Orange cones mark the spots where city crews began replacing sections of sidewalks last week.
A city crew popped up last week to effect some long overdue sidewalk replacement in the 500 block of South Mendenhall Street. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood need the same kind of attention. It’s anyone’s guess why they picked this spot and whether they’ll continue in College Hill or move on. In any case, guys, it’s much appreciated and we hope you’ll come back soon.
Earlier this month, there were two break-ins in College Hill, one on Tate Street and one on Walker Avenue. Because of similarities in these two events, Greensboro Police think they may be related. In both cases, residents left their homes in the morning with the intent of being gone just a short time. While they were away, the homes were broken into and computers were stolen. Fortunately, no one was injured and no property damage occurred. It is possible the criminal(s) were specifically watching to see if anyone left their homes.
The Police urge you to lock your doors, even if you’re only running a quick errand. Use a deadbolt, not just the door lock, to secure the doors. If you have a security system, use it to your full advantage.
Mark your calendar! The annual historic districts’ social, the June Jubilee, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014, on the lawn of Temple Emanuel on Greene Street. Enjoy food, friends and music! All residents of College Hill, Aycock, and Fisher Park historic districts are invited. See the attached flyer for more details.
A Reminder: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the date of the May meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association will be a few days earlier than normal. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St. The Community Watch meeting will precede the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. All College Hill residents are welcome to attend.
The May agenda is being prepared and will be available at the meeting.
Draft minutes from the April 2014 meeting: CHNA_April28_2014_Minutes
Too many parking tickets
Anyone who has struggled to find a parking space in College Hill will be interested, perhaps even gratified, to see the car pictured above on Carr Street this morning. The yellow note stuck on the driver’s side window indicates the car has been booted because of an excessive number of parking tickets, the latest of which is under a windshield wiper.
Booted cars are a fairly rare sight in College Hill, even though parking tickets are very common. But be advised: Rack up too many tickets — and who knows how many are too many? — and you could be booted until you pay up.
Duke Energy has informed the city that they’re delaying their work in College Hill for about two weeks. Maybe they’re taking some time to reflect on how everybody is so upset with them these days and to think about how to get along with people better from now on. Then again, probably not. There’s no money in that kind of thinking when you’re a monopoly.
WHAT: Greensboro City Council members and city officials will meet in April and May to discuss the 2014-15 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts at any of the community meetings.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Road.
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Council member Zack Matheny.
FYI … We received word of this Monday afternoon with barely 24 hours notice.
Coming up in the neighborhood this week:
For more on upcoming events in College Hill and nearby, see the Calendar Page.
Speaking of Duke Energy, they came back to visit our neighbors in Westerwood today.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s been the cause of bad blood between some Greensboro homeowners and Duke Energy and it seems issues with tree trimmings are not over.
Thursday, a homeowner says, he had to call police and get the city involved when Duke Energy contractors would not leave his property. …
GREENSBORO, N.C. — People who live in Greensboro’s Westerwood neighborhood are preparing for Preservation Greensboro’s annual Tour of Homes and Gardens.
Unfortunately Duke Energy’s tree-cutting efforts in the area are upsetting some of the people who were supposed to participate in the tour.
Some of the trees look strange now, and homeowner Neill Clegg said part of his garden was trampled while crews removed trees and limbs. …
Duke had planned to trim trees in the neighborhood in March, but the ice storm delayed it. Here’s what we know abut their plans now:
