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Fall 2025

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Community Meeting Reminder
Join us on Wednesday, November 12th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Important proxy information will be arriving soon in your mailbox please keep an eye out!

2025 ANNUAL HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION MEETING AGENDA

1. FINANCIAL UPDATES

Review of New Financial Management Company: Clark Simson Miller

Single-Family Homes: Dues Schedule Change (annually)

Townhomes Dues Increase for 2026 ($10 per month increase)

2. TOWNHOMES

Urgent Repairs and Routine Maintenance

Assessments for Larger, Non-Urgent Projects

3. BOARD

Board Transition

Election for Member at Large Board Member Seat

4. OPEN FLOOR

Questions and Comments

5 Smart Steps to Prep Your Raleigh Yard for Fall—With Copperhead Safety in Mind

Get ahead of the season while keeping your outdoor space safe and beautiful.

1. Clear Out Leaf Litter & Debris

Fallen leaves may look charming, but they create cozy hiding spots for copperheads. Rake regularly, especially around woodpiles, stone borders, and garden beds.

2. Trim Back Overgrown Shrubs & Ground Cover

Dense vegetation near your home or walkways can harbor snakes and other critters. Keep bushes tidy and low to reduce cover and improve visibility.

3. Seal Up Gaps & Store Firewood Properly

Stack firewood at least 20 feet from your home and elevate it off the ground. Copperheads love quiet, undisturbed places—don’t give them one.

4. Aerate & Fertilize Your Lawn

Fall is prime time for lawn care in Raleigh. Aeration helps roots breathe, and a slow-release fertilizer sets the stage for lush spring growth.

5. Stay Alert During Dusk & Dawn

Copperheads are most active during cooler twilight hours. If you're gardening or walking pets, wear closed-toe shoes and use a flashlight to scan your path.

🍁 A little prep now means a safer, more serene yard all season long. Stay cozy—and cautious!

🌿 Landscaping Watch: Help Us Keep It Green!

Our community’s landscaping—especially in common areas, around the townhomes, and at neighborhood entrances—is cared for by our professional landscaping team. If you notice any issues like overgrown spots, broken irrigation, damaged signage, or struggling plants, just send a quick email to the HOA so we can follow up. Your observations help keep our shared spaces healthy, welcoming, and well-maintained!

We appreciate your attention to these important updates and thank you for helping us keep the community running smoothly!

Caring for our homes.

A little upkeep goes a long way!

As a neighborhood, we take great pride in our homes—whether they’re cozy stand-alone houses or shared townhome buildings filled with character and community. With summer in full swing, it’s a great time for a quick self-check to help us keep everything in tip-top shape!

For townhome residents, your HOA dues include exterior maintenance like the roof, siding, fences, and other building elements. While we don’t conduct regular inspections, we rely on your keen eyes and neighborly spirit to help us stay ahead of potential issues.

If you notice something that needs repair, like peeling paint, damaged trim, or roofing concerns, please take a moment to snap a few photos and email them to the HOA. This proactive approach helps us prioritize maintenance and protect the long-term value of your home—and the neighborhood as a whole.

We know everyone’s busy, so thank you for taking the time to look after your property and share any concerns. Small steps like these keep our community strong, safe, and looking its best.

Warm regards,
Your HOA Team

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Parking Policy

Parking on grassy areas and on sidewalks is prohibited.

Specifically, vehicles parked on the roadway with tires on the grassy area between the curb and sidewalk and vehicles parked over the curb near the community pond.

These vehicles are in violation of Raleigh City Code.

Raleigh City Code

Sec. 11-2171 - PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES

(b) Designated places

Except as otherwise prohibited by law, no person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle (attended or unattended) except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device in any of the following places:

(1) On a sidewalk, in the area between the roadway and the sidewalk, in the area between the right-of-way line and the roadway or in the median area of a divided roadway.

Suggestion:

Remember, when parking your vehicle on the roadway, your vehicle's TIRES MUST BE ON THE STREET and your vehicle must remain OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC to ensure emergency vehicles can pass without obstacles.

Pet Etiquette

Please help keep our community safe, clean and sanitary!

For your convenience, we provide 6 pet waste stations throughout the common areas of the neighborhood.

Please take a bag with you to pick up after your pet and throw the bags in the provided pet waste cans.

"We're all safer when I'm on a leash"

All of us working together, is what makes us a community!

Trash & Recycling

Knowing the rules helps everyone!

Following Raleigh’s trash and recycling policies is essential for a clean and healthy community. Proper waste disposal prevents litter, pests, and diseases, ensuring a safer environment. Recycling conserves resources and reduces landfill waste, promoting sustainability. When everyone follows these guidelines, it fosters community pride and helps the city manage waste efficiently, benefiting all residents.