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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Where’s the Best Place for Trash Bins?

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Spring has definitely sprung. My lawnmower came out of hibernation. Tulips and (unfortunately) dandelions are adding bright colors to what was a dull and uninteresting vista for far too long. I love shaking off winter doldrums and getting reacquainted with my yard and gardens.

A nice thing about retirement is no longer attempting to squeeze all outdoor maintenance into weekend hours. The flexibility to dig, mulch, weed and plant during the week allows for a little more planning and a lot less concentrated effort in the never ending battle to keep my house from becoming a neighborhood detriment.

Speaking of neighborhood detriments, City Council gave the Confederation a “to do” last month to look into the increasing prevalence of garbage and recycling bins as permanent fixtures in driveways, and front and side yards. Our unscientific website poll generated a lot of feedback. We also created a fuss on social media when our poll announcement generated nearly 8,000 views accompanied by commentary both pro and con.

Are bins an eyesore? Is this a problem created when the city wheeled out the big carts? There isn’t a lot of agreement on either solutions or whether there is a problem – but it is always nice to hear people’s opinions about what is best for their community.

Our May 21 meeting (8 AM in meeting Room B of the Naperville Municipal Center) is our Annual Meeting and Elections. In addition to taking care of Confederation business, Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon will discuss his experiences on the Illinois Government consolidation task force, providing insights on things that can be done to streamline government and potentially lower taxpayer supported costs. As always, more details will be at www.napervillehomeowners.com.

In the meantime, help keep yards and neighborhoods attractive! I hope to see you May 21!

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Bob Fischer
Bob Fischerhttp://www.napervillehomeowners.com/
Bob Fischer is current President of the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation.

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