Neighborhood updates.
Follow along for neighborhood-wide developments, including monthly updates and committee-specific announcements.
Updated HVA Articles of Organization and Bylaws
Over the last few months, a handful of us—board members, volunteers, and friends from down the street—have been working together to give our by‑laws a much‑needed refresh. We listened to your feedback, swapped ideas, and even had an attorney in the neighborhood give the final draft a legal once‑over. The result? A clearer, friendlier set of rules that better fits how our neighborhood works today.
Continue readingFebruary Board Meeting
Committee reports and actions of the February 5, 2025 Board Meeting
Continue readingColonial Lake Volunteer Events
Join us for Harleston Village Volunteer Days on March 26 & 29! Help plant at Colonial Lake (9–11 AM) and connect with neighbors at Alcove Market after. All are welcome—sign up now on the HVA website!
Continue readingDominion Tree Pruning Underway.
Heads-up, Dominion Energy will soon be in Harleston Village for their once-in-five-year cycle to prune trees from right-of-ways. Given the 5-year cycle, some of the pruning will be significant. The schedule is beginning now around The Citadel area and will extend to the Battery by mid-summer. Dominion Energy will be clearing along overhead power lines in the community to maintain the safety, resiliency, and reliability of the electric system. In Xylem Tree Experts will work along the rights-of-way to remove potential hazards such as dead or damaged trees, overgrown limbs, and other vegetation. Trees that have grown too close to power lines are a leading cause of power outages. Crews will remove debris as soon as possible, with some cleanup scheduled after trimming is complete. For more information, visit DominionEnergy.com/Trees or call 1-800-251-7234.
Continue readingJanuary Board Meeting
The January 8 HVA Board meeting covered committee updates and actions. Zoning and BAR discussed zoning variances and neighborhood impacts, while Membership focused on boosting engagement through events and collaboration. Parks, Livability, and Flood committees proposed park maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and storm drain adoption. The Board approved a new schedule and emphasized technology for membership growth.
Continue readingBabas on Wentworth
Babas at Wentworth is bringing a dynamic restaurant concept to 115½ Wentworth Street, perfectly aligned with the property’s Limited Business zoning. While their request to reduce required parking from nine to four spaces may slightly increase on-street demand, its walkable location, coupled with the revitalization of a long-vacant structure, more than justifies the exception. We wholeheartedly support this project and believe it will be a shining asset to the neighborhood.
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