Brockton Manor

Crime Watch Report-Mail Box Thefts

A resident has reported that there have recently been mail box thefts in some neighborhoods around the area

Thieves look for mail boxes with the red flag up, indicating outgoing mail is in the box, steal the mail and copy the bank account numbers from any checks. Then, they total all the checks and create a phony computer-printed check using those bank numbers, which they then cash.

It would be wise to take your mail to a drop box or to the post office.

Crime Watch Report-Suspicious Activity

There have been several reports of suspious-looking activity in the neighborhood, especially in the pre-dawn hours. The reports usually are about seeing a van or car roaming the neighborhood, with no apparant reason.
Please be vigilant and if you see such activity, call the Johnson County Sheriff 317-736-9155 and also report it to Brockton Crime Watch . Describe the vehicle, the vehicle occupants, and get the license number, if possible. Of course, do nothing to jeopardize your safety.

Crime Watch Report-Jury Duty Scam

This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced.

The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant.. Give out any of this information and your identity was just stolen..

The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma, Illinois, and Colorado . This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system.

The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites , warning consumers about the fraud.

Check it out here: FBI Report and here: Snopes

Board Elects Officers

The Brockton Manor Board has elected the following officers and assigned duties to other board members.

President-Alan Rogers

Vice President-Kirk Lemoine, also responsible for lake maintenance and grounds

Treasurer-Carlos Figueroa

Secretary-Steven Lepage

Architectural Control-Garth Wright, member-at-large

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The newsletter, web site, Crime Watch and new resident welcoming will remain with Simon Morse

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Olive Branch Road Closure

Below is a statement from the County Highway Director regarding work to be done on Olive Branch Road.


"The advance warning signs were placed in anticipation of a 2-3 day closure for some culvert maintenance. The weather did not allow, so the work will not take place until the school district is on spring break. New advanced warning signs will be placed prior to the closure."


Gary Vandegriff,
Johnson County Highway Director

The Future of White River Township Government

As you probably know, the White River Township Board and the Greenwood Common Council have both endorsed the government reorganization plan that was created by the White River Township/City of Greenwood Reorganization Committee.

The result of this reorganization would be to merge the township into the City of Greenwood.

As it stands right now, you will have the opportunity to vote for or against the merger on May 4, 2010.

Visit Reorganization Committee for more information and to view the reorganization plan.

On their site is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Public discussion sites you can visit are: Center Grove Inc. or Center Grove Town

For information about White River Citizens United and its broader mission of engaging with State, County and City planning and governance bodies go to: White River Citizens United

New Mailbox Suppliers - (REVISED 11.16.09)

As you may know, Caporale Posts has gone out of business.

There are still several mailboxes in the community that need refurbishing or replacing.

The suppliers listed below can replace or refurbish your mailbox and/or post.

Otto's Parking Marking Company
2449 E. Main Street
Greenwood, IN 46143
882-8933
800-888-7996

Address Art
P.O. Box 90018
Indianapolis, IN 46290
254-1508
888-900-1508
www.addressart.com

-----Check your mailbox--does it need a little fixup?-----

The paint color used for mailbox posts is Sagebrush, a Woodsman paint, mixed and sold at Dannemiller's Hardware

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Emerald Ash Borers (EABs)

Please check your ash trees for any signs of infestation and notify us. EABs have been reported to be nearby. Go to: EAB Info for information on how to spot infestations.

If you have other Emerald Ashes on your property, please treat them, as we only did the ones along the road.

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New Calendar of Events

Visit Event Calendar, provided by White River Citizens United, for a calendar of Johnson County/White River Township events.

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Go to Homeowners Association for much more Association news and information and news about the new Brockton Manor Facebook® site.

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Johnson County Commissioners and Council Meeting Dates

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Johnson County Sheriff 317-736-9155

We would like to remind you to be vigilant and call the Sheriff if anything does not seem right, especially during these tough economic times when people can become desperate.
Please also contact the Brockton Manor Crime Watch if you suspect criminal activity in the neighborhood, so we can notify all of the residents. Communication is a key component of having a safe community.

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For much more information about the Brockton Manor Home Owners Association go to:
Homeowners Association

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Geese

For information about control of the Canada Goose population visit this web site:
www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/hunt/geese

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Home Improvements

If you are planning home improvements be sure to submit the Request Form, available at:
Homeowners Request for Property Change or Alteration

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Selling Your Home

You can obtain approved For Sale signs from Christy's Design & Sign @ 610, West Main St., Greenwood - 882-5444 (Cream background with Green lettering - they have our details on file.)

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