Ashburn Farm

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].

08/01/2018

Seal coating work that was scheduled for August 2nd has been cancelled and rescheduled for:

Thursday, Aug 9th - Postrail Sq
Tuesday, Aug 14th - Alderleaf Neighborhood (Elkview Terrace, Rush Run Terrace, Brightcrest Terrace, Walter Terrace, Day Lily Terrace, Thurgood Terrace, Medley Terrace.

** All of these roads will be closed, starting at 7 AM on the date listed. TOWING WILL BE ENFORCED.

Signs have been posted in the affected neighborhoods. Any updates and/or changes to the schedule will be posted to our website and sent our in community email alerts. Thank you for your patience and assistance as we make improvements to our community!

07/30/2018

The Association is working with VDOT on restoration of the common area along Ashburn Farm Parkway, from Marshfield Drive to Hollyberry Court. The area was damaged during the fall/winter of 2017, during the installation of fiber optic lines. The Association is in need of photos that may have been taken during this time in the area of Sanders Corner Elementary School. Photos that show any excavation work, large piles of rocks, the open trench, etc. would be especially helpful. Please send photos to [email protected]. Thank you for your help!

07/17/2018

If you find Boe, please reach out! Thank you!

07/11/2018

Dominion Paving & Sealing will be completing concrete and asphalt work on the dates noted below (weather permitting). Please be sure to check if and when your street will be closed for work, as towing will be enforced! Signs will also be posted in the neighborhoods prior to the work being done. Any updates and/or changes to the schedule will be listed on the Association website, and they will also be sent out via email to residents on our email mailing list.

CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT - Entire community.
• July 11, 12, 13 - Please watch for areas that are marked off, and do not walk on them. (This work will not affect traffic.)

MILLING/PAVING
• July 26, 27 - Stillforest, Brookford - Work will begin on or after 7 AM on both days. On July 26, vehicles will be able to enter and exit the neighborhood, but there will likely be delays. On July 27, the road will be closed and towing will be enforced.

ASPHALT REPAIRS
• July 27 - Brightcrest, Medley, Fordham, Postrail - Work will begin on or after 7 AM on both days. On July 27, vehicles will be able to enter and exit the neighborhood, but there will likely be delays.

CRACK SEALING
• July 9, 11 - Clearnight, Bent Twig, Ribboncrest, Blacksmith, Postrail - Work will begin on or after 7 AM on both days. Vehicles will be able to enter and exit the neighborhood, but there may be delays.

SEAL COATING
• July 10th - Gardenpost, Farmgate, Lawnsberry
• July 12th - Buttermere, Chestermill, Elm Grove
• July 12th - Blacksmith (half)
• July 13th - Bent Twig, Clearnight, Ribboncrest
• July 17th - Blacksmith (other half)
• July 31st - Alderleaf neighborhood, Alderleaf, Clifton, Crape Myrtle, Silver Queen, Fordham, Walsheid, Trout, Tiltonsville, Hartsville & includes ½ of Postrail Square
• August 2nd - Postrail (finish), Brightcrest, Rush Run, Elkview, Thurgood, Medley, Day Lily, Walter
• After Labor Day - Chokeberry, Southwind
** All of these roads needing seal coating will be closed completely for 36 hours, starting at 7 AM on the date listed? TOWING WILL BE ENFORCED.

Signs will be posted in the neighborhoods prior to the work being done. Any updates and/or changes to the schedule will be posted to our website and sent our in community email alerts. Thank you for your patience and assistance as we make improvements to our community!

06/19/2018

Dominion Paving & Sealing will be completing concrete and asphalt work on the dates noted below (weather permitting). Please be sure to check if and when your street will be closed for work, as towing will be enforced! Signs will also be posted in the neighborhoods prior to the work being done. Any updates and/or changes to the schedule will be listed on the Association website, and they will also be sent out via email to residents on our email mailing list.

Concrete repairs/replacement on July 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 - Please watch for areas that are marked off, and do not walk on them.

Stillforest/Brookford milling and paving on July 26, 27 - Work will begin on or after 7 AM on both days. On July 26, vehicles will be able to enter and exit the neighborhood, but there will likely be delays. On July 27, the road will be closed and towing will be enforced.

Asphalt repairs on July 27 on Brightcrest, Medley, Fordham, Postrail - Work will begin on or after 7 AM on both days. On July 27, vehicles will be able to enter and exit the neighborhood, but there will likely be delays.

Crack sealing on July 7, 8 on Clearnight, Bent Twig, Ribboncrest, Blacksmith, Postrail -
Work will begin on or after 7 AM on both days. Vehicles will be able to enter and exit the neighborhood, but there will likely be delays.

Seal coating**
July 10th - Gardenpost, Farmgate, Lawnsberry
July 12th - Buttermere, Chestermill, Elm Grove
July 12th - Blacksmith (half)
July 13th - Bent Twig, Clearnight, Ribbon Crest
July 13th - Chokeberry (from Southwind back)
July 17th - Blacksmith (other half)
July 18th - Southwind
July 20th - Chokeberry (finish)
** All of these roads will be closed completely for 36 hours, starting at 7 AM on the date listed? TOWING WILL BE ENFORCED.

Signs will be posted in the neighborhoods prior to the work being done. Any updates and/or changes to the schedule will be posted to our website and sent our in community email alerts. Thank you for your patience and assistance as we make improvements to our community!

05/24/2018

ATTENTON RESIDENTS!
IMPORTANT Summer Kick Off Important Information (Crittenden Park/Windmill Pool/Windmill Drive/Tennis Courts)
Summer Kick Off will be taking place at Windmill Park this Saturday, May 26th from 4 to 9 pm with fireworks beginning at dark. Here are important things to remember whether you are attending or will be in the area that day:

* The parking lots for Windmill Pool, Windmill Tennis Courts, and Ashburn Farm Association office will be closing at 5 pm on Friday, May 25th. No cars will be allowed in these lots until after Saturday's event. If going to Windmill Pool on Saturday, please park on Crossroads Drive or in the Giant shopping center parking lot.
* Crittenden Park parking lot will be closed at 12 pm on Saturday, May 26th. Please do not use that lot for parking on Saturday. TOWING WILL BE ENFORCED
* The tennis courts at Windmill will be closing at 12 pm on Saturday. All other courts remain open.
* Windmill Drive will be closing from Ashburn Farm Parkway to Thistlewood Court at 3pm on Saturday, May 26th until after the fireworks, approximately 9:45 that evening. Detours and direction will be posted and enforced by LCSO. (police)
* There is a free shuttle running from Breezyhill Pool to the event from 4 to 10 pm.
* All vendors and attractions take cash only. Please avoid bringing large bills over $20.
* If wishing to purchase beer at the event please bring valid ID. Wristbands will be issued and alcohol must be consumed in designated area only.
* No outside fireworks are permitted.
* Rides, food, and alcohol service will end at 8:45.
* The parameter around the fireworks will be closed off with caution tape and off limits by 1 pm. This is the area where the Windmill Pavilion, Ball Field, Tot Lot, and Tennis Courts are located. Please do not go into that area as prohibited by Loudoun County Fire Marshal who will be on site.
If you have any questions about Summer Kick Off
please contact the office (703) 729-6680.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all there.

04/21/2018

Thanks to all of our volunteers who came out this morning and help clean-up our neighborhood on Ashburn Farm Beautification Day! It’s great to have all the support. The staff will be out picking up all the bags of trash filled sometime this coming week.

04/04/2018

Automated Side Loading Trash Collection Truck.MOV

TO ALL SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERS:

Effective, Monday, April 16th,2018, Patriot Disposal will begin using automated, side-load trucks for TRASH collection on the single family streets. The change is being made by Patriot Disposal because this is the most cost effective and SAFE manner to service the community.

• This change will not affect your recycling collection in any way.
• Your collection dates will continue to be Monday (trash and yard waste) and Thursday (trash and recycling).
• A video of their collection truck can be seen at the following link: https://1drv.ms/v/s!Aqi-jz7jvSQrkk8RLjZJtN-Xy4Un


WHAT HOMEOWNERS NEED TO DO:
• On collection days, place your trash container with the handles facing the house.
• Please place the container so the truck’s arm can access the can, leaving the same amount of space you leave for the mail carrier to delivery your mail.
• Please do not park cars near your container so the truck has enough space to dump your container.
• Attempt to place everything in the container with the lid closed. If your container is full, wait until the next service day or place material next to the can.
• Bulk items will still be picked up just as we do currently, it might be necessary to utilize another truck in the neighborhood.

During the first 3 – 4 weeks, Patriot Disposal staff will follow the side-load truck with one of its regular trucks in order to work out any transition concerns. Please contact Patriot Disposal at 1-703-257-7100, or the Association Office at 703-729-6680, with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your patience during this transition!

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