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Landscaping

New Date: Rejuvenation Pruning of Elaeagnus Shrubs

NEW DATE: WEEK OF JULY 20

As previously mentioned, the rejuvenation pruning for the Elaeagnus throughout the community will commence on Monday, JULY 20.  The rejuvenation will take the Elaeagnus down  significantly in order to allow more light to reach the lower limbs.  The Elaeagnus will be treated at the same time for the fungus that is currently affecting the plants.  Do not be surprised by the significant cut back.  And, please do not interrupt the Ruppert crew during this pruning.

If you have any questions, please contact Hope Weber or
Peggy Akers.

Thank you.
The Landscape Committee

Landscaping

Pruning Coming in Early July

Ruppert will  do a general maintenance pruning of all shrubs in the front and side of homes (up to the AC units)  throughout the community beginning the week of July 6, 2020 — WEATHER PERMITTING.

PLEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT THE RUPPERT WORKERS WITH ANY REQUESTS OR ISSUES.  CONTACT HOPE WEBER OR PEGGY AKERS WITH YOUR COMMENTS.

Tag with colored tape any shrub(s) you do not want pruned.  Colored tape will be placed on the bench in each close in a plastic bag.  When you have used the tape, return it in the plastic bag to the bench for your neighbors to use.  The tapes will be collected after pruning is completed.

Within 2 weeks following the pruning, please remove any tape that you have put on the shrubs.

We have identified that the Elaeagnus  (common name, Silverberry) shrub throughout the community has a fungus.  After consultation with Ruppert, the Landscape Committee has engaged Ruppert for a special rejuvenation project to significantly prune the Elaeagnus and then apply an appropriate treatment to hopefully eliminate the fungus.  All of the Elaeagnus along the sides and rears of homes on Woodbury and for several homes that face Weathersfield will be addressed as well as other areas of the community that has this shrub.  This rejuvenation is only for ELAEAGNUS, not other shrubbery. IT WILL BE A SEPARATE PRUNING PROJECT – THE DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN ESTABLISHED BUT HOMEOWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE DATE IS ESTABLISHED.

Thank you – The Landscape Committee

Announcements, Governance

Please Welcome New WSG Board Member

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of our Bylaws, the Weathersfield Service Group VI Board would like to announce its unanimous appointment of David Spencer to the Board of Directors  Dave will serve until November 2021, filling the unexpired term of Bill Simpson who is retiring due to personal reasons.  While Bill’s knowledge, experience and sunny personality will be sorely missed, the Board believes Dave to be a stellar addition to its ranks.  Dave will also assume Bill’s chairmanship of the Insurance Committee.

Please express your appreciation for Dave’s willingness to serve next time you see him and Jan walking their dog along Weathersfield road.
Announcements, Services

Pressure Washing Begins June 15

Pressure washing Weathersfield homes, garages, front brick stoops and wooden railings will occur June 15 – 25, 2020.  Southern Outdoor Restoration (SOR) is the company hired to do the work.  Between June 4 and 5 the company will leave a flyer explaining the process on each front porch.  A copy of the flyer can be viewed here.
The flyer reminds residents to remove all moveable or breakable items off front porches, exterior walls and outdoor living spaces.  If you have any questions about the process after reading the flyer, please go to SOR’s Weathersfield page on their website, www.southernor.com/WSG, to learn more, especially if you have surveillance cameras, electronic doorbells or similar equipment. You will also find on the website a map of Weathersfield showing the day SOR plans to pressure wash your home and garage.  Dates are subject to the weather, of course.
Announcements, Rules & Regulations

Considerations Concerning COVID-19 Virus Outbreak

The Weathersfield Service Group (WSG) Board of Directors is concerned for the well-being of all the residents of our community and believe we all have a responsibility to support the North Carolina Stay at Home mandate.  Most importantly, board members strongly encourage WSG residents to practice the public health guidelines of the U.S. Center for Disease Control, including hand washing with soap for at least 20 seconds and avoiding close contact with others.

In addition, the board has taken additional actions as called for by the North Carolina mandate and to promote the health and well-being of all residents and contractors.  Please review this document  to understand how the board’s actions affect you.

Landscaping

LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION

The second round of pre-emergent weeding application will occur on April 13, weather permitting.  As a reminder, please do not stop or talk to the Ruppert Team.  They are here to do regular maintenance and cannot take special requests.  If you have any questions, please contact Hope Weber, Landscape Chair.  Thank you.