Author: Jim Cox

Hi Neighbors.

You should have received an invoice a few weeks ago asking for $40 annual dues. We’ve received some questions about the dues increase and would like to explain.

Our neighborhood is at a crossroads. With garage doors, gutters and driveways starting to deteriorate, and retail popping up around us, our home values are set to decline very quickly. On the other hand, with our proximity to the higher-value homes off Cherrybottom Road, we can take this as an opportunity to INCREASE our home values. Gahanna will continue to be an attractive suburb as Columbus grows and expands, and we want our neighborhood to be an attractive, desirable part of that growth.

The first impression our neighborhood receives is in viewing any one of the FIVE entrances into The Villages of Gahanna. While residents themselves are supposed to maintain the landscaping around the entrances, the neighborhood association members voted to upgrade the appearance with the help of professional landscape services. Our annual dues of $20 barely cover the maintenance costs. (We have an annual contract with Winnscapes, but if you have other recommendations for next year, please let us know.)

But landscaping isn’t enough. Currently, we have only one sign branding our neighborhood, and that one is barely standing. Without neighborhood signs, we are just a bunch of houses with limited resale value.  The association members agreed that designing and installing new signs is a neighborhood priority, and the dues increase is the first step in funding the $7000-$10,000 price. Remember, we have FIVE entrances to the neighborhood, and each sign is $1500-$2000, depending on design.

The board is looking at designs and ways to save money, but it hasn’t been easy. We want the signs to be permanent, low/no maintenance, and beautiful. If any of our members have suggestions for additional fundraising activities, please let us know. Additionally, if you or someone you know are masons, sign-makers, welders, landscapers, installers etc., we would welcome input (and a hefty discount on services) for the signs.

In the meantime, please help maintain our neighborhood by sending in your membership dues ($40) using the secure PayPal button to the right, or by sending a check made payable to Villages of Gahanna Homeowners Association to our treasurer:

Donna Simmons
1341 Haybrook
Gahanna, OH 43230

Thank you!

Gahanna Police Report – May 2014

Mifflin Township Fire Department Review – May 2014

Gahanna Police Report for April.

Mifflin Township Fire Department Report for April.

It’s spring and there is a LOT going on around Gahanna.

First, here’s this month’s Gahanna Police March 2014 recap.

Second, here are the stats from the Mifflin Township Fire & Rescue.

Third, and of high importance, is the recent outbreak of Mumps in and around Central Ohio.  To Prevent Mumps:

1. Get up to date on your MMR vaccine.
2. Cover your cough or sneeze.
3. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.

For more information about the Mumps virus and our community, visit these links at the Center for Disease Control, Columbus Public Health, and Franklin County Public Health.

Fourth, and last, Gahanna is looking for volunteers for the Gahanna Cleans Green event. On Saturday, April 26, from 9am-1pm, residents can bring household records and  computer/electronic waste for FREE disposal. If you’d like to volunteer, or to get more information about the event, visit Gahanna’s web site.

Hello, Residents.

Included in this post are the January crime report, Mifflin Fire/EMS report, and some important ice safety tips.

The Mifflin Fire Department asks that if you have a fire hydrant on your property, please keep it visible and cleared of ice and snow so in can be easily accessed in case of an emergency.

Another important note… The city of Gahanna has exhausted its budget for road salt. For the foreseeable future, the city will continue to plow all residential streets, but will only apply salt to major roadways. Some residential streets with dangerous curves or hills will be spot treated as needed.

Mifflin Fire Newsletter January 2014
Gahanna Police – January 2014 Recap
Winter Ice Safety

Hi, Neighbors. Here is this month’s Gahanna Police Report. If you have any specific concerns regarding this report, please contact the Gahanna police directly.

GPD November 2013 Recap

Keep in mind, criminals take advantage of easy opportunities. Be sure to keep your homes and cars locked, and your valuables out of site.

Trick or treat is now taking place Saturday November 2nd. See GAHANNA.gov for further details.

Due to impending storms rolling int, Trick or Treat times for Gahanna have been changed to 5:30pm-7pm. Make a note and stay safe!