In the past month we have had several instances of overnight thefts from cars left unlocked in driveways. Please be sure to lock your vehicles and do not leave any valuables visible in the car. Do not hesitate to call the Hillsborough Sheriff at any time to report suspicious activity.

Common Area Beautification – the Board continues to review alternatives for improving the look of our entrance. Suggestions include:

• removal of the pine trees along McMullen Loop at the West end of our property – these trees are tall, spindly, and produce a great deal of pine needles – they will have to be trimmed back or removed eventually – and it is less expensive to do it now.
• trim the myrtle and magnolia trees growing next to the fence fronting on McMullen Loop – these trees are growing out of control and over the fence and need to be trimmed down to a reasonable size.
• Install new flowers and plants at the front entrance – under the Aberdeen Creek sign and perhaps also on either side of the entrance. We need some improvements – the irrigation drip system in the center island under the Aberdeen Creek sign will help to maintain flowers planted in this area.

Entrance Light – the broken stained glass panes in the eastern light fixture (broken by vandals several months ago) have been replaced.

Dog waste continues to be a problem. Several neighbors have complained about dog waste in their yards. While we remind everyone that dogs must be kept on leashes and owners must cleanup up after their animals, we also believe stray dogs from other neighborhoods may be causing the problem. Call Animal Services at 744-5660 to report nuisance complaints.

October, 2007