Eagle Nest Blog

It's that time of year again -- unwanted solicitations from home-repair companies pushing their services and products, from window replacement and tree removal to lawn care to painting. Although "No soliciting" signs are posted at Eagle Nest's entrances, such signage is not legally binding unless it is displayed on an individual homeowner's property. Violations of such postings are grounds for civil complaints, and continued unwanted calls should be reported to the Better Business Bureau, too. Unfortunately, several companies have consistently disregarded our neighborhood's anti-solicitation policy, namely White Oak Construction of Indianapolis. There are others, of course, but the Eagle Nest Property Owners Association board encourages all residents to avoid doing business with White Oak or any other entity that comes to your door uninvited. The board encourages Eagle Nest residents to do business only with entities that respect our neighborhood's pol...

It's been quiet on the crime front in Eagle Nest, knock on wood, but a recent posting in the BRAG Crime Watch proves residents must remain cautious. Following is an edited version of a posting by a Castle Cove neighborhood resident living near Cove Trace and Bayview Point: "My son's truck had the passenger side window busted out, and his stereo system, iPod and a TV monitor were ripped out, as well as other personal items. The theft happened sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday (11/9) and 6 a.m. Thursday (11/10). ... The window had one puncture hole so it looked like (the thieves) knew what they were doing. Keep your eyes open for people looking around who don't belong here. It's getting closer to the holidays, and that is when thefts seem to rise." Indeed. But common sense should prevail: > Don't leave vehicles unlocked or windows or sunroofs open. > Don't leave valuables in vehicles, and if you do be sure to conceal them. > Keep your ve...

If you're an Eagle Nest resident, you know this time of year means raking leaves -- even if you don't have any big trees in your yard! Through Dec. 2, the City of Indianapolis will continue its weekly curbside leaf pickups. Residents are allowed to put out a maximum of 40 bags (plastic or paper) per week. Bags should weigh no more than 40 pounds. Noelle Malatestinic, the neighborhood's liaison to Mayor Greg Ballard's office, said bags should be stacked at least 3 1/2 five feet away from garbage cans or recycling carts. Further, leaves need to be in bags. Pickup crews will not accept garbage cans filled with unbagged leaves. If you use the large paper lawn bags, be sure to check the weather forecast before leaving them out overnight. Paper bags tend to lose their integrity in rain, resulting in breakage -- and garbage haulers don't alway pick up after such messes. Questions? Contact the Noelle at (317) 327-5580, or check the city's website at www.indy.gov