 Pool Problems… Guards or No Guards.
10/02/2013 When I write these news articles, updates, etc. I am usually just trying to either give straight news or explain policies. Sometimes I attempt to explain the boards thoughts on a subject or outline our decisions. In this article … Continue reading →
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 Roads Update
We have some information about the roads in Almond Glen. Last week while checking the pool house Jon Rodman and Rob Smith noticed several work trucks gathering in the pool parking lot. Jon and Rob discovered several Lancaster County public … Continue reading →
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 Pool Repair Update
If you’re new to the neighborhood, or this site, or Facebook, or you just haven’t heard yet… The pool sank. I am pretty sure that by now at least 80% of our neighbors have heard the official word on this… … Continue reading →
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 Landscaping Update – News from a conversation with US Lawns
Several of our neighbors have noticed the, “less than amazing” look of the landscaping in the common areas of the neighborhood. Recently several of the board members met with representatives of US Lawns, the current landscaping company used by our … Continue reading →
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 Mow your grass or we foreclose…
As I write this the board of directors have been “in charge” now for just shy of two months. In that two months we have been working to setup committees, establish policies, create a website, etc. One of the committees … Continue reading →
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 Action… Not reaction
By my estimates (and please understand I am working from a combination of “vacation head”, charts, and my memory) 7-8% of owners in our HOA are at least one payment behind in their HOA dues. That’s a little high folks. … Continue reading →
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 E-Statements for your HOA dues
SouthData, the contractor used by Hawthorne to send the billing statements to homeowners is now offering each owner the ability to receive future bills via email. Shown here is an example statement with the new offer. If interested, the owner … Continue reading →
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 How do I get HOA approval for my shed, fence, or deck?
There has been some confusion lately surrounding the process for getting an architectural request approved. In this article I will try to clear up the process and help get you a roadmap to “ARC approval”. First lets examine some reasons … Continue reading →
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 Do We Live In A Free Country Or What!
-Note from our HOA President Rob- I stood on a neighbor’s porch, shaking his hand and introducing myself as a member of the HOA Board of Directors. This scenario had played out 9 or 10 times already as I was … Continue reading →
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Townhome Dumpsters
Townhome Dumpsters On August 12, 2013 one of our neighbors alerted us that the dumpsters in the townhome section were overflowing. The photos of the mess were enough to prompt swift actionfrom the board of directors. The trash company was … Continue reading →
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Almond Glen Playground Committee
AN ALMOND GLEN PLAYGROUND… Got your attention? Fired up for or against a playground being built in the neighborhood? The board of directors have heard various opinions for and against the idea of building a playground in the neighborhood. We … Continue reading →
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 Social and Amenities Committee
Social and Amenities Committee Lead – Virginia Franklin-Pough The Social and Amenities Committee will act as the ambassadors of the community and will actively promote community involvement and oscillation amongst the larger community. The committee will also be tasked with … Continue reading →
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 Committees – Why are they Needed?
Committees – Why are they Needed? They are the backbone of a neighborhood association Committees provide input to the ongoing business of the association and can provide research assistance to the Board on specific issues and problems They promote community … Continue reading →
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 Townhouse Committee
Townhouse Committee Lead – Vincent Consertino. The Townhouse Committee will represent the townhouse homeowners by actively engaging with the board and other committees to identifying opportunities to improve the community and to address issues and concerns with viable solutions. The … Continue reading →
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 Finance Committee
Finance Committee Lead - Sydney McIntyre The Financial Committee is responsible for reviewing the general financial well being of the homeowner association. The Committee reviews financial audits, and creates forecasts to assist the board with ensuring long term security of the … Continue reading →
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 Architectural Review Committee
Architectural Review Committee Lead: Chanda Schwartz Members of the architectural committee are responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and structural integrity of the association and enforcing the CC&Rs and bylaws. This committee will review requests for fences, sheds, decks and other applications. Other responsibilities include; … Continue reading →
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