The Good Neighbor Commandments

Having a good neighbor starts with being a good neighbor. Are you following the 13 Good Neighbor Commandments?

1. Thou shalt keep thy property free of debris, high grass, and junk cars.
2. Thou shalt know the names and phone numbers of at least two neighbors on thy block or street.
3. Thou shalt not offend thy neighbors by playing music too loud.
4. Thou shalt not speed on residential streets.
5. Thou shalt not block thy neighbor's driveway.
6. Thou shalt not leave thy trash bin and recycle bin on the curb after the trash pick up day.
7. Thou shalt remove all holiday lights when the holiday season ends.
8. Thou shalt call the police upon witnessing any suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
9. Thou shalt supervise thy children when playing in the neighborhood.
10. Thou shalt not hold a grudge against thy neighbor for more than one week.
11. Thou shalt help thy neighbor when thou hast the opportunity.
12. Thou shalt keep thy dog quiet during the night, no matter how thou wisheth to remain in thy comfortable bed.
13. Thou shalt keep thy dog (and vicious cats) on a leash at all times.

 
The list above is from the recent issue of Neighborhood Chatter, printed by the city's Office of Neighborhood Vitality. You can view the whole issue here. Information on subscribing was posted here. It's not too late!