Colonies March 2018

CHARLESTOWN COLONY
(CHC) NOTES FROM THE BOARD
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY & LET’S RODEO!
Although many of us are back in our homes, we are still very much
in recovery mode as we continue to rebuild our lives. With all the
unpacking organizing and re-organizing of our households, we are
now faced with another task, which is yard work and lots of it. Due to
all the long hard freezes and cold snaps this winter, many of us will
have a lot of work to do outside. Many of our plants, shrubs, trees and
other greeneries are on life support and will be in desperate need of
TLC this spring which may be therapeutic for some of us given what we
have all been through the last few months. As we continue to beautify
our homes, we should not forget to celebrate the milestones of our
progress. There are many events happening now and later this Spring,
let’s give ourselves a break every now and again. Remember, we are
resilient and we will come back stronger, better and more beautiful
than before Hurricane Harvey!
GOT THE NEXTDOOR AP?
https://nextdoor.com/
It only takes a few minutes to sign up and it helps keep everyone informed
on current events in our area.
If you see something, say something, because we are our best defense
against crime and retaining our home values!
Report:
• Park Lights that are not working properly
• Safety issues in common areas
• Suspicious activity
• Abandoned Houses
• Homes where recovery efforts have not begun
• Other Violations of our Deed Restrictions
Happening Soon!
• Cypress Fairbanks ISD Spring Break - March 12 th -March 16 th
• Happy Saint Patrick’s Day - March 17 th
• Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo - Through March 18 th
• March Madness - March 13 th -April 2 nd
• Berry Center - Thursday, March 22 nd , 7 PM
The Roadshow 2018 - For King & Country, Matthew West, Natalie Grant,
Bethel Music, Zach Williams, & Social Club Misfits
ANNUAL DUES PAYMENT
Thank you to all who have paid your HOA dues! If HOA dues have not
been paid yet, expect a certified letter soon with penalties. In order
to avoid additional costs and fees, there are several options to make
HOA payments. As of February 1 st , unpaid annual dues are considered
delinquent and subject to late fees and penalties. Our management
company has new policies and procedures in place to collect on past
due HOA assessments. If these have not been paid yet, please make
every effort to pay or make a payment arrangement. The Board worked
The Colonies Community Newsletter | March 2018
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diligently to maintain our HOA dues at $300 for 2018 although the
neighborhood incurred additional expenses caused by the flooding.
There are several payment options available.
Register and Pay online:
https://access.associawebsites.com/AssociaAccess/sites/CharlestownColonyCIA/
Mail: PMG/Charlestown Colony
P.O. Box 3157, Houston, TX 77253-3157
Pay in Person: PMG
11000 Corporate Centre Drive #150, Houston, Texas 77041
If a payment plan needs to be worked out, please contact our Association
manager, Shannon Abernathy, at a.abernathy@pmghouston.
com (713-329-7130). Email or in more serious situations, certified mail,
should be your preferred method of contact as these provides a written
record of the conversation and any agreement or modification granted.
HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS
Many of us are in various phases of renovating our homes. Please be
conscious of our deed restrictions and the Architectural Review form
required to complete exterior projects such as replacing fences, exterior
painting and pretty much any other exterior project attached to the
home that can be viewed from the street. The Architectural form can be
obtained from Principle Management Group Houston (PMG). We have
all endured a lot due to the flood and have probably filled out enough
forms over the last few months to last a life time. However, this form is
just another step in the renovation process and keeping the project on
track. Our deed restrictions have these forms in place to maintain the
appearance of Charlestown Colony. If exterior projects are completed
without consent, the homeowner could be subject to make changes
such as re-painting the house all over again which is costly and time
consuming. Most of the Architectural Review forms can be processed
within 10 business days, but it could take up to 30 days. If it is urgent,
please indicate that on the form and include a phone number. PMG
may be able to offer a verbal, “yes” to get the project started while the
form is being processed.
DEBRIS REMOVAL & DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS
The Board has graciously given us until May 1 st to have all debris
removed from in front of our homes without receiving one of those
dreaded deed restriction violation letters. Please make every effort
to have the renovation projects complete by this time. If more time is
needed, the board and management company will review these on a
case-by-case basis. Please reach out to the management company.
NEWS AND NOTES:
Horne, Truitt and Cy-Falls School are Spring Breaking it March 12 th -
March 16 th
Lone Star College and Houston Community College - If Spring registration
was missed for a regular semester, check out the late start class
dates and mini-mester classes.
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