Author Archives: RECI_Admin

Become a registered user of the website

21 Dec
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Website registrations are active again! If you are not already a registered user of this site, please consider registering here.

Benefits of registering at the website include:

  1. You’ll be notified via email of any Rivers Edge Homeowners announcements.
  2. If you subscribed to Community News when you register, you’ll also get “Community News” emails periodically with the latest news on the community. 
  3. Consider signing up for paperless annual association dues notices. You’ll get your dues notices via email instead of paper mail.  You can pay on-line at the site or send in a check. Find out more about Paperless Dues Notices.

If you are registered you can review your profile, including subscription to the Community News emails here (requires log in).

New development will keep the memory of Geauga Lake alive

22 Nov
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Cleveland Plain Dealer Nov 17, 2020 and Chagrin Valley Today Nov 22, 2020:  The new development on the former Geauga Lake property, which adjoins the Rivers Edge Community includes housing and retail space and is also planned to showcase the amusement park’s history and evoke the nostalgia that many still feel about it.

You can read the articles which include preliminary illustrations of the mixed-use development at the following links:

Plain Dealer article 11-17-20 and Chagrin Valley Today 11-22-20

Bainbridge and Aurora OK joint Geauga Lake economic district – CVT 10022020

3 Oct
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Chagrin Valley Today, October 2, 2020:  Bainbridge Township and the City of Aurora have settled on the Geauga Lake Joint Economic Development District.  This paves the way for mixed-use development of about 250 acres the former Geauga Lake property.  Plans for development include residential units, commercial use and 97 acres of parkland.  The Geauga Lake property totals about 650 acres.

Read the full article here.

Bainbridge and Aurora closer to Geauga Lake JEDD – CVT 09032020

5 Sep
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Chagrin Valley Today September 3, 2020 – Officials from Aurora and Bainbridge Township are starting to take strides toward an agreement for the rest of the Geauga Lake property. Bainbridge Township Trustees have set a date for Sept 28 at 7:30pm for a public hearing on a joint economic development district (JEDD) for the former Geauga Lake property.

Read the full article here.   Details of the public hearing are here.

Bainbridge hopeful for JEDD with Aurora at Geauga Lake property – CVT 07-16-2020

5 Aug
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Chagrin Valley Times, July 16/17, 2020  – After months of meetings with the City of Aurora about a joint economic development district, known as a JEDD, the township trustees said they are optimistic about potential development opportunities on the Geauga Lake property.  The trustees announced that the final paperwork for the JEDD has been submitted to Aurora.

Industrial Commercial Properties, LLC of Solon was under contract to purchase 276 acres of the property from Cedar Fairs and submitted variance requests to allow heavy retail and multi-family dwelling apartments with first floor residential use.

Read the full CVT article here.

Membership Dues and Benefits 2020-2021

23 Jul
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Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for your patience and understanding for the delay in receiving this material due to restrictions and limitations put into place.

The very good news is that there are absolutely NO price increases this year – your patience has paid off!  And the benefit discounts you receive by joining will cover your membership dues by more than double:

VendorServiceMEMBER Discount
RumpkeTrash PickupMembers save over $110 a year - your rate is $58.11/qtr. Seniors (65+) receive an ADDITIONAL 10% off the member rate.**
(Non-member rate is $85/qtr plus fluctuating fuel surcharges)
Click here for flyer
Walk Up service available - pick up drop off cart at garage door $105/qtr. Available by quarter.
The Yard ArtistsSnowplowing and Summer Lawn & Landscaping ServiceMembers save $50 / year
Discounted snowplowing rate is $225 for a full season (out buildings, U-shaped and gravel drives will be a bit more)
Click here for flyer
Sherwin Williams AURORA StorePaint & Supplies and in-house decorator consultingMembers save 15% off all painting supplies and 30-50% off paints and stains.
In-home color consultation program.
Click here for flyer

Please support the neighborhood by supporting the vendors that support us

This year’s early registration date for RECI membership is August 15. Mark your calendars or pay your dues now to be sure you meet that deadline and receive the full value of all the discounts.

Annual membership for 2020-2021 is still only $50 for regular neighborhood members and $25 for senior members (both principal homeowners are 60+ by May 31, 2020 **)

To pay you dues online by credit or debit card – click here.

Signed up for Paperless, but prefer to pay by check? – please print out and fill this form, then mail it in with your check to the address shown on the form.

MEMBER-ONLY RAFFLES!!  Pay your membership by August 15, 2020 and you will automatically be entered to win TWO weeks of FREE weekly lawn service from The Yard Artists OR a gallon of FREE Sherwin-Williams Emerald Interior Paint.

** Please note the differences between RECI and Rumpke in senior discount eligibility.

View the full “Dear Neighbor” letter.

Membership 2020/21 Renewal Delay

2 May
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Dear River’s Edge Neighbor,

The need for us all to follow safety precautions and restrictions, coupled with shifting professional and personal responsibilities has made it necessary to postpone the Membership renewal period for your neighborhood association, River’s Edge Commons, Inc. You would normally receive this information around May 1. Please watch for your renewal notices at a later date.

As always, please visit www.RECOMMONS.ORG for updates and information.

Stay Safe and Healthy!

Sign up for Paperless Membership Renewal & Dues

19 Apr
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Sign up for Paperless Membership and Dues – it is more convenient and reduces handling mail!!  You’ll receive all your association dues notices, membership benefit documents and confirmation letters by email instead of through the mail.  You can still pay by check if your prefer instead of PayPal  – a form to pay by check will be included in your dues email.

We are encouraging Paperless sign up:

  • It is more convenient, reduces handling mail and mailbox clutter
  • Reduces paper waste and saves trees
  • Reduce association costs which will help keep down membership dues. Currently, mailing and printing costs for dues notices costs the association around $500 annually.

Sign up for paperless membership dues here (requires login to access the page).  Signing up for paperless membership dues requires a login – please register at the website if you haven’t already.