Close knit communities have less crime, fewer instances of vandalism and are generally happier places to live. By starting a neighborhood association you can bring neighbors closer together and improve the state of your community. Starting a neighborhood association is easier than you may think. All you need is some flyers, a place to meet and the right attitude.
A neighborhood association is basically a group that organizes crime watches, welcome wagons and special events. A neighborhood yard sale or block party can help people raise money and meet new people. If you are really ambitious you could even start a neighborhood newsletter. It is community efforts like these that help neighborhoods grow closer and give each other the support system that is so important – especially during tough times like these. There is a comfort in knowing who your neighbors are, knowing that they will be there for you during difficult medical or financial times or even just when you need a friendly shoulder to lean on or a cup of sugar.
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Some people find the belief of moving to a different home once they retire attractive, but the majority would favor to look after living in their familiar neighborhood among people they have come to know. If you and quite a few your neighbors are approaching retirement, then you may be able to convert your field into a retirement village, obviating the have to move to assisted living or retirement communities.
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After answering several inquiries regarding our success at eradicating weeds from Sluice Pond and raising funds to establish weed control, I thought an article describing a successful process would help others in Massachusetts and New England.
A brief history-Sluice Pond is a 50+ acre body of water with approximately 165 homes that abut the pond. Sluice Pond, fed by the Cedar Brook and natural springs, is one of five ponds located 10 miles Northeast of Boston that meander in a “Strawberry Necklace” through Lynn, MA to the Atlantic. There is a public boat ramp in a northern cove at Briarcliff Lodge that enables the general public to access the pond for boating, fishing and swimming from their boats.
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