Netherwood Heights Neighbors

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Just in!!  Photos from our 2009 Holiday Luminary Event on December 24th. The weather cooperated and we had the best and, ah, brightest holiday luminary event yet! Thanks to all who participated.

Christmas Eve in Netherwood Heights!

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 The 2010 Netherwood Gardens Calendar!!

Call (908) 668-0388 today or click HERE to order your calendars in time for Holiday gift giving!

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Fall Festival 2009!

We had people and food and drinks and music and dancing...by all accounts everyone had a great time at the Netherwood Heights Neighbors Fall Festival 2009! 

 A huge "Thank You!" to all who attended (and brought desserts!)--and especially to all who helped make this event happen!! We had a great turnout and Mother Nature was good to us after all.

 Were you there and have a story you would like to share?  Let us know!!

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An Important Message Regarding Yard Waste Pick-up

[Recently, yard waste has been an issue in Plainfield.  People are putting their yard waste in the street and leaving it there for weeks.  This creates an unsightly appearance for the neighborhood, which translates to lowering street appeal and house values.  Cory Storch, the 2nd Ward Councilman addresses the need to comply with the regulation.]

The new storm water regulations are mandated by the state and have a useful purpose: prevent clogging of storm sewers and sedimentation of NJ streams and rivers.
 
The new regulations have been in effect for a year and the state is monitoring towns compliance.  It is expected that compliance will take some time and community education but ultimately the state will begin to fine towns that do not comply.
 
We can all do our part by putting our yard waste on the street for pickup not more than three days before the scheduled pick-up dates.  
 
The problem is that some neighbors put out yard waste too early.  Often it is a hired lawn service that is the culprit.  Unless the property owner tells the service to keep to the schedule, these companies will follow their own schedules.  Once someone jumps the gun, others follow suit. The Netherwood Neighborhood Association recently discussed this and everyone vowed to talk to their neighbors and lawn services about the city pick-up dates and the potential to be fined by the city for non-compliance. So far the city has not issued citations but at some point it will have to do so.
 
Please forward this to your neighbors so they can understand the rationale for these requirements and avoid a fine.   
 
Cory Storch
2nd Ward City Councilman

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 Netherwood Heights Neighbors Recognized by the City of Plainfield

The award below was presented to Nehterwood Heights Neighbors and accepted by our vice president, Louise Colodne, in recognition of a number of community events and fund donations by the Netherwood Heights Neighbors Association.

The presentation was one of a number of awards presented by Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs at the celebration fo National Night Out on August 4th. Thank you to all of our neighbors who have given that little bit extra to those in need and who have helped make Netherwood Heights and the City of Plainfield a better place.

See photos of the event on the "Our Photos" page!

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New Netherwood Heights

Historic District Signs!

The center island at Ravine and Berkeley - old sign (left) and new (right)

Many of you walking or driving through the neighborhood recently may have noticed the newly installed Netherwood Heights Historic District Signs. The signs are at each entrance to the Historic District, and one that appears on the island at the intersection of Ravine Road and Berkeley Avenue.

The signs and the new posts, brackets and gold finials were crafted by Mr. Sign of Somerset. The “retired” signs and posts will be up for auction or raffle at a future date. Please enjoy the beautiful new signs that signify our pride in our neighborhood and its historic heritage.