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.
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).
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources video on Living with Black Bears in Virginia
- BearWise Basics At Home Flyer
- BearWise At Home Checklist
Courtyard Community Manager
Doug Brooks of RPI is our Courtyard HOA’s Community Manager. All complaints, whether they involve maintenance, landscaping, CARB requests or governing documents, must be lodged with Doug Brooks and not a volunteer. Directors and committee members can field questions from members, but all complaints go to Doug at courtyardatredfields@gmail.com. o 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.
Calendar of Events
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.
About the Bulletin Board
This Bulletin Board will be used to post subjects of general interest to you as Members, including some suggested by you. Some subjects under consideration include certain categories of “Classified Ads” such as lost and found or pet sitting services as well as a potential listing of contractors or tradesmen used and recommended by you. Another interesting possibility is the posting of “restaurant reviews” with a “star” or similar rating system and an indication of ambiance and “noise levels”. The categories on this page will include “Alerts,” which will be a source for critical information, a brief summary of which will always appear on the Home Page. The category “News” will include items of general interest to Courtyard residents. The “Calendar,” also found on the Home Page, will include upcoming events of interest to Members.