Nottingham February 2018
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Top 10 Ways To Be A Good Neighbor<br />
We are so very lucky to live in <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country. Our neighborhood<br />
has a great aesthetic due to the wide variety of architecture of our homes<br />
and we also have great trees, a wonderful bayou trail and pretty easy<br />
access to the freeway (ok, maybe not during traffic times). Plus, our<br />
people are really top notch.<br />
So all of this got us to thinking - what makes a good neighbor? Here is our<br />
list of the top 10 ways to be a great neighbor:<br />
1. Reach out. So many of us are reluctant to do this these days, but we<br />
shouldn’t be. Invite a neighbor to dinner one night or even for something<br />
as simple as coffee or tea. Walking is also an excellent idea. Extending an<br />
invitation is a great way to learn a little more about the people you’ve<br />
been waving to for the last umpteen years.<br />
2. Have a block party. It sounds daunting at first, but it really isn’t. If<br />
you just get together with a couple of neighbors and each takes an<br />
assignment, it will come together with ease. One section of Dominion has<br />
block parties about once a year and they are always very well-received.<br />
Kids love them too!<br />
3. Attend community events. The NC Board hosts multiple events<br />
throughout the year and folks really enjoy them. It’s a great way to meet<br />
new people and who doesn’t love free food? Plus, Board members are<br />
usually in attendance, so you can bend their ears on your topic of choice.<br />
4. Support our young people. There are plenty of <strong>Nottingham</strong> teens who<br />
work as babysitters or pet sitters and some even provide lawn service.<br />
Supporting these kids is a great way to boost their self-esteem. A list of<br />
teens who offer such services is featured in every issue of this newsletter.<br />
5. Be mindful of the elderly. Many of the older people who live in our<br />
community don’t have family nearby, so please make an effort to be<br />
mindful of them.<br />
6. Go above and beyond. Surprise a neighbor with a simple act of<br />
kindness - a bottle of wine or maybe rake his leaves one day. Spreading<br />
goodwill is always a very rewarding endeavor.<br />
7. Keep an eye out. Our neighborhood is very safe, but that doesn’t mean<br />
it’s immune to crime. Please report suspicious activity to our constables<br />
at 281-463-6666.<br />
8. Welcome the new folks. You don’t have to make Aunt Sally’s favorite<br />
cookie recipe, but at least make the time to say hello and welcome<br />
newcomers to our neighborhood.<br />
9. Be open to discussion. Neighbors don’t always agree on everything,<br />
but please keep an open mind when there is a disagreement. You can’t<br />
pick your family and you can’t pick your neighbors, but since you have to<br />
live next door to them, keeping the peace is a wise idea.<br />
10. Be considerate. It’s hard not to sound like your mother when talking<br />
about these issues, but being considerate is at the core of being a good<br />
neighbor. It means maintaining your lawn, driving at a reasonable speed,<br />
not making noise at ungodly hours, teaching your kids to be respectful,<br />
being thoughtful about where you park and for goodness’ sake not letting<br />
your dog bark every day at 4 AM (dogs are our number one complaint).<br />
We want to thank all of you for your efforts in making this a great place<br />
to live and we look forward to meeting you at a community event soon.<br />
Late Fees Start On <strong>February</strong> 1St<br />
Late fees start accruing <strong>February</strong> 1 st for your homeowner association<br />
dues. They were due by December 31, 2017. You can pay online at our<br />
website: nottinghamcountry.org. There is no fee for using a debit card,<br />
but there is a slight fee for using a credit card.<br />
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country
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