Eagle Nest Blog

Hello Eagle Nest residents, Here is your neighborhood news for the week of October 26: A WORD OR TWO ABOUT YARD SIGNS With the general election just weeks away and the seasonal crush of home improvement contractors working in our development, the Board reminds residents to observe our association Signage Policy .  The Signage Policy was created to maintain neighborhood aesthetics free of distractions and excessive or garish promotions. Per the Declarations of Restrictions, Section 5(B): “No signs or advertisements shall be displayed or placed on any lot or structure in the Development without the prior written approval of the Committee.” There are exceptions, of course. The following signs do not need approval, per a Board vote in 2011: Board business Clubhouse and neighborhood activities Elections for candidates (national, state, city and county elections) Garage sales Not-for-profit associations or events for houses of worship For Sale and Open House realty signs School athletes...

Hello Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of October 19: WIN A GIFT CARD: WHY I LIVE EAGLE NEST ESSAY CONTEST When it comes to neighborhoods on the northeast side, it’s hard to top Eagle Nest for neighbors, community amenities, social events, access to shopping, restaurants, businesses and more. But don’t take our word for it – we want to hear from you in our first annual “Why I Love Eagle Nest Essay Contest.” In 200 words or less, tell us why you love living in Eagle Nest and you could win a $50 gift card! (We’ll have second and third place prizes, too.) Simply email your essay to scottthien@comcast.net by October 31. We’ll publish the winning essays on our blog and Facebook page so all our neighbors can share your passion. Good luck! A WORD OR TWO ABOUT BARKING DOGS This time of year, it’s refreshing to open the windows and enjoy the fresh fall air, especially when so many folks are working from home because of COVID-19. But sometimes that can be di...

Hello Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of October 12: CITY ISSUES HALLOWEEN GUIDANCE The City of Indianapolis and the Marion County Public Health Department recently announced public health and safety guidance for celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Eagle Nest Board does not have any enforcement powers for the following, so observance is up to residents: Personal Protection Measures Wear face coverings. A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask. Wash or sanitize your hands often. Clean frequently touched items regularly. Stay at least 6 feet away from those outside your household. Avoid indoor spaces that don’t allow for social distancing of at least 6 feet. Stay home and away from others if you are ill or have been in contact with someone who is ill with, or has symptoms of, COVID-19. Prohibited Halloween Activities In-person social gatherings or parties more than 50 people are not permitted per the current MCPHD publi...

Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of October 5: ZOOM CRIME WATCH MEETING ON OCTOBER 6 Join us online via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, for our final Crime Watch meeting of the year. October is cyber-security month, perfect timing for expert advice on protecting your credit report and avoiding web fraud as we near the holiday shopping season. To join the meeting, email Crime Watch Coordinator Carolyn Goldenetz at goldenetz@gmail.com for credentials. Tuesday also is National Night Out, the annual anti-crime initiative in which law enforcement officials get out to meet their communities. Info: https://natw.org INDOT HEARING ON CLEAR PATH 465 PROJECT ON OCT. 14 The I-465/I-69 interchange is going to get bigger – a lot bigger – in the next few years, and the state wants your input. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host an in-person public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Fort Harrison Conference Cent...