Settler's Bay Owner's Association, Inc.

09/12/2026

Hello neighbors!

The HOA Board of Directors (BOD) wishes to provide updates on the annual meeting.

While the annual membership meeting has usually been held in October, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) call for it to be held in March. To make the BOD more efficient, and in anticipation of any future board member turnover, it is imperative to have an SOP that is easy to follow and implement.

The last time the SOP was updated was in 2014. The BOD will be taking the time that would have been the annual meeting to review and update the SOP. The SOPs are guidelines that the BOD uses to enforce the Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), including when to hold meetings, how to run the website, communications, events, hiring bookkeepers/managers, committees/subcommittees, budgeting, etc.

Additionally, by postponing the annual meeting, we hope to increase participation, especially to meet the quorum required for voting.

Some of you may have noticed that the BOD has been sending out violation letters to bring individual lots into compliance. This has been requested many times, and we are delivering. The most common infractions include debris, construction, vehicles, and chickens. Some cases have deadlines pending before going to litigation, and others are actively working with the BOD to bring their lot into compliance.

Some homeowners are advocating updating the CC&Rs to reflect modern lifestyles, but to make any changes, a quorum of homeowners in good standing (dues paid) is required, with 2/3 of the homeowners voting in favor of the change. More information about these proposals will be included in our newsletter as we get closer to the annual meeting. Until changes are officially made, the BOD will continue to enforce the CC&Rs as they are currently written.

We also hope to offer voting options beyond in-person attendance, reducing the need to be present at the meeting. You can help this process by making sure you are registered on the website, https://www.settlersbayhomeowners.com/home/ and have paid any current and past member dues. To register, you must know your LOT and BLOCK number, which you can find through Borough property records https://myproperty.matsu.gov/

We appreciate your understanding of these changes as we continue to improve your HOA experience.

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08/28/2026

The asphalt is in and looking good! Just need some dry days to do the striping! Here are the plans for the multi-use court!

08/24/2026

Some exciting news and some updates.

In the coming days, you might notice some activity at the park if you are in the area. The basketball court is getting a fresh makeover. The pavement will be torn up, the roots cleared, and then repaved. It will also serve as a multi-use court. More to come on that!

Update on the road: We were told that the road and speed humps will be completed by the end of September. There are a few spots that need redone, mostly by the park. That’s all the information we have on that.

Update on mail in the neighborhood. We have been unofficially informed that there is a new post master, so any plans towards extending the line of travel into the neighborhood appear to be determined. This is quite unfortunate. So those of you who wish to make this happen, continue to make this known at the post office. There isn’t anything the HOA can do about it, but be the messenger.

As a friendly reminder, all homeowners are responsible for knowing what the CC&Rs say and violators have been getting letters of compliance. You can find the CC&Rs under “Documents” on the website.

The Board of Directors have our next scheduled monthly meeting on September 1st. If you wish to appeal a violation or just address a concern in the neighborhood, please make this known by voicemail or email at [email protected] so we can plan to have you join the meeting.

08/14/2026

This is a friendly reminder that, since most schools started today, please pay attention to kids at the bus stops and *report to us any streetlights in the neighborhood that appear to be out.

The HOA is responsible for the lights around the neighborhood. While MEA supplies electricity to the lights, any outages may be due to a tripped breaker or an old light that needs replacement. The HOA responds to those issues and requests the appropriate services.

Also, we were told that the speed humps will be replaced, so mind your speed, especially during morning bus pick-ups and drop-offs.

*Report outages to [email protected]

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08/03/2026

Road update! They paved the hill yesterday, they will begin working on the guardrail and striping this week (weather depending). Should be open by this coming weekend. That’s all the information we have at this time.

07/29/2026

Good evening neighbors!

The HOA has gotten updates on the road closure. They are planning on paving the road on Saturday. Then they will do the guardrail, striping, and shouldering. They said they hope to open the road closure by August 8th. That’s all the information we have at this time. 

07/27/2026

Since the sign at the front of the neighborhood isn’t getting as much attention from the traffic rerouting, here you go in case you miss seeing it!

Last year we hired someone to clean it up and plant perennials and annuals. This year we hired someone who lives in the neighborhood to plant more beautiful flowers and bushes and she has done an amazing job!

07/24/2026

Did you know?

Settlers Bay HOA has a working website where you can find most of the information you are looking for regarding our HOA.

We would like to bring to your attention the "Documents" section of the website. This is where you can find the CC&Rs and ACC Rules. Those are the documents you have agreed to when you became a homeowner in the neighborhood.

Here is how you can find them.

1. Go to settlersbayhomeowners.com
2. Click on Documents in the menu/sidebar.
3. Open CC&Rs and Related Documents and/or Forms.

That's it!

Something else you need to know. The CC&Rs cannot be amended without a 2/3 vote from homeowners (state law). With nearly 800 lots, that is around 530 homeowners, in good standing, all voting in favor of an amendment.

By getting involved with the HOA, paying your (very low) dues, registering a homeowner profile on the website, and getting familiar with the CC&Rs and ACC rules, we can all contribute to a better, more enjoyable neighborhood.

07/20/2026

*Update* the road has been cleared already.

The HOA board was informed by the K&H Civil Constructors project manager that there has been a mud slide on the hill coming into the neighborhood.

The Borough is aware and already handling it. It may delay things, but we are told they are still on track.

07/09/2026

Settler's Bay Drive will be closed July 14 through August 4, 2026. Local traffic will be detoured through Bogle Bluff. See the attached map for additional information.