Netherwood Heights Neighbors!
Join your neighborhood for a NATIONAL NIGHT OUT celebration - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2010 is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The Celebration
Where: The island at Ravine and Berkeley
When: Tuesday August 3, 2010 – gather around the island at 7 PM for a symbolic walk that “takes back our neighborhood.”
What is needed to make this celebration a great success?
- 2 Gas grills
- 2 Coolers w/spigots for Ice Tea and Lemonade
- Volunteers for; grilling, set up, clean up, block captains to distribute flyers
Reminders:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather
- Bring lawn chairs
Contact David Beverly at 908-668-0388 or deb1234@verizon.net for more information and/or to volunteer!
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It was a little wet outside, but tasty food, abundant drinks, and an over-capacity crowd of 66 of Netherwood's finest neighbors made this an event to remember!
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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