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Notification – Trenching and Mulching in WSG On/about March 17 – 24, 2021

Ruppert Landscaping will be “trenching” (i.e., digging a shallow furrow along sidewalks, edges of beds, and Common Areas; a technique that helps contain the mulch in those areas over time.) Trenching, a preparatory step to mulching, will start on/about March 17.  Mulching will start March 22, 2021 and includes both personal property and Common Areas throughout the community.   Weather permitting, Ruppert is hoping to complete mulching in the entire community in 2 – 3 days.  In preparation for both trenching and mulching, please remove any non-permanent garden lights, statuary, or other ornamentation on your personal property to avoid any damage to these items as well as providing the Ruppert crew with easy access to your property.

Dark brown mulch, like what is currently in these areas, will be continued to ensure that color consistency remains throughout.

Announcements, Community News

WEATHERSFIELD SPRING FLING . . . SADLY, NOT YET

For many years, a much-anticipated event has been the annual WEATHERSFIELD SPRING FLING where the community gathers in The Grove in late April or early May to share favorite appetizers or desserts, socialize with friends and neighbors before the buggy season sets in, and introduce newcomers to our community.  Residents have invited friends, and, in some instances, those same friends have later moved to Weathersfield and looked forward to this yearly event.  Sadly, COVID 19 put the kibosh on last year’s “Fling”, and it seems unwise to plan the event for this year as well even though many in our community have been fortunate in getting the vaccine.  The “Fling” would still involve the sharing of food and drink and close contact in a rather large group.

These have been very isolating times to which all of us can attest.  Some folks who have moved to Weathersfield in the past two years have yet to experience the “Fling” and this is disheartening.  Those of us who have lived here for a while pride ourselves on the well-deserved reputation for friendliness and hospitality that our community has earned.  With this in mind, please reach out to one another (especially newcomers who have arrived during the past two years) and say that brighter days are ahead, and a SPRING FLING will likely be on the schedule for 2022.

Note: While this is not a WSG Board-sponsored event, an enthusiastic, energetic committee forms each year to plan for this gathering in The Grove. An invitation will go out next Spring asking if you would like to be involved.

Announcements, Landscaping, President's Message

REJUVENATION IN WEATHERSFIELD (UPDATE)

In recent weeks Weathersfield residents have received information concerning the upcoming Rejuvenation project which begins on Tuesday, January 12th.  The WSG Board of Directors convened a Special Meeting on Saturday, January 9th to discuss all aspects of rejuvenation and what it believes will be its positive, long-term benefit.  The following Motion unanimously passed “All shrubs, bushes and trees having been marked with tape (pink or orange) or white paint will be rejuvenated as planned by WSG contractor, Ruppert Landscape, or as adjusted by the WSG Landscaping committee acting on behalf of the WSG Board of Directors.  Exemptions may be granted only to those who have formally appealed to the Board of Directors and received approval for these exemptions beforehand.”

We encourage residents to visit https://www.ruppertlandscape.com/ and https://www.ruppertlandscape.com/coachs-corner-what-is-rejuvenation-pruning to gain a greater understanding of rejuvenation, why it is needed, and what to expect once it is complete.  The Board thanks you, in advance, for your patience and hopes that you will extend every courtesy to the Ruppert crew and the Landscaping committee as this process goes forward.

Announcements, Landscaping

Rejuvenation in WSG January 12 – 15, Weather Permitting

Regarding the previously announced rejuvenation process, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 12, please read the following notifications:

  1. Marking:  Ruppert marked each Close on Wednesday and Thursday, January 6 -7 as follows:
    1. White paint on bushes, shrubs, trees: the white paint indicates to what level these will be pruned.  Anything above the white line will be pruned leaving the rest to flourish with new growth.
    2. Orange tape: any bush, shrub or tree marked with orange tape means that these will be minimally hand pruned.

 PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE ORANGE TAPE SINCE IT IS MEANT AS GUIDE MARKINGS FOR THE CREW

2. Parking in your Close: From January 12 – 15: Please either park in your garage or at least 6 feet from the curb so that crews can prune the bushes or shrubs that border that area.

3. Removal of Christmas lights/decorations: If you have not already done so as the hardcopy Rejuvenation Notification placed at your doorstep requested that you do by January 4, please remove all lights, decorations, or other garden decorations (solar lights, statuary, etc.) so that they will not impede the crew.

4. Christmas tree pick up: Ruppert will remove Christmas trees on January 14 – 15 when they will be doing debris removal.  Please place them on the debris brush piles located in your Close.

Environment

WELCOMING NEWCOMERS AND THEIR DOGS TO WEATHERSFIELD

2020 saw the arrival of many new homeowners and renters to Weathersfield.  We welcome these new neighbors and their 4-legged pets.  Weathersfield, like much of Fearrington Village, is “dog friendly”; and dogs have helped tremendously in “introducing” residents old and new to one another.

With the arrival of newcomers to Weathersfield, this is a good time to remind all dog owners of the Weathersfield Covenants that address pet ownership in Article IX, Section 4 under “Use Restrictions”.  The WSG Covenants in their entirety are available on the Weathersfield website.  Please know that dogs must be kept within the owner’s home unless on a leash.  While it is not addressed directly in our Covenants, owners are expected to pick up after their dogs not only within Weathersfield but also throughout Fearrington Village.  In addition, please respect the community’s desire for “quiet enjoyment” mentioned elsewhere in our Covenants by not leaving your dog on your patio or screened-in porch where barking and whining may disturb your neighbors.

Welcome, again, to our community where we hope to safely enjoy more face-to-face encounters in the coming year.

Announcements, News

UPDATE ON WATER BILLS

Due to a cyber incident that impacted the Chatham County Government on October 28, water bills were not issued in November, will not be issued in December, and MAY NOT be issued in January.  Personnel in the billing department of the Utilities and Water Division reported this week that they are not certain when the billing system will be fully operational.

Announcements, Landscaping

Tree Pruning Scheduled for Week of December 14

Davey Tree Expert Company

In August 2020, Davey Tree conducted a survey in WSG IV to identify what pruning of branches and trees needed to be done to keep our homes and community safe and attractive.  The survey specifically identifies exactly what pruning needs to be done by house number, Close and Common Areas.

The purpose is to “Prune the trees throughout the community to clear the homes, chimneys, garages, lights and signs as much as appropriate for the respective trees.”

A crew from Davey Tree will be on site starting Monday, December 14 for approximately one week, weather permitting.

It is important to note that this pruning will not impact the homes where holiday decorations and lights have been put up.

Questions: Contact Michelle at mailto:hoa@millhouseproperties.com or 919-448-5150.

Announcements, News

NOVEMBER WATER BILLS

Due to a cyber incident that impacted the Chatham County Government on October 28, water bills were not issued in November.  Personnel in the billing department of the Utilities and Water Division reported this week that it could be two (2) to four (4) more weeks before the billing system is fully operational.  Of course, during this time, late fees will not be assessed.

Individuals with further questions can contact the utilities office at 919-542-8270.  A link to the Utilities and Water Division website is also provided below.

https://www.chathamnc.org/services/utilities-water-division