhouse.
- Only brush and logs can be disposed of at brush dump (take stumps and large stones to the Gravel Pit).
- A large dumpster at the Clubhouse is available in May and September for member use.
- Hunting and Shooting:
- All Tunxis property is a hunting preserve, including stocked pheasant fields. Hunting seasons are from September through March (see dates on website); orange should be worn when appropriate.
- Hunting field use should be reserved through the website.
- Guest hunting and guest use of any shooting facility requires a member to be present.
- For Leaseholders Only:
- LIRC: Leaseholder must review LIRC Guidelines (on Website) before starting ANY project (including outside lighting, solar panels, etc.) and obtain approvals (LIRC, town, state) as required.
- Compliance with Town and State Ordinances is required by Leaseholder and contractor.
- Contractor Licensing and Insurance Requirements (workers’ comp, liability) must be confirmed by Leaseholder prior to work commencing.
- Outside Manager (Jeff Francis) should be informed by Leaseholder of contractors involved in any project.
- Construction Debris must be removed by contractor (cannot be left at brush disposal area or Club dumpsters).
- Emergency: Dial 911 for fire, medical or police services. For other problems contact Outside Manager (Jeff Francis) at 413-259-4750.
Guidelines for Leaseholders’ Contractors – click here to download as a pdf
For ease of reference, this one-page chart includes some general policies with which all Leaseholders’ contractors should comply.
- Speed Limit: The speed limit of 15 MPH on North and South Trail should not be exceeded.
- Prior Approvals:
- Contractor must confirm with Leaseholder that the Tunxis Club Leasehold Improvement Review Committee (LIRC) approvals, if required, any have been obtained by Leaseholder prior to starting work.
- Contractor must obtain permits and approvals as may be required by the Town of Tolland and the State of Massachusetts.
- Any work done within 100’ of the lake requires approval by the Town of Tolland Conservation Commission.
- Compliance:
- Contractor licensing and insurance requirements (workers’ comp, liability) must be confirmed with Leaseholder prior to commencing work.
- Contractor must comply with all Town and State ordinances.
- Notice: The Club’s Outside Manager (Jeff Francis) should be informed by Leaseholder of any contractors involved in any project.
- Construction Debris must be removed by contractor (cannot be left at brush disposal area or Club dumpsters).
- Emergency: Dial 911 for fire, medical or police services. For other problems contact Outside Manager (Jeff Francis) at 413-259-4750.