Please go to the web address below to view some Safety Tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning Tips to keep Kids safe.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/Back+to+School+Safety+Advisory:+NHTSA+Offers+Tips+to+Keep+Kids+Safe

Join us for our Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 21st.

The speed limit in Meadowbrook Farm
is 25 MPH and will be enforced.  Please be mindful that children in the neighborhood may run out into the streets and if you are driving above the speed limit you may not have enough time to react.

Mailboxes

All mailboxes shall be supported by a 4-inch by 4- inch post ( Article VI Section 3ng)

We ask residents that bring portable basketball platforms into the street to move them back to their property after using them. This is a safety issue as well as an eye sore. (Art. VI Section 5 Covenants).

Vehicles in common areas adjacent to lots  (Parking on outer curbs) (Article VI Section 5)

No lot shall be used in whole or in part for storage of rubbish of any character whatsoever, nor for the storage of any property or thing that will cause such lot to appear in an unclean or untidy condition or that will be obnoxious to the eye.
We ask all residents for their cooperation in maintaining our beautiful community.

If there is any question please contact one of the Architectural Control Committee members.

With your assistance we will maintain the high standards of our neighborhood.

Sincerely,
Tyrone Leake
Chair
Architectural Control Committee

COLONEL Thierry G. Dupuis

Chief of Police

March 25, 2010

For immediate release PAVING SCAM ALERT

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police need the public’s help to identify and find two men who stole an undisclosed amount of money from a senior citizen’s home in the 5500 block of Newby’s Bridge Drive at 6 p.m. on March 24. The suspects approached the victim under the pretense they were offering driveway paving services.

The victim initially declined the offer to repave the driveway, but indicated he would like some minor repair work. When the victim inquired as to the cost, the suspects verbally quoted $900. The victim subsequently declined the offer. One suspect then asked to use the victim’s bathroom. When the suspect returned he offered to complete the repair work for $50. The victim paid the suspects and both suspects left.

The victim later discovered money had been stolen and contacted police. The two suspects are white males and were driving an older, Ford pick up truck with a fiberglass cover over the bed with paving supplies.

Police are reminding all citizens to be aware of this crime alert. Police are also asking residents to contact police if they were approached by these suspects in that area. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or text the code tip699 with the tip and send to 274637 (CRIMES). # # #

Authorized by: Capt. Terry Patterson, Criminal Investigations Division. For more information, please call Ann P. Reid at 796-7032.

When the weather gets warm, police tend to see an increase in Gypsy Contractors complaints. What are Gypsy Contractors?

Generally, they are unlicensed contractors who carry no liability insurance or bonding, and they have no enforceable warranties for the work they do. They are usually soliciting work to be done to your driveway or home repairs.

The gypsy’s approach goes something like, “We just finished a job in your neighborhood and have this material left over…..”

That is a sure red flag, and we urge citizens to be extra cautious, about these kinds of door-to-door approaches. Always remember to make sure that the company has a business license and is insured, get references from the company, and follow up with them.

In addition, you can always contact the Better Business Bureau Central Virginia, Inc @ (804) 648-0016, Fax: (804) 648-3115, E-mail:info@richmond.bbb.org and web page www.richmond.bbb.org. Finally, don’t forget to report any suspicious activities immediately to the police by calling 748-1251.

Don’t use public computers where passwords and other

Sensitive information may be Saved without your knowledge. Don’t use public WiFi hotspots. Clever thieves can now intercept data sent over unsecured wireless Services. Use only ones that require you to log on with a unique password.

Don’t write down banking passwords and log-in IDs where thieves could find them, It sounds obvious, but it’s a quite common mistake.

Do install security software to protect theft of your private information  Shop Smart Magazine recommends these Two software products:

Avira (avira.com/free)

AVG2011 (freeavg.com)

Make sure they’re set to automatically Update at least once a month for protection from new threats.

Do check your accounts at least Weekly, and immediately report anything suspicious.

Do watch for phony bank e-mail and text messages.

Do NOT Assume an official looking e-mail or text it is legitimate, and never respond or click on a link from one. Instead go to your bank’s log-on page and Access your account from there if your still unsure about something call the bank or the provider.