PH Newsletter October 2026

Dear Neighbors,

Happy October! As we welcome cooler temperatures and the beginning of fall, we have a few important community updates and reminders to share.

Welcome to Our New Board Member

We are pleased to welcome Bob Tabachini as our newly elected board member. Bob was elected during our Annual Meeting on September 29.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the meeting. We appreciate Bob’s willingness to serve our neighborhood and look forward to working with him.

Neighborly Courtesy Starts with Communication

A friendly, respectful neighborhood depends on all of us. From time to time, concerns may arise involving noise, pets, landscaping, parking, property boundaries, or other everyday matters. When it is safe and appropriate, we encourage neighbors to speak directly with one another before a small concern becomes a larger problem.

A calm and courteous conversation can often resolve a misunderstanding quickly. Please approach your neighbor respectfully, explain the concern without making assumptions, and give them an opportunity to respond. Likewise, if a neighbor approaches you, please listen with an open mind and work together toward a reasonable solution.

We may not always agree, but we can treat one another with patience, kindness, and respect. If a matter cannot be resolved directly or if you do not feel comfortable approaching someone please follow the community’s established process for reporting concerns with our HOA Management Company MJS, 803-743-0600

Important Street-Parking Reminder

Please remember that parking on neighborhood streets is not permitted. Residents and guests should use their garages and driveways for parking.

Vehicles parked along the street can reduce visibility, restrict traffic, and create hazards for drivers, pedestrians, and children. They can also make it difficult or even impossible for fire trucks, ambulances, police vehicles, and other emergency responders to reach a home quickly. During an emergency, every second and every foot of roadway matters.

Please also be especially careful around stop signs and intersections. Under South Carolina Code § 56-5-2530(A)(2)(d), a vehicle may not stand or park within 30 feet on the approach to a stop sign, except momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers. State law also prohibits parking within an intersection and within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

These restrictions protect sightlines and give drivers, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles enough room to move safely. The full statute is available from the South Carolina Legislature.

Please make sure household members, visitors, contractors, and service providers are aware of our neighborhood’s parking rules.

Upcoming Events

Events for the year have been posted in the Facebook group, check the events section on the Portrait Hill group

Thank You

Thank you for doing your part to keep our neighborhood welcoming, respectful, and safe. Small acts of consideration, communicating directly, parking responsibly, and looking out for one another, make a meaningful difference in the community we all share.

Have a Question or Concern?

Please email us at board@portraithillsc.com or reach out directly to each member:

For official complaints, clubhouse reservations, architectural requests, budget reviews, meeting notes, assessment payments, and other administrative needs, contact MJS at 803-743-0600.