Gaver Meadows Homeowners Association, INC

03/27/2026

Roadwork next week

03/19/2026

Last night, the Board held its quarterly meeting and reopened the Annual Meeting to allow additional homeowners the opportunity to vote on the proposed bylaw amendments.

Out of 150 homes in the community, only 58 homeowners submitted votes. We received just 7 additional ballots after reopening the meeting, 5 from the mailing and 2 in person.

To move forward, each proposed amendment required a minimum of 90 “yes” votes. This threshold was already reduced from 100 votes due to a recent change in law, lowering the required majority from 67% to 60%. Even with that adjustment, we still fell more than 30 votes short on every item.

Due to the continued lack of participation, the Board has adjourned the Annual Meeting and will not be moving forward with any of the proposed bylaw changes.

Community participation directly impacts what we can accomplish. Without enough involvement, even necessary or beneficial changes cannot move forward.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.

02/17/2026

📣 Gaver Meadows Voting Reminder

If you haven’t submitted your ballot yet, now is the time! Every vote counts, and we need your voice to make sure our community decisions reflect everyone.

📬 Reminder notices have been mailed via USPS to households that haven’t voted yet. Please check your mail and return your ballot promptly.

⚠️ We must reach at least 90 votes to move forward. Without enough votes, nothing will pass. Our goal is 100% participation so every household has a say.

🗓️ Our next meeting will serve as a continuation of the annual meeting to conclude voting, so make sure your voice is included before then.

If you need a replacement ballot or have questions, contact Sage at APM Property Management in Hagerstown:
📞 (301) 302-0928 x110
🕗 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thank you for helping keep Gaver Meadows a strong, engaged, and inclusive community!

02/17/2026

🚨 Important Safety Reminder for Gaver Meadows

We are continuing to see vehicles double parking near the neighborhood entrances and close to stop sign areas. This is creating avoidable traffic bottlenecks and dangerous visibility issues for both drivers and pedestrians.

This needs to stop.

Please remember:

• Double parking along entrance roads is not permitted
• Parking within 30 feet of stop signs or intersections is prohibited under Maryland law
• Stop signs require a full and complete stop. Rolling stops are not acceptable
• When no speed limit is posted in Maryland residential areas, the default speed limit is 25 mph
• Always keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles

These are not suggestions. They are traffic laws designed to keep our neighborhood safe. Continued issues may result in reports to local authorities for enforcement.

Let’s all do our part to keep Gaver Meadows safe, accessible, and respectful for everyone who lives here.

02/10/2026

If you have not cleared the snow from your adjacent sidewalks please do so as soon as possible. The town will now start to access fees for those that are non compliant.

At the Mayor and Council meeting held on Monday, February 9, 2026, it was decided that, since the cold spell is now breaking and the weather is warming up, for the safety of everyone, we are respectfully asking all residents to please clean their sidewalks if you have not already done so. The Mayor and Council did not enforce the Sidewalk Ordinance for snow removal during this snowstorm, but all snowstorms moving forward will be enforced.
A copy of the Ordinance is attached for reference.

01/24/2026

With the forecasted snowfall, please remove vehicles from the street whenever possible to allow snow removal crews to salt and plow effectively. Plows are unable to clear areas near parked vehicles, which can leave large sections of the street untreated and unplowed. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe and accessible.

01/01/2026

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, Gaver Meadows. Wishing everyone a day filled with good company, calm moments, and real joy. Whether you’re staying home or visiting loved ones, we hope today brings what you need.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Gaver Meadows. We hope everyone gets a chance to slow down, enjoy good food, and spend time with the people who matter. We’re grateful for this community and for the neighbors who look out for each other throughout the year.

If you are traveling, stay safe. If you are hosting, enjoy the day. We look forward to closing out the year together and keeping our neighborhood strong.

Have a great holiday, Gaver Meadows.

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween, Gaver Meadows! 👻🎃

Tonight’s the night! Our neighborhood will be trick-or-treating from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 🍬

💡 If you’re passing out candy, turn on your porch light to let the kids know you’re participating!

🚗 Please drive slowly and watch for all the little ghosts, superheroes, and princesses roaming the neighborhood.

Let’s make tonight safe, fun, and full of treats! 🕸️🕷️

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10/23/2025

🎃 Halloween Reminder for Gaver Meadows! 🎃

Just a quick reminder that Gaver Meadows will NOT be observing Halloween on Friday, October 24th with Funkstown. Our neighborhood will celebrate on Halloween night, Friday, October 31st from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 🍬

💡 If you’re handing out candy, please turn on your porch light so trick-or-treaters know you’re participating!

📣 Happening Today!
🎭 The Funkstown Halloween Parade is tonight, Thursday, October 23rd! Come out and enjoy the fun if you’re planning to attend.

⚠️ Since we’re part of Funkstown, there’s a good chance you may see a few trick-or-treaters out tomorrow night, October 24th, as Funkstown celebrates their Halloween. Feel free to join in if you’d like, but our official Gaver Meadows trick-or-treat night is October 31st.

📅 Local Halloween Events:
• 🎃 Funkstown Trick-or-Treat – Friday, Oct 24
• 🎉 Downtown Hagerstown Halloween Block Party – Friday, Oct 24
• 🎩 Alsatia Mummers Day Parade – Saturday, Oct 25

🚗 Safety Tip: Please drive slowly through the neighborhood both nights—kids will be out and about in costume.

Let’s make our October 31st celebration a safe, fun, and spooky night for everyone in Gaver Meadows! 👻🕸️

10/02/2025

🎃👻 Halloween in Gaver Meadows! 👻🎃

The poll is closed and the neighborhood has spoken—we’ll be trick-or-treating on Halloween night, Friday, October 31st! 🍬✨

🕕 Trick-or-Treat Hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💡 If you’re handing out candy, turn on your porch light so kids know you’re participating!

⚠️ Reminder: Funkstown will be celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 24th, so you may see trick-or-treaters out that evening too.

📅 Local Events:
• 🎭 Funkstown Halloween Parade – Thursday, Oct 23
• 🎃 Funkstown Trick-or-Treat – Friday, Oct 24
• 🎉 Downtown Hagerstown Halloween Block Party – Friday, Oct 24
• 🎩 Alsatia Mummers Day Parade – Saturday, Oct 25

🚗 Safety First: Please drive slowly through the neighborhood—lots of kids will be out in costume and excited for candy.

This year is a trial run—if turnout is strong on the 31st, we’ll likely keep it that way moving forward. Let’s make it a safe, spooky, and fun night for our kids! 🕸️🕷️