August 29, 2025
Dear Neighbor,
As we unofficially turn the page from Summer to Fall, the Labor Day weekend is the milestone that calls children back to school, and prompts grown-ups back into a more rigorous work schedule. In the Catskills, all it took was one late-August rain storm to shift our climate into the next season. Our nighttime lows are now in the 40s, and daytime highs struggle to reach 70ºF. Most importantly, the leaves are starting to turn.
There has been so much going on at RRVA that I don’t know where to begin.
Our Pool
Our Pool is in excellent condition for the holiday weekend, and will remain open through Sunday, September 14th, after which it will be shut down and drained in anticipation of its liner replacement. This generational maintenance is scheduled to take place this fall, weather and temperature permitting. I would like to thank our maintenance manager, Anthony Cortese, for his excellent work maintaining the pool all summer; he was present three times a day, every single day, rain or shine, testing the water and mixing chemicals to keep our pool operating. And for the third year in a row, we have passed our NYS Dept Of Health inspections with flying colors. To that end, the NYS DOH can still drop by at any time for a surprise inspection, so please be sure to follow the posted guidelines by the pool entrance.
Tree Removal
Later this fall, there will be some additional tree removal. Dead, diseased, and dying trees have been marked and will be taken down with the simple goal of protecting persons and property. We will send out a notice when tree removal starts. For everyone’s safety, please be sure to remain clear of the crew during this dangerous work. We are also planning to grind the stumps away, which will vastly improve the appearance of our grounds next summer. This photo shows one of the lifeless trees that must be removed.
Capital Improvements and Repairs
- We have replaced seven roofs this summer, and thanks to Greg Gomez’ leadership, we are on schedule to complete all roof replacements in the community during the summer of 2026. We are very happy with the work done by our new contractor, L-Pro Restoration.
- The maintenance crew has repaired and replaced small and large areas of siding on 30 homes this summer.
- The maintenance crew has repaired and replaced over 40 individual staircases and walkways this summer.
- Cluster 32 and 45 parking lots and roadways have been repaved.
- The entrance to RRVA has been repaved.
- Several walkways have been resurfaced.
- A new parking area for cluster 44 is under construction by our maintenance crew.
- A special thank you to Susan Gomez for her tireless work creating a garden around our pool entrance.
- Margaret Mattera and Susan Gomez have donated their time and effort to clean up the greenery all over our grounds, in particular at our entrance and around the clubhouse.
- Carl Grochol and his landscaping team have kept up with the higher than normal rain and growth, and kept our grounds beautiful.
- RD Painting has power washed and painted cluster 45, and is wrapping their summer work by painting all new and repaired siding throughout the community.
Looking forward to the Fall
As the temperatures fall (and the skiers in our community eagerly anticipate the first snowfall) there are a few things to consider for your home:
- The creatures that live outdoors will want to move into your warm and dry home! Chipmunks and mice seek refuge as the temperature drops, so please be sure your home is sealed, and most importantly remove any food sources that might attract them.
- If you are here seasonally, be sure to close your windows, consider turning off your water, and also consider setting your thermostats to keep rooms with water from freezing.
- If you don’t plan to be here during the winter months, consider taking advantage of our Crawlspace Service to help prepare your home for the winter, as well as the Winter Watch service to keep an eye on your home during the freezing months. Both are available on our website, https://www.roxburyrunvillage.com/ by clicking For Residents → Forms.
Lastly, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff:
- Maria who has been navigating a NY State insurance audit in addition to her daily tasks
- Anthony, Huffy, Ryan, and Devin who have kept RRVA running smoothly
Sincerely,
Jeantet Fields
President, RRVA Board Of Directors
This is an update regarding the tennis courts. Unfortunately, the persistent rainy and cloudy weather has prevented us from preparing the courts for use this weekend. As a matter of fact, we are currently experiencing another severe thunderstorm.
This is a reminder that the speed limit within the Roxbury Run Village Association grounds is 15 miles per hour.
Here is an update for our Memorial Day Weekend. Please read the pool regulations to ensure everyone’s safe and fun enjoyment of the pool this summer season. There is an infant changing station in the second bathroom of the club house. Please supervise children in the club house bathroom and ping pong game area.
Hello RRVA Homeowners,