Exciting updates are happening in Shawnee Country!

Community Improvements

We have recently installed new LED lighting and outlets at the lake and the front entrance. Preparation for the swimming season is underway, and thanks to our volunteers, the old swing set has been removed; a new one is scheduled for installation by the first week of May. Additionally, fresh sand and the Mr. Bob service will arrive shortly before Memorial Day, and a new roof for the shed will be completed soon. As a reminder, please do not fish at the swimming lake to ensure the safety of our swimmers.

Community Clean-up

The community clean-up originally scheduled for this Saturday was rained out. We will share a new date as soon as it is rescheduled. According to Medford Township, brush pick-up is scheduled for the week of April 27, and our first landscaping visit is set for the first week of May.

Dues Reminder

April 30 is the final day to submit your dues without incurring a late fee. If you have not already done so, please submit your $239 payment payable to SCOSA.

Payments can be mailed to:

PO Box 404

Medford, NJ 08055

Our next SCOSA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 PM. Stay tuned for further details regarding the location or meeting link.

Best regards,

Shawnee Country Open Space Association

Shawnee Country Residents,

We hope all our neighbors are doing well and staying safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. We are very thankful for our friends and neighbors who are medical professionals and first responders that are on the front lines.

Similar to the Medford Township notifications, please note Shawnee Country recreational and open space areas will remain open for passive use that does not result in group gatherings. The playground equipment and picnic tables are closed as they are not being disinfected.

Stay safe & healthy,
Shawnee Country Board of Trustees

 

• • • Did you know that April and May are high risk months for forest fires?  Here are a few fire safety tips from the NJ Forest Fire Service.  They recommend clearing at least 30 feet of space around home and structures, keep areas around electrical boxes free from leaves, maintain sensible fires in fire pits and practice safe grilling techniques.  For more information go to the following website:  https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/fire/wildfire-prevent-edu-protect.htm  

• • • The township started Zone 3 brush collection on Monday, April 1st.  Please take advantage of this service to clean up brush.  Do not dump brush into open space.  More information regarding brush collection can be found at www.medfordtownship.com.

• • • Our Annual Clean-up weekend is May 4th and 5th.  We are asking for volunteers to help clean-up the open space area around the lakes.  More information to come. 

• • • Reminder to all dog owners:  Please respect our open space and your neighbors by picking up after your dog.  Per Chapter 66 of the Medford Township Administrative Code, dog owners are required to remove their pet’s waste by placing it in a suitable bag and depositing it in the trash.

    • Reminder:  SCOSA Annual Dues were due on or before March 31^st.   Payments can be mailed to SCOSA, P.O. Box 404, Medford, NJ 08055.