The Board of Directors of The Villages at Sleepy Hollow Homeowner’s Association, Inc. (HOA) welcomes you to the community’s website. The information contained on the website is meant for both those seeking general information about The Villages at Sleepy Hollow as well as providing community residents with access to community specific information.

The Villages at Sleepy Hollow is situated on the west side of the City of Salisbury, Maryland, which has an estimated population of 26,000 residents. The city was incorporated in 1854 and is the largest city on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Situated in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region both Wicomico County , which is considered the “Crossroads of Delmarva”, and the City of Salisbury are convenient to shopping and the area’s beaches and Chesapeake Bay recreation destinations. The second largest port and the second largest airport in the State are located in Wicomico County.

The 70.8 acres that make up The Villages at Sleepy Hollow community was purchased by the developers in August 2001. The ground breaking for construction of 193 residential units made up of both single family and duplex homes occurred in October 2003. The classic book, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, was used as a source for both the name of the community and the names of the streets within the community. A clock tower circle serves as the focal point for this thriving residential community, a portion of which is designated as a 55+ adult living area. Being located within the city limits means the community enjoys access to both city utilities and services in addition to those services provided by the HOA.

2024

To allow residents time to prepare for their individual yard/garage sales, we are publishing the 2024 Community-wide Yard Sale dates as follows:

	Scheduled Date	Rain Date
SPRING	May 4	May 11
FALL	October 5	October 12

COMMUNITY UPDATES

* Curbside Recycling – The City of Salisbury *

The City of Salisbury has resumed curbside recycling pick-up during the once a week trash collection -- Tuesday mornings. Recyclable materials that qualify for pickup include paper, cardboard, aluminium/tin/bi-metal cans, and glass bottles and jars. The Sanitation Division asks that all paper is tied together or placed in a paper bag for collection. Please be sure to wash out glass bottles and metal cans before placing them out for collection.

Place receptacles on the curb before 6:00 AM to ensure orderly and timely pickup of materials. For public safety, recycling and trash receptacles must be removed by 11:00 PM the same day.

Any questions regarding this service should be directed to the City’s Field Operations Department at 410-548-3177.

~ Posted 14-April, 2021

* Neighborhood Courtesy Requests *

As good homeowners, we strive for that perfect neighborhood. In doing so, we need to remember to pick up trash in our yards.

Pet owners are required to not allow their dogs to run at large, which means off the premises of the owner, and not under control by leash or cord. Remember to properly dispose of dog waste to keep the community clean.

SLEEPY HOLLOW LAWN CARE

* * BULLETIN – LAWN MAINTENANCE UPDATE * *

Lawn Spraying

The common areas and front lawns of the Age-Restricted Areas of The Villages at Sleepy Hollow will be sprayed for broadleaf and crabgrass on Friday, September 6^th. Just a reminder that it is recommended to keep off the grass, including your pets, for a period of 48 hours to ensure it dries properly.

Lawn Mowing

The lawns in the common areas and Age-Restricted Areas of The Villages at Sleepy Hollow were mowed by our lawn contractor on Tuesday, September 3^rd. As a result, the lawns will not be cut on Friday, September 6^th. It will be determined early next week if we can get back to the regular Friday schedule. Should the grass grow too much, the contractor may consider cutting it on Wednesday, September 11^th and follow the normal Friday schedule thereafter.

~~Posted 05-September, 2024

* * BULLETIN – LAWN MAINTENANCE UPDATE * *

Lawn Mowing

Due to the current wet conditions, Friday’s mowing schedule in the common and Age-Restricted Areas of The Villages at Sleepy Hollow will not be performed. Weather conditions permitting, the cutting schedule will be on Tuesday, September 3^rd.

Weather is monitored daily, and the cutting schedule is revised as needed. Should conditions change, a new message will be posted.

~~Posted 30-August 2024

Schedule for Irrigating Lawns - 2024

* * BULLETIN – Irrigation Schedule Update * *

Effective immediately, the irrigation system will return to a 3-day schedule set to run on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings. The run time per zone will remain at the maximum of 30 minutes.

Weather is monitored daily, and the watering schedule is revised as needed. Should conditions change, a new message will be posted.

~~Posted 15-July, 2024

* * BULLETIN – Irrigation Schedule Update * *

Due to the lack of rain, the irrigation system run time has been increased to a maximum of 30 minutes and an additional day has been added to the schedule. Effective immediately, the system’s 5-day run schedule is Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.

Delmarva Lawn Care continues to monitor landscaping conditions. As a result of the current dry state, lawn cutting may be suspended for Friday, June 21^st.

~~Posted 17-June 2024

* * BULLETIN – Irrigation Schedule Update * *

The irrigation system run time per zone has been increased by 30% and an additional day has been added to the schedule. Effective immediately, the system’s 4-day run schedule is Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.

Weather is monitored daily, and the watering schedule is revised as needed. Should conditions change, a new message will be posted.

~~Posted 10-June 2024

Irrigation

The testing and repairs of the community’s irrigation system have been completed. The system is set to run on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday evenings beginning Friday, May 3, 2024. Watering zones will initiate around 10 PM and continue their cycles into the following morning.

As in past seasons, the system schedule (run day) is subject to change without notice based on prevailing weather conditions. Any known changes will be updated on Sleepy Hollow’s website (www.sleepyhollowmd.com) and the social network, NextDoor (https://nextdoor.com).

Refer to the Lawn and Irrigation Guidelines on how to report issues.

~Posted 2-May, 2024

Suspicious Activity – Updated 11-October, 2018

A resident on Tappan Lane has reported to the police that someone has been ringing the doorbell late at night, but when the resident goes to the door no one is there. Just a note of caution and to advise you to report similar activities to the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) at 410-548-3165.

When you call to report suspicious activity, you aid not only the Police Department, but you make your neighborhood a safer place in which to live and work. A suspicious activity is an occurrence that is out of place in your neighborhood.

UPDATE: The SPD will be on patrol in the area. They suggest that you do not answer the door if you are not expecting someone and that you immediately notify the police.

Follow these steps when reporting a crime to the police:

· Remain calm

· Call 9-1-1

· Identify yourself (name, address, and phone) and give your location

· Describe what is happening or what you saw happen

· If there is a suspect or vehicle, be able to provide the police dispatcher with a detailed description and the direction of travel

· Be patient