The Wafco Mills Rules and Regulations, rooted in the Association’s governing documents, ensure safety, property value, and harmony in our urban 66-unit condo community by requiring compliance from owners, landlords, and residents, with specific rules on parking, smoking, and tenant responsibilities. Non-compliance risks fines up to $100, towing, or legal action, increasing HOA costs and board workload, while respectful practices like using vaping devices instead of smoking promote neighborly coexistence.

The Downtown Greenway is hosting a public meeting to discuss landscaping plans for the Western Branch section, and you're invited to join! As construction progresses in this area, the focus is now on enhancing the natural environment, and the Greenway team wants your input.

The Owner Document Portal offers Wafco Mills owners essential documents—like the Articles of Incorporation, Declaration, Rules and Regulations, insurance guides, and more—to manage tasks such as selling, renting, or repairs. Owners renting units must include the Rules and Regulations in leases, but the portal remains owner-only to protect sensitive info and simplify tenant needs, who get practical rules via their landlord. Tenants can’t access it and should contact their landlord or unit manager—not Priestly or the board, who’ll bill owners for repeated tenant misdirection—since the board doesn’t manage individual units.

Every Wafco Mills owner must carry HO6 insurance, as required by our Declaration of Condominium (see Owner Document Portal), to cover individual unit damages and liability, protecting both your investment and our community’s stability. This HO6 / Condo policy complements the HOA’s master insurance coverage of common areas, like building exteriors, roof and parking lot, while ensuring you’re not stuck with big bills from incidents like floods or injuries. It’s a team effort—so check your coverage with your insurance agent today!

Got a leak from the unit above? Here’s the gist: Spot it and limit damage fast (buckets, shut off water—check the FAQ). Tenants, call your owner or manager; owners, email WeLoveWafcoMills@gmail.com for upstairs contact info (send your deed if unregistered). Notify the upstairs owner to turn off their water. Owners swap HO-6 insurance info and let pros handle repairs—tenants, your owner does this. Knowing your neighbor makes it easier to team up; plumbers need both units anyway. Our rules (Articles V) and NC law (§ 47C-3-107) say owners maintain units, not the board—we just connect you. Wafco’s awesome residents shine here!

—Joy Watson, President, Wafco Mills HOA

The Wafco Mills communities—Historic Wafco Mills, Walker Commons, and the 66-unit Wafco Mills Condominiums—form a historic block behind Greensboro College, between Spring Garden, Cedar, Fulton, and McGee Streets, offering a blend of industrial heritage and modern living just steps from downtown Greensboro.

On March 25, 2025, Joy Watson, Karen and Jose conducted a two-hour walk-through at Wafco Mills, identifying violations like clutter and trash while highlighting beautiful spaces, urging owners to follow the Rules and Regulations (revised June 2021) with a step-by-step guide to tidy up, and emphasizing the importance of community efforts to maintain standards without increasing costs.

Construction Work Notice
Construction will begin on March 11, 2025, at Wafco Mills. All vehicles parked on Walker Ave must be moved immediately to avoid potential damage from heavy equipment and materials. Please park along Wafco Lane, Fulton, McGee, or Cedar in unassigned spaces. For more details, visit WafcoMills.com. Act now to ensure your vehicle’s safety!

Trash Talk: Save Money, Avoid Fines, and Be a Neighborhood Hero!
February 28, 2025 – Joy Watson, Wafco Mills HOA President

Hey Wafco Mills Owners—want to dodge fines, keep your wallet happy, and make College Hill shine? Our public trash cans on Fulton and McGee are drowning in residential garbage, and it’s up to YOU to steer your tenants to the right spot (hint: Wafco Lane!). Overflowing bins? Warnings and fines are coming your way if we can tie it back to your unit. Plus, a fancy new garbage enclosure is in the works—stay tuned! Read on to get the scoop and keep our neighborhood awesome.

Wafco Mills Trash Enclosure & Structural Repairs Update

Grandeur USA Returning – February 2025
Grandeur USA will resume work in February 2025, beginning with the trash enclosure project, followed by structural repairs.

Trash Enclosure Project

• Location: End of Walker Avenue, Wafco Mills property (621-T Walker Avenue).

• Design: Brick columns, wood slat walls, commercial doors with an arch, motion-activated lighting, and potential camera monitoring.

• Capacity: Two dumpsters (initially using cans).

• Access: Locked for Wafco Mills residents only.

• Approval: The City of Greensboro granted a variance for construction on private property.

• Waste Collection: The city will pick up twice weekly for a monthly fee of $438.

• Additional Considerations: A solar-powered camera may be installed outside building 620 for monitoring, pending Wi-Fi connectivity.

Structural Repairs (Following Trash Project)

Repairs along McGee and Fulton Streets will include:
✔ Repairing/replacing steps
✔ Repairing/replacing stoops
✔ Repairing/replacing retaining walls

Key Personnel

• Project Architect: Carl Myatt

• General Contractor: Diego Gomez (Grandeur USA)

• Board Members Involved: Lew Thomas, Joy Watson, (Former) Leighsa Windsor

Important Dates

📌 July 31, 2024 – Previous trash service agreement ended.
📌 February 2025 – Grandeur USA begins trash enclosure & structural repairs.

The Wafco Mills Board of Directors is committed to improving the community. Please reach out with any questions. Thank you for your patience and support!

Freezing Temperatures Alert for Wafco Mills Residents

It is predicted that lows throughout Greensboro will dip around 25 degrees starting on Wednesday, with forecasted snow beginning Friday into Saturday. With low temperatures comes an increased potential for broken pipes and other hazards associated with freezing temperatures. Below are some tips to help prevent pipes from potentially freezing in your Wafco Mills home:

Wafco Mills HOA contracts with Arrow Exterminators, Inc. to provide quarterly pest control service for our community. This includes treating the exterior and common areas of the property.

Wafco Mills residents can also request interior service for their unit at no charge during the scheduled quarterly service.

To schedule an interior service:

• Contact Lynn Faulkner in the Arrow Administrative office at 336-273-6253

• Request a specific appointment time

Please note: Appointment times are first come, first served, and residents must be present for the 15-minute service.

If a resident requires service outside of the scheduled quarterly service date, an additional interior or "call back" service can be arranged for a fee of $95.00. This fee is paid directly to Arrow Exterminators, Inc. To schedule a "call back" service, call the Arrow Exterminators, Inc. Administrative staff.

Going Back to Full Service Management vs Self Managed

Meeting Notice

Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission

The Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4 pm in the Plaza Level Conference Room, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 West Washington Street. Note: Access MMOB via the Greene Street entrance, no earlier than 30 minutes before meeting start time. Entrance to the building is NOT available after 5 pm.

This is what a Wafco Mills Reserved spot looks like. It has white paint and has the word “Reserved” and does not have a unit number assigned. If you choose to park your second car here, or in your primary assigned spot, you still need a current Wafco Mills Parking Sticker AND you need current license plates without expired tags. Expired tags, expired Wafco Mills Parking sticker, or NO Wafco Mills Parking sticker will get towed.

You're Invited!

Dear Wafco Mills Owners,

Please join us for the 2024 Wafco Mills Annual HOA Meeting this Saturday, November 9th at 9:30 am. We’ll be gathering at the First Baptist Church Café, 1000 W. Friendly Ave.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow owners, discuss community updates, and help shape the future of Wafco Mills. We hope to see you there!

Warm regards,
Wafco Mills HOA Board

Summary of Downtown Urban Trail Updates (as of February 28, 2025)
Written by Joy Watson on November 2, 2024, with an update from Dabney Sanders, Downtown Greenway Project Manager, on February 28, 2025, this page details progress on the Downtown Greenway’s Western Branch, a key segment of Greensboro’s 4-mile urban trail looping downtown. Running parallel to Cedar Street behind Wafco Mills, the 12-foot-wide Western Branch (Spring Garden St. to Smith St., extending to Hill St.) is under construction by Yates Construction Co., with a $14.95 million contract approved in September 2023. Started in early 2024, it’s set to finish by June 2025 despite weather delays. Features include landscaping, lighting, benches, bike racks, and public art, enhancing connectivity and economic growth.