June 2025 E-Newsletter

Important Dates for Residents
June 1st - Rent, Repayments and Retro Rent
June 9th - Late Notices
June 10th - Evictions for May Rent 
June 18th - Office Closed in observation of Juneteenth

Reminders

It is very important that you and/or your guest have a Resident Decal, or a Visitors Pass in your car when parking in the parking areas at your complex. Mayo Towing Company has a contract with the Housing Authority of the City of Darlington to enforce the rules and regulations of our Car Policy. We do not intentionally target cars and call them. They periodically check the parking area and when cars are spotted that are in violation of the policy, they are towed at the owner's expense. If your vehicle is inoperable and there is a valid reason, please contact the office so that we can advise them if they should come through your vehicle should not be towed. Please know that it is not our intention to cause any undue hardship on residents by having cars towed and resulting in a towing fee.

Please make sure you put your name and/or address on money orders before dropping into Drop Box. The Drop Box is checked twice a day Monday through Thursday.

Please place your garbage cart on the curve the evening before or the morning of trash collection and remove it as promptly as possible after collection.

School will soon be out, and kids will be playing outside, when driving please monitor your speed and watch out for their safety.

Up Coming Event - Swimming Lessons for Adults and Children

The 2025 Darlington Swimming Lessons Are Currently Open For Sign Ups! The Darlington Swimming Pool staff are excited to announce they are once again offering morning and evening swimming lesson sessions! You can register online by clicking here. The American Red Cross Swimming Program offers Parent & Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, and the Learn-to-Swim Program. All Red Cross Swimming Lessons are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors. Please read the course descriptions in the City of Darlington Parks & Recreation Summer Program to ensure your child is enrolled in the proper class. If you are unsure of the level your child was enrolled in last season, contact the Darlington Swimming Pool at 608.776.3102 after June 1st.

Tips to Help Kids Keep Safe During Summer

Continue to Practice Hand Hygiene "Although cold and flu season is behind us, encouraging your kids to practice good hand hygiene throughout the year will help to keep them healthier no matter the season "This is why it's important to properly wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when traveling." Germs can live on surfaces we touch, and many viruses are spread when an infected person releases virus particles into the air by breathing, talking, coughing or sneezing.

Dress Children in Sun Protective Clothing and Apply Sunscreen - Although feeling the summer sun on your skin can be pleasant, sunburn is not. During the summer, ultraviolet rays are at their strongest, and children under the age of 18 are at the most risk of skin damage. Sun-protective clothing with a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) of 50 is an excellent source of protection from harmful ultraviolet rays, in addition to wearing hats, sunglasses, and other shadings. For areas that cannot be covered, be sure to apply a broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30 to all exposed skin. Re-apply about every two hours and after swimming or sweating.

Be Mindful of Bugs That Thrive During the Summer - Summer is often the peak season for ticks and insects such as mosquitoes, which can carry diseases. To prevent bites, wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks when in wooded or grassy areas, along with close-toed shoes. "Kids should also bathe or shower within a few hours of coming inside, which could prevent ticks from latching on."

Stay Hydrated and Watch for Signs of Heat Exhaustion - Summer is the time for hot temperatures and outdoor play. When added together, it could also mean dehydration and heat exhaustion or heat stroke. This is especially true for children because their bodies don't cool down as fast as adults. "Make sure children always have a filled water bottle with them,". "Allow your child to choose a fun water bottle and/or straw and stick to water - not soda or juice." The following amounts of water each day (depending on exact age, medical conditions, activity levels and the weather): 6 months and older: 0.5-1 cup a day Toddlers: up to 4 cups a day  School-aged children: up to 8 cups a day Teens: 8-12 cups a day