Category: Lark

Social Events take center stage this Fall…See the new, complete Lark <click .pdf>

Upcoming Holiday Party – Make your plans!Oktoberfest – Brew Club provided beverages

And much much more <click .pdf>

Residents can bring two items (per unit) to be discarded, to the front of the greenhouse. Darien and Mike will take the items to the town Transfer Station in the Meadowhill pickup truck. Be sure to have your items there by 10 AM on the 21st.

Clubhouse And Adjoining Area To Be Irrigated

American Yard Service will be installing new irrigation to the clubhouse and surrounding area in front of the pool. These are high visibility areas and will enhance the overall appearance of Meadow Hill, as does the lawn in front of the Hollister House.

Westside presentation on future landscape options

On Sept 10th, Mike Hodges of Westside gave a presentation to the Grounds Committee at their request. Please note that this is not a recommendation of Westside or represent a plan endorsed by the Grounds Committee or Executive Board.

Even with the recent rainfall we are still more than 6 inches in deficit of rain fall. Not conducive to lawns or plant material in general. I have been in the horticultural industry for 20 plus years and I cannot remember such fluctuations in environmental conditions. That being said, the board after much conversation, research and considering my recommendations has decided not to go ahead with any large scale fall seeding.

For those 49 units where we do not have an email address, a paper copy is being delivered to the door for the very last time. Paper recipients are receiving a cover letter with the Lark, advising them which of several outside boxes should be accessed to pick up their copy beginning with the November issue.

Time to think frosty nights and fragile plants. Be discerning as you select plants to winter in the greenhouse.

Any item or suggestion to make Meadow Hill a better place to live, please leave your item by the first of the month in the Clubhouse Lark Suggestion Box on the first floor small office, or email Ron Schneider

As you may be aware, after 9 years of meritorious and faithful service, the staff decided it was time to ‘retire’ and pass the Lark to a new staff. We’re beginning to put together that new staff, and would very much welcome anyone who can write or possibly distribute the papers.

Late summer has brought the usual invasion of crabgrass to Meadow Hill. Despite numerous and expensive treatments with pre- emergent chemicals year after year, we seem no further ahead in our effort to subdue it