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Quick Transition
Autumn became winter overnight, and the landscaping contractor serving KPVillas rapidly transitioned with it. On a sunny November 6, 2025, a line of leaf blowers was wending through the yards. A few days later, on the night of November 9, a heavy snowfall descended on the neighborhood. By sunrise, the streets, driveways, and walkways had been well cleared by New Generation Landscaping and Lawn Care. Unsurprisingly, deep and heavy snow thrown by plows knocked over some mailb
Nov 111 min read


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


Traffic Congestion May 17-18
Anticipate traffic on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th on Covington Parkway during an estate sale at Lot 82. The family of...
May 161 min read


Gate Closes Nightly
The entrance gate on Gumwood Rd. now closes at 8 PM. Homeowners can open it with their remote control or by using the keypad to enter...
Apr 141 min read


KPVillas in GIS Maps
Debuting on a new Maps  page, dozens of sample Geographic Information System (GIS) maps reveal valuable information about KPVillas and...
Dec 12, 20241 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


First Push
Snow removal occurs when there are 2 inches or more on the ground in KPVillas. This is the same triggering amount in the current...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Nov 9, 20230 min read


Gumwood Roundabout From Above
Curbs now define the roundabout under construction at Gumwood and Redfield Roads. As you approach from the south, a retention pond fills...
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Road Repairs Done In A Day
Sections of KPVillas roads were reconstructed in one day, as scheduled, by Arnt Asphalt Sealing Inc.
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Asphalt Repairs Start June 22
Arnt Asphalt will be performing the asphalt repair work in our area on Thursday, June 22, beginning at 8:00am. They plan to be able to...
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Curb Work Is Underway
Curb repairs have begun at five locations. The Architectural Committee Chair writes, "The northmost end of Huntington Lane will be used...
Apr 12, 20231 min read


Road Closure For Curb Replacement
Replacement of select sections of concrete curbing will commence either April 6-7 or the following week (April 10-14) by Five-Star...
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Plow Descends on Snowy Roads
When several inches of snow rapidly fell March 3, an expert machine operator from Pemberton LLC deftly cleared the KPVillas roads. ...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Curb Repairs Ahead
The KPVillas Board proposes curb repairs that require homeowner input. Because the cost exceeds a 1984-set limit, the Board requests...
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Icy Exit
Caution is advised at the Gumwood Rd. exit, as ice on the street extends past the stop sign into the thoroughfare.
Feb 11, 20221 min read


Walking the Loops
Residents have multiple loops to stroll in the neighborhood, with a total road length of about 9,000 feet, or over 1.7 miles. Some...
Jan 15, 20221 min read


Seeking Carpenter for Posts
The KPVA President writes, "The Board needs help. Our many year light and mail box carpenter has retired. The Board is having trouble...
Jan 9, 20221 min read


Roads Sealed for Winter
As part of regular maintentance, the KPVA roads were sealed the first week in November. The fresh tar fills cracks that otherwise would...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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