Friendly Reminders

The Board of Directors are volunteer community residents doing our best to keep the community informed by way of semi-annual meetings, regular mailings, and an updated website (there is also a Facebook page run by community members).  The purpose of this website is to maintain a central repository of important announcements, friendly reminders, and a schedule of events to keep us all informed.  We welcome your feedback so please feel free to share your thoughts in our feedback section below.

The Board of Directors meet each month and all meetings are open to community members.  All community members are welcome to attend and we're always looking for new board members and volunteers so please contact us if you're interested.

ANNOUNCEMENTS and FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• Posted 11/07/24 - Young scouts from a local troop who live in our community are collecting donations of non perishable food items for a local food pantry.  A collection box has been placed near the mailbox through Saturday, 11/09/24.
  
  

• Posted 10/16/24 - Annual Meeting on Saturday, 11/09/24 at 10:00am.  See the documents section for additional details and a complete agenda of the upcoming meeting.
  
  

• Posted 09/23/24 - Please be advised the display of any signage is not permitted in the community.  The placement of signs visible to passerby's are not allowed, and violators will be fined according to the covenants that govern the Valley View Estates community.
   

• Posted 07/29/24 - Valley View Estates will host its annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th from 9am - 3pm.   It will be posted locally to draw as much attention as possible (please help spread the word too!).  If you would like to participate, please complete the form by clicking here and include as much information as you would like shared about your individual sale.  Still inventorying? Don't worry! You can email any updates or changes until the week before.
  
  

• Posted 07/17/24 - Unlicensed motorized vehicles such as golf carts, ATV's, motorized bikes, etc. are not allowed on the streets, reserve ponds, swales, or any property belonging to Valley View Estates P.O.A. 
  
  

• Posted 05/16/24 - The Penn Forest Fire Co #2 will be hosting our third annual camp cadet program for all children aged 10-14.  The camp will be held June 22-23 from 9am to 5pm (parents are required to attend the opening session from 9am to 10pm). Children will learn fire safety, CPR & first aid, hose-line training and other firefighting skills!  The registration Fee is $25 (food & water will be provided).  The application deadline is Sunday, May 26th limited to the first 40 applicants.
  Click here for more information and a copy of the application that can be mailed or dropped off at the firehouse.

• Please understand the roads and traffic signs in Valley View Estates are privately owned and we do our best to keep them clean and safe.  If you notice an issue, please let us know and provide as much information as possible (including pictures if possible).
  
  

• Please know that Short Term Rentals (STR's) are prohibited by the covenants governing our community.  STR's are defined as any term less than six months, and all rentals are limited to single families only.  Qualifying tenants must be registered with the Valley View Estates P.O.A.
    

• The collection of association dues are needed to cover the costs of keeping our community safe and beautiful.  Unpaid dues may be turned over to a collection agency and are subject to additional charges.  Association dues are the responsibility of each property owner and must be paid on time as per the Valley View Estates covenants and by-laws.​
   

• The installation of speed humps are the result of a majority vote by P.O.A. members following numerous complaints and concerns from community residents about speeding and reckless driving throughout our development.  We recognize the disadvantages of speed humps, but after several meeting with state and local officials speed humps were considered our best option to address what is a seriously dangerous and persistent problem.  Please visit the documents section of our website to see additional details related to the speed hump project.
   

• If you intend to do repair work on the outside of your home or installations of any kind on your property, we kindly ask you to notify the Board of the work to be done before it starts. Township permits and a description of work must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors Architectural Review Committee (ARC).  It's important the rules & regulations included in our covenants and bylaws are followed to avoid costly delays and fines.
   

• Street address signs designed to assist first responders in the event of an emergency are required by Penn Forest ordinance #2003-03 and amended by #2010-01.  More information on this subject can be found on the Penn Forest Fire Company's Website at www.pennforestfireco2.com.
  
  

•  A new security door has been installed on the mail house and regular mail service has resumed.  The PA State Police continue to actively investigate the break-ins that occurred, but if you have any information that may be helpful please contact Trooper Smith of the PA State Police at 570.646.2271.
  
  

• Tractor trailers are not permitted on any property belonging to Valley View Estates P.O.A., but property owners are permitted to park tractor trailers inside the boundaries of their property.
  
  

• Please remember it is illegal and unneighborly to dump garbage within Valley View Estates.  Violators will be fined so if you catch someone in the act please note the vehicle, license plate, person, etc. and contact the Board right away. 
  
  

• The encased glass box on the mail house is reserved exclusively for Valley View Estates P.O.A. news and information.  Please use the nearby corkboard for miscellaneous advertisements and other news.
  
  

• We continue to seek help from professionals and experienced individuals to help maintain the ponds, swales, drainage grates, and road in our community.  Please remember this is private property owned by the Valley View Estates P.O.A. so it is important for every property owner to keep the drain pipe under their driveway clear of debris.  If you notice anything that needs attention, please contact us right away.