ABOUT US
Welcome to bridgeforth mill community
We are a quiet lakefront community located in the heart of Amelia Courthouse, VA.
An easy drive to Chesterfield and Blackstone shops and restaurants.
A great family community and the best fishing around! (homeowners and guests only)
cOMMUNITY nEWSLETTER
Bridgeforth Mill HOA
2025 Summer Newsletter
Lake and Dam
We will be preparing a dam self-assessment this year (2025) to remain in compliance with state requirements.
This year the board has saved the HOA $6300, and will save the HOA $7000 in 2026 & $7000 in 2027 by applying the weed/vegetation applications ourselves. The first application was applied on July 11 and another application is planned for August. This will be an important step in getting our finances aligned with where we feel we should be from an operating and cash-on-hand perspective. We will plan a Lake & Dam workday in the Fall to be prepared to conduct a required (yearly) state dam assessment before the end of the year. Please stay tuned for details.
To All Lakefront Homeowners – Treating the perimeter of the lake has become virtually impossible from a boat due to the shallowness of the water around the lake’s edge. Therefore, we are asking for your help. In the spring of 2026 (date to be determined) we will ask lakefront owners to meet us at Watkins Landing. We will mix and fill your pump sprayer with the approved chemicals to treat your shoreline. Thank you in advance for helping us keep our lake beautiful while saving the community hundreds/thousands of dollars. Board members will continue to treat the interior lake, around the dock and dam and the upper west end of the lake.
Please continue to offer your support and input related to the health and optics of our community lake. Your suggestions bring together the ideas and strengths of our community members to solve problems and enact improvements. Please consider joining us for future work details. Refer to our website and/or our Facebook page for more specifics on dates and tasks.
Please adhere to all parking signs when using the boat ramp and Watkins Landing. We have limited space at Watkins Landing and we need to be diligent so that all may enjoy it. There have already seen several infractions this summer causing unnecessary issues with access. Please be considerate when using our dock and boat ramp – your compliance is appreciated. If you have guests using Watkins Landing, please insist they adhere to parking directions and instructions.
ACC
Earl Rudd has done a fantastic job spearheading our ACC. It’s always great to see progress and growth around the neighborhood. We ask that before breaking ground on projects that a BMHOA Property Improvement Form be completed and submitted to a board member or Earl. This form is crucial for protecting our community and adhering to the covenants and bylaws. We are here to work with community members while maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the neighborhood. The ACC improvement form can we downloaded from our website – www.bridgeforthmill.com.
Also – as a reminder all homeowners are responsible for your property’s road front and ditch line. Many lot’s road fronts need cutting and/or trimming. Please help maintain the beauty and integrity of our neighborhood by maintaining your yard………. all the way to the gravel/asphalt.
Community Events
Please stay tuned for more news on picnics and workdays – any planned events will be posted on our website and Facebook page well in advance of the engagement date.
Rest In Peace Friend
It is with heartfelt appreciation we thank Jack Harbottle for his years of service and dedication to our community. Jack was the HOA secretary for more years than can be remembered and diligently loved and served his Bridgeforth Mill community. We are saddened at his passing; he will be missed greatly.
Announcements
I am pleased to announce that we have some new appointments to the Board and the ACC.
· Please welcome Wendy McClure - our newest board member from section 1
· Please welcome Bonnie Jerabek – our newest member of the ACC.
HOA Board For 2025
Jamie Rutherford - bjruther@yahoo.com
Melissa Ainger – melissa.aigner15@gmail.com
Wendy McClure – wendy@rbmremodels.com
Aaron Dorin – aarondorin@gmail.com
Ed Kellam – etkellam@aol.com
ACC
Earl Rudd – dancinbear54@aol.com
Bonnie Jerabek – buggles72@yahoo.com
Website
This page is kept private, if you would like to join the Bridgeforth Mill Facebook page please contact Melissa Aigner.
Yearly BMHOA Meeting
Please mark your calendars now for our annual meeting – November 8 at 6:00.
Tabernacle United Methodist Church.
Informational packets will be distributed to each homeowner well in advance of the meeting.
EVENTS CALENDAR
- The Board meetings for 2025 have been set for the following dates: February 3, April 22, June 4, August 11, October 6 & December 1. All meetings will start at 5:30 and be held at the home of Jamie Rutherford (6324 Beaver Lane).
- The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on November 8 at 6:00 at the Tabernacle Methodist Church on Little Patrick Road.
- There are plans underway for a community wide Spring Cookout - please stay tuned for details.
- Friday nights at the dock will commence in the Spring at Watkins Landing - bring you favorite snacks and beverage after working hours and hang out with your neighbors.
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nEIGHBORHOOD AWARENESS
- WE ENCOURAGE ALL HOME OWNERS TO DOWNLOAD THE 'NEXT DOOR APP' TO THEIR PHONES. THIS WILL ALLOW AN EASY WAY TO COMMUNICATE IN CASES OF EMERGENCY.
- NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - PLEASE BE VIGILANT IN NOTICING AND REPORTING SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES AND ACTIVITIES. PLEASE TAKE PICTURES OF LICENSCE PLATES AND CONTACT THE SHERRIF'S DEPARTMENT ACCORDINGLY.
- PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF ALL RESIDENTS AND GUESTS TO WATKINS LANDING BY OBSERVING AND ADHERIING TO THE PARKING SIGNS.