Our new and updated FHA website will be launched on Thursday, January 6. Starting on that date, our existing web address, fearringtonfha.org, will bring you to the new site (there may be a few hours on Thursday morning when you encounter an “under construction” or similar (cont'd....)
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the FHA Board and residents held on November 21, 2021, including the written Questions and Answers, have been posted and can be accessed here. Minutes of previous meetings have also been posted and can be accessed by choosing "Board Meeting (cont'd....)
Printed copies of the Directory and Handbook are distributed to all residents every year, early in January. Additional copies are normally available for $5 each. But now you can obtain copies of the 2021 edition for only $1. That's right - 80% off!
At the annual meeting of the FHA on November 21, 2021, Fearrington Village residents elected a new FHA President and three new FHA Board members. Rose Krasnow, previously serving as Vice President, was elected President, succeeding Carl Angel who will be stepping down from the Board.
Road repairs have started in Fearrington village. The first stage of the job is to fill in potholes and patch the surface, then in about a month a new layer of asphalt will be applied. Final results will be a new road and new painted center line. The (cont'd....)
On Monday evening, November 15, the Board of Commissioners discussed the application from the developers of Fearrington Preserve (Congruus LLC) to add 184 acres of land that they own to the 2017 Land Use Map that outlined the area suitable for development under the Compact Community Ordinance (cont'd....)
Chatham and Orange Counties have experienced an ever-increasing number of Covid infections, and CDC guidelines have changed to reflect the dramatic increase in infections nation-wide. As a result, the FHA Board voted to adopt the following policy:
An abundance of caution leads us to ask that (cont'd....)
Here are links to a number of articles we would like to draw to your attention. They may not be as timely or important as those featured on the News tab, but they may be worth your reading. Some may provide helpful background information.
We are lucky to start a new year of food truck fare with an old favorite as Doherty’s Irish Pub brings their “Paddy Wagon” back to the Gathering Place on Wednesday (Jan. 5th) from 5 - 7:30 pm. They will be serving fish & chips, buffalo chicken & chips, bangers & chips along with grilled Ruebens and Rachels, pastrami on rye, a special “fish & chipwich” and Bailey’s Irish cream mousse for dessert!
Check out the complete menu and pre-order now through our neighborhood hotspot page. at www.streetfoodfinder.com/fearringtonvillage. You are also welcome to simply show up and (cont'd....)
On Monday evening, November 15, the Board of Commissioners discussed the application from the developers of Fearrington Preserve (Congruus LLC) to add 184 acres of land that they own to the 2017 Land Use Map that outlined the area suitable for development under the Compact Community Ordinance (CCO).
I testified during the public input part of the meeting against the request, as did several others from FV and Briar Chapel. Following a presentation by the applicant, George Lucier, Planning Board member, explained why that body had voted (8 – 3) to deny the request.
Those of you who are familiar with the Creekwood nature trails have probably seen the beautiful carved signs that say “Castner - Creekwood Trail”.
Some perhaps wondered, who is Castner? But many remember Henry Castner very fondly. More than anyone else, he was responsible for the development of the natural walking trails along Creekwood.
Henry passed away November 19. You can read an obituary of Henry written by Forrest Greenslade that gives a detailed account of his work with the trails.
At the annual meeting of the FHA on November 21, 2021, Fearrington Village residents elected a new FHA President and three new FHA Board members. Rose Krasnow, previously serving as Vice President, was elected President, succeeding Carl Angel who will be stepping down from the Board.
Road repairs have started in Fearrington village. The first stage of the job is to fill in potholes and patch the surface, then in about a month a new layer of asphalt will be applied. Final results will be a new road and new painted center line. The (cont'd....)
Testimony of Rose Krasnow – August 16, 2021 (Congruus)
My name is Rose Krasnow and I reside at 594 Woodbury in Fearrington Village. Professionally, I am an urban planner who served three terms as the Mayor of Rockville, Maryland. Now I am Vice President of the Fearrington Homes Association and (cont'd....)
Maintaining Beechmast Pond is one of the larger expense items in the FHA budget, and the cost is increasing every year. A decision needs to be made soon concerning changes to the pond that could significantly reduce maintenance costs. Open Meetings were held in February, and (cont'd....)
From time to time a streetlight in Fearrington Village may stop working. As the sun begins to set earlier, and the days grow shorter, this can be a growing hazard for pedestrians, cyclists, and even automobiles. Duke Energy will usually not repair a light unless they have (cont'd....)
Chatham and Orange Counties have experienced an ever-increasing number of Covid infections, and CDC guidelines have changed to reflect the dramatic increase in infections nation-wide. As a result, the FHA Board voted to adopt the following policy:
An abundance of caution leads us to ask that (cont'd....)
On August 16th, the Chatham County Commissioners held a public hearing on an application by Congruus LLC to expand the boundaries of the Compact Community Ordinance (CCO) to include 186 acres of land that they had assembled and hoped to densely (cont'd....)
Note: In the last paragraph but one, the phrase "First Choice asks people not to include caps and lids" is correct. However, the later statement, "Ensure that your cans, bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs are empty and relatively clean, and then put the caps and lids (cont'd....)
The recent Community Assessment Survey suggested that large numbers of residents consider Fearrington Village a highly desirable place to live, and many are willing to help in keeping it so. Some features stood out as especially important in enhancing the quality of our lives. In the (cont'd....)
On June 16, members of the FHA Board and the Long Range Planning Committee met with representatives of the NC Department of Transportation (NCDoT), Justin Bullock, Jennifer Britt, and Blaine Rivers. The purpose of the meeting was to address several questions that have arisen concerning roads and pathways (cont'd....)
Residents have been notified that the dues statement from HRW for 2021 contains two errors. The name of our association should be "Fearrington Homeowners Association". The address for remitting your payment contains an incorrect zip code; it is missing one digit. The correct zip code is (cont'd....)
Attention residents! Today, our Office was made aware of a rash of scam calls affecting Chatham County residents. These so-called “government impostor” scams are not new, and tend to resurface across NC from year to year. For instance, in April (cont'd....)
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