Hello Neighbors,

City of Gaithersburg Snow Removal Policy
In preparation for this weekend’s snow storm, please be reminded of City of Gaithersburg’s Snow Removal Policy:

“Residents and business owners in Gaithersburg are required to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks abutting their property within 12 hours of the last precipitation; however, when possible, property owners should wait until the snow removal crews have cleared the roadways to avoid continuous clearings.”

In the past, the City has fined homeowners who have not cleared their sidewalks. Please be mindful of the safety of your neighbors, and make a diligent effort to clear your sidewalks in a reasonable, timely fashion.

The Policy in its entirety can be found, here:
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services/public-works/snow-removal-policies

Alert Gaithersburg
Additionally, any residents that have not already done so may sign up for the City of Gaithersburg Alert System, Alert Gaithersburg.

“Alert Gaithersburg is a notification system that can immediately contact subscribers during an emergency or relay time-sensitive weather, traffic and public safety information. It delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to several electronic devices simultaneously, including multiple e-mail accounts (work, home, etc.), and cell phones.”

To sign up or learn more on the City of Gaithersburg Alert System, please use the following link:
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services/public-safety/alert-gaithersburg

Have fun, and be safe!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

The final approved versions of the neighborhood Architectural Guidelines and Architectural Change Application have now been posted online.  The Board approved these documents at the October 2015 Board meeting, with the following 3 changes:

1. Added the 100 and 200 blocks of Upshire Circle to the Alfandre section (on page 5)
2. Updated PMP phone number to the Gaithersburg office (on pages 5 and 11)
3. Added a section on Solar Panels (on page 9)

The final documents can now be found here:

Architectural Review

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Thank you to everyone who helped us continue the great Halloween spirit of Washingtonian Woods by decorating their houses this year!  The judging occurred on Saturday 10/31, and our only rule was that no home could win two years in a row.  This year the following winners were selected:

Winners
1st Place — 3 Driscoll Court
2nd Place — 4 Driscoll Court
3rd Place — 113 Upshire Circle
4th Place — 111 Upshire Circle

Honorable Mentions
502 Midsummer Drive
107 Driscoll Way
121 Driscoll Way

Prizes will be distributed in the next week or so.  Thank you again and we hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Just a reminder that the neighborhood Halloween Parade, Costume Contest and Candy Hill is this Sunday at 3:30pm in Washingtonian Woods Park. Please don’t forget to have your children bring something to put their candy in!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Per some recent resident feedback at the September HOA meeting, the Architectural Review Committee has updated the draft Architectural Guidelines document to include an expanded “Front Doors” section.  Included in the revised section is some more descriptive verbiage as well as some sample illustrations.  You may download the revised document here.

This is the final version of the Guidelines document that the Board plans to vote on at the October 27th meeting.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

The residents most affected by the following announcement have already been individually notified.  However, we wanted to let the entire community know that the City of Gaithersburg will begin demolition of the CPSC buildings on Monday, October 12^th.

More detailed information and timeline can be found in the attached document, below:

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Well, October is here and that means that Washingtonian Woods’ annual Halloween traditions are right around the corner!

Halloween Parade & Candy Hill
This year’s Halloween Parade (featuring Costume Contest and Candy Hill) will once again be held at Washingtonian Woods park.  Come decorate a pumpkin, show your creative spirit, and watch the fun at Candy Hill!  Drinks and snacks will be provided.

When:  Sunday, 10/25
Time:  3:30pm

Volunteers Needed:  We are looking for volunteers to help with our festivities.  Please check out the Signup Genius page for more information on how you can sign up and help.

Halloween House Decorating Contest
Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your house for the annual Washingtonian Woods Halloween House Decorating Contest!  In order to participate, please have your house decorated by the end of the day on Friday, October 30th.  Judging will be based on creativity, uniqueness and curb appeal and will take place on October 31st.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three homes.  Winners will be announced through our web site, mailing lists and Facebook group after Halloween. Good luck and happy decorating!

Get B00-ed!
Keep the Halloween spirit going all season.  Feel free to Boo! someone (by leaving this flyer and a treat on a neighbor’s doorstep), or keep it going when you get Boo-ed!  You can download a Boo Buddy here.

Happy Halloween!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Tree Revitalization Project 
The Washingtonian Woods Homeowners Association has signed a four (4) year tree revitalization project with Potomac Garden Center, Inc. According to our current landscaping company and arborist, there are over 40 declining trees between the berm alongside Muddy Branch Road.

The first phase of the project will begin this coming Wednesday, October 7^th, 2015. At this time several of the declining trees will be removed and the stumps will be grinded (these trees have been marked with neon green ribbons.) Beginning on October 12^th, 2015 Potomac Garden Center will be installing the new plantings. This should take approximately two (2) days.

For reference, please see the map below:

If you have any questions please call 301-963-3337 or email timothy.mulford@pmpbiz.com.

Additional Entrance Monuments
The Board has also approved the replacement of the two remaining Muddy Branch Road entrance monuments. These two monuments at the southern entrance of Midsummer Drive and Muddy Branch Road will be getting installed this month. The new signs will be identical to the two that were previously installed (at the northern entrance of Midsummer Drive and Muddy Branch Road) back in the spring. Construction, once started, should only take several days.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Notice of Rescheduled September Board Meeting
All homeowners should soon be receiving a notice of our rescheduled September meeting.  The meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, 9/22 to Tuesday, 9/29 at 7pm.

ARC Revised Guidelines
The revised Architectural Guidelines have been mailed out to all single family homeowners for review, and should be arriving in your mailboxes over the next several days.  Please keep an eye out for them.  The Board plans to vote on the Guidelines at the October Board meeting.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Final Weekend and Dog Swim
The Board has decided to once again keep the pool open for an extra weekend this year!  As such, the final day of the 2015 pool season will be on Sunday 9/13.  Our community Dog Swim will also be held on that day starting at 6 pm.

Here is the pool schedule for our final weekend:

Friday, 9/11:  4 pm – 8 pm.
Saturday, 9/12:  12 pm – 8 pm.
Sunday, 9/13:  12 pm – 6 pm.  Dog Swim begins at 6 pm.
The pool will remain closed Tuesday 9/8 – Thursday 9/10. 

Please help us spread the word, and we hope to see you all there!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA