Letter from the
President
As the 2011 president of Montgomery West HOA, I would like
to thank previous board members and you as individual homeowners for your time
and efforts to make Montgomery West a welcoming neighborhood. With groundbreaking for the new Gaithersburg
High School this spring, the realization of a new school will further enhance
our neighborshood’s location and our individual property values.
Please note articles in this newsletter to help us keep
Montgomery West financial sound and maintained as our beautiful home. I hope you will see a few things you can do
to improve our neighborhood. The board will
continue with spring cleanup activites and provide small landscaping
improvements to our common areas as our budget allows. This year we plan to repave the remaining
parking places in front of townhomes that were not repaved 3
years ago.
We are encouraged that homeowners are still planning
future improvements/expansions
to their properties despite the economic downturn. Please remember to submit AERC applications for improvements and
allow 10 days for approval.
As the spring approaches with warmer weather, we encourage
you to meet neighbors you may not know.
It strengthens us as a community if you know your neighbors. Take time as you may walk around our
neighborhood to stop and introduce yourself to others.
As always, we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, John Patton
Satellite
Dishes
If you have a satellite dish or are
considering installing one, please note that we require the dish to be located
on the back side of your roof or in a location that it is not visible from the
front of your home. This should not
interfere with the receiving a signal or performance of your satellite
dish. Several homeowners have already
relocated their dishes so they are not visible from the front of their homes.
Mark your calendars - May 7 Community Curbside Bulk Trash
Pick-Up. Most items picked up… except appliances and other metal items. Place items at your curb by 7 a.m.
Questions? Email: info@montgomerywesthoa.org
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Treasurer’s Update
Do you pay for your homeowner’s dues through online bill pay? If so, be sure to update your settings for the earlier payment schedule which was started in the 1st quarter and don’t forget to add the extra $10 per quarter for increased dues. Thank you for your prompt payment of dues.
Feeding the Crows
Neighbors are reminded to put their trash in receptacle containers with covers. The board has received several complaints about trash bags being placed out which has resulted in crows and other animals tearing into these bags and strewing trash around. We need everyone’s cooperation to address this problem.
Spring Clean-up of Common Areas March 19 (Raindate April 2) Come join with us as we walk thru our common areas to collect trash
and debris. We will meet at Montgomery
West sign near the Kinglet townhouses at 10 am. Coffee and donuts
provided. Students can earn SSL
hours. “Many
hands make light work”
Algae
on North side of Homes
To improve the value of your home, we suggest homeowners
wash the algae growth off the north side of their homes yearly. Home Depot or
Lowe's sell a product that you connect to your hose and wash the algae
away. Quick and easy…give it a try.
The Montgomery County
Dept of Online Application Makes Applying for Rainscapes Rewards Rebate Program
Even Easier
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has streamlined its RainScapes Rewards Rebate Program application by creating a new, online interactive format that is more user-friendly and provides a faster rebate turn-around time.
The program is designed to reduce the effects of stormwater pollution on the County’s streams and waterways.
Residents interested in the latest information about RainScapes can sign up to receive the RainScapes Gazette by visiting the County’s e-subscription page.
For
more information about the program, including projects and resident eligibility
or to apply, go to http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rainscapes
or contact RainScapes Rewards Coordinator Ann English at 240-777-7759 or RainScapes.application@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Meet Your 2011 Board President: John Patton Vice President: Hubert Kim Secretary: Jonathan Dade Treasurer: Michele Heffner Board Member At Large: Jeff
Butterman 2011 Board Meeting Schedule:15 Mar, 17 May,13 Sept, 11 Oct, and 15 Nov.
And Enjoy The Warmer Weather!!