16January2012
January 10, 2011: At its meeting on January 9th the Board confirmed the fee increase, and discussed the extensive options it has considered. The rationale for the increase was explained in a 3-page letter to all residents. In an effort to be fully transparent, the Board agreed to post financial information online in a secure location available to residents only. (This is to be coupled with a more secure subscriber list for residents and other site improvements.)
December 27, 2011: Board announces monthly maintenance fee increase (letter to be posted)
Earlier News Items:
November 12, 2011: November Board Meeting postponed to Monday, November 21 (as always, 7:30 p.m. at the Rec. Center — see Board Meetings page); all residents welcome.
October 30, 2011: Dramatic Storm Hits Liberty Ridge. Add your photos and comments.
October 10, 2011: Board Meeting tonight 7 p.m. Please join us to have a voice in the affairs of our neighborhood. We are currently seeking new Board members.
April 24, 2011: Disappointing News about the Community Garden: several obstacles have led to our abandoning this proposal, at least for now.
January 12. 2011: See the new Proposal to Convert Detention Basin to Community & Other Gardens and take our Detention Basin survey: http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/libertyridgedetentionbasinsurvey/before February 11, 2011.
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Posted by Admin under: Landscaping; Lawns; News; Services; Snow Removal; Weather.
13January2012
Will the trees that have been damaged from this storm and the trees that have been down for two (?) years along Liberty Ridge Rd be replaced? Between this and the playground that is falling apart (where i now won’t take my kids), the community is starting to look a bit dilapidated.
Posted by jdeangelis under: Garbage.
30October2011
First pictures of the storm (digital photos taken by Ilana Cloud):
Tree down in Court 25
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Posted by Admin under: News; Snow Removal; Weather.
23April2011
Soon after we launched our survey of residents (password: lrna) regarding the proposal for a community garden at the Honeyman Road detention basin, we encountered two major obstacles. Several of the nearest households are opposed to using the detention basin more intensively. And the Master Association is now again changing its mind as to whether or not it owns the detention basin (which it had previously informed us was now our neighborhood’s responsibility).
For these reasons we’ve dropped the idea of creating a community garden in this location, and at the moment do not have an alternative spot. But we do plan to have our permacultural landscapers follow up with those homeowners who indicated an interest in having a consultation regarding alternatives for their own properties; and we hope to see some innovative and imaginative outcomes.
Posted by Admin under: Landscaping.
12January2011
The Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to convert the detention basin off Honeyman Road into a more useful community facility, including the possibility of community vegetable gardens, a small plant nursery, native wildflower plantings, and possibly a small pond. The Board of Trustees would like your input.
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Posted by Admin under: Landscaping; Lawns; News; Services.
7August2010
I’ve become increasingly concerned about the use of chemicals and artificial fertilizers on our lawns. I think they are unhealthy for us, and a problem for the stormwater system and the watershed. I’ve been told that nitrogen fertilizer also creates nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than CO2. I think we at least need to raise the question as to whether these treatments are necessary, or harmful, and something we should consider discouraging.
| In July I suggested to the Board that I write an article about it for the web site, and draft a letter to go out to residents in one of our regular mailings. We agreed that this would be useful, to provide as much information to residents as possible, to present a balanced view, and to discuss the right policy for Liberty Ridge. Some people feel strongly that it’s an individual right to decide how to manage their landscaping and their lawns; others that it’s a common right to be healthy and free of toxics in the immediate environment. Still others would argue that people would simply stop using them if they understood the dangers. The Board has already stopped using all chemicals in the common areas.
My goal here is to get people in the neighborhood discussing this, and see if a majority agree that it’s time for a change in our practices throughout the neighborhood. |
 Jonathan Cloud, Treasurer |
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Posted by Admin under: General; Landscaping; Lawns.
10September2008
Hi folks:
The big surprise – given that a few days also we had less than 20 people signed up – is that by last night we’re counting a total of 91 adults and children signed up for the party this Saturday, September 13; and that this does not even include all the Board members or all of the volunteers yet!
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Posted by Admin under: General.
15January2008
As we enter into our second month of our neighborhood garbage pick-up service, the Board wants to remind you:
• To put out your garbage the night before in order to not miss a pick-up, as the Grand Sanitation has been coming early in the morning.
• Friday is the day designated for bulk item pick-up.
• If you have any concerns or questions with the current service, please contact Tim at MEM at (201) 798-1080 extension 210.
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Posted by Admin under: Garbage.
25December2007
To better help everyone understand the new garbage service, we have put together this Question and Answer document. If you still have questions about the new service effective in January, please contact Tim at MEM at 201-798-1080 ext#210.
1. What company are we using for the garbage pick-up?
• Grand Sanitation.
2. When is this new service going to be effective?
• January 1, 2008.
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Posted by Admin under: Garbage; Services.
7November2007
The seal coating of the courts has now been completed by Tri-State Asphalt, using their best grade material, called Jennite. Jennite has a 3-year material and labor warranty (for more information, see www.jenniteusa.com), and Tri-State anticipates that this coating should last 5-10 years before repaving will be required.
As part of the agreement, Tri-State is offering to seal private driveways for twenty-five (25) cents per square foot. Home owners who wish to have their driveways seal coated will be able to sign up for next spring for this service. Please contact Dave Hanley at Tri-State (800)867-4898 to arrange for this service.
Posted by Admin under: Paving.
