Old PO Box Being Discontinued

Posted by rbutler on Wednesday, February 3 @ 10:24am

The HOA has had a PO box at the Allen post office since 2003, but it hasn\'t been actively used since 2007, and no account statements, letters or other documents reference it any longer. For this reason, the HOA is releasing the box back to the post office (and consequently saving about $150 per year).

That being said, there are still a handful of homeowners sending mail to the old PO box. If you are still sending mail to PO box 2265, please be aware that the HOA will no longer receive mail sent there. Please update your address books and other documentation to use PO box 328.

Broken (Missing) Rain/Freeze Sensor

Posted by rbutler on Friday, January 15 @ 12:13pm

Last week, during the cold weather, the sprinklers along Shelley ran several times causing patches of ice. It was determined by the HOA\'s landscape maintenance company that the rain and freeze sensor installed for that system had been removed by someone by tearing it off the brick wall (leaving screws and broken plastic). This is not the first time that vandalism along Shelley has occurred; there have been several other incidents with graffiti and knocked over sections of brick.

If you notice any suspicious behavior along Shelley, please immediately contact the Allen police department at (214) 509-4321 and notify the HOA as well by calling (972) 739-5221.

The rain and freeze sensor should be replaced by this weekend.

Potential Severe Weather Alert

Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, January 5 @ 8:25pm

The National Weather Service is forecasting an Arctic Blast for our area that may include rain, sleet or snow. Freezing temperatures are expected to hit late Wednesday and last through Saturday. Residents are reminded of the following:

• Protect your pipes and pets.
• Cover exterior faucets. Faucet covers are available at any hardware supply store.
• Watch for ice on roadways, bridges and overpasses.
• Allen residents can call Community Services at 214-509-4500 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to report problems with water line breaks, sewer and/or drainage; after 5 p.m. call 214-509-4530.
• Do not run irrigation or other systems that create standing water resulting in ice formation on sidewalks and roadways.
• Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages. Power outages should be reported to your service provider as follows:

  Electric

  CoServ Electric: 1.888.274.4014

  Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative: 1.800.967.5235

  OnCor Electric: 1.800.242.9113

  Gas

  Atmos Energy: 1.888.286.6700

  CoServ Gas: 1.800.274.4014

Outdoor restroom facilities at all Allen parks will be closed Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 6 - 10. CWD services may be delayed or slide a day depending on the severity of weather conditions. Specific City of Allen facility closings and service notices will be posted in the Hot News section of the City of Allen\'s website.

Updated: Tuesday, January 5 @ 8:27pm

Sprinklers on Malone (again)

Posted by rbutler on Saturday, December 5 @ 9:17am

Despite the assurances of our landscape maintenance company yesterday that the sprinklers on Malone were off, the sprinklers ran again last night. They have been contacted again and made aware of the issue.

Study ranks Allen as safest city in Texas

Posted by rbutler on Friday, December 4 @ 12:18pm

Allen is the safest city in Texas and the ninth-safest in the country, according to CQ Press\' annual city crime rankings.

Frisco ranked second in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and 20th nationally.