Here's to a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year.....
Here's to a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Bryant Park as Ice Skating Rink?
Back in April a few neighbors wondered if Bryant Park could be turned into a winter wonderland. They asked if anyone knew if at some time in the park's history, whether it was purposefully flooded to allow ice skating.
What a great idea! Wouldn't it be something to walk down Ithaca Road to see our kids skating around on our very own pond?
What are your thoughts about this idea? Does anyone know if this has been done before? Please either respond here in the comments section or on our listserv with your thoughts, ideas, or questions. If there is enough interest, perhaps a group of folks could work together to determine the feasibility of a new recreational area with easy access to us all!
What a great idea! Wouldn't it be something to walk down Ithaca Road to see our kids skating around on our very own pond?
What are your thoughts about this idea? Does anyone know if this has been done before? Please either respond here in the comments section or on our listserv with your thoughts, ideas, or questions. If there is enough interest, perhaps a group of folks could work together to determine the feasibility of a new recreational area with easy access to us all!
Last Surviving Member of the Mitchell Street Family Dies in Late November
I'm not sure how many of you are interested in the history of our neighborhood, but I couldn't help notice in late November that Eugenia Mitchell passed away. She was 97 and the last surviving member of the Mitchell family who settled in Belle Sherman on what is now known as Mitchell Street. In 1802, James Mitchell brought his extended family from New Jersey, settling near Cornell and Mitchell Streets. The original Mitchell Street farmhouse still stands today and is very well taken care of.
In the May issue of the neighborhood newsletter, I included a document about our neighborhood. If anyone is interested in reading more, e-mail me at marybeth.tarzian@gmail.com. I'll send it to you.
In the May issue of the neighborhood newsletter, I included a document about our neighborhood. If anyone is interested in reading more, e-mail me at marybeth.tarzian@gmail.com. I'll send it to you.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas Caroling, Anyone?
From Aimee Lehmann
107 Cornell Street
aimeelehmann@twcny.rr.com
December 13, 2011
Hello everyone,
Where I come from (Michigan, just a couple states over, but culturally, worlds away) we used to go Christmas caroling in the neighborhood during the holiday season. We'd bundle up and go house to house, singing the songs we all knew the words to and quitting when we finally got so cold we couldn't sing anymore. Sound like fun?
I'm wondering if anyone in this neighborhood would be interested to give it a try? What we would need are some folks willing to carol and some folks willing to be caroled TO. My hope would be to get a willing group of singers (young and old) to walk around to households that have signed up in advance to be caroled to. Those willing "to be caroled to" need only to agree to open their doors and listen in admiration as we sing a few songs (we won't come in) and then wave us joyfully on our way when finished.
If you are interested in either option, please send me an email at aimeelehmann@twcny.rr.com and we'll see if we can arrange something.
Happy Holidays!
107 Cornell Street
aimeelehmann@twcny.rr.com
December 13, 2011
Hello everyone,
Where I come from (Michigan, just a couple states over, but culturally, worlds away) we used to go Christmas caroling in the neighborhood during the holiday season. We'd bundle up and go house to house, singing the songs we all knew the words to and quitting when we finally got so cold we couldn't sing anymore. Sound like fun?
I'm wondering if anyone in this neighborhood would be interested to give it a try? What we would need are some folks willing to carol and some folks willing to be caroled TO. My hope would be to get a willing group of singers (young and old) to walk around to households that have signed up in advance to be caroled to. Those willing "to be caroled to" need only to agree to open their doors and listen in admiration as we sing a few songs (we won't come in) and then wave us joyfully on our way when finished.
If you are interested in either option, please send me an email at aimeelehmann@twcny.rr.com and we'll see if we can arrange something.
Happy Holidays!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
City Extends Yard Waste Collection Program to December 9th
The City of Ithaca Department of Public Works has extended the Yard Waste Collection Program to December 9, 2011 due to the extended stretch of nice weather and the extra opportunities residents have had to clean their yards.
All regular yard waste collection regulations apply during this extended period.
More information is available on the City’s website, www.cityofithaca.org or by contacting the Streets & Facilities Division at (607) 272-1718.
All regular yard waste collection regulations apply during this extended period.
More information is available on the City’s website, www.cityofithaca.org or by contacting the Streets & Facilities Division at (607) 272-1718.
Need a Convenient Place to Ship Holiday Packages?
From Neighbor Diane Wallace:
I highly recommend using Uncle Marty's new store in Collegetown (along Dryden Rd. near the corner)! He has really pepped up that business with all new stock, service and personality and positive attitude. It's a great place to ship packages, but also fun for cards, gift wrap and supplies. Check it out! Nice addition to our neighborhood.
I highly recommend using Uncle Marty's new store in Collegetown (along Dryden Rd. near the corner)! He has really pepped up that business with all new stock, service and personality and positive attitude. It's a great place to ship packages, but also fun for cards, gift wrap and supplies. Check it out! Nice addition to our neighborhood.
Guest Blog Post by Ellen Morris-Knower: Neighborhood Project Update - Belle Sherman Cottages Coming Soon
So there are lots of big trucks up on Mitchell Street, leveling the future site of the Belle Sherman Cottages, but when will the houses be going up?
Developer Toby Millman stopped in at an Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA meeting recently to announce that pre-sales of the 19 single-family, "Belle Sherman Cottages" will begin in mid-December. Millman, of Agora Homes & Development out of Skaneateles, is finalizing plans with the different contractors involved, and should be able to announce specific prices for the home packages within the next few days.
There are plans for 10 attached townhouses to be built in the second phase of the project, later next year or Spring 2013.
Highlights of this Smart-growth neighborhood:
For pictures of the home plans, the Belle Sherman Cottages website.
Agora Homes and Development is represented by Karen Eldredge and Margaret Snow in my office at Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA.
If you'd like more information please give me a call, 220-5421 or email: EMKIthaca@gmail.com.
Developer Toby Millman stopped in at an Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA meeting recently to announce that pre-sales of the 19 single-family, "Belle Sherman Cottages" will begin in mid-December. Millman, of Agora Homes & Development out of Skaneateles, is finalizing plans with the different contractors involved, and should be able to announce specific prices for the home packages within the next few days.
There are plans for 10 attached townhouses to be built in the second phase of the project, later next year or Spring 2013.
Highlights of this Smart-growth neighborhood:
- 19 energy-efficient, modular homes, 1750 -1900 sqft;
- Two models of 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath single family homes: Farmhouse with bedrooms up, and Bungalow with MB on 1st floor, both with front porch, detached garage
- Standard home package includes hardwood floors on the first level, Andersen windows, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and A/C
- Townhouses will be 1590 sqft, 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, attached garage on first level
- Lots will average 40' x 100' with more of a downtown feel
- Neighborhood is adjacent to East Hill Recreation trail
- There is a plan for a tot-spot playground
For pictures of the home plans, the Belle Sherman Cottages website.
Agora Homes and Development is represented by Karen Eldredge and Margaret Snow in my office at Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA.
If you'd like more information please give me a call, 220-5421 or email: EMKIthaca@gmail.com.
Sidewalk Closing - Between Vine Street and Pedestrian Trail on Mitchell Street
Neighbor Wendy Wallitt has alerted us to this week's closing of the sidewalk next to the construction site of the Belle Sherman Cottages.
The closure, while temporary, will last throughout most of this week (December 5) while construction crews excavate the sidewalk area to install storm water and sanitary sewer lines. According to the developer, Toby Millman, they will do what they can to accommodate pedestrians, but since the sidewalk is private and there is no alternative sidewalk on the opposite side of the street, people should consider alternative routes.
Once this work is complete, the sidewalk should be open during the remainder of construction.
The closure, while temporary, will last throughout most of this week (December 5) while construction crews excavate the sidewalk area to install storm water and sanitary sewer lines. According to the developer, Toby Millman, they will do what they can to accommodate pedestrians, but since the sidewalk is private and there is no alternative sidewalk on the opposite side of the street, people should consider alternative routes.
Once this work is complete, the sidewalk should be open during the remainder of construction.