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Following is a link to Westwind's Memo regarding replacement requirements for homeowners for the roof, windows and paint schemes.  This memo is meant to share with contractors and insurance companies as needed.

 

 

If any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group, LLC.

UPDATE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2024:  Colorado Waste Connections is now requiring homeowners change their recycling bins/tubs from open containers to a 96 gallon closed containers with lid.  All trash and recycling must be in these bins or the trash and recycling will not be picked up.  Colorado Waste Connections is now using a one-man operated truck and will be used to lift the bins.  Colorado Connections is requiring our community to use the 96-gallon trash and recycle bins. Therefore, Westwind will be sending out e-mail blast and letters via regular mail regarding this requirement and will be requesting from you the number of bins you need as Colorado Waste Connections has agreed to provide the 96-gallon trash and recycle bins for free.  If you have a green 96-gallon trash bin  you then only need to request a recycle bin.  If you have a 96-gallon recycle bin, you do not need to order a new bin.

 

In addition, Colorado Waste Connections will no longer pick up any lawn/yard items including any  twigs/tree branch bundles.  These items must go into the trash can or you will need to call to set up a special pickup (or you can find out where you can take the twigs/branches to a county tree collection facility).  You will be charged a fee for the pickup.  

Westwind will be sending out an e-mail blast with the Waste Connections will not pick any large items left out by the trash bins.  You must call to set up a special pickup or you can take your item(s) to any thrift store in the area.  You will be charged a fee for the pickup.

 

Please call Waste Connections customer service phone number is 800-457-1379.

 

If any large items are left in the street, the board is considering sending violation letters to everyone within the common area pod for pickup the large item.  This could result in fines to the homeowners in the cul-de-sac for not complying with the new trash requirements.  

 

If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management.  

 

LARGE ITEM(S) PICKUP AND DONATION RESOURCES
 
 

Waste Connections 800-457-1379 wasteconnections.com	Call to set up special pickup Fee will apply (responsibility of owner) Mark your item(s) with your address and indicate the date it will be picked up
Vietnam Veterans of America 888-518-VETS VVA.org Click on Donate	Schedule a pickup Place your item in front of your front door or garage with a note for date of pickup
Habitat for Humanity Re-store 303-421-5300 habitatmetrodenver.org/restore/donate	Donation drop off or pickup Review what is accepted Schedule a pickup (free with stipulations
Goodwill 161 West County Line Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 303-738-2152 Goodwillcolorado.org	Go to website for donation pickup Can drop off at Thrift Retail Store
ARC Thrift Store 7450 S. University Blvd Littleton, CO 720-728-6390 Large Furniture Pickup only: 303-238-5263	Free furniture pickup for large furniture only Schedule online by requesting pickup Review list of unacceptable items
The Salvation Army 800-728-7825 SATRUCK.org/donate/choose	Call the number - pickup may not be available Ask for drop-off location

Thinking of staining your inside fence or the inside of your fence this fall? 

Here is the stain color from Sherman Williams (SW)

Banyan Brown
SW 3522ss
Semi-solid

 

Also paint colors for the Villages homes are now available at

 

enter the following in the drop down menus:

state (CO)

City (Highlands Ranch)

HOA (Villages at Highlands Ranch)

The new rules and regulations booklet has been handed out to all residents.  You can access the booklet and download a copy on our website. 

 

Here is also a quick cheat-sheet of useful information and links for you to access as 

a community member.  This sheet has been updated to reflect changes to our management company effective January 1, 2024.

 

Just a gentle reminder that if you need non-emergency help 

with fencing, front yard, pod lights, pod trees, please DO NOT CALL 

but DO FILE A WORK ORDER.

 

Until March 2024, if you need help go the Westwind and include a photo so that we can see what it is to be done.

This will help us have a list of items that need repair or attention vs having your request get lost in an email feed. 

 

 

 

The Villages HOA Board is calling for neighborhood residents to become POD REPs

 

Our thinking was that since we now have monthly board meetings for the community, it

might be nice if each pod or cul-de-sac had a representative that could come to the meetings and

then share the information with their neighbors. 

 

Also pod reps could alternate so that each month it could be a different rep that comes to the

meeting. This way we could get more information out to those that could not make the meetings.

 

No special requirements are needed other than the ability to come to the meetings and then share the

info with your neighbors.

 

If you are interested in learning more please reach out to one of the board members. Or simply show

up at the next board meeting in May. 

 

Just a reminder board meetings are each month - held on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm 

(though we end earlier than that).  All meetings are held at the Westridge Recreation Center. 

 

Recently, we are hearing from homeowners of costly repairs due to damage caused to their homes because of the growing squirrel and rat population.  The population is growing in the Villages due to the lack of predators and people setting out feeders and leaving trash out.