Author: Admin

May 16, 2024

Hello RRVA Homeowners,

Here is an announcement listing the road and walk way areas on the scheduled to be resurfaced this spring season. The work will occur mainly in the lower cluster areas. Please drive slowly on the new road surface.

If your unit is off of Pines Drive, please be aware that the road repair supplies and some equipment will be stored at the lower Pines burn pile site. Trucks and workers will be using that stretch of road during the repair process.

The first part of Pines Drive: along cluster 3-6. Low areas will be leveled. Road will be resurfaced with stone and oil.

260 Pines Drive: Cluster 8. The road in front of unit 1-7. Pot holes filled, stone
and oil resurface.

270 Pines Drive: Cluster 9. Entire length of road. Pot holes filled, stone and oil resurface.

300 Pines Drive: Cluster 44. Second half of road. Pot holes filled, stone and oil resurface.

Cluster 32 lower section: New drainage line. Pot holes filled, stone and oil resurface.

All Walkways for the entire RRVA community will be edged, swept and sealed.
Sections of Cluster 5 will be rebuilt where needed.

Clusters 8, 9 and 44 will received a notice when we will require their cars to be parked in an alternate spot.

The office will continue to send out notices of the work schedule. At the moment the estimate is for the work to begin in the last week of May.

THANK YOU for your cooperation and understanding during this important time of improvements to our community.

Sincerely,
RRVA Management and BOD

Please be aware that on May 20, 2024, the speed bump on lower Pines Drive has been installed.

Please drive safely.

As the bears wake from hibernation, they have insatiable appetites. As a community, we must avoid training them to come here for a meal. Collectively, we can discourage bears from frequenting our grounds by not making it worth the effort: if they don’t find food here, they won’t come back.

Trash / food waste: please put out your trash and food waste as close as possible to our Monday and Friday trash collection… preferably first thing in the morning. If that’s not possible (maybe because you leave Sunday) please be sure you have locking trash cans, and avoid leaving very aromatic food waste outdoors. In the past, bears have torn off shed doors, torn apart bungee cords and locking trash cans to get to the contents. If a resident’s trash is raided by wildlife and scattered on the grounds, please remember that it is that resident’s responsibility to clean it up.

Bird feeders: Avoid mounting them if possible, especially during the Spring when bears are very hungry and other wild food sources haven’t sprouted yet. If you must have a bird feeder, please make sure it does not drop excessive amounts of seed / food on the ground as this will attract bears and rodents. Also, make sure your bird feeder is mounted in a manner that makes it difficult for non avian wildlife to access the contents. Bear in mind (pun intended) that bears are very good climbers, and it would be unfortunate if a bear climbed onto your deck for a bird seed picnic. Besides the obvious danger to humans, the bear would most likely return and ultimately end up being put down due to having grown accustom to seeing your deck as a restaurant.

Pet feeders: please avoid having outdoor feeding stations for your pets; just like bird feeders, these will attract bears.

For more information and suggestions, please visit the New York DEC web site here:
https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2022/4/dec-issues-guidance-to-reduce-conflicts-with-bears

Dear Homeowners,
Here is a schedule of RRVA openings:

May 24th at Noon: The clubhouse will be open
May 25 Morning: The pool opens
May 25 Morning: Tennis courts open

Recently there has been concern over the removal of trees throughout the RRVA grounds.

In the past, tree maintenance and removal was neglected. It is expensive, time-consuming, and dangerous work. We are very fortunate that the RRVA maintenance crew has acquired the training and skills necessary to both identify and remove diseased and dying trees. This work critical in order to protect both person and property.

The the wind and snow storm Wednesday night has shown us the danger of not proactively removing diseased and dying trees.

The tree above was identified as needing to come down, and Wednesday night’s storm proved the assessment to be correct; the tree fell mere feet from the walkway to the club house. In a few short months, this area will be teaming with children and residents enjoying the pool and playground. Please rest assured that as we prepare for the summer season, we are working hard to maintain the grounds and to keep our community safe.

To further illustrate the importance of proactive tree maintenance, the photograph below was taken on Scudder Hill Rd, towards Denver, during Wednesday evening’s wind storm, before the snow.

If you have concerns about a tree near your home, or anywhere on RRVA’s property, please send an email to the office, and include the tree’s exact location, and if possible please include a photo to help us identify it.