Late in 2019, I decided to revive my passion to invest in my local community. While likely not destiny, our Homeowners Association reached out to me to ask if I had interest in returning as a board member. My neighborhood is a place where I can make an impact and see the direct benefits of my time investment. I often reflect upon friends running for causes, active in their public official candidacy and the like. While valiant and super important (get out and vote), I feel like my neighborhood is where I spend much of my time with family, friends and neighbors.
So I attended a board meeting, they elected me president, and my neighborhood story now has another chapter. We have a formal Homeowners Association, different from a Neighborhood Association due to requirements of sub-division rules. Our Association is responsible for maintaining common areas (which includes a pond). This includes landscape requirements of mowing grassy areas, tree trimming, sidewalk snow removal, and insuring for liability. While common area maintenance is the only requirement, our Association also sponsors and plans events around the 4th of July with a parade and fireworks display.
Over the next couple of years, my goal for “Chapter Two” is to undertake a number of neighborhood projects including; pond renovation, spring cleanup event, sidewalk campaign, among potential others. If you have ideas that you have participated within your neighborhood submit a quick note to our Association leadership.
