Lets be Good Neighbors

There have been quite a few comments on drivers exceeding the 25 MPH limit in the neighborhood or being rude in other ways.  

Some of this is construction etc. entering our neighborhood but more and more these problems involve residents.  One neighbor reported being cut off when trying to access 290 by a neighbor.  Remember, our children are playing out there.  Even going double the speed limit only saves you a few seconds and only slightly speeding could do so much damage to a child chasing a ball.  Is it worth it?   

Additionally - watch out for those lose dogs.  We have seen an increase in dogs running around.  I know, mine is one of them.  I have a new dog that is very tricky about getting out of the back yard.  I'm working on it as I'm sure the owners of those other "run-away" dogs are.  My next door neighbor solved their problem by putting an invisible fence along their actual backyard fence.  They proudly report two weeks without a break out!  

There are those, however, who regularly walk their dogs off leash.  I have seen one neighbor do this, as well as some who work in the neighborhood as care givers or nannys.  This is frustrating to your neighbors and dangerous to the dog.   Please follow the rules and put those pets on a leash for their walks for their sake if not for the comfort of others.  Those of you who employ others please see that they know of the rules and are willing to comply.

Finally, don't forget to clean up after your dogs.  

Many time walking we see little "gifts" from our canine friends left on lawns or on the edge of the street.  Again, kids are playing in the neighborhood and many of us just plain don't appreciate dog poo left on the lawn.  Pet stores have cute little containers with "bags on board" bags made for clean up - or just bring grocery bags or zip-loc ,  whatever you have.