News and Announcements

Winter Weather Update

Have been keeping an eye on the weather conditions. The current plan is to apply salt to road surfaces once the precipitation is finished.

The decision on plowing will be made once the total amount of precipitation is known.

Further updates will be provided as necessary.

Please stay safe when driving and watch your footing. 

Name Change

The Board of Directors has taken community feedback into consideration, and we are renaming the "Council" meetings to "Homeowners" meetings.  It is hoped that this change will reduce any confusion as to who is expected to attend the meetings.

 Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor 

November 17, 2025

Gutter Inspections

A member of the Grounds / Architectural committee will be inspecting gutters in the front and backs of the units.  Please do not be alarmed if you see someone from the community scrutinizing your downspouts.  The Board will be adding extensions to some of the gutters that will drain water away from the foundations.

Thank you,

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
November 9, 2025

Open Council Meeting - Make Your Voice Count!

Join us for the upcoming Council meeting on November 25, our annual Open Forum. This is your chance to speak directly to the Council for 3–5 minutes on any topic that matters to you.

To participate, please pre-register by adding your name to the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board. Only those who register in advance will be included on the agenda.

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor
November 3, 2025

Meet Your 2026 Candidates Night

BINGO

Columbus Day is Monday, October 13, 2025.  There will be no Bingo that day.

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart 

Board President    

Summerland Manor   

October 9, 202

Missing Cat Named Lilly

Lilly is a gray cat, a Blue Russian. Please call Sandra Blickenstaff at (443) 523-7586. She got out at 7 am and knows nothing about the outside. Will not come to you if you call; I will come to the area where you see her. I am at 354 Sunbrook Lane.

Thank you.

Please help me!

October 1, 2025

UPDATE (Regarding Car Reported Stolen)

UPDATE -- Learned this afternoon that the car previously reported stolen has been accounted for (not stolen after all).  We can rest easy now.  P.S.  Actually, some good came out of this that will be beneficial to the community. 

Thank you,

Rick Robinette, Safety Chair

September 29, 2025

Report of Stolen Vehicle

SAFETY ALERT -- TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY AWARE... A 2010 Toyota Yaris (dark blue) was reported to the Hagerstown Police Department as being stolen, from Court #15, between the time/date of 6 PM, Thursday (September 25th) and 9 AM, Friday (September 26th). If anyone has any information that may contribute to this situation, please reach out to our Board of Directors and/or the Safety Committee.

Thank you,

Rick Robinette,  Safety Committee
September 26, 2025

Tree Pruning

Baker Tree Company will be here for two full days during the week of October 13 to 16 to prune the 30 trees. We will be going around and marking the trees that will be pruned.

Ann Holtzman  

Grounds Committee Chair 
September 26, 2025

Court Numbers on New Sign Posts

Once the new sign posts are in (see previous post from Ann Holtzman), the Safety Committee will be exploring the cost, replacement, and installation of the "Court Numbers" to mount on the posts, to make them more noticeable and visible. We ask for your patience while we work through this process.

Thank you,

Rick Robinette,

Safety Committee

September 25, 2025

Signposts Designating Court Numbers

The numbered signposts in front of each court are rotting.  They will be replaced tomorrow.

Ann Holtzman

Grounds Committee Chair

September 25, 2025

Xfinity / Comcast

I have received a lot of calls regarding Comcast / Xfinity.  You may now contact the representative that met with us if you are interested.  His contact information is below:

Henry Ndubuka
(240) 672-1047
henry_ndubuka@comcast.com

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
September 23, 2025

Working Again!!!

Yesterday was a busy day at Summerland Manor.  We were able to get the Board phone to work again, the batteries changed in the TelePlus system, and the gate programming corrected so the gate works as designed.  Special thanks to Bill O'Brien, Rick Robinette, and Karen Palmer for their assistance.  Please keep your fingers crossed...

Wanda Gearhart 
Board President  

Summerland Manor  

September 23, 2025

BINGO is cancelled for today.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
September 22, 2025

Entrance Gate

Despite the efforts of Mid-Atlantic, our main entrance gate is not working properly again today. We have manually opened the gates, and they will remain open until Mid-Atlantic can return and continue to investigate the issue. We are in hopes that they will be here on Monday.

Special thanks to Bill O'Brien and Rick Robinette for assisting with the investigation and manual opening of the gate. Also, Bill took care of all the yellow jackets we had to contend with to do the manual operation.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
September 19, 2025

Mowing This Week

Due to the continued lack of rain, we will not be mowing this week.

​Ann Holtzman
Grounds Committee Chairperson

Summerland Manor

September 16, 2025

Weed, Feed, and Seed Lawn Care

Summerland Manor has hired TruGreen to perform the weed, feed, and seed treatment. They will be in our neighborhood this Wednesday, September 17. Please keep your pets off the grass for 45 minutes after the application has been made.

Ann Holtzman 
Grounds Committee Chairperson
Summerland Manor
September 15, 2025

Pet Clean Up

One of our residents who walks the community has come upon small dog feces 3 times in the last week.  Please don't show disrespect to your neighbors and forget to clean up after your pet.  If you have visitors, please make sure they are also aware of the rules.  

If you fall ill and cannot take care of your pet, please make arrangements for a family member, neighbor, or friend to help you.

Wanda Gearhart 
Board President 
Summerland Manor
September 13, 2025  

Call for Candidates: 2025-2026 Board of Directors Election 

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our community? The time has come to step forward and lead.

We are now accepting candidates for the upcoming Annual Board of Directors Election. Serving on the Board is a unique opportunity to:

• Influence strategic decisions and long-term planning

• Represent the voices and interests of our community

• Bring fresh ideas and energy to our leadership team

• Grow personally and professionally through collaboration and service

Whether you're a seasoned leader or someone with a passion for our mission and a desire to contribute, we encourage you to consider running. Diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger—and your perspective matters.

 Key Dates:

• Candidate Application Deadline: 10/06/25

• Meet the Candidate Night: 10/22/25

• Election Night: 11/25/25

• New Term Begins: 11/26/25

How to Apply:

Add your name to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the Community Center.  Let your voice be heard. Lead the way. Inspire change.

For questions or more information, contact the Board office at (301) 393-5770.  Or send an email to summerlandmanorhagerstown@gmail.com.

Mowing and Pruning

The grass will not be mowed this week due to the lack of rain. The team will be pruning the arborvitae today and tomorrow.

Ann Holtzman

Grounds Committee Chairperson
September 9, 2025

Entrance Gate

The entrance gate is stuck in a partially open position.  Mid-Atlantic has been contacted.  Until it is repaired, we will have to use the exit gate for both entering and exiting.  Please use courtesy and take turns.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
September 6, 2025

Painting Schedule

Schedule 9/5 - 9/10

9/5   Row   72 - 82

9/9   Row 122 - 128

9/10 Row 130 - 136

This will complete the painting for this year.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
September 3, 2025

Trash Reminder

Reminder:  Trash will go out tomorrow after 4:00 pm for a Friday morning pick up due to the holiday.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
September 3, 2025

Mowing the Grass

Mowing will take place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, because of the Monday holiday.

Ann Holtzman
Grounds Committee Chairperson
September 2, 2025 

Painting Schedule September 2 to September 4, 2025

9/2        Row 350 - 356

9/3        Row 330 - 340  

9/4        Row  60 - 66

Please remember to open your doors and garage door for the painters.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
August 27, 2025

No Mowing

Due to the lack of rain, we will not be mowing the grass this week. 

Ann Holtzman

Grounds Committee Chairperson
August 26, 2025

PAINTING SCHEDULE August 22 to August 27, 2025

• Units 73-77 (8/22)

• Units 79-85 (8/25)

• Units 101-107 (8/26)

• Units 113-123 (8/27)

Wanda Gearhart

President, Summerland Manor Board of Directors

August 25, 2025

Trash and Recycle 

All trash must be placed in the carts; no trash in loose bags or in containers other than the official cart will be collected.

Residential Trash | Hagerstown, MD - Official Website

Do not place plastic bags in the recycle bin.  No grocery bags and no garbage bags.  Only approved items as listed on the website.  Cardboard must be broken down to a size no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet. Pieces should be bundled, but if they are stacked, place them under the recycling container so they don’t blow away.  Cardboard larger than 3 feet by 3 feet will be taken as trash.

Recycling | Hagerstown, MD - Official Website

Please take the time to read all the regulations on the City's website.  They have been lenient with us, but there is going to come a day when they will not pick up your trash and recycling if you are not following the rules.

If you often have excess trash, please contact the City for a larger cart or obtain a 2nd small cart.

If you have any questions, please contact the
Summerland Manor Board of Directors
August 23, 2025

Parcel Mailboxes

The keys to both parcel boxes are missing. If you found a key in your mailbox, it means you have a package in the parcel boxes that stand right next to the cluster mailboxes. The keys are numbered so you know which box your package is in.

When you enter the key into the lock to open the box to retrieve your package, the key will remain in the lock. Do not try to remove it.

Thank you,

Wanda Gearhart

President, Summerland Manor Board of Directors

August 20, 2025

FYI Painting Starts Tomorrow 

REMINDER  –  Painting will start tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.

Thank you,

Wanda Gearhart

President, Summerland Manor Board of Directors

August 18, 2025

NO YOGA NEXT WEEK - TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Our instructor, Ruth Ward, will be out of town.  Class will resume the following week, Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Thank you so much.

Lawn Mowing

NeatScape came by and surveyed our grounds and determined they will not be mowing this week.  

Wanda Gearhart
Board President

Summerland Manor

August 5, 2025

Parcel Mailboxes

You may have noticed some changes in our mailbox areas.  In an effort to make more room on the sidewalk at the upper mailbox cluster, one parcel box was moved to the lower mailbox area.  This change gave us room to turn the second parcel box, allowing an additional 5" - 6" on the walkway.  New keys have been provided for all the boxes.  This is a welcome change for our mail carrier as well as for some of our residents that have had difficulty navigating the narrow walk space.

After surveying several community members, on average, only 1 in 10 knew how the parcel boxes are utilized.  If the mail carrier has a package for you that will not fit into your mailbox, the package will be inserted into a parcel box.  The mail carrier will then place the key for that box into your mailbox.  You must use the key to retrieve your package.  The key will be clearly marked as to which parcel box you should open.  The key must then remain in the parcel box.  DO NOT REMOVE THE KEY AFTER OPENING.  

If you get mail delivered to your home, your packages will continue to be delivered there as well.  On that note, I would also like to mention that there are many people who moved into houses that had mailboxes approved and installed by the previous owners.  If you were not approved for home delivery by your Doctor, you should notify the Post Office and get your mail at the cluster mailboxes.  Although many of us were aware of this, it was recently brought to my attention by the postal service.

Please bring your questions to the Council meeting tonight.  See you there!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
July 30, 2025

Antietam - Lost Piece of Equipment

Antietam lost a piece of their equipment under the roadway at 251-283. They will be tearing up and repairing the road today.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
July 21, 2025

Found CD Player / CDs

A CD player was found along with several CDs. It is suspected these items may have been stolen. If you are missing a CD player, please contact 301-393-4326 to recover.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President

Summerland Manor

July 16, 2025

Ice Cream Truck

The ice cream man has just contacted me to advise they are calling for 100% rain at 5:00 p.m. He has asked to come on Tuesday instead of today, depending on the weather. Please mark your calendars!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
July 13, 2025

Ice Cream Truck

Who wants ice cream??? The ice cream truck has agreed to be at the Community Center tomorrow from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. If it is a success, we will begin to tweak the days and hours.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President 

Summerland Manor

July 12, 2025

Antietam Broadband Meeting

Bill and I met with the Antietam Broadband crew supervisor this morning. They had to come into a front yard to avoid utilities and be able to go under the entrance of a parking area. The only other option was to cut out a section of blacktop and they did not want to do that. They do not plan to dig in any other front yard.🤞They hope to go behind two rows of homes and the rest should be along the side of the roadway. The holes must be deep in some areas, and they are being hand dug so heavy equipment doesn't mar our new road surface. They have brought in a big crew to finish as quickly as possible. They have advised they will clean up the road, repair the grass, and even come water if necessary. They must fill in the holes at night to avoid accidents and may reopen them the next day to finish the job. Thanks for your understanding as we work through this together.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
July 11, 2025

Antietam Broadband Update 

Antietam Broadband has begun the installation of their cable, running from one pedestal farm to the next. Because we just finished our blacktop sealing, they will not be bringing in heavy equipment to do "directional drilling". Therefore, they will be hand-digging holes for the "torpedo" that was used for the Comcast lines. That means the holes will be larger than at first anticipated. As it is the same company that did the Comcast/Antietam fiber optics in our backyards, I am expecting the same results for the repairs on our lawns.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor

July 10, 2025

Bush Pruning

Pruning will be done starting next week. If you do not want your shrubs pruned please put a large sign on them.

Thanks,

Ann Holtzman
July 3, 2025

Garage Door Repairs

One of our Residents recently had repairs made to her garage door.  J & B Garage Doors shared a few items with her that she has passed along:

• Our garage doors were not originally insulated.

• Adding insulation panels added uncalculated weight.

• The seal around the door will stick to the paint unless treated.  You can purchase a can of lubricant at Lowe’s that will prevent sticking once the paint has dried and cured.  J & B recommended a 3 in 1 product.  3-IN-ONE Garage Door Lube 11-oz Garage Door Lube 10058 at Lowe’s.com .  You can also use Vaseline.

• J & B also does door inspections for anyone who is interested.

• Additional maintenance information can be found on Google.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
July 2, 2025

Antietam Broadband Update 

Antietam Broadband will be installing additional cable in various parts of the community starting on Monday, July 7. They will be staying close to the roadway in most cases. There are a couple of cul-de-sacs where they will have to go through the backyards to connect from pedestal to pedestal. As with Comcast, they have committed to leaving the community as they found it.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
July 1, 2025

Tentative Blacktop Schedule

It looks like we have a couple of dry days ahead, so we hope to resume our sealing of the blacktop.  Please see the following proposed schedule for this week and make plans to move your cars accordingly.  Also, one-way traffic will resume once the work begins.  Watch for the signs and the cones.  Thanks!

Monday:  

Seal & stripe Court 2 (Units 60-82), Court 5 (Units 122-136), Court 8 (160-174), and put a second coat and striping on Court 10 (200-228).

Tuesday:

Seal & stripe the Community Center, the road in front of Court 12 (Units 240-250 with no parking area), Court 14 (Units 300-312), Court 16 (Units 330-356), and from the Maintenance Building area out to Security Road.

Wednesday:

Rafferty will seal the main entrance, paint the speed bumps and curbs at mailboxes, and fix any problem areas.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor
June 22, 2025

Blacktop Update

Mr. Rafferty has advised that they will not return until Monday to seal the blacktop.  The existing blacktop must be dried out before sealant can be applied, and it continues to drizzle, rain, and be humid.

I will send out the next update on Sunday evening.

Thanks.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
June 17, 2025

Blacktop Educational

I have learned a lot about blacktop this month!  I would like to share a few things so we all have the same expectations of the finished product.

As previously stated in the Council Meeting, we did not pay for new blacktop throughout the community.  It is very expensive, and our blacktop is still in pretty good shape, according to all 3 vendors who bid on the project.  We paid for some repairs on heavily damaged areas and then for the sealing of the existing blacktop in order to preserve it.

Small alligatoring and cracks will not be repaired.  The 2 coats of polymer sealant will enter these cracks and keep water from filling them.  With medium cracks, a sand seal application is applied.  Our blacktop is 4"-5" deep, and some of the cracks go almost that far down.  The sand seal goes to the bottom of the crack to prevent water from freezing/thawing.  It does not always rise back up to the surface.  Once all parking lots are complete, a hot rubber will be applied to major cracks after the blacktop "cures".  

Unfortunately, if the ground beneath the blacktop was not appropriately compacted, alligatoring occurs when vehicles drive over it.  If the edges of the blacktop roadway break and crumble, it is again due to the surrounding ground not being prepared properly prior to the road being installed and blacktopped.  This is a common problem that would have initiated when Summerland Manor was originally graded. 

I hope by passing on the things that I have learned, it will help everyone to realize that the road surface is not going to be perfectly smooth when the job is complete.  I have been noticing blacktop everywhere I go, and I can tell that Rafferty Paving is doing a good job for us.  Please continue to send us your concerns so we might add them to our list.  The Blacktop Committee hopes to walk around with the contractor before he is finished to address any issues that may arise.   

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
June 16, 2025

Blacktop Update

Due to the rain, Rafferty will not be sealing blacktop in the community today.  This will push the schedule back one day.  We will have to wait and see what tomorrow brings.  Thanks for your flexibility.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
June 16, 2025

Proposed Schedule for Blacktop Sealing/Painting

Please see the following proposed schedule for blacktop sealing/painting in the community.  The schedule is contingent upon the weather.  As of this evening, the chances of rain for tomorrow and Tuesday are over 70%.  If it is overcast and raining, the schedule will be pushed back a day.  Please make plans to move your cars accordingly.  Also, one-way traffic will resume once the work begins.  Thanks!

Monday:  

Seal and stripe Court 2 (Units 60-82), Court 5 (Units 122-136), Court 8 (160-174), and put a second coat and striping on Court 10 (200-228).

Tuesday:

Seal and stripe the Community Center, the road in front of Court 12 (Units 240-250 with no parking area), Court 14 (Units 300-312), Court 16 (Units 330-356), and from the Maintenance Building area out to Security Road.

Wednesday:

Rafferty will seal the main entrance, paint the speed bumps and curbs at mailboxes, and fix any problem areas.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor
June 15, 2025 

Fiberoptic Update 

COMCAST:

Comcast is at the stage where they are putting boxes on the rear of the houses and connecting the wiring.  They ran out of boxes and had to order an additional 137 that should arrive on Monday.  They will resume connecting the wiring to the outside of the units.  You do NOT have to switch to Comcast, but the unit will be pre-set with the wiring should you ever decide to go with them.

They will also be inspecting the grounds for any unsatisfactory work and request that you let us know if you see a problem with the landscaping once they have completed their project.  They have committed to making it right.

ANTIETAM BROADBAND:

Antietam Broadband has a few areas where they will have to use a directional drill to get cable from one Pedestal Box to another.  You may see utilities marked in various colors on the grass or roadway.  They will be surveying on Monday, and I will have more information to share next week.  Antietam already has wiring to the homes, so they will not be adding any additional boxes to the exterior of the units.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office should you have any questions.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor
June 14, 2025 

Blacktop Update

On Monday, weather permitting, Rafferty would like to seal Court 2 (Units 60-82), Court 5 (Units 122-136), Court 8 (Units 160-174), and a 2nd coat, with striping, on Court 10 (Units 200-228). Please have those courts empty by 7 am.

In the event of inclement weather, the plans may change. All next week looks "iffy" with rain forecasted for every day. We will try our best to keep you posted. Please remain alert and watch the Summerland Facebook site and your email. I will also be reaching out for assistance from the block captains.

The cones have been removed from the center of the roadway, and we can resume 2-way traffic until such time that Rafferty returns. There is no need to disrupt traffic flow if no sealant is being applied. PLEASE NOTE: Once the sealing application resumes, we will have to go back to the 1-way traffic pattern.

We are almost halfway there!

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
June 14, 2025

Gratitude

A big THANK YOU to Court 10 (200-228), who managed to vacate their parking area in less than 10 minutes (Court 2 was still filled with cars that we could not identify) so that Mr. Rafferty was able to seal the cul-de-sac and put in a full day's work.  You guys rock!!!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor

June 13, 2025

Blacktop Update

Seven courts down, 10 to go!!!

Tomorrow we will be sealing the Atlantic Avenue entrance, court 4 (units 101-123), court 3 (units 61-85), court 1 (units 25-49), and court 2 (units 60-82) on the inside of the circle. Please see the document below "Court Numbers.jpg".

Please follow the posted ONE WAY signs for traffic as they will be changing lanes tomorrow when we go from outside courts to inside courts. As previously stated, this is mandatory and will continue until the paving is completed. This is for your safety.

Because the sun has been so hot, the sealer is drying more quickly than anticipated. If the lot has been striped and the cones have been moved, you should be ok driving across it. If you see any issues once your lot is complete, please let us know right away, as we are compiling a list we hope to convey while Rafferty is still in the neighborhood.

Thank you once again for your patience!!!

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
June 12, 2025

Blacktop Update

We have made it through our first day!!!

Tomorrow we will be sealing court 11 (units 201-225),  court 9 (units 185-197), and court 7 (units 155-171).  Please spread the word to your neighbors who are not electronic. Trash cans should be put in grassy areas near the main road tonight.  Please assist those who need it.  You may leave the trash cans until Friday, when the pavement is dry and the cones are removed.

We have posted a ONE WAY sign for traffic this evening.  When you enter the community, please go right and around.  This is mandatory and will continue until the paving is completed.  This is for your safety, especially on the turns.  Please do not drive on the newly sealed pavement until the cones are removed.

Thank you for your compliance!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor 

June 11, 2025

Blacktop Update

Special thanks to all the Block Captains and their Chairperson for getting out the blacktop notices so quickly!  If you haven't gotten yours yet, you should have it soon.

The Blacktop Committee met today to make sure we had everything covered, and we discovered we had a big problem:  If the main road was all sealed on the same day, we would all be stuck in our homes for 24 hours until it dried.  I don't know about you, but I was having nightmares just thinking about it!  We contacted Mr. Rafferty to work out a plan that he would blacktop half the road for the length of the 3/4 cul-de-sacs he is sealing. (These cars will already be parked elsewhere.) The other side of the road would be open for traffic.   He would do this all the way around the outside of the circle.  He would then seal the inside lane when he seals the inside courts.  Because of the danger this may create on the two turns, we will resort to one-way traffic during this time.  Although I feel confident this would not be necessary for our locals, I have no confidence in Amazon, Fed-X, etc.

We would also like to take a minute to ask that we all help our neighbors. Please help to spread the word to neighbors who don't receive email.  Help to move their trash can if they are scheduled for Wed or Thurs sealing.  Help to move their car if they are unable.  All those things that our community is so great at doing!

Once again, I thank you for your patience.  The Committee is doing our best to reduce your amount of inconvenience.  We appreciate all your encouragement.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
June 10, 2025

Blacktop Schedule

Rafferty Paving would like to take advantage of the sunshine this week and begin to seal our cul-de-sacs. They will start at the top of the hill and seal the parking areas for Units 331-359, 301-325, and 251-283 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. They would like to come down the left side (outside) of the hill and do three cul-de-sacs per day, if weather permits. I will send out notices for the schedule the night before the work is to be completed.

When your cul-de-sac is scheduled to be redone, you will not be able to drive on the road surface for 24 hours. If you need to be away from your unit that day, you will need to move your vehicle to an empty parking space in a cul-de-sac that is not being worked on the same day as yours. Vehicles must be moved before 7:00 a.m. If there is not enough parking in the cul-de-sac across the street, you may utilize the Community Center.

If you do not need to be away from home on your scheduled paving day, your vehicle may be left on your driveway. All vehicles must be totally on the driveway. I believe the white parking lines will be painted once the blacktop/sealer is dry. The paint must be allowed to dry before moving your vehicle back to the regular parking space.

Unfortunately, we have no control over the trash collection. For units 155-359, one possibility is to tape a paper with your unit number on your can and wheel it to a cul-de-sac across the street or onto a grassy area along your side of the main road on Wednesday night. Otherwise, it won't be picked up this week.

In case an emergency arises, please contact Wanda Gearhart at (240) 329-6393 or Bill O'Brien at (330) 718-5744.

I know this process is going to be painful, but it will go by quickly, and we will be left with a much more appealing community. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
June 9, 2025

Rafferty Paving Patching in the Neighborhood Today

 
Rafferty Paving will be in the neighborhood patching some of our bad areas today. 

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

June 9, 2025

Comcast Update

I have received multiple calls this week regarding Comcast. Some folks are unhappy with the grounds, some folks don’t understand the cable behind their house, and still others are refusing to let Comcast put a box on the back of their house.

I would ask all those who are unhappy with the way the yard looks to please wait until Comcast has completed the job. They have different crews doing different things, and it’s very possible that the person that dug up the yard is not the same person that is covering up the cable. They have promised that when it is all said and done, it will look nice, and I plan to hold them to it.

Please understand that unit owners cannot make a decision regarding the boxes. ALL UNITS MUST HAVE A BOX INSTALLED. The box will go on the back of the house in most cases. The preferred spot is behind the air conditioner. This is to camouflage the box so it doesn’t look unsightly.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the board. 

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

June 3, 2025

Tree Down

We are losing a tree in court nine; it’s scheduled to be removed. If anyone sees any other storm damage, please call the board office and notify us at (301) 393-5770.

Ann Holtzman

Grounds Committee

May 16, 2025

Grocery Giveaway for Summerland Manor!!

Being Distributed by Senior Services Network @ Summerland Manor Community Center, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

April 29, 2025

Comcast and Antietam Broadband Projects

You may have noticed "striping" on the grass in the community. Comcast and Antietam Broadband hope to start on their projects at Summerland Manor around May 1, 2025. This date is just an estimate that will depend on many variables, but it is the best they could give me at this time.  Stay tuned...

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
April 27, 2025

Gladhill Services Termite Inspection 

All residents:

It's that time of year again. We will be having Gladhill Services come out to inspect and, if needed, treat the community center for termites. Please reach out to them if you would like your home inspected while they are in the area. There is no charge to inspect.  Contact information below:

Monica Strong 

Gladhill Services, Inc.

Office: (717) 597-1040

Fax: (717) 597-4763

www.gladhillservices.com
April 25, 2025

Reminder

A New Resident Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Center.  While it is for our new residents, all are welcome to attend.

Donna Carey

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

April 2025

Mowing in the Development 

Neatscape will be mowing in our development tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. 

Ann Holtzman

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

April 14, 2025

Hallway Door

Until further notice, please exit the Community Center through the banquet room doors.  The door in the hallway is having issues, and we do not want to make it worse.  A call has been placed for repairs.  

My apologies for any inconvenience this may cause our residents.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

March 28, 2025

Flag and Flag Pole

A call has been made to an external vendor to come service our flag pole in order to bring down the tattered flag and replace it with a new one.  They could not give me a time frame but promised to get here as soon as they could squeeze us in.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

March 28, 2025

Free Food for Seniors

Our Summerland Manor Yoga Instructor, Ruth Ward, along with Paul Brown (the $25 Guy), who is listed on our Preferred Vendor Listing Form, are offering “free food for seniors”.  Paul Brown owns and operates Senior Services Network Company, a nonprofit tax-exempt organization that is organized for charitable purposes.  For that reason, his company is offered free, not-expired, non-perishable food from Amazon.com. They have been so kind as to leave some of this food for our seniors here at Summerland Manor.  Please visit the Community Center between now and Friday, March 28, 2025, at noon.  Please be mindful of your neighbors when picking up food.  There are many of us here who would like to get free food items.

To contact Senior Services Network, please call (240) 291-5110, email seniorservicesnetwork999@gmail.com, or visit their website at https://www.seniorsvcsnet.com/.

Cathy Godfrey

Communications Chair

Summerland Manor 

March 25, 2025

Updated House Rules to Include the Use of PODS 

Good news!  The Board has updated the Summerland Manor House Rules to include the use of PODs.  PODs are containers used for moving furniture or boxes from one place to another.  This allows the resident a little extra time and space when packing to relocate.  PODs can also be used during construction when furniture must be moved out of the house temporarily.

Previously, PODs were not allowed in the community, but we are seeing a growing trend and want to stay current.  PODs may ease some of the burdens of moving and may even be less expensive than a moving van. We want to be able to offer these benefits to our residents.

Please take the time to review the House Rules (on Page C-3) regarding PODs.  The new form Request for Approval for Moving PODs is housed on our website for your convenience.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor
March 30, 2025

Entrance Gate

Because we are having issues with the entrance gate not opening, we have decided to leave it opened manually tonight.

I will call Mid-Atlantic tomorrow to see if we can get a service call as soon as possible.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor 

Neatscape Fertilizing

Neatscape will be applying fertilizer to the grass on Monday, March 17.  Please do not allow children or pets on the grass for 24 hours.

Thank you,

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor
March 15, 2025

New Bulletin Boards

You may have noticed that our Bulletin Boards have disappeared. Please do not be concerned. New Boards will be erected on Monday.

Please also note that the new Bulletin Boards were made by Ann Holtzman's 16-year-old grandson, Merrick Holtzman. There will be a thank-you card available at the sign-in table of the March Council Meeting. Let's all take a few minutes to sign as encouragement to a young entrepreneur.

Thank you,

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor

March 15, 2025 

Yard Waste Advisory 

Collection resumes the week of February 23. Yard waste shall be placed curbside in reusable containers (garbage cans, cardboard boxes, or paper yard waste bags). Do not place in any City-issued carts. No plastic bags, please!

Yard waste collection includes leaves, grass clippings, branches, and small sticks. Residents are required to bundle branches and sticks in lengths of three feet (3') or less and no larger than two inches (2") in diameter or place them in a container.

If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Department at 301-739-8577, extension 125, or visit them at www.hagerstownmd.org.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor 

February 22, 2025

Antietam Fiber Cable Testing

As many of you may have noticed, Antietam Cable was in the neighborhood yesterday.  They were testing to see if their existing networking could support fiber optics.  They are in the process of expanding their high-speed cable out our way.  They have been advised that they must approach the Board before any digging is completed.  They even mentioned the possibility of working in tandem with Comcast.

It looks like between Comcast and Antietam, Summerland Manor will have choices for their high-speed internet sources.  Hopefully, the competition will keep prices in check.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President
Summerland Manor

February 20, 2025

Two New Library Assistants

A big Summerland "Thank You" to Beth Clipp and Linda Sabatine.  These two ladies have offered to help keep our library the welcoming place it is.

Jeanette Barton
Summerland Manor Librarian
February 20, 2025 

PLEASE NOTE:  If your name, phone number, or email address has changed, please contact the office and give us the new information before the next telephone directory comes out.  An invalid email address will disrupt your communications.

Thank you, 

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

February 19, 2025

Pet Rules Reminder

I have once again been asked to make sure you and your visitors are aware of the following Summerland Manor rules:

1. All pets need to be on a leash at all times. This is a Washington County Ordinance.

2. You are required to clean up fecal matter from your pet everywhere in the community.

3. You should not allow your pet to urinate in/on your neighbor's flowers & shrubs.  It is not only disrespectful to other people's property, but it is also harmful to plants.

Reference:  Washington County Animal Control Ordinance # 2012-33 (effective January 1, 2013)

Please walk your animals in the common areas.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor 

February 15, 2025

*** Bi-Monthly Summerland Mirror Newsletter Changes ***

The Board of Directors has voted to remove the Bi-Monthly Summerland Mirror Newsletter from our public website.  This will protect our residents from having their names out there on the World Wide Web for anyone to see.

We will still deliver the bi-monthly Newsletter as before, but it will no longer be housed on the Summerland website.  Should you need a copy of a current or prior edition, use the email link on the "For Residents" page on the website to request one or call the office with the date/month of the bi-monthly newsletter you are searching for and we will see that you get it.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

February 13, 2025

Trash Pickup

There has been no announcement as of yet for the rescheduling of trash pick-up for tomorrow morning. Please set your trash out tonight as usual. They should send out a notice if they are unable to come on time.

Thank you!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

February 12, 2025

Cancellation

Due to reports about incoming inclement weather, Floor and Chair Yoga will be canceled today.

Thank you.

Cathy Godfrey 

Communications Summerland Manor

February 11, 2025

Cancellation

Due to the reports about incoming inclement weather, Women In Touch (WIT) will be canceled today.

Thank you.

Judy Whiteside

Social Committee Chair

February 11, 2025

Recycle Pick Up

The City of Hagerstown has advised that we should leave our recycle bins out for pick up tomorrow. They have not heard back from Waste Management so they could not guarantee pick up but they are hopeful.

Thank you for your patience.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

February 7, 2025

TRASH & RECYCLING ADVISORY:  Collection Delayed One Day

Due to the icy conditions that have prevailed overnight, there will be no trash and recycling collection for City of Hagerstown residents today, Thursday, February 6.

​Therefore, ALL trash and recycling normally collected Thursday AND Friday will be delayed ONE DAY.   Thursday’s pick-up will now take place on Friday, and Friday’s will now take place on Saturday.

If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Department at 301-739-8577, extension 125, or visit us at www.hagerstownmd.org.

February 6, 2025

Website Updates

Check out the changes on our Website! You can now go into the Table of Contents in the Welcome Packet, click on a title, and be taken to that section of the document. This makes searching for things so much easier!

Also, please note that our Quick Links are now alphabetized making your search for the correct document much quicker.

Thank you, Webmaster!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

February 6, 2025

Holiday Decorations Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that all exterior Holiday decorations must be taken down from the unit within 6 weeks following the Holiday per the House Rules.  Click the link below and scroll to page 2 to view the rules regarding decorations.  Please note that page 2 is in reference to the House Rules appendix pages and not the welcome kit pages as stated above. 

Summerland Manor New Resident Welcome Packet.pdf - Google Drive

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor 

January 31, 2024

Recycle Bins

The City of Hagerstown has advised that we should leave our recycle bins out to be picked up in the morning.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

January 24, 2025

*** REMINDER ***

New Resident Orientation is scheduled on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Center. All are welcome to attend.

Thank you!

Please Attend the Summerland Manor Council of Unit Owners Meeting

Social Committee Meeting Canceled

Due to the Severe Weather Advisory in effect until 10 pm Tuesday night, the Social Committee Meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 4 pm has been canceled.

We will resume on our regular scheduled meeting date of Tuesday, February 4 at 4 pm in the Community Center.

Thank you.

The Summerland Manor Social Committee

January 21, 2025

BTM Accounting

BTM Accounting has advised that several checks were not delivered and were returned to the sender. This includes checks sent by banks on behalf of the client. It is suggested that during the Holidays a substitute mail carrier may not have realized that envelopes addressed to Summerland Manor at that address went to BTM. Steps are being taken to avoid this issue going forward.  Please notify BTM if your check was returned so that late charges do not incur.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor 

January 8, 2025

Jimmy Carter's Mourning

Thursday, January 9, 2025 will be Jimmy Carter's National Day of Mourning. There will be no mail that day. I have checked with the City, and they tell me it will not affect their services or Waste Management's trash / recycle pick up. Please set out your trash on Thursday after 4:00 p.m.

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor 

January 8, 2025

"CANCELLATIONS for January 7, 2025"

Due to the weather, today’s "Undecorating" event scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and the Social Committee Meeting at 4:00 p.m. have been canceled.

A new date and time will be announced soon. Thank you.

Summerland Manor Social Committee

January 7, 2025

TRASH AND RECYCLING ADVISORY: Collection Slides One Day This Week Due to Weather

Due to the inclement weather that canceled Monday's trash and recycling collection, Waste Management has announced that this week's pickup schedule will now slide one day, with Monday's collection moving to Tuesday, Tuesday's collection moving to Wednesday, etc. Friday's normal pickup will now take place on Saturday.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

January 7, 2025

Neatscape Plowing and Shoveling

Please turn on your porch lights when Neatscape is shoveling the snow at night. It will help them see the sidewalks and driveways better.

Thank you.

Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

January 6, 2025

Summerland Manor Snow Policy and a Reminder to the Bingo Group 

If snowfall equals 2" or greater, walkways, driveways, and community roads will be cleared once the snow has stopped falling.

Summerland Bingo follows the same policy as the Washington County Schools for inclement weather. If school is canceled, there will be no Bingo.

Thank you and stay warm!  

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

January 5, 2025

Looking for Blacktop Committee and By-Laws Review Committee Members

Bored with retirement? Tired of the same routine? Have you made a resolution to get more involved this year? To make a difference? If any of these statements fit you, we've got a solution!  

The Board of Directors has multiple projects lined up this year and we could use your help. Currently, we are looking for members for a Blacktop Committee and/or a By-Laws review committee.

If you have any knowledge or interest in these projects, please contact the Board office and let us know. Help to make a difference in the community in 2025!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

December 31, 2024

Please Come Over and Help Undecorate the Community Center

Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. Many hands help make the work go faster and easier. 

 We all enjoyed the beautiful decorations for our Christmas season and party. Please, if you are able, come and help your Social Committee retire the decorations until next year. Any help will be very much appreciated.

The Summerland Manor Social Committee

January 8, 2025

Trash

Please set your trash and recycle out tonight for pick-up tomorrow.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

December 26, 2024

TRASH & RECYCLING ADVISORY: Christmas Day From the City of Hagerstown

All residents of the City of Hagerstown should note that Wednesday, December 25, is designated as "Christmas Day."  There will be NO collection that day, and the landfill is closed.

Therefore, ALL trash and recycling normally collected on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be delayed ONE DAY.

Large volumes of post-Christmas waste often cause the collections to be later in the day than normal.  Christmas paper, cardboard boxes, and packaging can be recycled!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Engineering Department at (301) 739-8577, extension 125, or visit us at www.hagerstownmd.org.

December 21, 2024

This is the response that I received from the City Engineer this morning regarding Trash services.

,We met with Waste Management supervisors last week to discuss various issues that we’re having with trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. Part of it is due to staffing issues, and part of it is less than ideal communication when a problem arises. 

Waste Management is working to add staff to manage collection in Hagerstown – they are having problems getting and retaining workers. We still need to resolve the issue of how they will make up for days when they are unable to complete collection – that’s where we need to improve communication so that we can give accurate information to residents on what to do if service is missed. 

I think that they have a plan to address these issues – it will just take some time to get their staffing straightened out. With yard waste collection ending this week, they should have more staff available to do trash and recycling collection – hopefully, by the spring they will be fully staffed and able to provide the level of service that we need.

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor
December 20, 2024

Dropping Temperatures

As the temperatures drop, please remember to disconnect your water hoses from the exterior faucets to keep the pipes from freezing and bursting.  It is even better if you also turn off the water going to the outside faucets from inside your home.  Finally, an insulated cover helps to ensure your faucet is good as new come springtime!

Wanda Gearhart
Board President
Summerland Manor

December 20, 2024

R E M I N D E R 

For our Snowbirds and Sellers: make sure that you keep your heat on and set it to 50-55 degrees so the pipes/sprinkler system does not freeze while the house is vacant.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

December 19, 2024

Last Yard Waste Pick Up

Please note that Wednesday, December 18, 2024, will be the last pick up for yard waste until March of 2025.  Fingers crossed that they will pick up ours!  🤞

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President

Summerland Manor

December 17, 2024

REMINDER

Tonight is the November Council Meeting which will include the election results.

 Also, the trash pickup will be delayed by one day.  Please set your trash out Thursday evening for Friday pickup.

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

November 26, 2024

2025 Trash Pickup Calendar

Please view and/or download the 2025 Trash Pickup Calendar.

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

Donna Carey, Director

November 21, 2024

Gutter Cleaning

Neatscape is cleaning the leaves out of the gutters today. You may want to move your vehicles out of the driveway.

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

October 18, 2024

Speed Limit

Please remember to follow the posted speed limits in the community. We are getting complaints again about "near misses" with both drivers and pedestrians.

Election Ballots

Unit owners may submit their Board of Directors election ballots into the locked ballot box that will be available at the Community Center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26. The vote will close at 7:00 p.m. so the ballots may be counted during the Council meeting and the results announced before we dismiss.

Sprinkler Repairs

For those who are waiting for Sprinkler repairs, Terry from CFP International has informed us that he did not receive a full shipment of the antifreeze needed to replace what may be drained in order to complete the repairs.

He has advised that he will contact residents individually to schedule appointments for the repairs.

Preferred Vendor List

Thanks to the community, we have an updated Preferred Vendor List already! You can click the link below to view and/or download.

Preferred Vendor Listing.pdf - Google Drive

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

October 14, 2024

Deliveries

We are still getting packages dropped at the front gate once the gate is closed.  This is a great opportunity for someone to take your merchandise home with them.

When you place an order online, you are normally given an opportunity to add "special instructions for delivery" when checking out.  Please advise the sender of your gate code in that box.  They should call you for entrance to your unit.

Wanda Gearhart, Board President

Summerland Manor

November 7, 2024

November Council Meeting

Our November Council meeting will be our annual Open Meeting.  During this time, Unit Owners may sign up to speak for 3 minutes on a topic they wish to bring before the Council.

A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board outside the Board Room.  Please sign up before Friday, November 22, at 5:00 p.m. so we can plan our agenda accordingly.

Just a reminder:  the November Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m.  We will meet one day early due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  We will also have our Board of Directors election results by the end of the evening.

See you then!

Wanda Gearhart - President, Board of Directors

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

November 6, 2024

Reminder:

Please do not approach the employees of Neatscape.  If you have a question or an issue, please contact the Board office.

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart

President, Summerland Manor

October 4, 2024

Our Library

Your Summerland Manor Library has had LOTS and LOTS of donations, especially jigsaw puzzles.  We are overstocked!  Please come by the Community Center, take some puzzles, and give them to family and friends.  But please take them without returning them.  We would like to be able to properly display the puzzles we do have in the library.  

Thank you to all residents who donate to our library.  Your books, puzzles, games, and more keep our Library going!  You are greatly appreciated.

Librarian, Jeanette Barton

Summerland Manor Community Center

October 29, 2024

Comcast Voting Results

37% of all households returned Comcast ballots and the results are as follows:

For...........................55%

Against..................45%

The next step is to send the Comcast contract to the attorney for review.

Thanks to all those who participated!

Board of Directors

October 23,2024

Neatscape and Top Soil

Neatscape will be on campus tomorrow to start applying top soil and grass seed.

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

October 23, 2024

Anti-Freeze Replacement Proposal

 We have received a price from CFP-International for replacing the anti-freeze in sprinkler systems.  The base price will be $275.00.  Please call the Board Office at (301) 393-5770 to be added to the list.  All calls must be received by no later than October 23, 2024.  A date will be scheduled to complete this work once all of the supplies are received.

Download anti-freeze replacement proposal price. 

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor

October 11, 2024

Comcast Special Meeting

Comcast has agreed to come back to answer any questions that you may have.  We will meet at the Community Center on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

If you have already voted and change your mind after the Q&A session, you will have an opportunity to change your vote.

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor

October 10, 2024

COVID-19 Tests

The Federal Government is offering free Covid Tests again. You can order them at the link included below.

ASPR COVID-19 Testing: https://covidtests.gov/

Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart,
Board President, Summerland Manor
October 8, 2024

Recycling Event in Hagerstown

Bi-Monthly Newsletter Correction!

For the October Bi-Monthly Newsletter, page five under "Survey Results" should read:

• Ninety percent were in favor of the gates being CLOSED  only at night.

Sorry about that.  

October 5, 2024 

Comcast

The standard Comcast Rates and Channel Lineup were sent out to those of you who signed up for email. I will post a copy on the community center bulletin board for those who receive paper copies. Please share the news with your neighbors who do not get electronic notices.

These rates do not include any promotional offers since they change often. Should we move forward with Comcast, they will share more info at that time.

This information is provided to assist you in your voting decision. Should you have further questions for Comcast, please get them to me and I will get answers and share to all.

Thanks!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor

October 4, 2024

Sprinkler Inspections

BLOCK CAPTAINS

Thank you so much for all your hard work during the sprinkler inspections.  The entire community appreciates the time you donate to keep us informed and up to date.

BRAVO!

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor

October 4, 2024

Lawn Mowing

NeatScape has advised they will be back to mow on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  The rain has set them back several days.

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

The Annual Sprinkler Inspection

If you were scheduled for a sprinkler inspection today and did not get it, CCF will get to you tomorrow.  There was some confusion on their part regarding block captains and court schedules.  Thank you for your understanding.

Wanda Gearhart - President

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

October 2, 2024

The Annual Sprinkler Inspection

Please disregard the sprinkler inspection dates on the Monthly Calendar. The calendars were delivered to the printer prior to the date change. Inspections will have the same time slot with a one-day delay.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Wanda Gearhart - President, Board of Directors

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

September 29, 2024

Lawn Mowing

We will not be mowing tomorrow. We haven’t had any rain and the grass is not growing.

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

September 17, 2024

Reminder About Pets

This is just a reminder to always respect your community and show courtesy to your neighbors. Thank you for your cooperation.

• All pets need to be on a leash. Hagerstown has a leash law.

• Please be respectful of your neighbors and do not let your pets urinate on residents' landscaping and private property, as well as not on plants in common areas. We all pay for the plants in common areas through our HOA dues.

• Please do not walk close to homes. There is plenty of room to walk in the middle of the common areas between the homes.

• Let’s all do our part to respect each other, their personal landscaping, and common area plants so Summerland Manor will continue to be the beautiful and well-maintained community we all are proud to call home.

Wanda Gearhart - President, Board of Directors

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

September 7, 2024

The Annual Sprinkler Inspection

ATTENTION ALL UNIT OWNERS

The Annual Sprinkler Inspection will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The rain date is Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Please download and open the attached letter (in PDF format) and schedule (in Excel format), which includes notice of any day and time changes. Also attached is the 

Thank you for your cooperation.

The Summerland Manor Board of Directors 

September 5, 2024

Trash Pick-Up

Reminder: 

Trash pick-up will be delayed by one day this week due to the holiday. 

HAPPY LABOR DAY! 

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor 

September 2, 2024

Grass Mowing

The grass is short so we will not be mowing this week.

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

July 13, 2024

Good News and Bad News

The good news is that the gate is now working!  Thanks to all for your patience.

The bad news is that one of the mailboxes at the Community Center has been removed for repairs.  Residents using that mailbox may collect their mail at the North End post office located at 12912 Conamar Drive. 

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor 

August 22, 2024

Gates Not  Closing Again

I was advised over the weekend that the gate is not closing again. Previously, it was closing but not "on time".  I went up at 9:00 PM last night and it was still open. I have asked a Board member to keep an eye on it this evening and let me know if it closes and at what time (if possible).

In the meantime, I am working with Mid-Atlantic regarding reprogramming the software and troubleshooting for probable cause.

I will keep you posted.

Wanda Gearhart

Board President, Summerland Manor

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!

Just a reminder that all surveys and voting ballots are due by Friday, August 23rd.  Ballots received after that date will not be counted.  Special thanks to all those who have already complied.

Documents are found on the last 2 pages.  They must be printed, signed, and returned.  They may be dropped off at the Community Center in the box over the water fountain.  Signed forms may also be scanned and emailed to summerlandmanorhagerstown@gmail.com. 

Summerland Manor - Community Bi-Monthly Newsletters

If you cannot print and need a copy, please notify the office and we will see that you get one.

Thank you!

Wanda Gearhart 

Board President, Summerland Manor

Friday, August 16, 2024

Front Gates

Mid-Atlantic installed the new card reader this afternoon. It is supposed to have a longer range. Please let me know if you encounter any problems.

They will return to reset the clock allowing the gates to open / close appropriately.

Thank you for your patience.

Wanda Gearhart - Board President

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Good News and Bad News

Good news is the new card reader has been ordered and should be here next week.

The bad news is that the gate is not closing at the appropriate time. I will make a call tomorrow to have it repaired.

Wanda Gearhart - Board President

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

Monday, August 5, 2024

Lawn Mowing This Week by Neatscape

Neatscape will mow on Thursday this week and not Wednesday. 

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Lawn Mowing This Week by Neatscape

After surveying the community, a decision has been made to not mow grass again this week. We realize that there are a few weeds popping up but we ask for your patience as we wait for a good, soaking rain so as not to further damage our lawns.

Wanda Gearhart, President

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

Monday, July 15, 2024

Neatscape Landscaping

Neatscape will be trimming trees in the community as time/weather permits. A bright green ribbon can identify specified trees.

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Street Lights

Eureka!!  The street lights have been fixed!!  Ellsworth advised that the photo eye was bad.  It may have been because of the heavy storm a week or so ago but could also have been a coincidence.  Either way, we’re up and running properly again. Thanks to all of you who alerted us concerning this problem.  

Shirley Rich, Vice President
Board of Directors
July 9, 2024

Going Paperless

The plan is still to convert to paperless this month for anyone who signed up for it. We’re currently working out all the kinks.  Thank you for your patience. 

Wanda Gearhart, Board President

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

July 2024

Trash Pick up This Week

REMINDER: Due to the holiday, the city will pick up trash / recycle / yard waste on Friday, July 5.  Please set your bins out after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.  Remember to use the new bins with the lid closed and the metal bar facing the street.  Thank you.

Wanda Gearhart, Board President

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

July 2024

Neatscape Landscaping

Neatscape will not be mowing our lawns this week. Their team is in the area this morning pruning the large arborvitae trees in the common areas.

From Ann Holtzman, Director

Grounds Committee Chairwoman

Maintenance Committee

Because only one resident attended the meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Board has decided not to proceed with the committee launch at this time. There may be a possibility of revisiting this in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage those who walk their dogs or stroll around the neighborhood to keep an eye out for anything that needs attention, such as slightly off gutters or a roof shingle that isn't quite right.  We will provide visual guidance in the upcoming weeks on what to observe.

Our President will be calling on people to help fill the Maintenance Committee with members.  Please notify the Board at (301) 393-5770 or email summerlandmanorhagerstown@gmail.com if this is something that interests you. Thank you for your consideration.

Recycling News

The City of Hagerstown is again accepting glass as part of their recycling program. Glass bottles and jars are acceptable but mirrors and window glass is not. Please use caution and thank you for doing your part to reduce waste in our landfills.  See more about the program here: Recycling | Hagerstown, MD - Official Website (hagerstownmd.org)

From Your Board of Directors

Summerland Manor Board of Directors

The Summerland Manor Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to thank Jody Belknap for all she has done for our community during her tenure on the Board of Directors. Jody brought a new perspective and lots of energy to the group which resulted in some major accomplishments. She will continue to be a great resource for the community. We will miss Jody's leadership and wish her much success with the changes in her employment.

The Board of Directors would also like to announce that Wanda Gearhart has been nominated to fill the position of President for the remainder of the 2024 term of office. Wanda has been a resident of Summerland Manor for six years. She has served on the Board for three years in multiple capacities. She has a deep commitment to the community and hopes to continue to serve and enhance our environment.

Street Lights

Ellsworth Electric has completed the installation of all of our brand-new street lights!

They were efficient and competent and pleasant to work with and deserve a Shout Out from us all.  The lights are certainly attractive and provide good and dependable lighting for our Community.  Thank you to everyone who cheered us on with this huge project!!

Community Emails

As mentioned before, community communication emails will soon be sent from a different Summerland Manor email address as Jody transitions off her board duties. The email address  summerlandmanorhagerstown@gmail.com will remain the Board of Directors' official email and will be monitored by the Board. Please continue to use this email to raise questions, inquire about community-related matters, and so on.

A communication went out on the evening of June 17, 2024,  via our new email box, communicationssummerlandmanor@gmail.com, for Summerland Manor Communications.  If you did not receive it, please check your Junk or Spam folder and redirect the email to your Inbox folder.

Garbage Pickup

Trash will not be interrupted this week, pickup will be on Thursday, June 20 as usual. Place your trash out after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. 

As of July 1, 2024, you must use the city-provided trash bins or your garbage will not be picked up.

Free Termite and Pest Inspection

Gladhill Services will be in the neighborhood on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. If you want to schedule a free termite/pest inspection for your home, please call Monica Strong at Gladhill by June 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Her phone number is (717) 977-9110.

Maintenance Committee

Because only one resident attended the meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Board has decided not to proceed with the committee launch at this time. There may be a possibility of revisiting this in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage those who walk their dogs or stroll around the neighborhood to keep an eye out for anything that needs attention, such as slightly off gutters or a roof shingle that isn't quite right.  We will provide visual guidance in the upcoming weeks on what to observe.

Our President will be calling on people to help fill the Maintenance Committee with members.  Please notify the Board at (301) 393-5770 or email summerlandmanorhagerstown@gmail.com if this is something that interests you. Thank you for your consideration.

From the Grounds Committee

Shadrach Lawn Service is not going to mow next week. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 they are going to start pruning.  If you do not want your shrubs pruned please put a sign out. He will not finish this pruning all in one day. Thank you.

From Ann Holtzman, Director
Grounds Committee Chairwoman

Community Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Our bi-monthly newsletter is designed and written by the Communication Committee.  The June 2024 version of our bi-monthly newsletter references two Council Meeting handouts (Chart of Responsibility for vote in July and Budget/Monthly fee breakdowns).  These handouts will be included in the bi-monthly newsletter and delivered to your door via Block Captains.  Also included with the bi-monthly newsletter will be the latest Phone Directory,  which includes your unit's gate code, plus a special fire sprinkler price that Noel’s Fire Protection has extended to our community. 

Please note that this will be the last month for those who requested paperless versions of the bi-monthly newsletter.  From this point forward those residents will be emailed a copy, or they can go to our website and download the file.  If you would like to ensure paperless versions, please call the board number (301) 393-5770 or email us at SummerlandManorHagerstown@gmail.com. 

Future Guest Speakers Inquiry

With the upcoming pest and sprinkler speakers, what other guest speakers would you like to hear from? Could be at a council meeting or another scheduled time?

• Bowers Insurance is sometime in the fall for our Master Insurance Policy update/questions.  

• Hagerstown Senior Center on Franklin Street and what they offer plus the services they provide.

Please email summerlandmanorhagerstown@gmail.com with your thoughts.

Fraudulent Rental Listings of Summerland Manor Units

We routinely review housing rental sites for fraudulent listing of our units. 

This is a common scam that occurs when a recently sold home gets listed for rent and sadly individuals fall for it by giving what they believe is a security deposit or more to a scammer.

If you search for your address and find it fraudulently listed as the owner these are the next steps:

• Report the listing on the website it has been listed on (HotPads, Redfin, Rent.com, etc. are common sites)

• Call the non-emergency police line to advise your home is being fraudulently listed for rent

• Please note, that an address in our community was found to be fraudulently listed on a few sites and the owner has been notified.

Break-ins in Our Community

Diligence In The Community

Please share the following with your neighbors who do not have internet.

In response to the video posted on Facebook (an attempted break-in) and others noting that their cars were broken into and glove boxes were ransacked. Yes, the gate and our brick walls are a deterrent but diligently locking your vehicles and not keeping anything of value in them is first and foremost.  Let's turn our front porch lights on at night as well which many do not.  Here are two options: 

• Online Police Report https://www.hagerstownmd.org/664/Online-Police-Report. 

• Call the non-emergency line (301) 739-8577 to report any vehicles entered or items stolen.

Trash Cans

After July 1, 2024, all trash must be placed securely inside the new City can. No other containers or loose trash bags will be collected.

We have some important last minute news to share regarding a new trash can program that will be implemented in our community. In order to accommodate the City’s trash collection vendor and its semi-automated collection trucks, new trash cans will be delivered to all residential customers. 

The original delivery timeframe was early April; however, due to a miscommunication, the manufacturer's production and distribution schedule has been expedited. As a result, the new delivery date is Monday, March 18. 

 We apologize for the short notice, as we planned to discuss this program for the first time at the Council meeting next week. Rest assured, this program will be on the agenda for next week with a bit more detail, and we welcome your questions.  Please inform your neighbors who may not have received the email blast or are not in this Facebook group.

The new cans are designed specifically to work with the garbage truck’s lifting arm, allowing for automated or semi-automated collection, and are the same size as our current recycle cans. You can expect to receive an educational/instructional flyer attached by the city to your can.

 You may use the new cans this week, while still having the option to use your current trash cans until July 1.

However, after July 1, 2024, all trash must be placed securely inside the new City can, and no other containers or loose trash bags will be collected.