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Charlestown Owners Association
Springfield, Virginia
A Williamsburg Townhouse Community Established in 1966.
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The documents on this website are presented in Adobe Acrobat ".pdf" format. To view these files, download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software from the Adobe website:
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MAY 2013 MEETING AGENDAS
Architectural Meeting Agenda
Approved minutes of the Architectural Committee meetings are available under the Architecture tab on the menu.
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CHILDREN PLAYING IN STORM DRAINS
Children have been observed going in and out of storm drains within Charlestown. This is not safe and parents should discourage such activity. Animals, including foxes, live in some of the storm drains or use them as passageways. And, there is no telling what sort of debris has been washed into the storm sewers.
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LANDSCAPING NOTICES
Broadleaf Control (herbicide) spray will be applied Thursday, May 9th, and Friday, May 10th, to the COA grounds. Flags will be posted on the grounds by our landscapers as they perform this work. As usual, it is possible that this application will be delayed by inclement weather. Please exercise caution while on the grounds during and after the application.
Shrub Pruning will take place May 27th through May 31st, weather permitting. Please place a white ribbon on any bushes or shrubs that you do NOT wish to have pruned.
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NOTICE OF SIDEWALK, LEAD WALK AND STEP REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT - WEEK OF MAY 13th
The Association has contracted with Dominion Paving and Sealing to replace and repair existing concrete sidewalks and lead walks around your home.Work throughout the community has been scheduled for the week of May 13th . The work is expected to continue for several days until completion.
Sidewalks to be replaced will be marked with orange spray paint by the COA.
Please refrain from parking next to marked sidewalks from 7:00 a.m. on the start date, until the work is completed and the forms and frames have been removed.
Please refrain from walking on the newly poured cement until 48 hours after completion of work, to allow it to cure properly.
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REPORT FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
At 9:30 Sunday night, 14 April, a Charlestown resident was driving down Carrleigh when rocks were thrown from adjacent to the bridge, i.e., approximately across from Langbrook Road. The resident swerved and damaged the rims of his tires when hitting the curb. He reported to the police and they suggested alerting the COA.
It is a reasonable estimate that at least two kids caused this damage to his car, and their actions could have caused major damage and injury. What we're seeing is springtime stupidity. We do not have any description, but this is a good time to observe teens hanging around S Drive or near the bridge. Dog walkers out after dark and up until 11 p.m. would be a deterrent for such behavior. If in doubt, call the Fairfax County Police non-emergency number: 703-691-2131.
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2013 PAINT CYCLE
The 2013 paint cycle will be underway starting on April 10th on Bldgs.1 and 2, then will move along to Bldgs.15-28, moving in numerical order.
Owners and tenants will receive a notice from Ploutis for Phase One (sanding, scraping) and Phase Two (primer coat - please remove storm windows).
Ploutis will send a second notice to owners and tenants when the final Phase Three finish coat will be applied.
Please refer to the Painting Phases information under the Paint Info tab for further information on the paint phases.
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CHANGES TO THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Beginning January 1, 2013, there may be changes to the way you pay your assessments. Click here to learn more.
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LOST AND FOUND
Looking for something? Homeowners occasionally bring items to the COA office that they have found on the common grounds. A pair of glasses was recently brought in. If you think you may have lost something on the grounds, remember to check with the COA office at 703-569-1959. We just might have it.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DOG OWNERS AND FOR RESIDENTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DOGS
Reminders of association and county laws regarding dogs, dog owner responsibilities, and where residents can turn for assistance if they are have trouble with neighborhood dogs - click here to view.
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GROWING THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TEAM
As the community knows, the Neighborhood Watchers are performing exactly as expected -- excellence! The evidence is the relative absence of trespassing and/or any other significant issues. The program's only problem is the shortage of watchers, i.e. only 14 are on the roster, yet not all are equally available. At present, there are potentially seven two-person teams, but the same teams are working every 4-6 weeks, which is wearing. If we could recruit ten more residents -- who would be trained of course -- the potential would become twelve teams and that would change the rotation to one shift every 7-10 weeks. If you are at all interested, please contact the Neighborhood Watch coordinator, Marc Powe.
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COA TRASH SERVICES
Contact Trash Away, Inc.: 703-339-4560
Trash Away, Inc. Services
Trash Away, Inc. Recycling Information
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OWNER INFORMATION UPDATE
Did you know that the Bylaws require all owners to have current contact information on file with the COA? This information is critical for the smooth operation of the COA and benefits the owner in case of an emergency (roof problems, neighbor water leaks, fire) and for reasons of home security, car security, outside maintenance issues and neighborhood upkeep. Many phone numbers, email addresses and other contact information in the COA system is either out of date or missing. Please take a moment to comply with our Bylaws and ensure that the COA can contact you in a timely manner, if necessary. Fill out the information requested in the appropriate form(s) below and return it to the office as soon as possible (Resident Owners fill out the Owner Contact Information Form, Non-Resident Owners fill out the Off-site Owner and Tenant Contact Information Forms). This information is used for COA business only and is not released to third parties.
Owner Contact Information Form - click here to view.
Off-site Owner Contact Information Form - click here to view.
Tenant Contact Information Form - click here to view.
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CHARLESTOWN LADIES BOOK CLUB UPCOMING MEETINGS
The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott, Tuesday, June 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the home of Martha Schoonmaker
The Chaperone by Laura Moriarity, Tuesday, July 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the home of Linda Ragsdale
New members always welcome! See the community newsletter for more information.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency Services Information - click here to view.
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TIPS FOR STORMS, CLEANUP AND HEAT
Tips, resources and information to help you deal with storms, heat and cleanup activities - click here to view.
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2011 REPORT FROM THE ASSOCIATION'S AUDITOR
2011 Report from the Association's Auditor - click here to view.
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What's New
*Monthly Assessment for 2013 is $209.24, due on the first of each month.
*May 2013 Newsletter
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Coming Soon
*May 7, June 4, July 2 - Monthly Architectural Committee Meeting - 7 pm
*May 21, June 18, July 16 - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - 7 pm
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