Living in the Neighborhood
NOTE: The Council of Stewards meets
regularly on the fourth Wednesday of every other month in
St. Alban’s Church library (lower level) at 7:00 p.m. Special
meetings are called as needed. Meetings are open to residents. The
next regular COS meeting is scheduled on June 28, 2006.
In the Know in Our Neighborhood
* * Garbage and Recycling Collection * *
The Town of Davidson contracts garbage, yard debris, and
recycling pick-up through BFI, an outside service. For a
roll-out garbage cart or recycling bin or to report service
problems, call 704.393.6900. Neighborhood experience has
been positive in regard to response to service calls.
Curbside pick-up of garbage: Fridays (early!)
Curbside pick-up of recycle materials: Wednesday
[NOTE: Cardboard must be cut into pieces no larger than
three feet square.]
Curbside pick-up of yard debris: Wednesday
[NOTE: No piece can be longer than 6 feet in length
or greater than 6 inches in diameter. Please stack neatly in
small piles so the debris can quickly be picked-up by one man.]
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“In the
Know in Our Neighborhood” is intended to provide important,
useful, or interesting information that might not be known by
all neighbors. I need topics that you feel appropriate. If you
have ideas, call Dave Smith (704.987.1472) or e-mail davidbsmith@bellsouth.net.
Yard-of-the-Month Winner – July, 2006
The Landscape & Grounds Committee
congratulates Anthony
and Frances Walley of 613 Wolfe Street as the June 2006 winner
of the “Yard-of-the-Month.” Wow! What a landscape - great
color, incredible texture, and amazing plant selection. This yard
has it all! Please take a look as you drive along Wolfe Street from
or to the Grey Road neighborhood entrance.
The Walleys will proudly display
the neighborhood Star of Excellence during the month of July.
Congratulations to the Walley family!
Selection Criteria for Yard-of-the Month
Each month from April through November, a yard will be selected
among single-family homes. The home will be selected one or two weeks
prior to the month of the award and will be featured in the newsletter
and posted on the website.
The criteria established by the Selection Committee (representatives
from the neighborhood) are listed again to help all neighbors recognize
and develop outstanding yards in our neighborhood. Several good candidates
were not considered due to the fact that the grass strip between
the sidewalk and street was not maintained. This grass/planting area
is the owner’s responsibility and has been added to the criteria
for clarification.
The total exterior appearance of the yard should be one of neatness
and visually appealing as evidenced by:
- Mowed and edged lawns.
- Well defined planting beds that are mulched and weed-free.
- Pruned shrubs and trees.
- Effective use of seasonal color through plantings of annuals
and/or perennials.
- Plantings in scale to size of yard.
- No, trash, junk, or dead plant/grass material.
If you have questions or suggestions regarding this plan, please
call Shirley Fischer at 704.894.0222.
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