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
2026 Spring Newsletter
Lake and Dam
We will be preparing an engineered dam report this year (2026) to remain in compliance with state requirements.
Our first lake weed application occurred on April 4, with a second application planned within the next 30 days. By doing this ourselves, we will save the neighborhood $7000 this year (2026). 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 have a planned Lake & Dam workday on May 30 at the Mill Lot to raise the water level of the lake, assess any maintenance that may be required and curb the growth of vegetation in and around the dam.
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. On May 30 between noon and 3:00, 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. If you have a steep or challenging shoreline, we will continue to treat your shoreline with best efforts from a boat. 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, around the 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. We’ve noticed a much better flow of traffic into and out of the Watkins Landing boat ramp and dock area – so, many thanks to all our regular dock users and please help us to continue making it a pleasant experience for all residents and guests. 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
We are planning on having a community yard sale at Watkins Landing on May 16 from 8:00 to noon. Please plan to join us by bringing your sellable items. We are planning on proceeds being donated to the HOA entrance improvement account, but this is not mandatory.
If you would be interested in assisting with ‘sprucing up’ the entrances to Section 1 & 3, please contact Wendy McClure – contact info is on the last page of the newsletter.
We will be having a Pot Luck community picnic at Watkins Landing on June 27 at noon.
Lastly, we would like to construct a neighborhood directory. An accurate directory would serve several purposes:
· We could mail seasonal community newsletters
· We could effectively mail official communications and letters to residents
· *We would restrict the publication of your phone number should you so desire.
In several cases, property has changed hands, been sold, become part of an estate or an owner has moved out of the area. Please see the attached directory sheet and once completed, deliver it to a board member or mail it to –
Bridgeforth Mill HOA
P.O. Box 554
Amelia, VA 23002
Please stay tuned for more news on picnics, yard sales and workdays – any planned events will be posted on our website and Facebook page well in advance of the engagement date.
If you would like to be included in/on our community Facebook page please contact Melissa Aigner – contact information is on the last page of the newsletter below.
HOA Board For 2026
Jamie Rutherford - bjruther@yahoo.com
Melissa Ainger – melissa.aigner15@gmail.com
Wendy McClure – wendy@rbmremodels.com
Aaron Dorin – aarondorin@gmail.com
ACC
Earl Rudd – dancinbear54@aol.com
Website
This page is kept private, if you would like to join the Bridgeforth Mill Facebook page please contact Melissa Aigner.
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
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 – October 24 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 2026 have been set for the following dates: February 2, April 6, June 1, August 3, October 5 & December 7. All meetings will start at 5:30 and be held at the home of Jamie Rutherford (6324 Beaver Lane).
- The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on October 24 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.