Dear Residents,
 
Happy Holidays! As we prepare for the upcoming snow season, we would like to share some important information regarding snow removal throughout the community.
 
In Potomac Shores, snow removal is handled by three different entities depending on whether you live on a public or private street—VDOT, the Developer, or the HOA.

Click here to view the community map that identifies which roads are plowed by VDOT, the Developer, or the HOA.

Private Streets
The HOA or Developer is responsible for snow removal on all private streets, including townhome streets, condo streets, and private alleyways.
 
Public Streets
All other streets within the community are public, state-maintained roads, and snow removal is handled by VDOT. Residents on public streets (single-family homes) should note that VDOT prioritizes snow removal in the following order:

1. Interstates (e.g., I-95, I-66, I-495)
2. High-volume routes (e.g., Route 1, Prince William Parkway)
3. Main neighborhood thoroughfares (e.g., Potomac Shores Parkway, Potomac River Blvd., River Heritage Blvd.)
4. Residential streets
5. Cul-de-sacs

 
VDOT’s stated goal is to make all roads passable within 48 hours after the storm ends. Residents are encouraged to report road conditions directly to VDOT by calling 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) or by using their plow status tool at www.vdotplows.org.
 

Please refer to FAQs here

Street Parking
To assist snowplow operations, please move any vehicles parked on the street into your driveway or garage during snow events.
 
Sidewalks

• VDOT does not clear any sidewalks.
• Homeowners are responsible for clearing the sidewalks adjacent to their homes and their driveways.
• The HOA will clear sidewalks at the Shores Club and Woods Rec Center.

Amenities
Announcements regarding amenity closures during snow events will be posted in the announcements section of the website at www.potomacshoresresidents.com.

Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for the winter season!

The Town Center Committee’s next meeting will be held on Monday, December 15th at 7:00 PM in the Social Barn. Below is the draft proffer concession currently being negotiated with the developer and county supervisors as part of the Cherry Hill rezoning process. This will be the final opportunity to provide input. Please send any comments to PotomacShoresTownCenter@gmail.com or attend the meeting in person or virtually to share your feedback.

Thanksgiving Holiday Reminders

• Please note that the HOA office will close at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 26th and will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th.
• The Fitness Barn will be closed all day on Thursday, November 27th.
• Trash and Recycling will not be collected on Thursday, November 27th. Trash/Recycling will be collected on Friday, November 28th. Please make sure to put your trash toters out the night before as crews come through earlier than usual on make-up days.

Gym Expansion Update

Please be aware that from December 1st through December 5th, contractors will be removing the upper windows near the ellipticals and the first set of windows in the Movement Studio. We do not anticipate any gym spaces or equipment being closed; however, the ellipticals will be moved a few feet away from the windows, and the area will be covered with protective plastic. Once the windows are removed, temporary drywall will be installed until the final construction and finishes are completed. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

The Trails Committee invites you to join us for a brand new Intro to the Trails hike on Saturday, December 6th, at 9 am.  

We will meet at the corner of Potomac Shores Parkway and Spring Cress Drive (park on Spring Cress Drive).  We will take the Cherry Hill Trail to where it ends at Potomac River Blvd, then cross the street and take the power line trail down to where it picks up the Powells Creek Trail.  We’ll follow this to its end on Potomac River Blvd.  Then hikers will have the option to either walk up the sidewalk to their cars (the shorter route—approximately 2 miles total) or walk past the Fitness Barn and Social Barn to hop on the other half of the Cherry Hill trail (the longer route—approximately 3 miles total). Please see the route map below, or click here to view!

Please email jordan93016@icloud.com to RSVP or to ask any questions.  In the email please include: The names of hikers, ages of any hikers who are children, your cell number, and whether you would prefer the shorter or the longer hike.

We look forward to seeing you on the Trails!!