GRIT Newsletter: January 2022

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The January 2022 newsletter for Sandia Heights Homeowners Association covers the upcoming SHHA Annual Meeting, detailing the agenda and procedures, including election processes for new Directors to the Board. It introduces a new Board member candidate, Rick Thomson, emphasizing his qualifications and community involvement. Additionally, there is a section highlighting the importance of maintaining street-side areas near properties for safety and fire risk reduction, urging homeowners to clear brush and plants to improve overall safety.

Pedestrian safety is emphasized in the newsletter, reminding residents to walk against traffic, stay alert of their surroundings, and wear safety vests available for purchase at the SHHA office. The publication also addresses the issue of invasive Siberian elms, stating that planting such trees is prohibited in Sandia Heights due to their invasive nature. The article explains the differences between Chinese and Siberian elms, mentioning the bark characteristics and the potential risks these trees pose to the community, including damage to septic systems and other property.

Keywords: Little Green Bucket, Times Square ball drop., Emergency procedures, history, invasive Siberian elms, New Year's celebrations, Safety, walk against traffic, compost service, Board member candidate, Committee activities, bark characteristics, resolutions, Intersection safety, safety vests, removal enforcement, SHHA Security statistics, Fire risk reduction, Street-side cleanup, septic system damage, Community involvement, traditions, prohibited tree, Annual Meeting, Neighborhood safety, stewardship, pedestrian safety