Briarwood Beat - September 2025
- Sep 14
- 4 min read
The Briarwood Civic Association Community Newsletter
Fall is here!
September marks the arrival of cozy sweaters, cooler evenings, and colorful leaves. It’s officially fall season here in Summerville; enjoy the beautiful shift in our community ambiance.
No September BCA Community Meeting
No meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16. Our next in-person meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 21, should there be an agenda warranting discussion.
Back to School Safety
School is back in session. Please drive slowly and carefully, especially during early morning and afternoon hours. Watch for school buses and children walking or biking in our neighborhood. Your mindfulness keeps everyone safe.
Celebrating Community Volunteers
Thank you to Mr. Ted Bird for volunteering his time to trim and tidy the bushes at the front entrance. Our community looks better because of you!
Neighborhood Safety Advisory
Recently, a resident noticed a suspicious individual dropping packages at a house, walking around to the back gate, retrieving them, and leaving—caught on surveillance. Law enforcement has been notified. Please lock your home and vehicle doors, keep an eye out for unusual activity, and report any suspicious persons to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Department. Let’s stay alert and protect each other.
A Message from the Board of Directors
Your 2025 Board of Directors wants to continue serving you in 2026! We deeply value your support and engagement. Thanks to those who voted this year, we successfully updated our community By-Laws and legally filed them. For the proposed changes to our Covenants & Restrictions, we came up 57 house votes short of approving changes like above-ground pools and taller privacy fences, but momentum is growing. These ideas had clear support, and with continued community participation, 2026 may bring the change many of you want.
Your vote matters—together, we shape our neighborhood’s future.
Call for Volunteers
Join the Nominating Committee
As requested by the BOD per Article IV, Section 4, b. of the BCA By-Laws, Jessie Bradley Ma will be leading the nomination committee for the 2026 election. Any community members who would like to support this effort, please contact her at jessie.bradley018@gmail.com.
Call for 2026 Board of Directors Nominations 📣
If you would like to nominate yourself or a neighbor as a candidate for the 2026 BCA Board of Directors, please fill out this form. More details about the responsibilities of each role can be found in the BCA By-Laws.
Board Positions
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Director (up to seven)
Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, BCA Community Meeting
The meeting minutes for August are available online.
August Yard of the Month
Congratulations to our neighbors at 100 Chessington Circle!
September Yard of the Month
Nominations Open through Sept. 21!
Nominate yourself or a neighbor for Yard of the Month. The vote will open shortly after.
Halloween Decorating Contest 🎃
Get ready for some spooky fun!
For October, we're shifting from beautiful landscapes to boo-tiful Halloween decorations and displays.
Nominations: October 10–26
Voting: October 27–31
Prize: Halloween Display Yard Sign, gift card, and recognition.
We can’t wait to see your creative spirit shine through this fall’s fun competition! 👻
Neighborhood Contact Information
Emergencies: Call 911
Covenant & Restriction Violations:
Dorchester Real Estate Services
843-563-5005 | hoa2@dorchestersold.net
Board of Directors Communication:
Attend scheduled monthly meetings in person
Email: contact@briarwoodsc.org
(responses within 24–48 hours)
Member Social Media Communication: Visit our official website or join us on our official Facebook page and community group.
Architectural Review Committee: Please send forms to hoa2@dorchestersold.net for approval before beginning any work.
Reporting Maintenance Requests
To better serve our community, we ask that all maintenance requests be submitted to contact@briarwoodsc.org.
This will help us track issues more effectively, ensure timely follow-up, and keep a formal log for reference.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in keeping Briarwood a beautiful place to live.
Upcoming Events
BCA Events
BCA Community Meeting: October 21, 2025
Community Events Around Town
Sweet Tea Festival – Saturday, September 20 (1 PM–7 PM) at Hutchinson Square. Celebrate this town’s claim as the birthplace of sweet tea with vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and sampling to vote for “Tea of the Year” (summervillesc.gov, Summerville Dream).
Third Thursday – Thursday, September 18 (5:30 PM–8:30 PM) at Hutchinson Square. A monthly gathering featuring local artisans, food, and live music (summervillesc.gov, Summerville Dream).
Chess Club – Tuesdays starting September 2 (5:30 PM – ongoing) (Dorchester County Library -).
Friday Night Lights - Local High School Football 🏈
🟢 Summerville High School Green Wave
Sept 26 – vs St. James (Home) – 7:30 PM
Oct 3 – vs Stratford (Home) – 7:30 PM
Oct 10 – @ Goose Creek – 7:30 PM
Oct 17 – vs Wando (Homecoming) – 7:30 PM
Oct 24 – vs Lucy Beckham (Youth Night) – 7:30 PM
Oct 30 – vs Cane Bay (Senior Night) – 7:30 PM
🟠 Ashley Ridge High School Swamp Foxes
Sept 12 – vs Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Home) – 7:30 PM
Sept 19 – @ Carolina Forest – 7:00 PM
Oct 3 – @ Fort Dorchester – 7:30 PM
Oct 10 – @ Stall – 7:00 PM
Oct 17 – vs Summerville (Home) – 7:30 PM
Oct 24 – @ James Island – 7:30 PM
Oct 31 – @ West Ashley – 7:30 PM
Let’s cheer on our local teams this season!
