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Read the Summer Newsletter Now

2009-05-27T21:43:00.002-05:00

The summer issue of Harrington Grove Highlights is now available. Read it online before it arrives in your mailbox.

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Yard Sale Tomorrow - Map Available!

2009-05-15T20:00:00.002-05:00

Follow this link to see a map of homes participating in tomorrow's neighborhood yard sale.

Note: It's likely that additional homeowners will be selling items but didn't submit their address for the map... so you may want to take some time to drive around the neighborhood looking for other yard sales.

Neighborhood Yard Sale - Sat. May 16

2009-05-14T11:14:00.003-05:00

We're having a multi-family community yard sale this Saturday starting at 8am! If you're a resident interested in participating, please send your address to board@hghoa.com.

On Friday, we'll have a map of participating homes available at hghoa.com.

Lost Cat... has been found!

2009-04-30T11:19:00.004-05:00

Dog Walk - Raise money for The American Cancer Society

2009-02-18T22:19:00.002-05:00

Friends and Neighbors,

I am organizing a doggie walk to raise money for The American Cancer Society. You can help fight back against cancer by making a $5.00 donation and take your four legged friend for a walk around Harrington Grove. Your friend will get a purple bandana to sport for the cause.

If you would like to sport a T-shirt I am taking orders that say "fight like a girl" they are brown with pink writing and have the pink breast cancer ribbon on it. The cost is $12 for short sleeve and $18 for long sleeve. I also have koozies for $3 with same saying. All orders and money need to be turned in by Monday March 23rd.

If you only want to register for the doggie walk you can do so by sending in the registration form, email mgoodwin1dakota@yahoo.com or phone 919-413-7068.

Thank you for all your support,

Maureen Goodwin

Doggie Walk Registration

Name:____________________

Address:__________________

Email:____________________

Phone #:__________________

Dog's Name:_______________

Dog's Size: Small___ Med___ Large___

The date for the walk will be Saturday April 18th. By chance if it rains we will walk on Sunday the 19th.

Check in will begin at 9:30am at the pool parking lot, with the walk beginning at 10:00am.

Contact: Maureen Goodwin

5213 Covington Bend Dr

Raleigh, NC 27613

mgoodwin1dakota@yahoo.com

919-413-7068

Dog Found!

2009-02-10T12:05:00.001-05:00

Male, 1-2 yrs. Found in Harrington Pines neighborhood near Shady Grove & Leesville Rd. He is very obedient, playful and affectionate.

Please contact acalascione@gmail.com if you are the owner or would like to give this dog a home.

Updated Architectural Standards

2009-02-05T09:47:00.003-05:00

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Please note that the Architectural Standards have been updated to include specifications for house (address) numbers:

House Number (Mailbox and Property Structure)

Mailbox House Number

The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires the house number be visibly displayed on the mailbox. To ensure consistency throughout Harrington Grove, the following standards apply:

House number(s) must be attached to the mailbox post on either the horizontal or vertical post surface, on the side of the post in the direction of travel of the mail carrier's normal route. Mounting house numbers on more than one side of the mailbox post is optional and not required.

The size (height) of the numbers must be not less than 2” (two inches) in height, and not exceed 4” (four inches) in height. There is no font style requirement.

Numbers will be manufactured of plastic or metal; self-adhesive paper or peel-off numbers are not permitted.

The requisite colors for numbers are black or a brass/gold finish. As an alternative, “white numbers on a black background” or “black on white” reflective numbers are permitted provided the reflective numbers meet the 2” to 4” height requirement and are manufactured of either plastic or metal.

If landscaping (such as bushes or climbing vines) is placed around or near the mailbox post, homeowners are responsible to maintain and trim the landscaping to provide visibility of the mailbox post house number.

Property Structure House Number

The Harrington Grove developer installed address house numbers on each home facing the street to comply with the 911 Emergency Call System. To maintain consistency throughout Harrington Grove, the following standards apply:

· It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any residential structure in Harrington Grove to install and maintain a house number sign, which conforms to the requirements of this ARC standard.

House number(s) must be mounted flat on the front of the home’s primary residence wall siding, trim, support post or pillar of the principal structure with an unobstructed and front view from the street.

The required colors for numbers are either black or a brass/gold finish.

The sizes (height) of house structure numbers are not less than 3” (three inches) and not more than 6” (six inches) in height. There is no font style requirement.

New Board Member!

2009-02-02T09:55:00.000-05:00

Please welcome Dan Cronin as the newest HGOA Board Member!

Interested in joining the HOA Board?

2008-12-09T12:16:00.002-05:00

We are looking to fill an open slot on the Board. If you're interested, please contact us and include a short bio.

Loose leaf collection is underway

2008-11-16T13:00:00.004-05:00

Seasonal leaf collection started on November 12. Click here to learn more.

Otherwise, all yard waste must be placed in CLEAR plastic bags. Please do not use black bags as the City will not collect them.

Reminder: The Commons and Woods are private roads and the City will not collect loose leafs from streets within those subdivisions.

Raleigh Permanent Water Conservation Rules

2008-11-16T12:57:00.001-05:00

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New "Private Property" Signs

2008-10-15T21:57:00.004-05:00

We're 'testing' a new Private Property sign. The wording is based on guidance from the Raleigh Police Dept. and is designed to give us more recourse when dealing with solicitors. Before we purchase more, we want to know what you think. The sign is currently located at the front entrance. Please go to our forum and vote in the poll or just send an email with your thoughts.

Council Approves Everyday Water Conservation Measures

2008-09-17T17:56:00.001-05:00

The Raleigh City Council on Sept. 16 approved permanent everyday water conservation rules as recommended by the Water Conservation Advisory Council.

The rules apply to all customers using water from the City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department in Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, Wake Forest and Rolesville. Customers using automatic or non-automatic irrigation systems may water their lawn from 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for addresses ending in an odd number. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday are watering days for even-numbered addresses. Hose end sprinklers may be operated from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the same odd and even address schedule as sprinklers systems. No irrigating is allowed on Monday. [read more]

VOTE EARLY FOR THE 2008 GENERAL ELECTION

2008-08-25T12:00:00.002-05:00

Why wait for Election Day? Visit any Wake County early voting location to cast your ballot for the 2008 General Election. Here are just a few reasons why early voting is easy and convenient:

You can vote at any of the 16 early voting locations throughout Wake County.
With day, evening, and weekend voting hours, early voting fits your schedule.
Moved recently? We can update your address before you vote.
Missed the voter registration deadline? Qualified voters can register and vote at the same time.

Visit www.wakevotesearly.com for more details.

Protect Your Home While On Vacation

2008-08-23T14:18:00.002-05:00

Annual Golf Tournament - 9/13

2008-08-12T10:06:00.001-05:00

HARRINGTON GROVE ANNUAL GOLF TOURMANENT

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Afternoon start at Wildwood Green Golf Club

Captain’s choice format

$60.00 per player covers golf + cart + pre-golf clinic +prizes

Party afterwards…TBA

Everyone welcome…singles, twosome, threesome or foursomes

Including mixed teams.

Come have a lot of fun and meet some new neighbors!

Jim Martin – mar7707@earthlink.net

Kevin Baldwin – kevinjbaldwin@msn.com

Jim Vescio – jvescio@nc.rr.com

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

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We're now on Twitter!

2008-08-09T14:35:00.001-05:00

Your friendly neighborhood HOA is now on Twitter! If you're on Twitter, then please follow us. If you're not, then visit twitter.com and consider signing up. Yet another way for us to stay in touch with our homeowners.

http://twitter.com/HarringtonGrove

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Upcoming Events

2008-07-25T21:42:00.001-05:00

Yard Sale - June 28

2008-06-27T09:22:00.003-05:00

Reminder: Our neighborhood yard sale is Saturday, June 28 from 8am - 2pm.

We have almost 50 participating homes on the map!

UPDATE: The map has been updated at 10pm Friday, June 27.

Leesville Rd Update

2008-06-24T18:24:00.002-05:00

We wanted to share the following with you:

As some of you may be aware, yesterday the Raleigh City Council adopted its budget for FY 2008-2009. I am happy to announce that the approximately $1.1 million which the City had recommended to begin the design phase of the Leesville Road Project was approved. That is what we sought, and what we initially needed to keep this project on track. However, funds for completing the project are contingent upon another Bond Referendum being held, and passed. Although Leesville Road’s share of that referendum will (only) be approximately 10 million, the total referendum package will be approximately $129 million. The referendum was initially recommended for the fall of 2008, but due to the overall current economic situation, as well as the fact that the budget that the City Council just approved already includes some significant tax and fee increases for citizens, it was decided to put off the referendum until some time in 2009. However, in speaking with some folks at the City, this delay probably will not have a significant adverse impact on the Leesville Road Project due to the fact that the design phase will probably take 12 – 18 months anyway.

We thank everyone who contacted the City Council. Several council members have commented to me that they have received letters and emails from their constituents concerning this project. Please take another minute to write, call, or email the City Council and thank them for what they have done so far, and to encourage them to make sure that this project stays on the fast track for completion. Our work is not over yet, but I believe a major accomplishment has been realized. On behalf of Father Mark G. Reamer, our pastor, and Ben Whitehouse, we wish to thank-you for your efforts in this endeavor. We will be in touch as this project progresses.

Marc R. Kielty

June 28 - Yard Sale

2008-06-19T06:38:00.003-05:00

Don't forget: We have another Neighborhood Yard Sale planned for June 28.

If you are going to participate and want to be included on the web site map, please send your address to the webmaster.

Complaints regarding security company

2008-06-18T18:16:00.003-05:00

We've received several complaints about a security company going door-to-door and saying they have permission from the HOA to be in the neighborhood. This is NOT true, and they have been told on numerous occasions that we have a no soliciting policy and need to leave the neighborhood.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Charleston or the Board.

Upcoming Events

2008-05-23T09:29:00.000-05:00

Jun 28 - Neighborhood Yard Sale
Aug 5 - National Night Out
Sep 20 - Neighborhood Yard Sale
Sep 21 - Annual BBQ

Concerned about Leesville Rd? Take action NOW!

2008-05-16T17:00:00.002-05:00

Thought it was important to share the below from Mark Kielty:

As you know, and as we have been discussing, in 2005 voters identified the section of Leesville Road from New Leesville Boulevard to the I-540 interchange for proposed funding as part of a $60 million Transportation Bond Referendum. Since January 2008, representatives of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Bethany Hills Baptist Church, along with residents of Harrington Grove, Harrington Meadows, Harrington Pointe, Dominion Park, Leesville Downs, Woodlawn, Barton’s Creek, Sedgefield, Farmridge, Wood Valley, Farless Drive, and other area residents, have met to discuss the issues surrounding the project, and our continued resolve to see the project funded and completed. Since that meeting in January, we have learned that the funds from the 2005 referendum have been diverted to other projects and that reportedly, there is currently no funding left for the Leesville Road Project.

During the last several weeks, Reverend Mark G. Reamer, the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi, and Marc Kielty, the Coordinator of Communications, have met with individual members of the Raleigh City Council to express the group’s concerns over this project, and to seek their assurance that the project will continue. Meetings were held with Mayor Charles Meeker; At Large Councilors Russ Stephenson and Mary-Ann Baldwin; District A Councilor Nancy McFarlane; and District E Councilor Philip Isley who represents the neighborhoods surrounding Leesville Road. Each indicated that they will thoughtfully consider our ongoing request to find funding in order to continue with the original plans to widen Leesville Road, but it is up to the community to bring continued attention to the issue. As we all have heard, and as one of the councilors actually mentioned, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”. Although we realize it is probably not possible for the City Council to find funding for the entire project without another referendum, we believe that the City can, and should, find funding to continue with the design phase of the project which, by itself, will take several years. We do not believe the entire project should be allowed to indefinitely stall.

In the next few weeks, the City Council will be deciding upon its FY 2008/ 2009 budget. We at St. Francis of Assisi will continue to do our part to keep the council focused on this issue. However, comments made by the city council members indicate that without the vocal support of the surrounding neighborhoods, the project will probably not move forward until after another bond referendum; possibly several years in the future.

Below is the contact information for the Raleigh City Council. Urge your neighbors to contact the Raleigh City Council as soon as possible to voice support for funding the Leesville Road Widening Project. Attached is a postcard that we will be using at St. Francis. Feel free to copy and distribute the postcard to those in your neighborhood. . Now is the time to have your voices heard. When it can be ascertained what day the council will actually be discussing their Capital Budget in an open meeting, we will forward that information to you. It will be imperative that neighborhood representatives attend that meeting to show support for the funding.

CONTACT THE RALEIGH CITY COUNCIL AND LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD. IT IS OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE THAT YOU CONTACT MAYOR MEEKER; AT LARGE COUNCILORS BALDWIN AND STEPHENSON; AND THE LEESVILLE ROAD AREA COUNCILOR, PHILIP ISLEY.

Council Member Email Address

Mayor Charles Meeker: charles.meeker@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor Mary Ann Baldwin: mary-ann.baldwin@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor Russ Stephenson: russ.stephenson@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor Nancy McFarlane: nancy.mcfarlane@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor Rodger Koopman: rodger.koopman@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor James West: james.west@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor Thomas Crowder: thomas.crowder@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Councilor Philip Isley: pisley@boyceisley.com

The mailing address for the Mayor and all City Council Members is:
Post Office Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602

Their phone number is 890-3050.

Neighborhood Yard Sale - May 17

2008-05-15T22:37:00.001-05:00

The Harrington Grove neighborhood yard sale is this Saturday, May 17. For a map of participating homes, click here.