Category Archives: Updates

Yes, Fall is approaching and that means Oktoberfest is coming up! Please save-the-day for Sunday, October 26, 3:00 – 5:30 for food, games, fun, and friends! And, Oktoberfest Chair, Lisa Mayr, is seeking volunteers to help with planning. Oktoberfest planning is so much fun and is a great way to get involved with the neighborhood!Continue reading “CWCA Oktoberfest Save-the-Date & Call for Committee Volunteers”

Good evening – A couple of months ago there was an exchange on the listserv about potentially dangerous conditions for cars and pedestrians on part of Forest Lane, especially around the blind curve between Woodley and Oakdale. Since then a group of us has been discussing possible solutions. We have progress to report. The concernsContinue reading “Update on Forest Lane Traffic”

All, This is to inform you that there was a suspicious incident near the corner of Oakdale Road and Crestwood Lane yesterday. A contractor was parked in his car when a Brown Nissan Altima with MD tags pulled up next to it with suspicious passengers who were possibly going to break in the car. TheContinue reading “CWCA Security Alert 8/13”

Dear Chesterbrook Woods Residents, If you’ve been thinking about planting a native shade tree to boost your home’s property value, reduce stormwater runoff and utility bills, remove pollution, sequester carbon, provide habitat for wildlife or just to help cool off during these hot summer days, now is the time to act! You can place anContinue reading “Last Call for the CWCA Shade Tree Planting Program”

Dear Neighbors: Given the number of large trees that have fallen down in Chesterbrook Woods in the past year or so — some of which took out power lines — we thought it would be useful to send out a brief message regarding the importance of tree maintenance, including periodic visits by a licensed treeContinue reading “Tree Maintenance Information”

Good morning, We wanted to make folks aware of an email we received yesterday about a beehive on the Pimmit Run Trail, especially since people can be highly alergic to bee stings. Please see below: "My dog and I were bitten a few times while walking the trail yesterday. The ground hive is just afterContinue reading “CWCA Alert: Beehive on Pimmit Run Trail”

CWCA Neighbors – In light of the recent storms and multiple power outages in Chesterbrook Woods, many of you have expressed interest in revisiting the Dominion Energy’s Strategic Underground Project that was being considered in 2022. To pursue Dominion power undergrounding for the CWCA neighborhood or parts of the neighborhood, a task-force is needed, startedContinue reading “CWCA – Interest in Revisiting Dominion Strategic Underground Project”

CWCA Neighbors – In light of the recent storms and multiple power outages in Chesterbrook Woods, many of you have expressed interest in revisiting the Dominion Energy’s Strategic Underground Project that was being considered in 2022. To pursue Dominion power undergrounding for the CWCA neighborhood or parts of the neighborhood, a task-force is needed, startedContinue reading “CWCA – Interest in Revisiting Dominion Strategic Underground Project”

CWCA’s Environmental Committee Tree Planting Program Dear Chesterbrook Woods Residents, Hot weather got you down? Our Tree Planting Program can give you some much needed shade for your yard. Now, in its third year, the CWCA Tree Champions program enables you to purchase a sizeable elm, oak or black gum tree for only $195 perContinue reading “Act Now to Plant a Native Shade Tree!”

The CWCA Board is forwarding a message in case you didn’t see it when it was posted on the HoodPlayDates listserv.