August 2018 edition |
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National
Night Out 2018 **
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 ** On
Tuesday, August 7, several Concord neighborhood groups will join with their
neighbors, police officers, fire and other community leaders to celebrate
National Night Out (NNO). Activities include community cook-outs, meet &
greet socials, and small block parties. This year marks the 17th year
of National Night out Celebration for the City of Concord. NNO
strengthens neighborhood bonds and community-police partnerships, while
sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are taking a stand against crime!
Bonded neighborhoods deter crime by sending the message that you are close to
your neighbors and everyone is aware of what is happening in your neighborhood, and is watching out for each other. This
annual police-community partnership event will involve over 10,000
communities from all 50 states. In all, over 34 million people are expected
to participate. In observance of National Night Out on
Tuesday, August 7, Concord Police asks that you try and get to know
your neighbors better. You can do this by going door to door and introducing
yourself if you have not done so in the past. Remember to leave your
porch light on from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The porch light is a symbol
of alertness and awareness; it also makes your neighbors and friends feel welcome. If you have questions about the
City’s National Night Out Celebration, contact Sgt. Christopher Friguglietti friguglc@concordnc.gov.
To learn more about National Night Out visit www.nno.org . Important Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting
September 17 • 6:00 PM Join us on Monday
September 17 for the next Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting. The
meeting will be held at City Hall City Council Chambers from 6PM until 7:30
p.m. Come
out and network with other neighborhood leaders. During the meeting we
will discuss Nextdoor.com and the City’s 5-year celebration plans. You will
have a chance to ask questions, hear about best practice that you can take
home and put to work right away. During the Leadership
Council meetings, neighborhood leaders share experiences, exchange
information, and participate in focused leadership training. Meetings are
held quarterly and are open to neighborhood leaders from each of the City’s
recognized neighborhood organizations. In most cases this is the neighborhood
association chair or current president, although any active member is
welcomed to attend meetings. Recognized neighborhood organizations are
encouraged to designate a primary and an alternate representative to serve as
its NLC representative. To
RSVP for the meeting or for more information please call (704) 920.5298 or
send an email to jzarc@concordnc.gov.
Congratulations!! Matching Grant Recipients Neighborhood Matching
Grant Program
On
Thursday July
12, City Council awarded neighborhood matching grants to
the following recognized
neighborhoods (grant amounts listed in red): $3,000 – Glen Grove
| Community Pond Beautification Project $2,884 – Roberta Woods
| Front Entrance Beautification Project $739.00 – Oakleaf | Bench
Installation Project $3,000 – Ramsgate | Street Lighting / Sign
Topper Project $2,507 – Mountain Laurel
| Front Entrance Lighting Project $1,670 – Carriage
Downs | Pet Waste Relief Stations $3,000 – Highland Creek
| New
Swing Set $3,000 – Asheford Green
| Entrance
Beautification – Phase II $3,000 – Christenbury | Boardwalk Project $3,000 – Fairway Ridge
| Front Entrance Beautification $3,000 – Moss Creek
| Decorative
Street Sign Posts $3,000 – Lanestone| Entrance Beautification – Phase
II The matching grant
program gives recognized neighborhood organizations an incentive to raise
funds, build partnerships, cultivate volunteer and community support all in an effort to facilitate neighborhood self-improvement
projects. The program awards up to $3,000.00 in matching grant funds to
eligible recognized neighborhood organizations. For more information on the City’s Neighborhood Matching, visit concordnc.gov/neighborhoodgrants. Good Neighbor Tip: Insect and rodent infestations are not only a
nuisance, but also destroy property and may pose threats to your family and
possibly your neighbor’s health and safety. Good Neighbors understand that it
is important to take measures to prevent infestations and that if one were to
occur, they are responsible for eliminating the infestations and providing
continuous maintenance to insure a pest free environment. These requirements
are spelled out in the City’s Minimum Housing Code Sec. 14-62.
- Control of insects, rodents and infestations. TIPS TO PREVENT
INFESTATIONS ü
KEEP your yard clean and free of
tall weeds, abandoned cars, and trash. ü
SEAL small openings in homes,
buildings or sheds to prevent rodents from entering. ü
Properly maintain your backyard
garden and if you have fruit trees, remove fallen fruit from your yard. ü
STORE firewood on open racks at
least 18" above the ground and away from the sides of your house. ü
KEEP living areas free of garbage
and open food. ü
PROPERLY DISPOSE of all garbage,
trash, debris, needless clutter, old furniture, newspapers, boxes. ü
PUT garbage in closed containers.
(Remember to place the sanitation collection container to the curb for
pick-up only on the morning of the scheduled collection day.) If you have questions
about City Codes, contact Concord
Police Code Enforcement at (704) 920-5150. To report any
code violation, call the Customer Care Center at 704-920-5555. SAVE THE DATE 2018 Fall Litter Sweep Every
spring and fall, City staff members and
recognized neighborhood groups participate in the Biannual
Statewide Roadside Litter Sweep Cleanup. Groups work
together to collect litter along the City’s roadsides. The City provides bags
and trash pickup, as well as an opportunity for neighborhoods to receive cash
awards. The
2018 Fall Litter Sweep pick up is scheduled for Saturday September 15
through Saturday September 29. We are
excited about the Fall Litter Sweep and hope that all recognized neighborhood
groups will participate. This activity is a great way to meet and socialize
with your neighbors as well as make your community cleaner. To sign up to
participate, email jzarc@concordnc.gov or call 704.920.5298. Litter Sweep
is a biannual event sponsored by the City of Concord and the North Carolina
Department of Transportation. Visit
ncdot.gov
for more info. August 2018 Neighborhood Meeting Calendar
Neighborhood News is published monthly and information from
neighborhood associations and others are welcome. Please share this newsletter by forwarding it to your
neighbors - post an excerpt in your community's newsletter, post a copy on your
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