News and Alerts
January 20, 2026 Board Meeting Date
All regular Board meetings will continue to be held virtually. Members are always welcome to attend and will be sent links via email allowing them to do so. The first 2026 meeting will be held on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This date is subject to change. Homeowners will be notified should changes be necessary.
2026 HOA Board Members
President – Heather Heuschen
Vice-President – Ellen Goldlust
Treasurer – Tom Scully
Corporate Secretary – Teri Smith
Anne Broccoli, Stephanie Polackwich and Sally Kessler will serve as Directors-at-Large.
Monthly Assessment for 2026
The Courtyard portion of our monthly assessment will remain at $190 per month. The Redfields monthly fee is increasing to $55 per month.
What to Expect If/When It Snows
The criterion for professional snow removal from driveways and walkways is 5 inches as measured in the pavement (not grass). Once that criterion has been reached, there are three other factors that must be met before removal can begin:
• The snow has to stop
• VDOT has to plow the roads
• It must be daylight for the work to begin
If an exceptionally deep snow is forecast, these criteria may be adjusted.
Living with Black Bears
The Department of Wildlife Resources suggested that we share these resources regarding living with bears (linked below).
MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR LANDSCAPE OR THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME?
Remember, changes to the landscape, adding plantings except for annuals, replacing roofs, installing fencing, adding a storm or screen door, etc. all require a CARB approval. If you’re planning any changes you can check out the CARB guidelines on this site. Also, the co-chairs of CARB, Stephanie Polackwich and David Diggs, welcome your questions. Correcting a violation is time consuming and frustrating for both CARB volunteers and homeowners. Let’s get it right the first time and avoid all that!!
Reporting Concerns…
Homeowners should report concerns regarding Courtyard matters, be they related to landscaping, maintenance, architectural review or any questions you may have by email to courtyardatredfields@gmail.com. Do Not expect a same day or next day response. Your response will be addressed within a week, as RPI is in the neighborhood at least three times per week to check things out.
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Featured Photo
Do you have a photo that you’ve taken in Courtyard or elsewhere in the greater Charlottesville area that you’d like to share with your fellow Courtyard residents? If you send it to the Courtyard Website Manager, it might be selected to be featured in this space.
Calendar
All regular Board meetings will continue to be held virtually. Members are always welcome to attend and will be sent links via email allowing them to do so. The dates for the 2026 board meetings will be listed once determined.
Courtyard at Redfields Homeowner's Association, Inc. 