North Main Community Association

🌼 We need your support to bring The Daffodil Project to North Main Rotary Park! This initiative honors 1.5 million children lost in the Holocaust and stands as a powerful symbol of hope and resilience. Show your support by adding your name to the endorsement today!

Endorsement for The Daffodil Project at North Main Rotary Park The Daffodil Project at North Main Rotary Park is a community-driven initiative to honor the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust and stand in solidarity with children suffering in humanitarian crises today. By planting daffodils, we create a living memorial that serves as a powerful s...

Dog found on Townes near the park today (July 29). Please contact Claire at 864-230-0635 if you recognize this pup.

LEO Santa Fundraiser tickets on sale now! Support a great, local organization www.leosantachristmas.com

From Elizabeth: Our sweet indoor/outdoor cat Mittens is missing! We last saw him on 6/2 at Summit Dr. and Idlewood (right next to Summit Drive Elementary). He's a black and white tuxedo cat, about a year old. He's a bit shy at first but very friendly and loves peanut butter. If you see him, please call Elizabeth at 843-408-9556!

Dog found at 9:20 AM today at the corner of N Main and Rutherford! She seems very sweet but does not have a collar. Please reach out to Connie at 863.326.0994 if you recognize her!

FOUND! 🐾 ❤️

Missing Pet:
If you have ever walked down Woodbine Rd, chances are you have met our sweet Gracie. She loves all dogs and is very approachable. She went out this morning and has not come home since. Please keep a look out for her and if you see her, please call Wendy @ 330.238.0212.

From a neighbor: Our beloved cat Sisu has been missing in North Main area for about 20 hours now. She escaped from our house sitter while we were out of town. She is very skittish, please do not approach if you see her but document her location and contact us. She is very small, about 8 pounds, no collar but microchipped.
Please call 864-421-3747 if you see her: We're heart sick and so worried.

We're getting closer to our Spring Social! If you haven't already, RSVP for the social here https://forms.gle/Wge4wwCbx8SkRRdu7

You can begin or renew your membership using the following link: https://northmaincommunity.org/nmca-membership/

A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors:

Brann Fowler Law

Jason Elliott Law Firm

Nick Carlson, Wilson Associates

Sunnie & John DeWorken

We can't wait for a relaxing afternoon with neighbors!

📣🚔 Attention Greenville! Starting today, you'll notice something extra on our patrol officers' vehicles. We're excited to announce that our officers will be using "cruise lights" while patrolling the City of Greenville. 🚦✨

Unlike emergency lights, cruise lights are designed to enhance visibility without causing any alarm. Officers' light bars will display a gentle illumination, with only the blue lights on the left and right sides glowing softly. These lights will always be on, and they're dimmer and non-flashing compared to emergency lights.

The purpose of cruise lights is simple: to let our community know that our officers are actively present, ensuring your safety and security. They serve as a symbol of our commitment to keeping Greenville a safe place for everyone. 🌟🚓

Remember, you only need to pull over when an officer has flashing blue lights activated. So, if you see our officers cruising with their blue lights on, feel free to wave and acknowledge their presence. Together, let's build a stronger and safer community! 💙🤝

Did You See This - The "Its Not Just for Woodworkers" Semi-Annual Tool Sale & Auction is Saturday, April 20th! - https://mailchi.mp/ab3c544c56ea/largest-ever-woodworking-tool-sale-at-the-greenville-woodworkers-guilds-10287582

Help choose the color scheme for a new playground planned for Croftstone Park. View the options and make your selection at https://publicinput.com/r5874. The deadline to participate is 5 p.m. on March 15.

Loose dog on Bennett traveling toward Gallivan

The City’s Public Works crews will be performing smoke tests on the sewer system in the Rutherford Road and McNeil Court areas starting Tuesday, January 30 and completing by Wednesday, February 7 (weather permitting). The testing will be done between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during those days.

The smoke testing will be done with a portable blower using eco-friendly mineral oil to produce the smoke. The blower sends the smoke through the sewer system including the service connections. During the test, if there is a bad connection, toilet seal or broken pipe in a home/business smoke could enter the building. If the smoke is found in a building during these dates please call the Public Works Department at 864-467-4335. During this process, the Fire Department is also notified that we are in the area as well and will respond if called.

Attached are maps showing the areas that could be affected by the smoke test.

We are looking for 100 outdoor community cats living in Greenville County to spay and neuter....for FREE! That's right!

The Feline Fix is a FREE TNR (trap-neuter-return) event happening Saturday, February 3 at Greenville County Animal Care's Clinic.

This is a first-come, first-served special so arrive early! Gate opens at 8am and will close at 10am.

REQUIREMENTS:
☑️ We will be spaying and neutering OUTDOOR cats living in GREENVILLE COUNTY ONLY at this event
☑️ Participating cats are required to be in a humane live trap.
☑️ Max 4 community cats per vehicle.
☑️ All cats will be spayed/neutered, ear-tipped, and vaccinated. No other medical services will be offered (No Felv/FIV testing).

Come be a part of this incredible event and help us reduce the population of community cats in Greenville County! Questions can be emailed to [email protected]. NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY.

Parent’s Night Out is coming to the Bobby Pearse Community Center once a month January - April

Scan the QR code for more details!

Road work scheduled for next week:


Druid Street (Rutherford to Northwood) - 1/8 – 1/10

Wilton Street (see attached) - 1/9

West Hillcrest Drive (Welter Lane to Paris View) - 1/12


For each of the above, the contractor will be milling and patching sections of the street where there are structural issues and then they will come back in the spring when temperatures are warm enough to do the final paving. They will be working in one lane at a time, so they won’t need to close the road.

FOUND! ❤️

Below are links to the city's Year in Review video, plus a few reminders

· City offices closed and no trash/recycling pickup on Monday, January 1. Monday pickups will be made on Tuesday and the schedule will be one day late for the remainder of the week.

· Christmas trees can be recycled at the curb or dropped off at one of the following locations through January: Holmes Park, Timmons Park, Gower Park and West Greenville Community Center.

· The City is offering free parking in all City-owned garages on Monday, January 1.

· Planning is hosting Coffee With the Code on January 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park. Stop by anytime to talk with Planning staff about proposed amendments to the Development Code that will be considered by the Planning Commission at their meeting on January 9. View the amendments


Year in Review Video

https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1652/Week-in-Review (Website)

https://youtu.be/dAo4IK6AVx0?si=AGHukDN6-DZbpBuI (YouTube)

#GVLthisYear: 2023

Ring in the New Year downtown with free parking in all CITY-OWNED garages on Monday, January 1.

Parking Finder View Parking Facilities owned by the City of Greenville.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
For the convenience of city residents, trees can be placed at the curb for collection on regularly scheduled pick-up days or taken to one of four convenient locations. All trees must be free of debris such as ornaments, tinsel, ribbons, and lights. Trees are ground into mulch at Twin Chimneys Landfill.

Drop-off locations include:

*Holmes Park (Twin Lake Road & Holmes Drive)

*Timmons Park (Oxford Street & Blackburn Street)

*Gower Park (Laurel Creek Lane & Laurens Road)

*West Greenville Community Center (8 Rochester Street)

The locations listed are open until late January. Curbside pick-up within the city limits will continue for as long as needed.

MULCH
Mulch is available at Twin Chimneys Landfill. Call the Twin Chimneys Landfill at (864) 243-9672 for more information. The Greenville County website also has more information about mulch. https://www.greenvillecounty.org/solidwaste/recycling/Programs/Free_Mulch_and_Tarp_flyer.pdf

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RECYCLING
Holiday string lights and extension cords can NOT be placed inside of your recycling carts or dropped off at recycling centers. However, local metal recyclers will accept them and scrap them for the copper. Please contact local metal recyclers in your area.

OTHER CHRISTMAS RECYCLING
All holiday boxes, tissue paper, and wrapping paper (except foil-lined) can be recycled at the curb and at the following locations:

*Stone Avenue Recycling Center (800 East Stone Avenue)

*North Greenville Recycling Center (514 Rutherford Road)

www.greenvillecounty.org

DROP-IN MEETING SET TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATES

Planning staff will host a Coffee with the Code drop-in session on Thursday, January 4, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center, in Unity Park. City staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the six-month text amendments to the development code. The text amendments are scheduled to be presented to the Planning Commission at its January 9 meeting.

View the Proposed Changes at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25810/Public-Notice-Packet-Z-1-2024---Six-Month-Update---Code-Amendments

The City of Greenville is asking residents to be aware of rising flood waters due to heavy rain expected throughout the day.



Parts of the Swamp Rabbit Trail are temporarily closed due to flooding:

· The southbound route from the Spinks Bridge to South Hudson Street (adjacent to Mayberry Field) is closed. Temporary barricades are placed along the north side of the bridge.

· The River Street underpass is closed.

Trail users are asked to avoid flooded areas. Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving and use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.

Additionally, United Community Ice on Main and the Greenville Zoo are closed today.

No trash and recycling collection services will take place on Monday, December 25. Services will run one day later for the remainder of the week.

ACADEMY STREET BYPASS DEBUTS

With the addition of a second right-turn lane from East North Street to North Academy, a faster route around downtown is now available for motorists.

City engineers added the second turning lane on Tuesday. Along with the removal of a traffic signal at Elford and Academy streets and the retiming of the remaining traffic signals along Academy, motorists will find an efficient, safer route through downtown. The change supports efforts to increase walkability in the city center, with projects like the Cultural Corridor - a plan to create a pedestrian-friendly walking route from Main Street to Heritage Green, eventually including a lane reduction along West North and Buncombe streets by the end of 2024.

So, if your travel plans do not include a downtown stop, Academy Street is the go-to, to go around downtown!

Tree & Landscape Apprentice Program

Get Paid to Learn!

TreesUpstate’s Tree and Landscape Apprenticeship is a hands-on, 15-week career training initiative designed to equip young adults (ages 18-24) with the skills and preparation needed to succeed in the fast-growing tree care industry and green workforce. Their multi-career pathway program allows for individual career development and goals based on personal and professional aspirations. TreesUpstate apprentices earn a wage of $15 per hour (plus a bonus of $500 upon successful program completion), work-study 40 hours a week, and receive one-on-one mentoring.

“We’re TreesUpstate and as our name implies, we focus on trees and the people that are impacted by them. Our dedicated staff works closely with a network of local partners and employers throughout Greenville County to ensure our program participants have access to the training, resources, and tools necessary to navigate their career pathways.”

*Work with our forestry team in the field, receiving hands-on training and experience

*Learn skills and concepts in the classroom, in preparation for SC Landscape Professional Certification and Pesticide Applicator License exam

*Shadow industry leaders and potential employers to explore career options and learn about the green industry from landscaping, lawn care, and tree care companies

*Earn the OSHA10 certificate which focuses on safety hazards in the workplace

*Opportunities to exercise leadership skills by leading a project

*Engage in professional workshops on soft skills, resume writing, interviewing, etc. to help find and keep a successful career in the industry.”

Professional development and life skill classes include all training materials.

Visit https://treesupstate.org/WORKFORCE/ to view the full position description and apply online. The deadline to apply is January 18. The Spring Apprenticeship Program begins on January 30.

Have questions? Contact Evangeline Costa, Community Outreach & Engagement Manager, at [email protected] or 864-399-0331.

Spotted at 11:30 AM on Summit and Wedgewood