November 2013 – RNeighbors

Recycle Old Holidays Lights – Drop-Off Sites

November 25, 2013

Ever wonder what to do with the tangled mess of lights that marks the start of many Minnesotans holiday season? Ring in the holidays by getting rid of old, broken, inefficient light strands and upgrading to new, efficient LED holiday lights! CERTs is partnering again with the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) for the 2013-2014 holiday season on Recycle Your Holidays™. RAM recycles every part of the light strings—the metal wires, the plastic casing, and even the lights themselves. We’re…

Ice Conditions Are Unpredictable and Unreliable

November 22, 2013

Ice comes and goes with fluctuating temperatures at this time of year. As a result, the thickness of ice forming on local rivers and storm water management ponds is unpredictable and will not reliably support weight. Water current is also a factor that can undermine ice formation and create unsafe ice conditions, so citizens should always remain cautious near ice. There are over 350 public and private storm water management ponds scattered throughout Rochester. They vary in size, depth and…

Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association website

November 10, 2013

The Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association (ESPNA) has a new website. The website is located at www.espna.us We are still working on the website so we would ask for your patience as we learn how to use it. We welcome any suggestions you may have regarding the website. The website was created so that we may be better able to serve our neighbors. The website is another tool, in addition to the newsletter, e-mail and phone calls, that will further enhance…