Ashburn Farm

02/28/2019

02/20/2019

Due to the predicted adverse weather conditions, the Association Office will be closed today. It is expected to be open tomorrow, February 21, at 9 AM.

02/19/2019

Thank you to everyone who helped find the lost puppy, Fiji! She was returned home safely yesterday.

02/18/2019

LOST PUPPY!! Please help find her!

A resident of Clearwater Court brought home a brand new puppy last night, and she ran out of the house and into the woods behind Clearwater Court without a collar on. Fiji is a tiny 4 lb chihuahua. She is only 10 months old and may not know her name, but she is socialized.

PLEASE help find her. For any leads, please call or text Don at 703.801.9869. Thank you!!

02/18/2019

REMINDER: The Association Office will be closed for President's Day tomorrow, February 18th. It will re-open at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 19th.

02/12/2019

How can townhome residents procure a trash and/or recycling toter that complies with the County & AFHOA Standards?

The Association has been working with Patriot Disposal to provide hard-sided containers with tight-fitting, attached lids. An agreement has been made that facilitates townhome owners leasing a 32-gallon recycling and/or trash toter, for a one-time administrative fee of $20 for one container and $15 for a second. These containers will be replaced by Patriot for issues arising from normal use for the life of the service contract. There will be a replacement charge for each toter or bin that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

Please email Kristen Cornwell at [email protected] or call 703-729-6680 to order a toter. Provide your full name, address, the number of toters you need, and how you intend to pay the administrative fee, (added to your HOA account with Summit Management or by check, mailed in or dropped off at the Association Office). The first distribution of these containers is tentatively scheduled for the last week in April.

Association Members who would like additional toters should contact Patriot Disposal and lease them for $25 each.

NOTICE: The 18-gallon open-top recycling bins previously provided by Patriot Disposal to the townhomes will be collected and disposed of if put at the curb for collection, as they do not comply with the Association’s or the County’s standard for storage or disposal of recycling or trash. This will begin April 1, 2019.

01/23/2019

The Association has been approached by Association Members affected by the Government Shutdown and Furlough, seeking relief from late and administrative fees for unpaid Association assessments. The Association Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a measure that will suspend late and administrative fees applied by the Association to HOA accounts past due for Association Member accounts in good standing as of December 31, 2018. This relief from late and administrative fees will be in effect for a period of 90 days past the date the Shutdown/Furlough has ended to allow those affected to bring their HOA account current. This does not waive or reduce the monthly Association assessment. This policy will be applied retroactively and will allow Government Employees and those directly affected by the Shutdown/Furlough that have been unable to pay the January 1, 2019 Association assessment to seek relief.

The Association will require proof of employment by the Federal Government or an affected department thereof; that one is indeed affected by the Shutdown/Furlough and proof of Association Membership. This should include a federal government photo ID for Association Members on record with the HOA / Loudoun County as the owner of a property in Ashburn Farm. Or a state issued ID and/or utility bill along with a federal government ID, etc. You will need to provide the necessary information to the Association Office staff at the Windmill Community Center on Windmill Drive to be added to the Shutdown / Furlough Relief List.

01/14/2019

Ashburn Farm staff plans to begin snow removal from the townhome areas between 12 midnight and 3am, depending on conditions. Trails will also be cleared, unless school is closed Monday. If school is closed Monday, staff will clear the trails with snow removal equipment on Monday after the snow is over.
The Association will clear the parking lots of the snow that has accumulated this afternoon and will apply additional ice melt late this evening when there is less vehicle and pedestrian traffic. We will also be workimg on the trails and sidewalks by clearing them in the early morning hours and continue through the day tomorrow. Please use caution if walking on the trails.

Please call the Association office if further assistance is needed, 703-729-6680.
Thank you and please be safe and take caution!

01/14/2019

Announcement from Patriot Disposal:

Due to inclement weather, no collection services will be provided on Monday, January 14th. Trash services will resume on it's regular scheduled pick up. Please be sure not to leave your trashcans at the curb.

For more information or questions, please call Patriot Disposal at 1(703) 257-7100 .

01/03/2019

Ashburn Farm would like to present to you our annual Beer and Wine Tasting Event! As always, we will have our local wine shop, Ashburn Wine Shop provide great quality products. We will also be welcoming back our newest food vendor, Fresh Connections Catering who took care of our Volunteer party. Great food, great beer and wine, great people!

Registration form can be mailed or dropped off at the Association building located at 21400 Windmill Drive. There is also a drop box outside of the building next to the handicap parking spot, if you cannot make it during business hours.

We here at the Association look forward to seeing you there!

12/19/2018

2018 Holiday House Decorating Contest

Don't forget to vote for your favorite holiday lights! Follow the link to place your vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/73RJJXT

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12/10/2018

11/24/2018

The Association is monitoring the weather and traction in the parking lots this morning to ensure safe travel, but caution should be used until temperatures are above 37 degrees. Shaded areas may still be slick even after temps are over 37 degrees. Please drive carefully!

11/09/2018

11/02/2018

Deadline Extended - Traffic Calming Votes Still Needed
The Association has extended the deadline for voting on the proposed traffic calming measures on Wintergrove Drive. Ballots are still needed to validate the vote and ensure that 50% of the affected residents were able to participate. Ballots that are postmarked or delivered to the Association Office by November 7th will be counted. Thank you for taking the time to vote!

11/02/2018

Please see Patriot Disposal's schedule for the upcoming holidays.

10/31/2018

TRAFFIC CALMING VOTES ARE STILL NEEDED! If you live on Wintergrove Drive or on a single-family side street off of Wintergrove Drive, you should have recently received a letter/ballot from the Association regarding traffic calming. It is extremely important that the Association receives your vote on this issue. If you have not yet returned your ballot, please do so as soon as possible. YOUR BALLOT MUST BE POSTMARKED BY TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 1ST, IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED. Thank you for your help!

10/29/2018

If you live on Wintergrove Drive or on a side street off of Wintergrove Drive, you should have recently received a letter/ballot from the Association regrading traffic calming. It is extremely important that the Association receives your vote on this issue. If you have not yet returned your ballot, please do so as soon as possible. The deadline to return your vote is November 1st. Thank you for your help!

10/16/2018

The trail located behind the Crossroads Tennis Courts is closed from Claiborne Parkway to the trail intersection at Wayside Circle and Cross Breeze Place (see map below) for tree removal. The trail is expected to be closed for approximately two days. Please avoid the area until work is completed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/21/2018

Community Amenities Survey

The Association is looking for feedback from its residents about their usage of the amenities in the community. This short survey included here looks at the community tennis courts, specifically. Please click on the following link to complete the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZNY2F6.

Thank you for taking time to help your community. We appreciate all feedback we receive!

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09/17/2018

Due to the continued rain, the asphalt work that was scheduled for Chokeberry Square and Southwind Terrace on Tuesday (September 18th) has been postponed. Work is now scheduled for the following dates:

Wednesday, September 19th - Back of Chokeberry Square to Southwind Terrace
Thursday, September 20th - Southwind Terrace
Friday, September 21st - Front of Chokeberry Square (Claiborne Pkwy. to Southwind Terrace)

** Overnight parking will be allowed in the Breezyhill Pool parking lot from Tuesday evening through Saturday morning.

Please watch for additional updates via email blasts and yellow signs placed at intersections in the neighborhoods. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/12/2018

Due to the continued rain, the asphalt work that was scheduled for Chokeberry Square and Southwind Terrace on Thursday (September 13th) has been cancelled. Work is now scheduled for the following dates:

Tuesday, September 18 - Back of Chokeberry Square to Southwind Terrace
Wednesday, September 19th - Southwind Terrace
Thursday, September 20th - Front of Chokeberry Square (Claiborne Pkwy. to Southwind Terrace)

** Overnight parking will be allowed in the Breezyhill Pool parking lot on those dates as well.

Please watch for additional updates via email blasts and yellow signs placed at intersections in the neighborhoods. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/10/2018

Due to the continued rain, the asphalt work that was scheduled for Chokeberry Square and Southwind Terrace tomorrow has been cancelled. Work may begin on Thursday, depending on the weather. Rain dates are expected to be next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Please watch for additional updates via email blasts and yellow signs placed at intersections in the neighborhoods. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/20/2018

The bike path behind Swampfox Court will be closed on 8/23/18 (weather permitting) so that tree work can be done in the area. Please use caution.

08/20/2018

Windmill Pool will be closing to the public at 7 PM this evening for Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department water rescue training. We apologize for any inconvenience!

08/17/2018

Due to the weather, the Middle School Swim Night will be at the Ashburn Farm Association. We will have pizza, DJ and games. Parents please bring your kids to the Association to check them in & out.

Please bring your swimsuits as the weather may clear up!

08/16/2018

TREES CUT DOWN AT ASHBURN FARM VILLAGE CENTER » The Burn

An article on The Burn was run Monday, providing an update on the work taking place at the intersection of Ashburn Farm Parkway and Summerwood Circle, in the shopping center known as Ashburn Farm Village Center: https://www.theburn.com/2018/08/13/trees-cut-ashburn-farm-village-center/

Please know that Ashburn Farm Association is exhausting all avenues to ensure compliance with the non-residential covenants, and it continues to faithfully represent the concerns of the community to the owners / developers of Ashburn Farm Village Center. The Association is working to ensure that what has been cultivated in Ashburn Farm for the last 30 years continues to be an asset to the community.

It's part of an effort to make the shopping center more visible.

08/16/2018

Please be advised that Patriot Disposal's collection schedule WILL NOT be affected by the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3rd. Patriot Disposal's offices will be closed, however. Please place trash and yard waste out for pickup the night before to ensure collection on September 3rd. Thank you!

08/13/2018

While good home maintenance is a requirement of living in Ashburn Farm, it is important for residents to use caution and do the necessary research prior to hiring any contractor. Unfortunately, the Association has received reports of contractors greatly inflating prices for home repairs in the area. Many contractors are trustworthy and reliable; however, there is a small percentage of them who are not. It can be easy to be taken advantage of by unscrupulous contractors when it comes to both the cost of the project and the quality of workmanship.

Before signing any home maintenance contract, do some background research on the company and speak to friends or neighbors that may have experience with that contractor. Even better, get a recommendation from a neighbor or friend who was satisfied with the workmanship of a contractor. At the end of the day, be sure you are dealing with a licensed, skilled professional who is providing a competitive price for your project.

It is important to get two or more bids for any work that is more than a few hundred dollars. This ensures that the price is competitive, the contract covers the necessary work on the property, unnecessary work is not being done, and nothing is missed that will be more difficult or expensive to repair down the road.

Some common scams that contractors use have been publicized by the Better Business Bureau. These include offering a very low price or short timeframe up front. Once hired, the contractor may “find” issues that he says increase the price of the project. He may then threaten to leave the half-completed project, if he is not given additional money. Other unscrupulous contractor scams involve the contractor accepting and depositing the initial deposit, then never returning to perform any work.

The Better Business Bureau also offers the following suggestions to help homeowners avoid home improvement contractor scams:

• “Watch out for "red flags." Say no to cash-only deals, high-pressure sales tactics, high upfront payments, handshake deals without a contract, and on-site inspections. Not all “storm chasers” are con artists, but enough are that you should be cautious any time a home contractor contacts you first…especially after a natural disaster.

• Ask for references and check them out. Bad contractors will be reluctant to share this information and scammers won’t wait for you to do your homework. If you can, get references from past customers, both older references to check on the quality of the work and newer references to make sure current employees are up to the task. Check them out at bbb.org to see what other customers have experienced. And always be sure to get a written contract with the price, materials, and timeline. The more detail, the better.

• Know the law. Work with local businesses that have proper identification, licensing and insurance. Confirm that your vendor will get related permits and make sure you know who is responsible for what according to your local laws, and that your vendor is ready to comply.”

If you believe you may be dealing with a scammer, be sure to keep documentation of the entire project. Keep daily notes on the progress being made, as well as any problems that occur. Take pictures of every stage of the project. This is especially important if the work may not be visible after the project is completed (i.e., wiring, plumbing, etc.) If you are certain your contractor is being dishonest, bar him from your property and report the incident to the Better Business Bureau (703-276-0100). You may also want to contact an attorney to find out what legal remedies are available to you.

08/06/2018

Loudoun County, VA - Official Website - Route 7/Belmont Ridge Road Interchange

Loudoun County officials announce upcoming planned nighttime lanes closures and detours to accommodate work on the Route 7/659 (Belmont Ridge Road) Interchange Project. The work is scheduled to begin the night of August 8, 2018, and continue through late October 2018, weather permitting.

During this time, motorists will be subject to single- and double-lane closures to allow for asphalt mill and pavement operations. Additionally, road closures and detours to allow for the installation of storm water crossings on eastbound and westbound Route 7. Nighttime work will begin as early as 9:00 p.m. for Route 7 eastbound and 10:00 p.m. for Route 7 westbound, including weekends, to allow for longer work durations. All nighttime work will conclude prior to peak morning traffic as coordinated and approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Overall project daytime construction activities will be ongoing through this period including work on Route 659 (Belmont Ridge Road). In advance of nighttime work, electronic message boards will be posted prior to each planned lane and road closure.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution in construction zones and along the detour routes throughout the duration of the project. The Route 7 road closures and detours will be performed in three phases:

• Phase 1 – Eastbound Route 7
The first phase includes storm water crossings outside the Belmont Ridge Road ramps and spurs that are and adjacent to the Goose Creek Bridge. The detour will require using the Route 7 eastbound exit onto River Creek Parkway, north to Riverside Parkway, east to Belmont Ridge Road, and south back onto Route 7 east via the Belmont Ridge Road interchange ramp. The duration of phase 1 is expected to be approximately one and a half weeks.
• Phase 2 – Eastbound Route 7
The second phase includes storm water crossings that will be completed concurrently and are inside the Belmont Ridge Road ramps and spurs. Therefore, the detour will use the Route 7 eastbound exit onto Belmont Ridge Road, south to the intersection of future Russell Branch Parkway where traffic will make a U-turn onto Belmont Ridge Road, north and back onto Route 7 eastbound via the interchange spur. Follow law enforcement direction at the Russell Branch Parkway where traffic will make a U-turn onto Belmont Ridge Road. The duration of phase 2 is expected to be approximately three weeks.
• Phase 3 – Westbound Route 7
During installation of the three storm water crossings under Route 7 westbound, the detour will use the Route 7 westbound exit onto Belmont Ridge Road, north to Riverside Parkway, west to River Creek Parkway, south and back onto Route 7 west via the River Creek interchange spur. The duration of phase 3 to be approximately three and a half weeks.

More information, including maps of the planned lane closures and detour routes, is online at www.loudoun.gov/route7-659.

Questions about the project can be emailed to the Loudoun County Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure at [email protected].