5/11/2008 - The Cluster has just completed its annual inspections. Our goal is to help you resolve any of the noted issues. If you receive a notice in the mail, please review it carefully. If the notice contains information on the following issues, it is strongly recommended that you perform the preventative maintenance to fix these, this summer. This will not only improve the value of your home and the neighborhood, but it will also help maintain the beauty of our development:

• Deck/Fence/House powerwashing - this should be performed every two years, or each year in very shadey zones. If you have green on your fence or deck, it is an early warning of rot. Rot will require you to replace entire portions of your fence/deck at considerable expense. Therefore, we recommended to several homeowners that they take care of this maintenance issue this year.
• Weeds/Reseeding/Bare Spots - if it was recommended to you to perform these tasks it is to help beautify the development and will add value to your home. You were cited because your particular lawn was in serious need of repair.
• Bins/Toys on Porch - this is not permitted. Recycling bins, trash cans, toys, tools and bikes may not be stored for more than a few hours (and not overnight) on your lawn, driveway or porch. Homeowners will be cited for these offenses.
• Tree Pruning - if you have a tree on your property and it extends onto the sidewalk or street, it must be pruned back and maintained so that it does not encroach onto common areas. There should be at least 8 feet of clearance to prevent limbs from obstructing utility trucks, cars and pedestrians.
• Stain/Paint/Trim Colors - compliance with these notices are required
• Trash in Yard/Driveway - compliance is required
• Rot to Chimney/Siding/Facade - compliance is required
• Shrub Pruning - compliance is suggested to properly maintain the appearance of your home. Overgrown shrubs may be cited in the future.
• All other repairs should be performed based upon your notice.

If you have questions about your notice after reviewing this information, please call the Cluster hotline or send us an e-mail and we will gladly provide further explaination.

2/14/2008 - The Ridgewood Cluster Association has passed a resolution to prohibit soliciting within the Cluster. Read the resolution here. In conjunction with this new ordinance, a "No Soliciting" sign has been installed directly below the tow sign at the entrance of the cluster. Please report all unauthorized solicitors to us.

1/27/2008 - The upgrade to the lighting at the cluster's entrance has been completed. This was a two-phase project that began at the end of last year. We replaced the halogen lamps that illuminate the brick Ridgewood sign and the brick 'gates' at the top of the cluster with energy-efficient florescent lamps. This replacement will pay for itself very quickly through a reduction in energy use by over 70%. Additionally, the bulbs last considerably longer which will require less replacements and less maintanance. We hope you like the new lights as much as we do!

1/3/2008 - Xmas tree collection will take place on Thursday, Jan 10th. Please place with your regular trash, free of ornamentation and not in a bag.

12/19/2007 - If you need a new or replacement yellow AAA recycling bin, please contact us by e-mail no later than December 31st. We will have them delivered to a common area in the cluster beginning in January. Thanks!

12/17/2007 - As you may have noticed, it was very windy last night (and still is this morning). As a result, many of our trash cans and recycling bins toppled over, spreading their contents throughout the neighborhood common areas, to our neighbor's properties, and into the woods. I would like to kindly request that when you have a spare moment today, that you pitch in and help pick up the few loose items near your property and dispose of them. If we all take just 60 seconds, we'll have the cluster cleaned back up in no time at all.

Additionally, if a tree was downed near your property or there is other storm damage to the common areas, please simply send an e-mail and let us know about it.

10/17/2007 - Please be sure to walk your pets along the Reston paths and not the common areas. When animals relieve themselves (urine and feces) on common areas, we are damaging the landscaping of the Cluster which is paid for by each homeowner as part of your annual dues. Additionally (and more importantly), the cluster has many children which play in the grassy areas of the Cluster, and are exposed to the urine and feces (even if the feces are removed). This is not a hygenic situation. By taking an extra moment to walk your family friend to one of the many Reston paths, you are protecting our investment in landscaping (home values) and protecting our children. Please think twice. Thanks!

10/01/2007 - Special thanks to board members Ann Jachimowski, Dan Soschin and Dan's wife Sydney, who planted some colorful mums to enhance the cluster's curb appeal by the Ridgewood sign.

10/01/2007 - The Board is aware that although most of the street lights have been repaired, there are still a few additional issues. We are working to resolve these.

9/15/2007 - As Seen On TV - Did you catch board member Dan Soschin's house on TLC today? It was featured in the show, "Top Ten Ways to Improve the Value of your Home".

7/29/2007 - Cluster Garage Sale on August 4th (8am - Noon)
Contact 11710 & 11774 for more information.

7/29/2007 - Updated Recycling Information

01/03/2007 -- Christmas trees will be recycled next Wednesday, January 10th. Thereafter, trees will be removed on the second trash day. The trees must be no longer than eight feet in length and must be free of any decorations or bags. Please place out at the curb prior to 6:00 AM for removal. Thanks!

12/20/2006 -- The parking lines have been repainted!

12/20/2006 -- The streetlight has been repaired!

12/11/2006 -- Parking Line Repainting on Friday 12/15
Please have your vehicles cleared by 8 AM. Thanks for your continued patience.

11/27/2006 -- No refuse collection on Christmas Day or News Year Day
As both of these federal holidays fall on Mondays, there will be no collection of refuse. Please wait for the next pick up day, the following Thursday. Thank you!

11/21/2006 -- Parking Lines Repainted -- TBA
USSealCoat has cancelled for the fifth time. We understand you may be frustrated - so are we! We will work with another contractor to get this resolved. Thanks for your continued patience. We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact the board with questions.

11/19/2006 -- Join the Ridgewood e-mail list!
Send us an e-mail with your first and last name, house number and e-mail address and everytime there's an important announcement, you'll be among the first to know!

10/25/2006 -- The Board is aware of the broken light post near 11709 and it will be repaired soon.

10/6/2006 -- Download new information on recycling.

9/26/2006 -- Our e-mail address has changed. To contact the board with an inquiry, please use this link.

9/1/2006 -- REMINDER: Refuse and recycling are not permitted to be placed outside until SUNSET. Please respect your neighbors and keep the cluster's appearance clean.

8/1/2006 - NOTICE: Please do not leave cash deposits for contractor jobs (windows, remodels, etc) prior to having your work approved by the cluster and Reston Association. If the work is not approved, you may lose these deposits.