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In preparation for the winter snow and ice, the maintenance crew has been inspecting trees all around RRVA. In particular, one tree next to the Jodi Macklin playground had conspicuously few leaves this summer. And recently, wildlife pried open the trunk. Upon inspection, this tree and others next to were found to be in very poor health, and were cut down. This will obviously change the appearance of a high-visibility area at RRVA, and will be addressed.

According to the arborist on our crew, the center portion was as soft as butter, and the with the right wind, the tree would have collapsed. While we are saddened to lose these Billberey trees to old age, we are relieved they were taken down safely.

Updates to BoD roles and responsibilities:
Chris Cook – President
Lesa Dalton – Vice President
David Macklin – Treasurer
Tricia Carpello – Secretary
Katie Clinebelle – Director (Architectural Committee)
Jeantet Fields – Director (Information Technology)
Greg Gomez – Director (Infrastructure and Operations)

As the seasons change, please make sure to winterize your home, including setting your heat as well as preparing your pipes, kitchen, and bathrooms for the cold.

RRVA provides a Winter Watch service, where we can set your thermostat and keep your home ready for your arrival. Please go online and request the service via our form pages, here.

In the matter of our community vote to update our architectural guidelines, a total of 46 ballots were cast. 40 yes. 2 no. 4 abstain.

With more than a simple majority, the update has been adopted. The new architectural guidelines for air conditioners and heat pumps are available here.