Summary
The HOA board has discussed and taken initial steps toward publishing a community newsletter. As of May 2026, the initiative is active: a newsletter contact at API has been identified (Jen Nissen), and at least one article is planned on maintenance standards (written by Mark Hanley). No newsletter has been formally published in any ingested source.
Status (as of May 2026)
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Newsletter concept | Active — first issue published |
| URL | https://prestonfield.org |
| API newsletter contact | Jen Nissen (ibojilov@apimanagers.com) |
| First issue published | April 5, 2026 |
| Distribution channels | HOA Facebook page; Nextdoor.com; link to be included in next Board Meeting postcard mailer |
| Cadence | Quarterly minimum; more frequently if needed or if something important to communicate |
Purpose
The newsletter appears intended to improve homeowner awareness of HOA rules and maintenance expectations — particularly in response to concerns raised at the May 2026 homeowners forum about unenforced violations (fences braced with props, falling mailboxes, garbage cans left in driveways).
Related Topics
communication-process, violations-and-fines, lawn-maintenance-requirements
Entities
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Board member raised the idea of a community newsletter. Mike Halko obtained window vendor information as a potential advertiser/resource. Source: minutes-2026-01-14 |
| 2026-04-05 | First issue of the Prestonfield Newsletter published at https://prestonfield.org. |
| 2026-05-07 | Jen Nissen (API) identified as newsletter contact to be listed in the HOA newsletter. Board directed MKH (Mark Hanley) to write a newsletter article on maintenance standards. Source: minutes-2026-05-07 |
Open Questions
None.