Fallsmead Neighborhood

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Fallsmead News

FALL COMMUNITY MEETING

Posted on Oct 16th, 2019

Mark your calendars! The Fallsmead Fall Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 8pm at Fallsmead Elementary School (1800 Greenplace Terrace). (We promise we will keep it short so you can watch the World Series!) The Annual Meeting is a great place for both newer and more long-term residents to meet their neighbors and catch up on Fallsmead activities. Please join us to discuss any questions or concerns you have about your neighborhood!

NEW FALLSMEAD BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

Posted on Oct 16th, 2019

The Fallsmead Board is looking for individuals who want to run for election to serve on the Fallsmead Board for the three-year term commencing on January 1, 2020. The nomination period is now open and will close on Sunday, October 27th. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the Board, please feel free to reach out to any of the current Board members (who can be contacted in person or via fallsmead.org).

FALLSMEAD HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

Posted on Oct 9th, 2019

Demons, tombstones, and jack-o-lanterns, oh my! Get creative and decorate the exterior of your house just in time for Halloween. Judging will take place at 7:30pm on Sunday, October 27th. Break out those Halloween decorations and get festive!

FALLSMEAD CHILI COOK-OFF

Posted on Oct 8th, 2019

There's a chill in the air and you're craving something warm and hearty. Fallsmead will be having a Chili Cook-Off on November 3rd at 4pm in the Fallsmead Pool parking lot! We will need 6 contestants to show off their culinary skills. Please email social@fallsmead.org to put your hat (or ladle) into the ring. The Social Committee will provide the chili fixins', fried chicken, a seasonal dessert, and beverages (beer, wine, and non-alcoholic.) There will also be an activity to keep the kids occupied. On November 3rd, we turn our clocks back. Spend your extra hour (and more) eating yummy chili and celebrating fall!

2020 FALLSMEAD PRINT DIRECTORY

Posted on Oct 1st, 2019

The 2020 Fallsmead Neighborhood Print Directory directory will be coming out early next year. Please be sure to check your 2018 directory listing to see if any changes need to be made. All updates/additions are due by January 1, 2020.

What Do I Need To Do?

If you are ok with your listing from the 2018 directory, you don’t need to do anything. You are all set!

If, however, you are in one of the following categories, be sure to update your information:

You are new to the neighborhood (including renters) and were not included in the 2018 directory; OR
You want to make changes to your 2018 directory listing (e.g., new additions to the family, add or change phone numbers or email addresses, etc.).

How Do I Update My Information?

You can update your information using one of the options below:

Fill out the online Print Directory Update Form (you do not need to be registered on Fallsmead.org to use this form);
Email your changes to communications@fallsmead.org; or
Fill out the hard copy 2020 Fallsmead Directory Information Form and drop it off at 23 Infield Court North.

If you want us to use your information from the online directory at Fallsmead.org for the print directory, just let us know. We will not use your online directory information for the print directory unless you give us your approval.

FALLSMEAD KIDS SERVICES/COMPUTER HELPER LISTS

Posted on Sep 30th, 2019

Please submit any requests to be added to any of the neighborhood services lists (Babysitters, Computer Helpers, House Sitters, Lawn Mowers, Pet Sitters/Walkers, Show Shovelers) for the 2020 print directory by January 1, 2020. You can request to be added to any of these lists by using any of the three update options noted in the article above. Lists are not carried over from previous directories.

All neighborhood kids services/computer assistance listings are now being added to the “Find A Sitter or House Helper” page here at Fallsmead.org. If you want more detailed information to be included in your online listing (e.g., availability, experience, personal information, etc.), simply add a new listing for yourself (which will automatically replace your existing one).

2020 FALLSMEAD PRINT DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENTS

Posted on Sep 29th, 2019

Advertisements for the new 2020 Fallsmead Neighborhood Directory are due by December 1, 2019. If you would like to submit an advertisement, please 1) fill out and return the advertising form along with your payment and 2) submit your advertisement via email to communications@fallsmead.org.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!!

Posted on May 24th, 2019

The heart of our community is the relationships we have with our neighbors. Our community social events facilitate these relationships. But, these events need to be planned and executed, and we need your help. Without your help, these events simply can’t happen.

So it is up to you, neighbors, to make sure that we have amazing events and opportunities to connect with each other – whether celebrating the pool opening, July 4th, Halloween, or pool parties.

To make sure that we have these events, I need you to volunteer to plan an event.

Please contact me to let me know which event you want to work on. The time commitment is minimal overall.

Best part of taking lead on a project - you can have creative license and we’ve even developed tools to make it easier for you to pull off.

Which event is the one you want?

Pool Opening Party
July 4th – in coordination with the swim team
Summer Happy Hours by the pool
Fall Party & Halloween Parade (aka community cookout or campfire)
Winter party for kids (aka Santa in the Park)
Winter Party for adults
House decorating contests – Halloween & Christmas

Contact me at 410-627-8264 or social@fallsmead.org or lauragab26@gmail.com.

Laura Szabo
Social Committee

NEIGHBORHOOD HOME SALES

Posted on May 1st, 2019

Current residents, if you are planning on selling your home, there are two things you need to do: 1) contact our neighborhood treasurer, Jeff Cornish, at treasurer@fallsmead.org for the packet of official Homeowners Association Resale Documents; and 2) obtain a resales clearance from the Architectural Control Committee. The fee for the HOA resale documents is $100 and can be paid via check or online. Click here for more information about each of these requirements (in the Finance section of the FAQs).

If you are a new Fallsmead homeowner and haven't received your new homeowner's welcome packet, please also be sure to contact our Board Treasurer and he will get it to you.

FALLSMEAD@50 FUN FACTS ARCHIVE

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2019

We hope that you enjoyed reading the Fallsmead@50 Weekly Fun Facts throughout 2018 about Fallsmead's history and important events in Fallsmead's past as much as we enjoyed writing them! Although they ended at the conclusion of our 50th anniversary year in 2018, you can continue to access all of the 2018 Fallsmead@50 Weekly Fun Facts at fallsmead.org/blog.php. They are still open for comments, so please feel free to share your thoughts and memories!

DRIVEWAY EXPANSION GUIDELINES

Posted on Feb 13th, 2017

At its January 2017 meeting, the Fallsmead Board approved new Driveway Expansion Guidelines for the neighborhood for use on an interim basis pending results from a survey of neighborhood driveways during the 2017 spring inspection.

Following are the Driveway Expansion Guidelines. These will be updated and made final after the ACC reviews the results of the driveway survey:

NEW SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Posted on Jun 15th, 2016

If you have attended a recent community meeting or have read the Fallsmead Forum, you know that the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) has been drafting guidelines for solar panel installations in the Fallsmead. The ACC's proposed guidelines, published in the last issue of the on-line Forum for community review and comment, were approved by the Board at its June meeting and are effective immediately. The guidelines comply with federal, state and local regulations and will be updated as those and the technology evolve. Similar guidelines have been successfully used in nearby communities.

A solar panel installation is an exterior addition as defined in the Covenants. Fallsmead residents should be aware that the ACC will use these guidelines in its review of any proposed solar panel installations. The guidelines should be taken into account early in the planning of any installation. The ACC will work cooperatively with residents planning solar panel installations so that those installations are safe, minimize visibility to the extent practical without degrading performance significantly, and harmonious with Fallsmead's design and aesthetic.

Click here to see a copy of the guidelines. If you have any questions about the solar panel installation guidelines or their applicability, please contact the ACC at acc@fallsmead.org.

UPDATED TRASH CAN SCREEN GUIDELINES

Posted on May 11th, 2016

The Fallsmead Board has approved new ACC guidelines for trash can screens. The updated guidelines are noted below.

"Screens to hide trash and recycling containers are permitted subject to the following:

The design, color, size and location are subject to review by the ACC. A gate may be incorporated into the design.
Screens may be made of wood or other suitable material in harmony with the Fallsmead community.
Screens may be left unpainted to weather or painted to match or complement the Owner’s Private Dwelling Unit.
The screen’s height shall not exceed four feet."

Visit the FAQ and Resident's Info page to see more information about the proper storage of trash cans in Fallsmead.

WEBSITE REGISTRATION PROBLEMS?

Posted on Sep 15th, 2013

If you registered at Fallsmead.org and never heard back from anyone, please let us know at communications@fallsmead.org! Once we manually approve people (which we usually do within a few hours of people registering), the website automatically generates an email that includes your password. You should have gotten this email within 24 hours of registering.

We suspect that some of these registration emails may have gotten lost in spam for some people, but this is something that we can easily fix as long as you let us know that it is a problem.

For any future registrants, if you don't hear back within 24 hours of registering, please let us know. Thanks!

WELCOME TO THE NEW FALLSMEAD.ORG WEBSITE!

Posted on Mar 12th, 2013

We are really excited to introduce you to the new Fallsmead.org website! We hope that this new website helps you keep up with what is going on in Fallsmead, and will be your go-to spot to answer all of your questions about Fallsmead.

One thing you will notice about the new website is that certain pages are now password protected in order to increase neighborhood security. In order to access these password-protected pages and documents (as well as several other new features on the website, such as the Recipe Book and the Classifieds), you will have to first register on the site.

In addition to allowing you access to the site's password-protected pages, registering will also allow you to opt in, or out, of the online Neighborhood Directory, and to set your preferences for the Neighborhood Email List.