Although cold weather has yet to arrive, thankfully, we will be proceeding with winterization at the Marina. Please plan accordingly.
The Pump Out System is scheduled to be winterized and shut down on Wednesday, November 11th.
The Water System is scheduled to be winterized and shut down on Thursday, November 12th.
Ice eaters will be installed at a later date, still to be determined.
Hillsmere Residents-
We were trying hard to plan a safe HSIA Halloween event for the children of Hillsmere. Many ideas were shared, including a trunk-or-treat at the beach, photo op areas around the community, etc. Ultimately, the Board decided it was too risky. Sadly, HSIA will not be hosting a Halloween event (parade or otherwise) this year. May you all have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Dumpster Days are scheduled for our community on Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24.
Please read all of the following information carefully, as some program information has been updated and/or changed. Please note, the dumpsters will be delivered by 12:00 noon (possibly earlier) on Friday, October 23 and removed by 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 24.
****PLEASE MAKE SURE THE DUMPSTERS ARE IN PLACE BEFORE HAULING ANY ITEMS TO THE DUMPSTER AREA.****
The dumpsters will be located adjacent to the community pool. If we have a large amount of rain, dumpsters could be relocated to the beach parking lot.
Please be courteous and follow all directions to maintain a smooth flow of traffic. We will be using a clockwise traffic pattern, the same as in previous years (see map below). To avoid excessive damage to the grounds, do not enter or exit the dumpster area from Harbor Drive.
Please follow these guidelines:
Hillsmere Residents,
Quiet Waters Park is beginning a paving project tomorrow, Friday, October 9. The first trail affected will be the Fitness Trail that borders the Hillsmere fenceline. During the time of paving, the trail will be closed. QWP is unsure of the length of the project, since it is weather dependent.
HSIA Board of Director meetings were conducted online in April, May, June, July and August 2020. There was no meeting in March 2020. To read the most recent meeting minutes, please visit the Archives.
To view the most recently prepared and approved Treasurer’s Reports, please visit Treasurer’s Reports in the Archives.
Hillsmere Residents-
Hillsmere is looking for volunteers to help plant native trees and shrubs throughout the community. With support from the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association, Arundel Rivers Association, and Watershed Stewards Academy, we have purchased over 200 native trees and shrubs to plant on community property throughout the neighborhood. The goal of this project is to increase tree diversity and canopy coverage in Hillsmere, and provide buffers for the multiple stormwater best management practices that have been installed around the community.
Given these Covid-19 times that we are living in, the safety of all involved is our top priority. Social distancing will be maintained and family units will be grouped together to plant trees and shrubs in designated areas. A contractor will pre-dig the holes for planting, so the work load on individuals will be relatively light. Weather permitting, the plantings will take place on the last two weekends in October. The trees and shrubs will be planted at the community pool area, the community house near the pool, the beach, the kayak dock on Beach Drive, and the community boat park.
If you are interested in helping to beautify our community and planting a few trees, please contact environment@hillsmereshores.org