Boston Ridge Cluster Welcome Neighbor

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1 Boston Ridge Cluster Welcome Neighbor The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend. -Henry David Thoreau

2 Welcome Packet We value you as our neighbor and we would like to welcome you to the Boston Ridge Cluster in Reston. We are within walking distance to the metro, nice restaurants and shops and adjacent to a Reston path that leads to many outdoor and leisure endeavors for you to explore! We strive to create a pleasant community where everyone feels at home. Stay informed. Please go to our website: and register so that you can keep apprised of current news and upcoming events in our community. Local Highlights Below is a map of south Reston where you will find some of the highlights nearby like swimming pools, tennis courts, public golf course, playgrounds, South Lakes Shopping center, the Metro, Reston paths, the W&OD bike path, the Cross Country trail, Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon as well as other nearby amenities.

3 Our Friendly Neighbor Guide We love our neighbors! Friendly and considerate neighbors have the power to create an awesome community where everyone feels at home. Please participate in our community! Trash: Trash days are Tuesday and Friday mornings. Trash should be placed on sidewalk in front of your home no earlier that the night before. Please bring your trash receptacles inside or to the rear of your home after the trash has been collected. This schedule is subject to change on snow days and holidays so check the disposal company s website regarding these changes. Do not leave thin trash bags out overnight as the crows will make a feast of your trash! Recycling: Recycling is picked up on Fridays. Please use a marked recycling bin and place on the sidewalk in front of your house no earlier than the night before. Acceptable items are: cardboard, paper, plastic, and aluminum. Please breakdown boxes. Glass can be recycled at Reston South Park & Ride at the corner of Reston Pkwy and Lawyers Road. If you are leaving early for the weekend or won t be home on one of these days, ask one of your neighbors to help you retrieve the trash and recycling receptacles. Snow: Who doesn t enjoy a snow day? Please clear snow off the sidewalk(s) in front of your home for the safety of others in our community on the day that the snow falls. If you are physically unable to do this, please fi nd a willing neighbor to help you out. Our community is plowed in the street areas only so it is your responsibility to clear your own parking spot. Luckily, we live close to well plowed streets and the Reston Association trails are plowed making it easy to get around both by car and by foot during a major snowstorm. Please respect the hard work of the individuals who have cleared a space for themselves and refrain from parking there while the snow impedes our parking spaces.

4 Yards: Our landscaper will mow your lawn and the common areas. Plant and tree landscaped yards require less maintenance and add beauty as grass is sometimes hard to grow in our shady community. As the leaves fall - the landscape company will collect the leaves that you push into the grassy common areas. Please, please DO NOT put your leaves or yard debris in the woods. This hurts the forest ecology and it is against the law. Trees planted on your property can not be removed without prior approval of the Reston Association. Please keep your yard and outdoor space looking nice. It will add to the beauty of our entire community. You are welcome to join your neighbors during our spring and fall clean up days. Parking: The Boston Ridge community currently has unrestricted parking and there are approximately 2 spaces available per unit. Some areas of the community (like ) have a small parking lot near their homes and you may learn of some unwritten agreements among neighbors. For example, some neighbors agree to respect each other by leaving at least one space per home available nearby so people who are elderly, disabled, have small children or who arrive home late are not walking a distance or in the dark alone. Be considerate of your neighbors, if parking is scarce, have your visitors park farther away so your neighbors won t be inconvenienced. There is an area across the parking area from 2019 to 2035 Headlands Circle where you can park oversized vehicles. Keep your vehicle registration up-to-date or your vehicle will be subject to towing. If you have moved here from another state or county, the DMV and Fairfax County expect you to change your license and vehicle registration within 30 days of moving to Virginia. Pets and More: We love pets. The red trail that goes through our community and the playing field adjacent to our entrance are both great for exercising your pet and you! Keep your pet on a leash for the safety of others. Please remember to pick up after your pet and dispose of your trash properly. Reston Association provides bags and trash receptacles along the trail - if you have forgotten yours.

5 Be especially respectful of your next door neighbors - keep noise to a minimum during quiet hours. Please refrain from smoking next to the windows of your neighbors. Discover nearby community amenities: As a resident of Boston Ridge, you are also a member of Reston Association. Participate in activities and classes offered by the Reston Association. Get your annual pool and tennis passes and explore to find out more about being a member of the Reston Association and our many amenities. Attend classes and programs at the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne or at Hunter Woods. RCC Hunter Woods has an indoor pool and CenterStage Theatre while RCC Lake Anne has an Art Gallery space.

6 Explore Lake Fairfax Park boat rentals, camping, skateboard park, athletic fields, hiking and mountain bike trails and the Water Mine park. Spend some time at The Nature House at Walker Nature Center where you will find many free programs for children and adults. Join a variety of local clubs like the Reston Chorale, GRACE, Reston Community Orchestra, Reston Community Players, Reston Masters Swim, Reston Bike Club, Reston Runners, Cornerstones, Friends of Reston and many more cultural and civic groups to choose from. Relax near, fish or paddle on Reston s Lakes: Lake Audubon, Lake Thoreau, Lake Anne and Lake Newport. Boat Rentals at Lake Anne at the boat ramp. Reston is the intersection of many trails including miles of paved Reston paths, W&OD bike trail and horse path from Arlington to Purcellville and the Cross County Trail (CCT) single track trail from Occoquan to Great Falls. Enjoy nearby Fairfax County/Northern VA Parks: Frying Pan Park in Herndon, Riverbend Park and Nature Center in Great Falls and Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna. Hike, bike, paddle or climb at nearby Great Falls National Park and C&O Canal National Historical Park, or attend a concert at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Pavillon and space rentals available for parties and gatherings available through the Reston Association and the RCC. Explore Reston s many outdoor playgrounds Public Transportation options include: Silver Line Metro, Silver Line Express bus to Dulles, RIBS and WMATA Buses, Capital Bike Share with docking stations at the metro station, the Reston Town Center and Lake Anne Plaza.

7 Shop Small Business: locally owned and nearby! Food: CafeSano: Local favorite for casual dining. Italian and mediterranean fare. Dine in, take out or catering! Red s Table: locally sourced American fare and beverages, music and outdoor dining on Lake Thoreau. Reserve their private party room for your next event. Lakeside Asia Cafe: Sichuan Chinese cuisine. Dine-in or take out. Farmers markets held in Reston on Saturday mornings (April -December) at Lake Anne Village Center and Wednesdays, 3-7 pm at Lawyers Road (April - November). Potomac Vegetable Farm and CSA on Route 7 in Vienna near Colvin Run. Polyface Farm: internet orders to drop off points in North and South Reston every month. Fitness: Fusion 360 Fitness at South Lakes Shopping Center Epic Athletic Center near Plaza America Potomac River Running at the Reston Town Center New Trail Cycling Studio at Lake Anne Plaza Beloved Yoga Studio and the Bike Lane on Sunset Hills Rd. Kid Fun: SkateQuest (year round) and the outdoor Ice Skating rink at RTC (winter) Free activities and events at the Reston Town Center on the weekends

8 Free Live music venues open during the summer months at the Reston Town Center on Saturdays and at The Plaza at the Wiehle Metro on Fridays and at Lake Anne Village Center throughout the year. RA and RCC summer Camps Reston Sports Leagues and summer Swim Teams Free activities at Reston s Public Library near the Town Center Reston s Used Book store at Lake Anne Plaza. Art Birthday Parties at Art Frame Solutions at Sunrise Valley Center Roer s Zoofari - 30 acre zoo in Reston with petting barn and safari wagons Adult Fun: Bike Lane Brewing and Cafe and of course, bike shop. Lake Anne Brew House Lake Anne Coffee House and Wine Bar with music throughout the week. LocalVA Gourmet Dive Bar, Lake Anne Red s Table bar and music venue Chesapeake Chocolates (local Virginia wine and gifts) plus US Post Office services. Annual Events in Reston March: PR Reston 10 miler at South Lakes, April: Runners Marathon in Reston at South Lakes, Founder s Day at Lake Anne Plaza May: Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at RTC, Jim McDonnell Lake Swim at Lake Audubon, August: Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Anne, Reston Century Ride at RTC September: Reston Triathlon at Lake Audubon and the Multicultural Festival at Lake Anne. October: Reston Home Tour November: Tree Lighting at RTC. And, more.

9 Boston Ridge Resident Resources: Events and Meetings: Come meet your neighbors! All neighbors are invited to attend the quarterly Boston Ridge Cluster Board meetings and take part in our community events. All meetings and events will be listed on our website and you may also see them advertised on your mailbox stand. Pool/Tennis Passes: learn more about passes and other amenities offered through the Reston Association by exploring their website: Voting Districts: US House of Representatives: Virginia s 11th District, Virginia House of Delegates: 36th District, Fairfax County: HunterMill District Polling location: South Lakes High School School District: Sunrise Elementary School, Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School. Fairfax Car Property Tax: due date: Oct 5 Owner Information: Annual Reston Association fees are due by: March 1 Quarterly Boston Ridge fees are due: Jan 1, April 1, July 1, Oct 1 Please refer to Reston Association website and Property Owner Resources Tab to learn more about home ownership within the Reston Association. Please refer to the Boston Ridge website for more details about owning a home within our cluster and to find out how to get involved. To contact the Boston Ridge Board and Management company, please fill out the contact form on the website at bostonridge.org/p/contact

10 For further questions about living in the area, suggestions to add to the welcome packet, or interest in volunteering with our crew, please feel free to reach out to the Welcome Crew at