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New snow removal equipment debuted after over eight inches of snow were recorded January 14-15, 2026. Hand-shoveling crews showed up in the morning to clear snow from sidewalks and near garage doors; mid-day the heavier equipment descended. Snow accumulates January 14, 2026. Hand-shoveling Jan. 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. New BOSS Snowrator plow clears a driveway January 15, 2026, at 2:40 p.m. Two new BOSS Snowcator plows and a Bobcat with a blade clear driveways and roads. Eas

The snowplowing contractor has responded favorably and significantly to comments made by KPVillas homeowners about snow removal. With the next snowfall in 2026, residents will see new specialized equipment in force. Over the years, multiple contractors have deployed front end loaders, Bobcats, truck-mounted plows, snow blowers, small plows, and hand-shoveling to clear the snow. Invariably, all techniques have upsides and shortcomings alike. Over the years, contractors have

"Welcome, Paul M, to our KPVA team," writes President Sandy S. in a January 4 email to all homeowners. "Paul  joined our team as the new Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Chairman in November 2025. Some of us are gearing up for Spring projects that will need to be approved. As a gentle reminder, the paperwork that needs to be filled out and submitted for approvals is located on our website at knollwoodparkvillas.org ." Click to open Exterior Modification Request. In att

Wishing you well in 2026. Cheers! To 2026!

Both snow and leaves lined the streets as warm weather allowed the KPVillas landscaping contractor to resume the fall cleanup delayed by heavy snow. Piles of leaves and snow. A November 9, 2025, snowfall was the first of a few late fall storms that set back yard maintenance. Many people expected a second landscaping cleanup would occur after Thanksgiving. However, an ensuing Thanksgiving weekend storm disrupted those plans, and remnant snow segued to freezing slush, lea

NIPSCO will begin installing new gas modules in January 2026 as they transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Per the utility, "There will be no interruption of gas service. " Technicians from InfraSource (a subsidiary of the subcontractor Quanta Utility Engineering Services) "will carry photo identification, wear uniforms, and drive marked vehicles. The installation process will be done at not charge and will typically take less than 15 minutes." Marked tru

Over a dozen emergency vehicles responded to a house fire on Huntington Ln. on Friday, December 12, 2025. Thanks go to Clay Fire and the St. Joseph County Sheriff Department for serving our community.

The day after Thanksgiving 2025, workers from the KPVillas landscaping contractor installed snow sticks demarcating cement from lawn. The stakes arrived just in time. Stakes mark the edge of a driveway. By Sunday morning, homeowners were waking to a heavy fallen snow that the crew from New Generation had started to clear overnight. Sidewalks and some space in front of garage doors were shoveled by hand. Before sunrise, a plow cleared a single lane for early traffic and eme

Spruced up wreaths at the entrance, festive lights on the guard house, and pairs of tall sentries welcome visitors to KPVillas this holiday season. The new decorating team (Patti V., Cindy B. and Peggy C-H) are spreading cheer with the 2025 theme of Nutcrackers. We thank Ron and Karen M., who are stepping down from the annual duty, for the great job they've done enhancing the neighborhood entrance. May you enjoy your first day after Thanksgiving in several years without th

"The 2nd and final fall clean up will be after Thanksgiving," wrote President Sandy S. in a Nov. 21 email. "This will include trimming of flowering plants & perennials, leaf blowing gutters, leaf clean up, and taking any small sticks that are by the driveway that were blown down by the snow storm." The clearing of tree debris pauses in the winter. Per Sandy, "After this clean up, please note that there will be no more stick pick up from storm damage until spring . If you r

Autumn became winter overnight, and the landscaping contractor serving KPVillas rapidly transitioned with it. On a sunny November 6, 2025, a line of leaf blowers was wending through the yards. A few days later, on the night of November 9, a heavy snowfall descended on the neighborhood. By sunrise, the streets, driveways, and walkways had been well cleared by New Generation Landscaping and Lawn Care. Unsurprisingly, deep and heavy snow thrown by plows knocked over some mailb

Over two days in early November, a five-man crew sealed road cracks to prevent the freeze/thaw cycle from creating potholes.  As one worker blew out the cracks ahead of the truck, another applied the heated sealant. The contractor Asphalt Restoration Services   describes it as "an asphalt-based emulsion sealer that reduces negative impact on the environment instead of the commonly used, highly carcinogenic coal tar alternative." Asphalt Restoration Services (ARS) workers bl