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About SCHA

History of South Cape Beach Estates and SCHA

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Our community is very unique thanks to the foresight of the developer John Umina. In 1958, John filed a subdivision plan referred to as a “common scheme” which sets aside lots, like our waterfront lots, and provides this “benefit” as part of all individual lots in a subdivision.  In the 60’s and 70’s development began in earnest. Roads were built with proper grading, asphalt, and storm drains; entrances were landscaped containing “private“ signage and lighting, electric, telephone, cable, gas, and water utilities were installed underground, and the set aside “Common” or “Recreational” areas were refined to provide private  water and beach access to all lot owners.

In 1985 the South Cape Civic Association, was formed by owners in South Cape Estates and Quail Hollow; Denise Sullivan and Ben Lofchie of Whippoorwill Circle; Harold Boynton, Arthur McNulty, and George Gadbois of Neshobe Rd.; Catherine Conroy of Nehoiden Rd.; Robert Fox and Mary Ryder of Manitoba Rd.; and Robert Gauthier of Metacomet Cir. Thanks to their efforts the SCCA (later to become the South Cape Homeowners Association, SCHA) was incorporated among other things “To hold title to real estate (recreational lots) and manage it as common areas for benefit of all lot owners.” We all owe these people thanks for making sure that John Umina’s “common scheme” has been preserved for all lot owners.

In July 1986, the developer transfered ownership of the “common” lots in the subdivision to the SCCA. In addition to the “recreational lots,” two additional lots, the entrances, and approximately three miles of roads were transferred to the SCCA for safe keeping.

Homeowner Benefits
For thirty years, the SCHA has used annual dues responsibly for the following;
  • property taxes on the four common properties
  • entrances, including signage and utility bills
  • storm drains, road surfaces
  • docks and beach areas 
  • landscaping of common properties including the roadways.​
All SCHA lot owners have a number of benefits not available in typical homeowners’ associations. Your individual property value is enhanced in the following ways:
  • The west side of the SCHA is the Great River. Every lot within our neighborhoods has private access to two beaches, docks, and recreational areas as part of their “common property.” Boat moorings, clamming, sunning, beachcombing, sailing, kayaking, and sunsets are all accessible in your private “common” areas.
  • The location of our neighborhood is removed from the congestion of commercial areas while still close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. South Cape Beach, Calley’s Beach on Waquoit Bay, water sports, nature trails, and the entire Waquoit Bay estuary are just an easy walk or paddle away.
  • The deep water access from our docks, without overhead obstructions, provides boating enthusiasts with access to Waquoit Bay and the open ocean beyond. The “common docks” and beach areas provide easy loading and unloading of water craft. The Mashpee boat launching area, on our north side, is also a bonus.
  • The SCHA is a homeowners’ association with few restrictions. Things like boat storage; parking, landscaping, rental, and paint color on your property are your business. Cooperation with and consideration for all members’ concerned are obligations the SCHA board and our members take seriously. The annual dues in similar neighboring homeowner associations are substantially more with many restrictions and covenants regarding individual properties.​​

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Annual Dues
The 2018 annual homeowners’ dues have been set at $200, unchanged for 8 years. The dues for undeveloped lots are $75. 

There are 152 lots in the SCHA subdivision. The SCHA holds title to four lots reserved for the benefit of all lot owners; these include the two very valuable waterfront areas (lot # 96 in South Cape Estates and Lot # 168 on Whippoorwill Circle) that are developed with docks and beach access, and one undeveloped lot in each neighborhood, #97 and #141 respectively. This leaves 148 lots with “common benefits” in recreational areas, undeveloped lots, entrances, and about three miles of private streets.

SCHA OFFICERS RESPONSIBILITIES
President
  • Schedules board meetings – distributes agendas
  • Presides over board meetings
  • Manages SCHA landscaping vendors
  • Assembles Fall and Spring Newsletters
Vice President
  • Maintains SCHA Master File with Treasurers input
  • Helps President assemble / distribute spring and fall mailings
  • Organizes overdue accounts contacts with board member assistance
  • Performs presidential duties when needed
Treasurer
  • Collects and deposits annual dues. Notifies V.P. when payments are received.
  • Pays SCHA bills in accordance with by-laws
  • Prepares monthly and annual Financial statements
  • Engages CPA for review of annual statement and filing of annual taxes.
Secretary
  • Records and distributes board meeting notes
  • Files annual corporation statemen
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  • SCHA Roads Project
  • Officers & Board Members
  • Dock & Dinghy Policy
  • Kayak Racks
  • Newsletter Archive
  • SCHA Member Directory
  • Mashpee Short Term Rentals
  • Links & Resources
  • SCHA By-Laws
  • SCHA Benefits
  • About SCHA
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2019 Picnic Pictures
    • 2018 SCHA Picnic
    • 2017 Annual Picnic
    • Great River Gallery
    • 2015 Ospreys
  • Committee News
    • Landscape Committee
    • Dock & Beach Committee
    • Road & Tree Committee
  • Neighbor to Neighbor
  • Annual Reports
  • Great River Tide Charts
  • Wills Work Rd Update