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Road Cracks Sealed
Over two days in early November, a five-man crew sealed road cracks to prevent the freeze/thaw cycle from creating potholes. As one worker blew out the cracks ahead of the truck, another applied the heated sealant. The contractor Asphalt Restoration Services  describes it as "an asphalt-based emulsion sealer that reduces negative impact on the environment instead of the commonly used, highly carcinogenic coal tar alternative." Asphalt Restoration Services (ARS) workers bl
Nov 62 min read


Use Adams Exit During Road Sealing
When Asphalt Street Restorations seals road cracks in the last week of October, 2025, homeowners and their visitors will need to exit and enter KPVillas through the back gate on Adams Road for part or most of that day. Homeowners will need to enter and exit KPVillas at the Adams Rd. gate when road cracks are being sealed in late October 2025. KPVA President Sandy S writes in an October 16 email, "This project is expected to take 2-3 days to complete. ARS said that we will rec
Oct 161 min read


Repairing Mailbox or Lamppost
Instructions for replacing a damaged mailbox or lamppost were updated and posted on the Maintenance page of the official...
Aug 297 min read


Bacteria Added to Ponds
Jones Lake Management delivered the first of two seasonal applications of bacteria to the neighborhood ponds. The product Aqua Tron is...
Apr 211 min read


Winter Gates
Front entrance gates will remain open during the snowy season. Drivers are reminded to be aware of the icy build-up as winter wears on. ...
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Seeded
The native seed mix is in the ground around a portion of the KPVA retention pond . Volunteers seeded Section 1 (green) along the south...
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Ads Removed From Easement
Signs on KPVillas property, including on poles in KPVA easements, gotta go. Especially advertisements by non-homeowners. Per the...
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Required Stain Has Re-Branded Name
Woodluxe exterior stain from Benjamin Moore is the new name for what had been their Arborcoat exterior stain. In KPVillas, homeowners...
Nov 13, 20242 min read


ATT Makes the Rounds
While some Michiana utility crews are deployed in the Carolinas post-Hurricane Helene, others are locally engaged in maintenance and...
Nov 13, 20241 min read


New Budget Approved
At the 2024 KPVA Annual Meeting , homeowners approved the new budget presented by the KPVA Treasurer. Treasurer Ron M. noted the...
Sep 18, 20241 min read


In KPVillas
In KPVillas, what will you find? A series of questions ( PDF ) invite you to explore the neighborhood, with links to relevant content at...
Aug 18, 20241 min read


Measuring Retaining Walls
Wooden retaining walls on the east and west ends of the KPVA retention pond are aging. Annette Knoop of Kuert Outdoor Living measured...
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Tree Damage and Maintenance
Homeowners are responsible for maintenance of trees 12 inches or greater in diameter, per the KPVA Covenants, Section 12, Landscaping and...
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Cure
The finishing touches were put on a new driveway on June 12. The contractor was Concrete Charlie.
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Aerobic Septic In Small Space
A new septic system under construction in KPVillas is using the Eljen GSF (Geotextile Sand Filter) method to accommodate the yard's...
Feb 10, 20241 min read


Message From HOA President
KPVA President Loretta J. wrote about several homeowner considerations as spring approaches in a February 10, 2024, email: ...As you may...
Feb 10, 20242 min read


Staining Schedule Online
The 6-year Staining Schedule (2024) debuted at the KPVA website under Resources. The document lists each respective lot, address,...
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Thanks for Your Service
After five years of leading the Architecture Control Committee, Jim J. is ending his ACC tenure. Jim is known for being polite, prompt,...
Dec 10, 20232 min read


Nov 9, 20230 min read


Honeysuckle Suckers
Neighbors removed a second round of Amur and Morrow honeysuckle from the KPVillas retention pond, as was planned after an initial...
Nov 4, 20231 min read
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