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North Main Neighborhood Yard Sale Postponed

| April 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

Due to weather issues this Saturday, the North Main Neighborhood Yard Sale has been postponed until June 15.  So save your stuff and this gives you time to round up even more goodies to sell.  Thanks!

Arts Alive at Stone Academy Today

| April 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

Just a reminder…  Arts Alive is an annual school festival which will include an afternoon of music, food, games, rides, silent auction and, most importantly, GREAT fun! They typically have 2000+ people. This year’s event will be held TODAY,  Friday, April 26th from 3:30pm until 7:00pm. It is one of their largest fund raising events and [...]

NMCA Membership Drive and Happy Hour This Afternoon!

| April 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

Don’t forget….the NMCA Membership Drive and Happy Hour is today from 5-7 pm around back at the Northgate Soda Shop…. Come by and have a cool one on us and enjoy the weather and the company!!  Meet your local firefighters!! See you there!

Dog Found at Main and Hillcrest….Please Help

| April 23, 2013 | 2 Comments

Neighbors…This very friendly, sweet dog (see photo) was found at the corner of N. Main and Hillcrest….rescued by a kind-hearted person after almost being hit by a car.  She has an orange collar with an invisible fence transponder but no tag.  She was taken to Animal Care Services (ACS) to be checked for a microchip [...]

NMCA Membership Drive/Happy Hour THIS THURSDAY

| April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Just a reminder for the 2013 NMCA Spring Membership Drive/Happy Hour.  This Thursday, April 25, from 5-7pm out back at the Northgate Soda Shop.  We realize that there’s no great time that suits all and we probably are conflicting with some soccer practice or other school activities, but try to come out for a few [...]

City to Host Phonebook Drive on Earth Day

| April 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Greenville will be hosting a phonebook drive on Monday, April 22, from 10am – 2pm.  Residents are encouraged to drop off their unwanted phonebooks, then stay and learn about the City’s recycling programs and upcoming events.   This event will be held at the North Greenville Recycling and [...]

Honeybees Will be Swarming Soon – What to Do

| April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments

The honey bee, Apis mellifera (L.), is our most beneficial insect. We must do all we can to protect bee colonies which are pollinators for many of our home and commercially grown fruits and vegetables. Honey bee swarming season normally occurs in South Carolina during the months of May and June.  A European honey bee [...]

Planning Commission Meeting – “Cottages at Townes”

| April 9, 2013 | 1 Comments

As most of you are aware, the applicant has asked to withdraw this item from the April 11 Planning Commission Meeting.    The appeal that was filed regarding the determination of completeness for the original application will be considered only if the withdrawal of the application is not accepted by commission.   See below.   A.    SD [...]

NMCA Newsletter (04/13)

| April 8, 2013 | 0 Comments

Arbor Day is April 26.  Click here to see a beautiful video of how to respect a century old tree.   Update on “Cottages on Townes” As most of you are aware by now, the applicant has asked to withdraw this item from the April 11 Planning Commission Meeting.   The appeal that was filed regarding [...]

‘Cottages at Townes’ Application to be Withdrawn

| March 27, 2013 | 0 Comments

Please note the items in red below: The City of Greenville, South Carolina Public Notice – Planning Commission – April  2013 To: Property Owners, Owners of property located within 500 feet of the following Applications, and Neighborhood Association Representatives From: Planning and Development Staff Subject: Upcoming Applications for the Planning Commission Date: March 26, 2013 [...]

NMCA Newsletter (03/13)

| March 12, 2013 | 1 Comments

Update on “Cottages on Townes”  The revised development plan originally scheduled to be presented to the Planning Commission on March 14 has been postponed to Thursday, April 11, at 4PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room of City Hall. The postponement was at the request of the applicant.  Many of you were at the Neighborhood [...]

Planning Commission Review of ‘Cottages at Townes’ Postponed

| March 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

We have just learned that the latest application scheduled for March 14 has been postponed until the April 11, 2013 Planning Commission meeting. Apparently, the city felt that it needed more time to review the application.  Please let others who are interested know of this change.

‘Cottages at Townes’ meeting Feb 26

| February 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

Many of you have been following the new “Cottages at Townes” proposed development…between W. Mountainview and W. Hillcrest.  Neighbors have appealed the Planning Commission’s approval of the first plan, but the developer has submitted a revised plan which will be presented at the Planning Commission Meeting on March 14. North Main Building & Design are [...]

Dog Found on James Street

| February 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

Does anyone recognize this dog.  This beautiful yellow lab was just found on James Street in Greenville SC.  Please Contact Lisa Phillips Perkinson at 864-201-5518.

Sweet Dog Needs Loving Home

| February 23, 2013 | 0 Comments

Neighbors:  We need your help spreading the word about a foster dog who needs a forever home.  She’s a perfect size, just 23 lbs. and her current foster family thinks she’d make a great companion to perhaps one of the older couples in the neighborhood. She’s very needy and will need someone’s attention constantly. Take a [...]