Blog

Does anyone have any good resources for home schooling or any guidance in the area? My wife and I are contemplating moving full time to the mountain but our main focus is on educating our children. We have 2 preschool age kids now (3 & 4 yr old) and are looking into the options of…
Read more

Be careful when visiting…..

This is the second time in the last month when I’ve gone down to drop off my trash someone has placed their trash in my bin. I’m assuming it’s a weekender but whomever, they need to leave the full time residents trash bins alone. Shirley Cole

At some point long ago, there was a post about hot tubs, but I can’t find it now. We’re in the market for a hot tub. Has anyone had one delivered to AW? Who did you use and were you happy with them?

I apologize for tardiness of posting this picture. Saturday afternoon when driving down trough view there was black metal bar (maybe for work equipment/truck?) which I picked up. I would like to get it back to the original owner. Please let me know if you are missing the item in the attached picture. Kim Skiles…
Read more

Hey neighbors I’m looking for some fill dirt. If you have any available, please contact me. Thank you! Diana Ketterman

Hello Neighbors, we certainly hope you all enjoy the long 4th of July weekend. We wanted to let you know that although we’ve received some rain, the area is still experiencing a dry spell. In fact, the fire threat signs were increased to moderate earlier today due to the overall dryness and winds. If you…
Read more

Community, As we celebrate the freedom that we have in this great country over this weekend, I want to say thank you to our Service men and women in this community who have dedicated their lives to protect the United States of America! Not just for this weekend, but everyday! Also, to all Service men…
Read more

Hello. Just a gentle reminder that for any owners with delinquent dues, those dues must be paid by today (1 July) to avoid interest and administrative fees. In addition to the letters we previously mailed and email notices we sent to folks, the Board wanted to send out today’s reminder. We regret the need to…
Read more

Hello Neighbors! We want to publicly thank John, a Board Member who handles roads and other issues, and Norm, a dedicated volunteer. Both guys put down and spread 2.75 tons of river rock at the Trough View Gate. They also spent a considerable amount of time weeding around the Trough View Gate and the Main…
Read more

Hello Folks, just wanted to reach out to assist with information regarding survey markers. You should know this info before clearing and building on your property. 1. contact a surveyor if you cant find your property line (list attach for local surveyors) . 2. The association should only be for common areas (roads/buildings). 3. Landowner…
Read more

The Community Notice posted by Board President Jason Williams earlier today did not include the ability to respond, so I am doing so here. While I agree with the sentiments expressed in the notice, the notice causes me concern. I can’t tell whether there is an abundance of harassment occurring in Ashton Woods, requiring a…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good afternoon and I hope that everyone is getting ready for a wonderful 4th of July celebration! We are truly blessed for the independence that our fellow Americans provided through their service and sacrifice which enables us to enjoy the freedoms of this great country! Ashton Woods, with its vast amount of wildlife,…
Read more

Hi All, I’m having issues with my well and need an interim solution until I get the filtration system up. Does anyone get water delivered in the community? Would appreciate any recommendations, so I dont have to lug 5gal jugs from Walmart LOL.

Lot 153 has pushed a massive pile of trees from his property on to our 60 foot right-of-way. Some areas are as much as 20 feet on our property. I am told it will be covered with dirt and may be higher than 5 feet. Please drive by there and give me your thoughts. It…
Read more

I was the general contractor when we built our house. I was able to get insurance for the build and liability through Berg insurance, which I think has an office in Petersburg and in Moorefield.

At the April 15 2023 board meeting it was decided that for any large expenditures the board would notify the property owners through the website. This is being done to keep the property owners informed of how their dues monies are spent. The threshold for notification was set at $1,000. Over the past month we…
Read more

We are in the planning stages of building a home on our lot, Has anyone had issues with obtaining Home owners insurance in AW, Can you recommend any companies writing policies? Thanks Larry and Kathy Lot 241

AWPOA Community, Good evening and I hope that everyone is enjoying a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! We have great news to share with a big announcement that the Vice President role has been filled by Debbie French. The Board is excited to have Debbie as VP and we look forward to working with her in…
Read more

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows a place close by that’s not to expensive I could rent that allows dogs for June 25,26,27,28. Evan’s motel apparently shut down for good. Thanks, Jennifer Cianfrani

I wish I had a broom with me to sweep up the packing material (bubbles) on the floor. There were several boxes yesterday in the building and I am hoping the owner of the boxes with the packing material comes back and cleans up the room. If not will bring a broom tomorrow and sweep…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good evening and hope that everyone is enjoying the cool late Spring weather. First and foremost, thank you for the responses to the board as well as the coordination between property owners on the Gypsy Moth (Spongy Moth) topic. We have submitted the 2023/2024 application for the survey to WV DOA and working…
Read more

I have recently done business with Golden Rule Associates who not only does new builds but smaller projects such as, decks, stairs, or whatever you may request. They do outstanding work and are very responsive with returning calls, emails, text. etc. Their information is: Golden Rule Associates out of Augusta, WV. and can be reached…
Read more

I took the time to notify the WVU Ext Service regarding the gypsy moth program through WVDA. Dee said the ext service has applications for the gypsy moth program. Dee can be reached at 304. 530. 0273. My understanding is that the landowner and or adjacent landowners need to initial the program. Most likely due…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good evening and it’s with high mixed emotions that I write this notice. Cathy Baum has resigned as Vice President, and we will miss her on the BoD. Cathy brought a tremendous amount of knowledge about HOAs as well as historical knowledge pertaining to Ashton Woods! We wish her all the best in…
Read more

My wife ran into this super friendly fella at the main gate. No collar or tags, but hopefully someone is missing him. She gave him some water but didn’t want to take him too far from where he was. Submitted Tues 6June@6:43pm

AWPOA Community, Good evening and there have been multiple posts and pictures about the Gypsy Moths. This update is to address the concerns and what the BoD’s next steps are for 2023-2024. We’ve received feedback from owners that want mass spraying and feedback from owners that do not want mass spraying due to animals, plants,…
Read more

Gypsy Moths wreaking havoc on our property. Did we decide not to spray?

AWPOA Community, Good evening! Phil Rinker will be conducting work tomorrow between 1 pm and 3 pm at the Trough View Gate. The gate will be inaccessible for use during this duration. Thank you! Jason T. Williams

Hello! We are new to AW and are looking to have a driveway installed and some site clearing done and would appreciate some input from those of you that have had experience. Thanks in advance!

If they are Nathaniel now they will spread to other places soon – gypsy moth droppings overnight on a piece of plywood.

Discovered I can only post one image at a time. Here is the time of the event and the category of various works. Dick 227

A friend/architect is sponsoring an art event in Mathias, WV on July 1st. He tells me that the artists and craftsmen/women are first rate. So, if you are looking for something to do to start off the Fourth of July weekend, here is something to consider. Dick 227

Anyone looking to find a window cleaning service, I have recently used a service by the name of Crystal Clear Window Cleaning out of Keyser. They did an awesome job, cleaning 45 windows some of which are as high as 17 feet. They cleaned inside and out and was very reasonable price wise. If you…
Read more

Looking for reputable contractors for well install. Appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!

I think it’s the a shame that we have no respect for our roads in here. I saw were people are doing donuts and spinning up the roads that was just newly graded and gravel. You have no respect for work that’s put into the roads! You can’t even tell that two weeks ago these…
Read more

On Memorial Day, we will be ringing our cabin bell 21 times to honor America’s fallen heroes and their families. If you have a bell, please join us. If not, you can still join us in a moment of silence and prayer at 0900. President John Adams said: “You will never know how much it…
Read more

Probably not gonna work in here as we have a gated community and no one is coming to your door. This has been at the West RCS a couple days. Tomorrow we will trash it otherwise the varmints would be enjoying some cheese bites.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/west-virginia-company-drops-bid-build-logging-fumigation-facility-amid-fierce-opposition

Anybody missing this handsome, uncut young dog? It’s got a tracker collar that looks damaged and a blue collar with 2 phone numbers and a name – Kenny Michael. Tried a search in the database, found 1 Kenny and too many Michaels to mention. 😀 Please contact Cheryl at 304 434 4353.

AWPOA Community, Good evening and thank you for making this year’s annual picnic a success! It was a pleasure to meet new property owners, put faces to names and voices, as well as see owners that were previously met. For those that could not attend, you were missed, and we look forward to seeing you…
Read more

Hello Neighbors, just a reminder the picnic is Saturday, May 20th! It starts at noon. We look forward to seeing everyone there!! If your plans changed, and you can now attend, please join us! *** This year’s location: Brighton Park – 644 Fisher Rd, Moorefield. Thanks!

I’m trying to find someone to install a drop ceiling for my basement, any good recommendation’s? Thanks in advance!

Hello. It’s time for us to replace our mattress. However, we’ve run into difficulties finding a company that will deliver. Does anyone have recommendations that worked for them? Thanks much! Hilary and Phil

Hello Neighbors, please let us know if you can attend the picnic on Saturday, May 20th. It starts at noon. We need to get a final count to the caterer in two days. It’s most helpful if you can please reply to this notice with the number of folks attending. That way, the people planning…
Read more

Hello Neighbors, just a reminder the picnic is Saturday, May 20th and starts at noon. Please reply to this notice with the number of folks attending, so we can get a good headcount. We owe the caterer a final number by the end of the week. Thank you!! If you already responded to the previous…
Read more

Hi everyone, I am writing to see if anyone else is have problems with pine beetles. We have had so many pine trees die and fall on our property the last couple of years and it’s just not stopping. Is anyone else having the same problem? Is there a solution? Thanks for the help.

Hello Neighbors, we are excited to see you all for the annual picnic! Just a reminder the picnic is Saturday, 20 May 2023 and starts at noon. *** Please note, the location has changed to Brighton Park. address: 644 Fisher Rd, Moorefield (We are grateful for the Steckler’s hosting in previous years, but something came…
Read more

Ashton Woods Community, We promised to keep you all updated regarding the permit request for a log fumigation facility in Baker. There will be a public hearing on Thursday, 4 May for people to share their concerns. Below is a recent email from the WV Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about the public hearing and…
Read more

In case you were interested in having your driveway paved. White’s Paving out of Petersburg will be in AW doing several driveways over the next few weeks. The phone number is (304) 641-7283.

Hello, we heard there are questions about the dues letters we recently mailed. Below is added context regarding the letters and why we sent them. We previously sent several dues notices out through the website’s email notification. Out of concern that some of these emailed notices may have gotten stuck as email spam, and because…
Read more

Hi, I am getting ready to start planning to move to AW fulltime. Is it possible to get a 26′ moving truck thru our roads to my home on black oak? I am concerned with all the switchbacks, wasnt sure we would be able to get a truck of that size there without issue. Any…
Read more

I’ve owned property here for almost 15 years. I participate on the forums, help folks when I can, and generally try to not be a jerk. I just received an accusatory letter that I hadn’t paid my HOA fees. Yep, I hadn’t. Sorry about that. My email and phone number is available for all to…
Read more

Hi, we noticed this on some of our trees. Has anyone else seen it and what do you do about it? Thanks! Kathy

Good morning everyone. We’re up for the weekend and I spotted these two after yesterdays rain. The Red-tailed hawk nest is on an electric tower on Trough road, and the juvenile eagle was flying over the South Branch river. Happy (belated) Earth Day

Good afternoon Ashton Woods, Earlier today, I spoke with the WV Department of Environmental Protection / Division of Air Quality regarding the log fumigation facility. They are extending the deadline for the public to comment, and the new deadline is 12 May. They’ve decided to hold a public hearing on Thurs, 4 May but are…
Read more

*** I posted this as a notice earlier today but understand there were technical issues with the post, so I am trying through the community webpage. *** Hello, we want to make you all aware of the following notice about plans by Allegheny Wood Products to construct a log fumigation facility in Baker: According to…
Read more

Not sure if everyone is aware that Jim Justice has placed a total fire ban on WV. No burning at all including campfires. The ban is to last until Monday April 24th. I would imagine that date is subject to change depending on precipitation.

Hi Folks, I am wondering if anyone here knows the closest water fill station for RVs to Ashton Woods. Or are there other ways I can fill the tank without moving the RV? Like a delivery service? I use the Trough View Road entrance to get to my lot on the top of the mountain.…
Read more

Hello, we wanted to make the Ashton Woods Community aware of the following notice about plans by Allegheny Wood Products to construct a log fumigation facility in Baker. According to the WV Department of Public Broadcasting: Hardy County residents have until Friday, May 5 to submit comments on a state permit for a log fumigation…
Read more

Neighbors Our community picnic is scheduled for May 20. 1. We are looking for a chairperson and volunteers 2. We are looking for a location (The Steckler’s who had been kind enough to host in the past are no longer in a position to do so). 3. Dues pay/reimburse for everything 4. Please let us…
Read more

Hello. The minutes are posted from our Board Meeting on April 15th. You’ll find them in the Documents section of the Owners’ Area. Or, you can try opening the document link in this posting. Please take note of the four motions that passed. Minutes (link to Documents section) As always, please let us know if…
Read more

Due to the lack of precipitation the WV Department of Forestry has raised the forest fire threat to HIGH. This includes all counties around AW. Please refrain from starting outside fires or use extreme caution until the threat is minimized. Disposing of cigarettes and other smoking material from vehicles or onto the forest floor can…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good morning and we hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter/Passover! A BoD meeting will be held on April 15th at 10 am at the Baum’s residence: 1220 Hampshire Ridge. If you have intentions on attending, please let us know via email. The agenda for this meeting is below: – Dues Proposal –…
Read more

A/C is switching on but not much cold air is happening. Needs a coolant charge. Anyone have local numbers that can they recommend?

My son was out at our cabin this weekend and found a dog on Ashton Woods Dr .He dropped the dog off at Hardy County dog pound 304-257-7912. It looks like a small Chihuahua. Bob Iwanowski Lot141

Hello All- Looking for a local plumber/contractor to assess our water pump/bladder. We are getting sputtering from out faucets. Thanks -Danielle

Hi all, in desperate need of an electrician. I tried one of our local companies; had an appointment way back in November. They never showed up or called. I called the next day and left a VM, but never got a call back. Every time I call them, there’s no one to take the call.…
Read more

Please be aware and voice your opposition (or approval) if this becomes a possibility. Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area is getting 19 Windmills placed on the ridge. This is a similar Wildlife Management area to Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area, a short distance away. I believe it will hurt our property values. Tim

2019 Forest River No Boundaries (NOBO) Travel Trailer I have listed some of the options that are with this camper and a direct link to the Forest River website. This particular camper has been gently used and is in great shape! Our home is almost complete, so we are looking to sell. I can be…
Read more

Hello Community, It is finally spring time and wanted to remind the community who needs trees to plant for free. We have a local grant program called the Carla Hardy Tree project. If anyone is interested in the project details which can be found at https://www.cacaponinstitute.org/protect/communi-tree/ Happy planting…. Rose

AWPOA Community, Good morning! The power company will be traveling our roads today in an effort to ensure that the lines are clear from trees, etc. They will be spraying treatment on stumps but will not be using herbicides. Have a great day! Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President

The Mahoney family from Clifford Hollow Road leaving their weekend getaway took the time to pick up trash from along our roads. We appreciate you guys improving our community.

AWPOA Community, Good evening, and I hope that everyone is getting ready for Spring! Phil Rinker will be grading, culvert cleaning, and graveling over the next couple of months. Please drive carefully and slowly due to the road work and large vehicles traveling our roads. Have a wonderful evening! Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President

Picture of Lot 70 entrance was used by the Hardy Co CVB to advertise “which road will you take”.

Is anyone in our community regularly who is a Notary Public? I have some documents I need notarized before I can mail them. If not, maybe the Library or other public building? Thanks, Cheryl

We should all care about the condition of our community but lately the trash that can be seen not only on the sides of the road but on property that is under construction is disheartening and frankly embarrassing. When we began building our home, I had a “speech” for every contractor coming into our community…
Read more

Good morning Community, I’m looking for a painter to spray interior walls and semi-gloss on my home, currently under construction. Any recommendations on a local contractor? Thanks in advance, Marc

Looking for a Boston Terrier puppy dog sitter either in Moorefield or in the community, dog boarding for part of the day in particular. I’d appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

Hi, does anyone know who owns the house at 121 Potato Ridge? We may be interested in purchasing it? Any information would be gladly appreciated. The Nippers

Community, Good morning! It’s been brought to our attention that there was a vehicle traveling on Trough View at excessive speed which resulted in damage to the road as well as a possible accident. The details are still being gathered as we investigate, but if anyone has additional information pertaining to vehicle description, etc., please…
Read more

Just a FYI, PotomacEdison was notified of the tree on the power lines on Clifford Hollow Road. They indicated they will send personnel out today 3/2 to remove it.

Any good recommendations for a contractor who can install a wood stove and chimney?

Greetings Neighbors! We’re looking to have a window installed in our basement wall. Please reach out to me if you have a contractor who might be interested. Thanks! Floyd gostardc@gmail.con 301-651-5415 Lots 42 & 43

Hello. We wanted to let you all know the minutes are posted from our Board Meeting on Feb 9th. You’ll find them in the Documents section of the Owners’ Area. Or, you can try copying this website location into your web browser: https://awpoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AWPOA-Board-Meeting-Minutes-February-2023.pdf Thanks, Hilary F. Collins AWPOA Secretary

Hi All – maybe there was something sent out about it and I missed it – but is the West Gate broken? I noticed it was bungied open Wednesday on my way in. Any update appreciated – thanks!

Well …..who ever thought that we would get delivery to our door! Chad (new driver) never delivered to Ashton Woods. No code for front gate NOR didn’t realize that the RCSs were for packages. Fortunately we were his first stop before heading further up to road to two more residences on Lockinger and Winterberry. I…
Read more

i need to purchase a system to reduce the iron levels in my well water and to reduce hardness. i got an estimate to do the work from a plumber and began to research the system they recommended. some systems for hardness require salt while others don’t. it is getting to the point where it…
Read more

This little guy/gal showed up yesterday on our property. He/she doesn’t have any tags but based on behavior and condition appears to be someone’s pet and not a stray. Let us know if he/she belongs to you!

AWPOA Community, Good morning, and we have a great announcement to make pertaining to our Board. Mr. John Rice has accepted the position that was open and we’re privileged to have him on the board for our Community. John has a tremendous amount of experience within our Community as well as other volunteer services as…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good afternoon! I hope that everyone is doing well! Due to schedule changes for various members of the board, we are moving our February board meeting from Saturday, 2/11 to Thursday, 2/9. We will be posting the minutes shortly after. Have a great rest of your week! Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President

Is anyone else not receiving community information via email? The only way I can see any community or notice information is by logging in to the website. It happened once before and was corrected.

Good evening. The deadline for Annual Dues to be paid has passed. As of this evening, there are 170 properties that have not yet paid their dues of $600 per lot and are now delinquent. Owners who do not access their property via the Ashton Woods roads must submit their annual dues of $60 per…
Read more

Our community and the entire state has been at a moderate level of forest fire risk. Even with the occasional precipitation it has remained elevated. Locally there have been several brush and forest fires outside of AW related to unattended fires. Please do not let your guard down with outside fires.

We recently updated all our windows in our cabin. We came back this weekend and notice there is hail damage all over the trim of the windows and parts of the singles are missing on roof. Did any one else have any damage? Also could you please refer us to a roofing contractor? Thank you…
Read more

AWPOA Community, On Monday, 1/30, WV DNR/DOA came out to perform their first survey for the Spotted Lanternfly. The following information from them is below: ——- “We didn’t find any signs of spotted lantern fly on your property. We also checked the spot at the end of the road and the trees along the road.…
Read more

AWPOA Community, On Monday, 1/30, WV DNR/DOA came out to perform their first survey for the Spotted Lanternfly. The following information from them is below: ——- “We didn’t find any signs of spotted lantern fly on your property. We also checked the spot at the end of the road and the trees along the road.…
Read more

We are currently researching home plans for our lot in Ashton Woods Could anyone please recommend a qualified & reliable builder / contractor that you have used or know of that we could contact for assessment and building recommendations Not doing a log structure so no log builders Thanks in advance for any input you…
Read more

AWPOA Community, There have been questions regarding the important topic of Gypsy Moth activity relating to our Ashton Woods Community. The board has been gathering information and continued to do so as of last evening. This Notice will provide an overview of the current state, next steps that are being taken and general information to…
Read more

AWPOA Community, There have been questions regarding the important topic of Gypsy Moth activity relating to our Ashton Woods Community. The board has been gathering information and continued to do so as of last evening. This Notice will provide an overview of the current state, next steps that are being taken and general information to…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Paul Graham contacted me regarding the post announcing Tim’s departure and clarified the information about needing to be on the board. Anyone interested in joining the Roads Team, does not have to be on the board. We will look to have an existing or new board member oversee the “Roads Team” due to…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good afternoon! We would like to advise the Community that Tim Schafer has stepped down from his board position late last year and grateful that he stayed on through December. Tim continued to be actively involved on our November and December board meetings as well as assisting with the roads during the storms.…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Thank you to everyone who responded to the query on 10 January regarding the gypsy moth survey and possible plans for spraying. The Board appreciates your feedback and read each of your responses. We wanted to provide an update to our current planning. We’ve received additional information and understand the main trouble areas…
Read more

I’ve been watching the American Chestnut Foundation for some time as they have worked to develop a blight resistant American Chestnut tree. The American Chestnut was nearly wiped out by a blight in the early 20th century. They have developed a blight resistant variety and are seeking approval to deregulate this variety. You can read…
Read more

As of Monday 1/9 RCS 2 still had no power as reported by a resident back on 1/4. I’m resorting to RCS 1 to dump my trash and have packages held hostage in RCS 2. Can we please get an update on the power outage in RCS 2 at the main gate. Thanks. Matt

AWPOA Community, Good morning! Herb and Anne have been running the program and working with WVDA. This item was not on the agenda for the Owner’s Meeting to be voted on and did not make it through the board meetings due to other items that were being addressed. I’m posting this to reach as many…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good evening and hope that everyone is enjoying their weekend. Per our covenants, removal of campers and RVs from properties during the month of January is required. We understand that previous weather conditions towards the end of December delayed owners from removing them, but we need to have them removed this week/weekend. My…
Read more

Good morning, My Wife and I bought our property on Ridge Road last spring and are planing to bring our Side by Side out in a couple of week and are wondering what we need to do if anything to make it legal to drive in AW? Thank You. Dale and Rebecca Henderson

There is no power to the key pads. Not sure who is handling what, but figured someone should check into it Sean

Good afternoon AW neighbors, I am hoping to get an update on roads on South Branch Mountain Rd towards the top. We are planning to come up tomorrow and just want to be prepared. Thank you

Wanted to share with folks. We’ve had some valuables come up missing. This morning a silver pickup with tinted windows and custom muffler pulled up our driveway. Sophie started barking so I went out on the deck with her. As soon as the driver saw me the truck took off. It headed left on Trough…
Read more

Hello, There is a white car about 2 miles from the main gate. It is sticking out in the road, please be careful, they got stuck on the ice.

FYI, the power has been out on South Branch Mountain Rd and not expected to be restored until tomorrow or Thursday. I don’t know how widespread this is, but with the temps, pipes may be an issue.

Thank you to all for the reports on the road conditions in Ashton Woods. An especial thanks to the gentleman driving the Tesla when my wife and a family friend were in the van with the spinning wheels just inside the Main Gate. He stopped and warned them on the road conditions and offered to…
Read more

4×4 or late model/high tech AWD, and drive with extreme care. (Also: towing a trailer is not recommended in these conditions. See attached picture from mid-afternoon Monday Dec 26 at Ashton Woods Drive, less than one mile from West Gate.)

Has anyone driven on the Ashton Woods roads today? I’m just wondering whether it’s too dangerous to head into town. Thanks, Paul

Hi all, We are looking to get our dog established as a patient at a local vet in the event that we need one while we’re at our AW house. I know I saw a a post for vet recommendations quite some time ago but now I can’t find it. Does anyone have any feedback…
Read more

Envirco has notified us that they will be picking up trash on Tuesday this week due to the expected bad weather on Thursday and the fact that they missed last week due to the ice storm. If you have trash that you want picked up this week, please bring it to the RCS by first…
Read more

Hello Ashton Woods Owners This is the New Treasurer Welcome and Notice of Annual Dues First of all, we have a new treasurer, please welcome Steve Williams, who is taking over the treasurer position as of January 1, 2023. The time for Annual Dues is upon us. Please be aware of the increase of $100,…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Potomac Edison has restored power. If you are experiencing power issues please call Potomac Edison. Thank you to all for your help in the community. Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President

AWPOA Community, Fire is out and waiting for Potomac Edison to remove the trees from the lines. Volunteers are out removing trees from the roads. Thank you to all for your help in the community. Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President

AWPOA Community, We have numerous trees down and we have a tree on fire on South Branch Mountain Road past the Hardy building. We have contacted Potomac Edison and working with them to resolve the issue. Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President 856-300-3366

AWPOA Community, Good morning and hope that everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We will be having an end of year board meeting on Dec. 15th to address any outstanding items prior to the new year when the new board members start their terms. A top item during this meeting will be the appointment of…
Read more

For those that are interesting in buying a tree, there is a woman selling across from Shop and Save. The trees are on great shape. She gets them from a tree farm in North Carolina. She just moved to WV about a year ago and decided to set up shop in Moorefield. Please check her…
Read more

Does anyone have a referral for any painters in the area?

I know a thread exists about internet but I was unable to find it. Hardy net does not offer anything beyond 6mps they said and I have signed up for Starlink and am still waiting on them. Hughes net will offer 30mps but I am hoping to get more. I want to work from our…
Read more

we have finally completed our house and need a recommendation for a cleaning service to come in and do a deep cleaning. does anybody have any recommendations? paul turkheimer

AWPOA Community, We are experiencing intermittent power disruptions at this time. There appears to be a downed cable at South Branch Mountain Road and Trough View. We’ll be contacting Potomac Edison as soon as possible and will provide an update. Regards, Jason T. Williams AWPOA President

I would love to do it myself but with my knees, I can’t climb on the roof to install it. Please let me know if you have used a contractor to install your Starlink system.

Hello! During the annual meeting there was a presentation from Hardy County Health Department. William provided his email address, and now I cannot find it… Does anyone still have it handy and could post it here? Thank you! Marina and Jeff Winch, Lots 232; 233

Hello all, we are new AW residents and excited to join the community. This past weekend we attempted to find a vehicle access point to enter the Nathaniel Mountain WMA from AW but were unsuccessful. Every logical entrance (based on map recon) along S Branch Mountain Road was either gated or barriered. Can someone talk…
Read more

AWPOA Community, Good morning and hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! We’re approaching the end of the year and please remember that all campers need to be removed from the properties between January and February. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in accordance with our covenants. Have a great…
Read more

Lost my ATT cell signal a couple weeks ago. I live up Ruckman Rd. I drove down Ruckman turned onto Clifford Hollow and up Aston Woods Dr. for less than 1/4 mi. and found a really clear signal. Anyone else having a problem with ATT cell phone? thx John Miller lot 62

On our property today, lot 119 my son and I are enjoying some deer hunting. About 11am someone was walking along Ashton woods road, no problem with that, but this time of year you should wear orange while walking around! Second around noon a pickup stopped, backed up, and fired out of the window. Two…
Read more

Before we break this down to get rid of I thought I’d see if anybody wants or can use a sideboard/kitchen cabinet – top has 1-2 small scratches but good shape. If anyone wants measurements I can measure it – we ended up getting a bigger kitchen island.

Looking for a solar contractor for repair on an existing system .(Enphase) any help would be greatly appreciated . Thanks

Kindly note that the contractor gate code has changed. The new code can be found in our General Info page https://awpoa.com/general-info/ The old code will still be active until Thanksgiving.

Are fireworks allowed within Ashton Woods? I do not see anything in the covenants but as wooded as it is here and thinking back to the forest fire we had in the summer I imagine it would be very dangerous – it was very windy last night as well – the folks behind us were…
Read more

2 dogs, both with collars(no id) by AW drive and Pin Oak area. As you can see, one is super friendly but the other one didn’t get close enough. Based on the markings on feet and chest, this appears to be the same great pup from my March 2022 post. I hope they find their…
Read more

Selling some toys. 2008 Goldwing Trike $21000/2018 Honda Pioneer 700-4 Side x Side $18500. If interested, contact me for a additional info/pictures.

I was returning from town today (1:17pm) and was ready to enter my code into the gate pad when I observed a black pick up and a gray pick up (both with trailers) speeding towards the gate. I chose not to enter my code and waited for them to go thru at which time they…
Read more

We are looking for a builder or general contractor to handle construction of a custom home on our lot. We are working with an architect, so not looking for a design/build company, but just a competent, trustworthy builder or GC that, hopefully, has some experience working in the community. Thanks in advance–the community referrals for…
Read more

Yesterday (Sat 11/5) around 1 pm two boys on ATVS sped past us towards the West Gate and were tearing up the roads doing donuts – if these are your kids please tell them to slow down – thanks.

Jason T. Williams was elected as a board member at the October owners meeting. He will assume the position of President starting January 1, 2023. Jason has graciously agreed to come on early to fill the remaining time left by Paul Wangerin’s departure to which the current Board voted to appoint him. The website is…
Read more

Locust Ridge Road one black One black and white friendly

I have had several reports of a large Black Escalade/Tahoe or Suburban style vehicle dangerously speeding on the Corridor side of our Community. Any one with specific information about this vehicle, please call or send a message. Tag number and state as well as best description of the vehicle. Gender of driver. As always, you…
Read more

To all Trough view gate RCS 1 Trash users. Envirco was given a new code to access the trash room but neglected to use it today. I verified the new code works. I have contacted them and they are returning tomorrow (Friday) to collect what they missed. Sorry for mess. Tim

Hey everyone, Bill from Lot 119. Came up to the property today and found the chain to our gate had been cut in such a way to make it look like it was still locked but it was secured behind with a snap link. NOT COOL!! If anyone knows who did this I would love…
Read more

Folks, Trimming along our roads is in progress. Please…. drive slowly around these workers. Thank you, Tim

We just spotted 2 pitbulls and 1 corky running on Potato Ridge (off Ashton Woods 3mi in from the main gate). The dogs had collars. Was unable to get them to see collars. They ran off towards Scarlet Oak. 9046257185 Matt Lot 35