The Spring Reminders bulletin is out with important information about the Wednesday Meet and Greets at the Grove at the end of Weathersfield. These weekly meet-ups, a cherished Weathersfield tradition, begin again Wednesday, March 24, starting at 5:00 p.m.
If you are new to Weathersfield in the past year, you will want to read how we make the gatherings a success. And, everyone needs to read about the new COVID guidelines for safe gatherings in Spring Reminders.
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.
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.
Regarding the previously announced rejuvenation process, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 12, please read the following notifications:
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.
Ruppert will be picking up Christmas trees for recycling on Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday and Friday, January 14 and 15. Trees should be placed at the entrance to the close on one of the three mornings (or the evening before) and may be placed in a paper (not plastic) leaf bag or left unbagged.
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.
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.
A crew from Squeaky Clean will be on site to blow off home and garage roofs during the week of January 4, 2021. Remember cleaning and maintaining gutters is the homeowner’s responsibility. Questions: Contact Michelle at hoa@millhouseproperties.com or 919-448-5150.
On behalf of the WSG Board and the Landscaping Committee, this is to wish everyone a happy, festive, and safe holiday season. You will be pleased to know that it has been agreed to postpone the Rejuvenation process until January 2021.
The rejuvenation process which Ruppert Landscaping will do, while expensive, is a one-off process, which will start on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 and, weather permitting, will take four days to complete. We would appreciate it if you could have all decorations and lights removed from bushes, shrubs, and railings by January 2 at the latest.
Rejuvenation pruning will give shrubs, bushes, and trees the opportunity to thrive by appropriately trimming and cutting away the excess growth and removal of dead or dying sections. Rejuvenation allows our plants to renew themselves and flourish in a natural way.
Rejuvenation is not being undertaken merely for aesthetic purposes. The purpose is to care for our properties, maintain their values and enhance the beauty of our neighborhood and green common spaces we all love and enjoy.
Happy Holidays!
The WSG Board
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