Mason Mill Civic Association neighbors -
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Spring Picnic. Special thanks to chefs Ann Hudson & Suzanne Phillips, and to all the rest of the volunteers who set up and cleaned up. We were pleased at the number of our friends and neighbors from Victoria Estates who joined us, as well.
Found at the picnic: a 9" dark green ceramic bowl, a 11" white ceramic plate, and a decorated serving spoon with wire and beads wrapped around the handle. If you're missing one of these, please call Hilary Ford at 404.248.9724.
Coming up soon: On Sunday, May 6, we will hold the Annual Meeting for the Mason Mill Civic Association (Intown Community Church, 4:00pm). Officer elections will be held, plus updates and regular business.
More on all that, plus a roundup of neighborhood news, appears below:
***** Mason Mill Road: Traffic calming plan approved by neighborhood vote! *****
Mary Hinkel reports that her team collected - and formally submitted to the County, about 10 days ago - 115 affirmative signatures for the County's MMR traffic calming plan. This easily exceeds the County's required number, so once the County engineers review and certify the petitions, the Board of Commissioners will schedule their final vote. On BOC approval, the plan will be given to the Roads Department for scheduling. We'll let you know as we hear news about the progress along this path.
Many, many thanks go to Mary and her team of neighborhood volunteers, all of whom have put in an enormous amount of time over the past couple of years. It was with great skill and effort that they investigated the issues, engaged the County, got their expert attention focused on possible solutions, educated the neighborhood, surfaced and responded to our questions, involved us all in a constructive dialog about the process, and finally, collected the signatures required to turn what had become overwhelming neighborhood support into a formal authorization for the County's action. At our upcoming Annual Meeting, we will be sure to identify and recognize by name everyone who played a part in this process.
For FAQs and other recent updates, please see our blog.
***** Transportation Referendum: Town Hall Meeting @ Emory, Wed. April 25 *****
On Wednesday evening, Emory will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the July 31 vote that, if passed, would raise billions of dollars to improve the metro area's roads, trails and transit infrastructure through a 1% sales tax hike. (Flyer attached) The town hall will be held from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Glenn Memorial Church. For more information about the panelists, parking, and absentee ballot procedures, please link to their news bulletin.
***** Annual Meeting = Officer Elections, Sun. May 6 *****
As part of our business that day, we will hold officer elections for the coming year. Nominations (including self-nominations!) are now open for our four elected positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. I will be stepping down after three years as President, and we do have some nominations in hand, but I encourage everyone interested in helping serve our neighborhood to consider running for a position.
Nominations as of 4/23:
***** Spring-Summer Road Closings: Houston Mill and more *****
Atlanta Gas Light is continuing its pipeline construction beneath and alongside nearby roads. Our neighborhood will see more direct impact very soon. Here's what we have received regarding their continuing construction schedule for the coming months:
It's that time of year again! A busy weekend of out-of-town traffic, followed by one horrendous Monday, and then... our roads quiet (a bit) for a few months. Mark your calendars, and remember that Clifton Road (and most surrounding roads) will be impassable on the morning of the 14th. And remember to build in time all weekend, to be patient with all the visiting parents as they attempt to navigate our erratic road system.
***** Candidates Fair, Mon. July 23 *****
There will be a Candidates Fair on Monday, July 23 from 7-9 PM, at the Greek Orthodox Church on Clairmont Rd. We'll provide more details about this event, which is sponsored by the Civic Association Network, as we get closer to the date.
***** Transportation Referendum , Tue. July 31 *****
The Clifton Community Partnership reminds us: "On July 31, Georgia voters will... have an unprecedented opportunity to vote on a referendum for a one percent sales tax to be dedicated to specific transportation projects and improvements approved last October by elected officials representing 12 regions throughout the state. The Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, which would provide much needed rail connectivity from the Lindbergh MARTA station to the organizations in the Clifton Corridor, including Emory, the CDC, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the VA Medical Center, as well as surrounding neighborhoods, is slated to receive $700 million from the sales tax for construction of a light rail line... The deadline for registering to vote for the July 31 primary is July 2." For more information, see the Georgia DOT site.
***** Reminder: Thieves are Bad Guys *****
We've seen several car break-ins on our streets in recent weeks. Please remember to keep valuables out of sight, and ideally out of your cars altogether. Also, check your outside lighting - these thieves have come through in the middle of the night. Finally, report all suspicious activity to the police by calling 911.
***** Reminder: Trees are Good Guys *****
A neighbor wrote to me, in response to a recent news email: "Could you please remind our neighbors that Dekalb County has an ordinance about cutting down trees? All specimen trees require a permit; besides that, there is a limit as to how many trees can be cut down on a property per year. Trees are something our neighborhood and county prides itself in. They’re essential for life—let’s preserve them!!"
***** Reminder: We're Good Guys, Too. Support your Association in 2012 *****
It's time to send in your 2012 dues. (Still the best deal in town, at only $10/year.) Please support the work of the MMCA by mailing a check, payable to Mason Mill Civic Association, to our Treasurer, Pat Brittain (856 Vistavia Circle, 30033). Alternatively, you can bring a check or cash to the picnic on April 22.
If you're a Facebook user, you can follow us there - and join in the dialog - by "Liking" our page.
Thanks to all who help make our neighborhood such a great place to live.
Patrick Noonan
President, MMCA
mobile: 678-358-5961
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Spring Picnic. Special thanks to chefs Ann Hudson & Suzanne Phillips, and to all the rest of the volunteers who set up and cleaned up. We were pleased at the number of our friends and neighbors from Victoria Estates who joined us, as well.
Found at the picnic: a 9" dark green ceramic bowl, a 11" white ceramic plate, and a decorated serving spoon with wire and beads wrapped around the handle. If you're missing one of these, please call Hilary Ford at 404.248.9724.
Coming up soon: On Sunday, May 6, we will hold the Annual Meeting for the Mason Mill Civic Association (Intown Community Church, 4:00pm). Officer elections will be held, plus updates and regular business.
More on all that, plus a roundup of neighborhood news, appears below:
***** Mason Mill Road: Traffic calming plan approved by neighborhood vote! *****
Mary Hinkel reports that her team collected - and formally submitted to the County, about 10 days ago - 115 affirmative signatures for the County's MMR traffic calming plan. This easily exceeds the County's required number, so once the County engineers review and certify the petitions, the Board of Commissioners will schedule their final vote. On BOC approval, the plan will be given to the Roads Department for scheduling. We'll let you know as we hear news about the progress along this path.
Many, many thanks go to Mary and her team of neighborhood volunteers, all of whom have put in an enormous amount of time over the past couple of years. It was with great skill and effort that they investigated the issues, engaged the County, got their expert attention focused on possible solutions, educated the neighborhood, surfaced and responded to our questions, involved us all in a constructive dialog about the process, and finally, collected the signatures required to turn what had become overwhelming neighborhood support into a formal authorization for the County's action. At our upcoming Annual Meeting, we will be sure to identify and recognize by name everyone who played a part in this process.
For FAQs and other recent updates, please see our blog.
***** Transportation Referendum: Town Hall Meeting @ Emory, Wed. April 25 *****
On Wednesday evening, Emory will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the July 31 vote that, if passed, would raise billions of dollars to improve the metro area's roads, trails and transit infrastructure through a 1% sales tax hike. (Flyer attached) The town hall will be held from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Glenn Memorial Church. For more information about the panelists, parking, and absentee ballot procedures, please link to their news bulletin.
***** Annual Meeting = Officer Elections, Sun. May 6 *****
As part of our business that day, we will hold officer elections for the coming year. Nominations (including self-nominations!) are now open for our four elected positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. I will be stepping down after three years as President, and we do have some nominations in hand, but I encourage everyone interested in helping serve our neighborhood to consider running for a position.
Nominations as of 4/23:
- President: John Bugge
- Vice-President: Mary Hinkel
- Treasurer: Pat Brittain
- Secretary: ---
***** Spring-Summer Road Closings: Houston Mill and more *****
Atlanta Gas Light is continuing its pipeline construction beneath and alongside nearby roads. Our neighborhood will see more direct impact very soon. Here's what we have received regarding their continuing construction schedule for the coming months:
***** Emory Commencement, Mon. May 14 *****
- Area of Work Anticipated Start Anticipated Duration Lane Closure Daily Schedule
- Houston Mill Rd (Gatewood to Logans Knoll) Week of April 16 5-6 working weeks Northbound lane Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Houston Mill Rd (Mason Mill to Lavista) Week of May 21 10-12 working weeks Northbound lane Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- N. Decatur Rd (Clairmont to Haygood) Week of May 28 10-12 working weeks Westbound lane Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
It's that time of year again! A busy weekend of out-of-town traffic, followed by one horrendous Monday, and then... our roads quiet (a bit) for a few months. Mark your calendars, and remember that Clifton Road (and most surrounding roads) will be impassable on the morning of the 14th. And remember to build in time all weekend, to be patient with all the visiting parents as they attempt to navigate our erratic road system.
***** Candidates Fair, Mon. July 23 *****
There will be a Candidates Fair on Monday, July 23 from 7-9 PM, at the Greek Orthodox Church on Clairmont Rd. We'll provide more details about this event, which is sponsored by the Civic Association Network, as we get closer to the date.
***** Transportation Referendum , Tue. July 31 *****
The Clifton Community Partnership reminds us: "On July 31, Georgia voters will... have an unprecedented opportunity to vote on a referendum for a one percent sales tax to be dedicated to specific transportation projects and improvements approved last October by elected officials representing 12 regions throughout the state. The Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, which would provide much needed rail connectivity from the Lindbergh MARTA station to the organizations in the Clifton Corridor, including Emory, the CDC, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the VA Medical Center, as well as surrounding neighborhoods, is slated to receive $700 million from the sales tax for construction of a light rail line... The deadline for registering to vote for the July 31 primary is July 2." For more information, see the Georgia DOT site.
***** Reminder: Thieves are Bad Guys *****
We've seen several car break-ins on our streets in recent weeks. Please remember to keep valuables out of sight, and ideally out of your cars altogether. Also, check your outside lighting - these thieves have come through in the middle of the night. Finally, report all suspicious activity to the police by calling 911.
***** Reminder: Trees are Good Guys *****
A neighbor wrote to me, in response to a recent news email: "Could you please remind our neighbors that Dekalb County has an ordinance about cutting down trees? All specimen trees require a permit; besides that, there is a limit as to how many trees can be cut down on a property per year. Trees are something our neighborhood and county prides itself in. They’re essential for life—let’s preserve them!!"
***** Reminder: We're Good Guys, Too. Support your Association in 2012 *****
It's time to send in your 2012 dues. (Still the best deal in town, at only $10/year.) Please support the work of the MMCA by mailing a check, payable to Mason Mill Civic Association, to our Treasurer, Pat Brittain (856 Vistavia Circle, 30033). Alternatively, you can bring a check or cash to the picnic on April 22.
If you're a Facebook user, you can follow us there - and join in the dialog - by "Liking" our page.
Thanks to all who help make our neighborhood such a great place to live.
Patrick Noonan
President, MMCA
mobile: 678-358-5961
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