Park State East Neighborhood Association

The Great Park State East Cleanup

Mar 22, 2005

No, it?’s not a special event; it?’s an ongoing endeavor. Generally speaking our neighborhood is pretty tidy. But spring is here and it?’s time to give our properties a little spit-shine. The grime and gravel of winter collects at the curb and needs to be swept up. Low-hanging branches need to be trimmed up. If you don?’t use a lawn service, it is time to apply weed prevention and fertilizer. It might even be time for you to consider a new coat of paint or to update your landscaping. However, it is the small things that can be most important. Respect the set-out times for trash collection. Don?’t leave children?’s toys scattered about in front yards, especially those that block the sidewalk. If you have something oversized for trash pick-up, take the time to call Solid Waste at 427-1270 and ask for a pickup date so it won?’t sit out front for longer than necessary.

PSE is a 30 to 40 year old neighborhood and needs to keep its image spiffy to keep our market values up. Many of us actually had a decrease in our property value assessments last time around which is nice for the pocketbook, but does indicate the age of the homes. If we don?’t keep the whole neighborhood clean and welcoming, it could adversely affect the price you might receive when selling your home down the road. Lets help each other out by cleaning and grooming our image.