Holiday Lighting Contest Winners Announced!
That’s the spirit, Amberfield! The neighborhood was all a glow throughout the month of December. Thank you to all the residents who took the time to string up lights and decorate their doorways, windows, and yards. It was truly magical. Special recognition goes to the following winners of our first annual Holiday Lighting Contest…
FIRST PLACE: 2 Blazing Star Way
SECOND PLACE: 117 Amberfield Lane
THIRD PLACE: 230 Lazy Hollow Drive
HONORABLE MENTION: 143 Lazy Hollow Drive
POOL OPENING GUIDELINES FOR 2022
Dear Amberfield HOA Homeowner,
Summer is just around the corner and it's time to register for your pool passes!
Registration: We are using the same procedures as they were during pre-pandemic summers, and you can register online through the HOA's website by visiting MyAmberfield.com. As of the date of this notice, there will be no COVID-related restrictions at the pool this summer, however, that is subject to change if State and County COVID mandates are imposed in the future.
Pool pass registration is open to all Amberfield homeowners that are not in arrears on their quarterly HOA assessment. In order to register, your HOA fee account must have a zero balance. Tenants may not register for a pass without the owner's permission. It's important for owners who wish to relinquish their pool privileges to sign the release form and forward it and the application to management. Only one pass is allotted per residence.
Security Camera System: Due to the repeated incidents of vandalism and late-night trespassing into the pool facility, the HOA had a video surveillance camera system installed at the pool a few years ago. The system will record any movement/activity at the front, sides, and rear of the pool house--including the pool deck and basketball court. There have been incidents of trespassing and vandalism at the pool after hours, which resulted in the HOA pressing criminal charges and taking other forms of enforcement action against the individuals who were caught on the video. The HOA fully intends to seek prosecution to the fullest extent of the law and assess fines against those individuals who trespass during off-hours, or vandalize the pool facility. We ask parents to please stress to their children not to engage in such activity.
On behalf of the Amberfield Board of Directors and the Recreation Committee, I hope you have a great summer at the pool!
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Shireen Ambush, MPA, PCAM, CPM
Executive Vice President
Bulk Pick Up is Now On-Demand—and no longer THE first Wednesday of EVERY month!
While your regular trash and garbage collection is handled by private contractors, the City of Gaithersburg provides on-demand bulk refuse collection to single family homes and townhouses for large items, including heavy electrical appliances, furniture and other large household objects that private trash collectors will not accept.
Starting in September, 2020, the City of Gaithersburg is changing its bulk refuse collection program to make it more convenient for you, more efficient for City staff, and more thoughtful of the environment. You must now schedule an appointment to arrange for bulk pick up collection. There’s a limit of one per month, but it can be scheduled on any of your regular recycling days.
The City is happy to provide this service to you, and our goal is to recycle as much of what we collect as possible. However, reuse and repair are always preferred options. Before scheduling a bulk pick up, please consider alternatives to disposal. Montgomery County has an extensive list of donation options that can be explored here.
Complete details about this new program, including scheduling instructions and a list of what can and cannot be put out can be found on the City’s Bulk Pick Up webpage here. Questions? Contact the Department of Public Works at 301-258-6370.
HOA 2017 Annual Meeting
NOW BOARDING!
Interested in making a difference in the Amberfield community? Come serve on the Board of Directors! A Candidate Qualification Statement along with additional details are attached below. Nominations must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the election on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 7:30 PM. This meeting will be held in the Lakelands Clubhouse located at 100 High Gables Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. We look forward to seeing you there!
Amberfield Pool BBQ
Sunday, June 25th, 2-6pm, in the pool parking lot
We’re starting the fun a little early this year. And why not? The weather’s great, the pool will be open, and neighborhood is ready to see what’s cookin’. In addition to free hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshments, the pool barbecue is a great way for the community to get together before summer is in full swing. So mark your calendars and head on over. You might just make a few new friends.
