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 |  | Download the July NAHC NewsletterThe July NAHC Newsletter is now available to be downloaded This month's newsletter takes a look at the coming year of NAHC meetings, reviews developments around town, and National Night Out. We also provide information on community events, and other information important to homeowners and homeowners associations.
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 | | Take Part in the City’s 13th Annual National Night OutOn Tuesday, August 5th, neighborhoods throughout Naperville are invited to take part in the city’s 13th Annual National Night Out. Join us and organize a block party, ice cream social or parade to promote spirit in your neighborhood.
Registered events will be visited by various city departments or groups including:
* City Council
* Fire Department
* Police Department
* Community Radio Watch
* Police Explorers
* Electric Department
* Public Works
How your neighborhood can host a National Night Out event in just 3 easy steps:
1. Plan an event with your homeowners association. Decide on the event type, location and theme.
2. Ask your homeowners association president to register your event with Officer Cory Cullinan, by July 15th, by calling (630)420-8373.
3. Lock your doors, turn your lights on, go outside and meet your neighbors.
For more information or to register your event, please call (630)420-8373 by July 15th.
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 | | Keep Naperville on the Right Side of the Tracks!The Canadian National Railroad (CN) wants to acquire the EJ&E Railroad which runs along the western perimeter of the city.
While the railroad has published a long list of reasons why they think this will be good for the "greater Chicago area", at the end of the day our analysis shows that this is a bad deal for Naperville residents.
The NAHC Board wrote to legislators outling the problems we see with traffic congestion, noise, safety and the potential loss of the proposed Star Line commuter route.
Many of our legislators have signed on against this land grab and the ball is now in the court of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). We encourage our members to make their voice heard by writing to the STB and copying their legislators and let them know how they feel.
We've posted a sample letter to help in this effort. The Confederation’s concerns center on three key topics:
- The traffic delays and safety concerns from a tripling of the train traffic across the multiple grade level crossings in our area
- The noise and potential impact on property values of increased rail traffic
- The potential loss of the ability to construct the proposed Star Line Commuter Rail system, removing the economic benefits and congestion relief available from this suburb-to-suburb transit system
To download the sample letter to the STB, Click Here An alternative letter requesting an extended comment period and voicing additional concerns can be found by clicking here.
For more information on the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E Railroad by the CN, go to our Documents section and look under EJ&E Acquisition or visit http://www.naperville.il.us/eje.aspx.
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 | | Weatherization Assistance AvailableThe City of Naperville is making funds available to income-qualifying residents to improve their home's energy value. Weatherization reduces energy costs by increasing energy efficiency, which helps to ease the burden of energy bill payments especially in the winter when increased use of heat causes energy prices to soar. Weatherization reduces home energy consumption, and provides a tangible boost to the household budget.
Weatherization improvements include (but are not limited to):
- Replacement of inefficient water heaters
- Upgrading of insulation
- Fire safety measures
- Repair or replacement of unsafe electrical or plumbing systems
- Furnaces
The City of Naperville has partnered with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide the Weatherization Assistance Program. Grant funds will be distributed in amounts not to exceed $5,000 to eligible residents.
Contact Katie Wernberg at (630) 548-1122 or via email at wernbergk@naperville.il.us for an application and the checklist of qualification requirements. Once the city verifies that the applicant meets the general program requirements, DuPage County will conduct an inspection of the applicant's home to determine if the requested improvements are within the scope of the program.
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The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation
Brings government to the people through regular meetings.
Provides speakers, who address key issues facing member associations.
Serves as an advocate for homeowners by providing meaningful input on major issues (traffic, environment, development, quality of life, etc.) through Public Position statements, advisory groups, and liaison committees.
Hosts educational forums on referenda and candidates.
The Confederation at Work
The Confederation was the winner of the Naperville League of Women Voters 2008 Rosemary Martin Democracy in Action Award for its ongoing commitment to involve Naperville residents in local government and create opportunities for education on public issues important to the quality of their lives.
"The Confederation receives information from the City and meets regularly with City Staff to review those issues pertinent to all homeowners. Many concerns are solved quickly with the positive communication between the City and homeowners. It's a very constructive and motivated group."
A. George Pradel, Mayor
"The role NAHC plays in fostering meaningful communication between
residents and decision-makers in government is crucial to our
democratic process. It is a role you play well, and we commend you
for that."
Michèle D. Johnson, Former President, ECHO Board of Directors
"For any local government to be successful, it must form a true partnership with its constituency. The Confederation has long provided Naperville's officials and its citizens the opportunity to work together in a meaningful way."
Chief David Dial, Naperville Police Department
"Its our liaison to the City and it keeps us informed. We would not know about certain issues if it were not for the wealth of information disseminated to us by the Confederation."
Marie Muller, Former Delegate, Maplebrook II
Join the NAHC!
If your association is not a member of the NAHC, joining is easy! Click Here to download a membership application, complete it, and forward it on to the NAHC. NAHC Membership and Associate Membership is available to recognized Homeowners, Condominium, and Tenant Associations in the Naperville area.
For more information on joining the NAHC, please see our by-laws.
Contact the Confederation at:
Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation, Inc.
PO Box 5245
Naperville, Illinois 60567-5245
nahc-naperhomeowners@wowway.com |
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