Good Evening Neighbors,
Several updates for this newsletter – please take some time to review.
Roadway Construction
As many folks have no doubt seen – the Thorncrest/Aldengate roadway is currently undergoing construction. We have not been given a firm timeline of when all work will be completed but the current signage is asking drivers to avoid parking on the intended work zones until at least 4/12.
The good news: This is the first project related to roadway resurfacing within our community. We have been told that that the first step in any street resurfacing is bringing crosswalks up to date with ADA standards. Which explains all the sidewalk/crosswalk work. This will be followed with the roadway paving itself.
At this time Thorncrest/Aldengate is the ONLY roadway that had its budget approved and is slated to be resurfaced. However, we have been told by our city contacts that this is a good sign that additional resurfacing in our community is likely to take place in the future. Please keep reporting the street conditions and any potholes to Columbus 311.
The bad news: For the next several weeks we should anticipate at least some chaos with walking and driving through the neighborhood. Please exercise caution when traveling through the neighborhood and keep an eye out for workers and machinery.
Easter Egg Hunt
Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors we are happy to announce we WILL be having our Easter Egg Hunt! This event is rain or shine – so please dress accordingly. The egg hunt is a “blink and you miss it” event so make sure to arrive early! All kiddos will need to “check-in” for the hunt to make sure we get a proper head count.
Event Details:
Saturday April 4th, 1PM at the Community Park. Due to the construction – please use caution when walking to the park!
Please bring your own basket to take home your goodies.
As a reminder this event is open to kids ages 10 and under. Don’t worry parents – the 5 and under crowd always gets a head start. After the hunt we ask parents to please empty the eggshells but please return them closed to the marked bins so they can be reused next year. The Easter bunny will be available for photos so make sure to bring your phones and cameras!
Street Lawn Tree Treatment
In the coming weeks the ash trees that are in street lawns throughout our community will be treated against Emerald Ash Borer. Please keep an eye out for workers and remove any vehicles from roadways as necessary.
With our recent storms we had several downed tree limbs or trees that sustained damage – regardless of tree species. Some trees may now be marked for removal. As a reminder – if you would like to have these trees replaced please reach out to Columbus 311 to request a replacement tree.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Spring!