Norwalk Association of Silvermine Homeowners
2013 Membership Drive
Greetings from NASH! With the arrival of spring, it's time again for our annual membership drive. To those of you who have supported us in the past, we tip our hats and ask that you contribute again. If you're not yet a member, we hope you'll become one, and help us continue our work on behalf of our community. In either case, we have attached a membership form for your convenience.
2011 and 2012 were exciting years for NASH. We placed thetwo homes of Verneur Pratt on the National Register of Historic Places, where they join the previously registered Silvermine Center (including more than 75 properties) as well as The Perry Avenue Bridge. Work also began on The Silvermine Avenue National Historic District application, which could add up to 50 homes to the Register.
On the legal front, NASH challenged a proposed eleven (11) home development on Silvermine Avenue, based on its density, improper use of "conservation development" and other issues. The resulting project, while imperfect, is more consistent with the neighborhood.
NASH has also secured city approval for a nature habitat on a vacant Comstock Hill parcel of land. This will feature public walking paths, indigenous plantings, and provide access to spectacular views of the Silvermine Valley. Subject to final plans, Keep Norwalk Beautiful volunteers began clearing the site, and we expect to begin in earnest this year.
The 4th Historic House Tour, held on September 15, 2012, included an outstanding show of more than 80 paintings by the original members of the Knockers Club, an exhibit of work from Silvermine area cartoonists, as well as fascinating historical homes.
We invite members to visit our website at www.nashct.com., where you'll find: pending matters, prior credits, Silvermine history, Board minutes and member affiliations, as well as key links to City Hall, the Guild, the Tavern and the Silvermine Community Association.
The NASH Board
Christine Names, President Chip Brown
Linda Lee, Vice President Heather Dunn
Eric Nelson, Treasurer Leigh Finley
Leigh Grant, Secretary Alex Modica
Lee Levey, City Liaison Sue Palinkos
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Join or Renew Your Membership with NASH
Enclosed is my annual membership contribution of thirty dollars ($30) payable to NASH. I have also enclosed an additional contribution of $__________ toward further historic preservation, conservation of natural resources, and/or critical issues to the community.
My contact information is shown below:
Name:____________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
EmailAddress: ______________________________________________
To reduce mailing costs, NASH will send you email updates on timely neighborhood issues, concerns and events. NASH agrees to only use the above email address in connection with NASH related matters, and will not share your email address with any other group or organization.
We would love to have you participate on any of NASH's working committees or join our Board of Directors, please let us know by checking one or more below, and we will contact you with additional information. Thank you!
___ Board of Directors
___ Communications
___ Membership
___ Historic House Tour
___ Conservation (nature habitat)
Please Mail Your Contribution to NASH, P.M.B. 731, Norwalk, CT 06850
NASH is a 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization