Welcome to the winter edition of Ledgemere Country News. Here's what's happening around the community.
Annual meeting
The next annual meeting is scheduled for May 19. Watch your email and the portal for details.
Winter safety: ice dams and icicles
Please don't try to handle icicles on your unit. Breaking icicles can damage the new roof shingles. If you have a concern, please open a FirstService ticket on the portal.
What is an ice dam? Heat escaping from your attic, through poor insulation or ventilation, melts the snow on the roof. The meltwater runs down to the colder roof edge, refreezes at the eaves, and then backs up under your shingles. Large icicles along your roofline aren't just a winter detail. They can be the start of an ice dam.
Be on the lookout when: temperatures are below freezing, there's heavy snow on the roof, and lots of icicles are hanging from the eaves and gutters.
Please call Mass Save to have your attic insulation checked to help prevent ice dams.
Town roads and the parking ban
- The town parking ban is in effect until spring. This Town policy runs through March 31.
- Town roads and sidewalks are owned and plowed by the Town, not the association. The Town may or may not get to the sidewalks after a storm. If you have a concern, please call the Ashland Department of Public Works at 508-881-0120.
Guest parking
Please review the signs that explain the difference between visitor and overflow parking. Visitor parking is for non-residents. Overflow parking is for residents and guests, temporarily, for up to one week, when visitor spaces and your own spaces are full. Remember to move cars out of overflow and visitor spaces for plowing. Full parking rules »
School bus drop-offs
When dropping off your children at the bus stop, as a courtesy to traffic, please park on one side of the street. Parking on both sides creates a hazard for commuting traffic.
Stay up to date
The best way to stay up to date on what's happening at Ledgemere is to opt in to emails on the Resident Portal.
Update your information
If you're new to Ledgemere, please fill out the census form on the portal. It includes your vehicle details, so we can get in touch with you during winter storms. Long-term residents, please make sure we have your current information. We use the census to communicate with both unit owners and renters as needed.
Bulk items and mattresses
People, who may or may not be residents, have been dumping mattresses in the woods. Please take mattresses to the free monthly drop-off at the Ashland DPW instead. Bulk item info »
Quiet hours
A reminder that our quiet hours start at 11 PM every day. We share walls, so using headphones whenever you can is a kindness to your neighbors. The walls are thin. Thank you!
Roofing project
The next phase of the roofing project is on target. Tree removal to prepare for the roof work is well underway.
Landscaping
The association has ended its contract with Riverside. After a productive meeting with Village Green, they've been awarded the Ledgemere landscaping contract for 2026.
Condo rules
The Board is continuing to update the condo rules for the betterment of the community.
Preventive maintenance
Please remember to schedule routine plumbing checks for items such as hot water heaters, toilets and faucets. We've recently had several insurance claims, which can affect our master policy renewal. This preventive maintenance is at the owner's expense, and we highly recommend it for everyone's benefit.
Please consider joining the Board
The Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month, for three or more hours. Owners interested in serving can apply as part of the annual meeting process. Watch for the annual meeting notice for details.
Safety concerns
If you see a safety issue or concern at Ledgemere, please log a ticket on the portal or call 617-221-1000.
Thank you to our Ledgemere community and the volunteer Ledgemere Board for making this a great place to live.