Eagle Nest Blog

As the official start of winter approaches, the Eagle Nest Board would like to remind residents of a few courtesy requests and protocols when snow is predicted: What residents should do: > Please move your vehicles out of the street and into your driveway or garage so that our snow contractor has unobstructed pathways to plow. The Board is not responsible for any "plowed" in vehicles or damage that may occur during plowing work. (Also of note: Any vehicle considered a road hazard or that remains parked in the same spot for more than 48 hours can be towed.) > Do not park on curves (Tanager Lane) or near any of the stop sign intersections. We need to ensure motorists have clear navigation routes and visibility. Obviously, this request is in the interest of safety. > If you live on a corner lot, it would be helpful to put vertical snow sticks along the curb so our plowing contractor can do the most efficient job. > Neither our plowing contractor nor the Boar

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin collecting fall leaves in Marion County beginning Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Dec. 5. Residents may dispose of as many as 40 bags of leaves per household each week during the collection window on their regular trash day. Each year, DPW collects about 2,000 tons of leaves through this free program. Indianapolis residents are asked to follow a few simple guidelines: Place leaves in plastic or specially built large paper yard waste bags. Place leaf bags outside by 7 a.m. on your regular trash day.  In cart areas, keep all leaf bags at least 3 feet away from trash carts so trucks can access carts. Keep in mind, any trash outside carts will not be collected.  It is illegal for residents to burn leaves in Marion County. Smoke from burning leaves pollutes the air with harmful particles and is hazardous to young children and people with heart and lung disease.   For more information, please contact the Mayo

Now that fall is well underway and the leaves are falling like snow, the Board would like to ask residents' help in keeping our neighborhood storm drains clear of leaves and other debris. Yes, it's chilly and windy out and more comfortable to stay inside, but it only takes 10-15 minutes to sweep the gutter and key sewer spots clear. The storm drains don't have to be along your property, either -- anyone can clear a clogged storm drain, of course. If you see a debris collecting up the street, perhaps in front of an older resident's house, do your neighbor a favor and lend a helping hand. Get the kids involved, if you have them.   Obviously, keeping storm drains clear helps overall drainage throughout the neighborhood, protecting our properties and avoiding street flooding during heavy rains. (The same can be said about ice jams and melting snow piles during winter thawing, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.) Thanks for your help and cooperation. -- Submitted