Update on Crytalbrook’s Paulino Martin
Hi neighbors,
Thank you so very much for the kindness and generosity you showed Paulino Martin’s family over the holidays. They have asked me to pass along how deeply grateful they are for your support during this difficult time.
Many of you have reached out asking for an update on Paulino. He remains in Mexico and is doing okay. His attorney is actively working on the paperwork needed to bring him back to the U.S. so he can fight his case. While his lawyer is hopeful, the process is understandably slow and has been especially hard on the family. Paulino’s son will be traveling to Mexico in the coming weeks to check in on him and help with signatures required for the legal filings. The family is cautiously hopeful that Paulino may be able to return within the next three to five months.
In the meantime, the support box for Paulino’s family is still on my front porch, and any contributions — particularly Safeway or cash gift cards — continue to be a meaningful way to help support his wife and daughter during this time. My address is 15144 SW New Plymouth Lane.
Thank you again for your ongoing compassion, generosity and care for his family. It truly means more than words can express.
Warmly,
Rae Henoch, president, Crystalbrook Homeowners Association
Posted: 1:39 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
How you can help Crystalbrook neighbor Paulino Martin
As many of you know, our Crystalbook neighbor Paulino Martin, also a well-known, highly regarded handyman in the neighborhood, was detained by ICE and deported to Mexico earlier this week. His attorney has shared the process for bringing Paulino back to Beaverton could take anywhere from a month to a year. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with his legal fees.
In the meantime, his wife and daughter still need our help. They have suggested grocery gift cards — preferably from Safeway — would be extremely helpful. A collection box has been set up on Crystalbrook board president Rae Henoch’s front porch beginning Monday, Nov. 24. Rae’s address is 15144 SW New Plymouth Lane. She will deliver cards to the family.
Many thanks to all of you who have donated to Paulino’s legal fund and have asked if there is MORE that you can do! Let’s all keep Paulino’s family in our hearts this holiday season — and remember his family will continue to need our support.
Happy Thanksgiving to all — and many thanks for your generosity and concern.
Posted: 2:22 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
Crystalbrook changes in 2026: New Board members
Two new board members — Elaine McDonald from Shallowbrook Lane and Phil Royce from New Plymouth Lane — have been elected to the Crystalbrook Board of Directors. McDonald will serve as secretary and Royce as treasurer. Their terms began following election on November 13. Their board bios and photos will be posted soon.
Rae Henock, Jim Gauronski and Susana Sharp will continue in their current offices — president, vice-president and member-at-large, respectively.
In November, the board also voted to change its meeting day to the third Wednesday of the month. This ensures that the board has timely budget reports from Community Association Parnters, our property management company.
There is no meeting in December: But mark your calendars — January’s new board meeting date is Wednesday, Jan. 21. Start time remains 5:30 p.m. Meetings will continue to be conducted via Zoom.
Posted: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Annnd — new HOA dues in 2026
Both Crystalbrook and New Seasons will increase homeowner dues in 2026.
Starting in January 2026, Crystalbrook monthly dues will be $310 a month. Four Seasons’ annual dues increase to $714. Crystalbrook dues are paid on a monthly basis.
Four Seasons has two payment options:
Payment in full ($714) by Feb. 1, 2026. (Late fees begin after March 4.)
Payment split in two installments — $357 due Feb. 1, 2026 and $357 due May 1, 2026. In the case of split installments, late fees would begin March 4 and/or June 1.
Posted: 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Welcome, GBR
Crystalbrook welcomes our new landscape company, GBR! The company, which also services Four Seasons, began in September. They will continue to be responsible for clearing all common areas, sidewalks and streets in Crystalbrook as well as certain homeowner services as well.
There is one change — our landscape day switches from Wednesday to Friday.
This is a good time to remind homeowners that you can opt out of certain landscape services like spraying and pesticide use, pruning and weed spraying. (Important note: If you opt out of any or all of these services, you are responsible for keeping your property up to snuff.)
To opt out — or to update an existing opt-out form on file — complete Crystalbrook’s Opt-Out form and send it to our property management company, Community Association Partners (CAP). You can find the form on our Key Documents page.
Updated: 11:32 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025