Announcements
Brickshire Bulletin April 2024
Recording of the March 26, 2024 board meeting is ready to view: Click here to view
Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6 pm in the Brickshire Owners Club.
Food Truck Monday! April 22nd - Bussin BBQ Food Truck will be in the Golf Clubhouse parking lot from 4pm - 7pm.
Children's Committee: The Social Committee would like to welcome Deana Soberl as the new Children's Committee Chair and to express our sincere gratitude to former Chair, Lauren Paone for her dedication in organizing numerous events for the children of Brickshire.
Come meet your new Brickshire Children's Committee & enjoy some FREE Pizza! We will be at the Owner's Clubhouse on Friday, May 10th, 2024 6:30pm- 8:00pm. We invite everyone to come out and meet us! We will have music and a bracelet table for the kids to make bracelets. We are also accepting volunteers for future events and will have a signup sheet. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Children's Paint Night! Please come join us & have fun painting this adorable turtle! All painting supplies and light snacks provided. Spaces are limited so please register asap. If your child can hold a brush & paint they are invited!
Friday May 17th, 2024 6-9pm @ the Owner's clubhouse. Cost- $35 per child (plus tax)
FIRE HYDRANTS- You may have noticed many of the fire hydrants in Brickshire look like they are in need of a glow up. New Kent County has provided the following information:
New Kent County has request for proposals to contract to paint all fire hydrants throughout the county. A scheduled completion date has not been secured for this project but it is in the works. You can also find updates on the county website,
https://www.co.new-kent.va.us/. The job includes sanding, wire brushing, ensuring the hydrant is suitable to be painted. The hydrants will be painted the same color they are now. The colors throughout the county are determined by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) guidelines. In New Kent County, the base is "safety" yellow and the caps (aka bonnets) have a certain color. The colors are categorized by the water flow capacity/rate or how the hydrant is designed to provide water based on the supply line.
Brickshire BOD meeting minutes and committee meeting minutes are readily available under the Board & Committees section of the website and are full of the most current updates for the community projects, etc. Stay informed by reviewing minutes and/or attending the meeting(s). Want to get involved and join a committee?
Click here.
VDOT PAVING- You may have seen the electronic sign, but in case you didn’t, VDOT will be paving about 1 mile of Kentland Trail starting near the entrance of Brickshire. The work will begin on Monday, April 8th. Please be prepared for traffic interruptions and modified traffic patterns while this work is being done. For more information, please contact VDOT directly at 800.367.7623.
COX DIGGING- Last spring/summer we told you about some work Cox would be doing to upgrade their high speed broadband lines. This week they resumed this work and will be boring throughout the neighborhood. The work should be done within their easements in common areas and owner lots. Please reach out to Cox directly at 804-654-0609 with any questions or concerns. Additional information about this project is attached.
Owner Forum: The website has a friendly Owner Forum section where you can connect with your neighbors. Click here
ROMEO'S - Thursday, April 25th, at Patsys, 10:00 am.
RSVP to Tina Sherman
ANIMAL SHELTER DONATIONS NEEDED- The Brickshire Social/Children’s Committee is hosting a drive to benefit the New Kent Sheriff’s Office Animal Protection Unit. They are in need of pet care supplies and need your help to care for these animals. Attached is additional information as well as a list of items needed. We have seen how incredibly generous Brickshire residents can be and we hope you will continue that trend! You can drop donations off in the Brickshire office during normal office hours (9am-5pm, M-F).
SPRING CLEANING REMINDER- As you start your spring yard clean up, please remove any tape/ribbon on trees around your property. While these are very important during the building process, once a home is occupied, they should be removed.
SPRING YARD SALE- May 4th (rain date 5/11). We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a community yard sale and we would love for you to participate. This is a fantastic opportunity to declutter your home, connect with neighbors, and make some extra cash. The Social Committee will market this event on Facebook, Nextdoor, Friday Round-Up, and the local paper. To sign up, simply select this link to register https://forms.gle/5kXb6zbQTYZWzLD5A Here are all the deets:
Date: May 4th (rain date: May 11th, Time: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., Location: Your yard
SIP AND PAINT EVENT- The April 13th event is sold out. The Social Committee is planning a second event on May 10th, more details will be provided soon.
PICKLEBALL/TENNIS COURT UPDATE- (3.22.24) The work has been very slow going, as you know, but a good bit of progress was made this week. Next week the fencing subcontractor is scheduled to be out and the first layer of coating should be applied shortly thereafter. The target date for completion is now mid-April, but of course the weather will play a part in this timeline. It has been a very long and rough road, but having it done right is more important than having it done quickly. Thanks for bearing with us
NEW RUNNING CLUB- The intent of this group is to meet other runners to run various distances, randomly. Also to hang out for social activities and outdoor exploration to bring more people along for the fun - all levels of runners are welcome. Whether you're training for a race or just running for fitness, we make it happen. And then we take the running shoes off and enjoy festivals, kayaking, biking, hiking, eating out and many other activities. We hope you can come join us! Social Media Connection: WhatsApp. See the attached flyer for more information. Any questions can be directed to group organizer, Jason Burt, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 716-380-6623.
INTRODUCING LENDING HAND: The Brickshire Lending Hand Ambassadors are here to help you or anyone who needs assistance or would like to become an Ambassador. To submit a request please complete the Lending Hand request form by selecting this link https://forms.gle/NMvq8nBaiPJNS2Eb8. After you fill out the request, an ambassador will contact you to go over details and availability before the request is completed. For additional information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Brickshire Lending Hand Ambassadors are here to assist with: Meals, Driving, Shopping, Visiting, Companionship, Caregiver Support, Prayer, Pet Sitting, Light Housekeeping, Light Maintenance.
