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Upcoming Events
A new year is beginning and it is time to set
resolutions and new goals. The goal for
MSNA in 2019 is to increase involvement of
our neighbors in Marlborough Square. It is a
win-win for everyone who gets in-
volved. It builds a neighborhood,
makes it safer and builds last-
ing friendships.
There are many people to
thank for all the work that gets
done throughout the year, far too
many to list them all, but let just say
thank you to all that have given their time,
money, and sweat into making this such a
great neighborhood.
This Holiday season, I encourage you all to
take time to welcome the new neighbors into
Marlborough Square. Whether it’s baked
cookies, a plant, or a simple knock on the
door, let’s show our new neighbors what
makes Marlborough Square the
best neighborhood in Richard-
son.
Lastly, I welcome your ide-
as and would appreciate any
help from you to improve our
community. Feel free to email me at
[email protected] if you have any
comments or concerns.
Nick Robison, MSNA President
President’s Message
IN S ID E
T H IS IS S U E
Christmas
Parade 2
Holiday Yard
Decorating 2
Housing Stats 2
Yard of the
Month 3
Winter
Garden Tips 3
Season to
Winterize 4
Neighborhood
News 4
M S N A
N e w s l e t t e r
The Marlborough Messenger
W i n t e r 2 0 1 8 V o l u m e V I I , I s s u e 4
P o i n t s o f
I n t e r e s t
President’s Message
Holiday Dinner
Party
Giving Back
Santa’s Village
Holiday Dinner Party
Where: Amigo’s Restaurant
940 E. Belt Line Road
When: Saturday, December 1st
6:00 p.m.
The Marlborough Square Neighborhood Association invites you to an evening of
laughter and cheer. Please join us in welcoming the holidays, our new neighbors, and
the chance to visit, share stories, and make new memories.
If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring one wrapped gift with
you to dinner, value not to exceed $10.
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Richardson Christmas Parade
Mark your calendars for Saturday morning, December
1st for the 46th Annual Richardson Christmas Parade
benefitting the Network of Community Ministries. This
year’s theme is “A Seussical Christmas” and Grand Mar-
shals will be the family of David Sherrard, Richardson’s
fallen police officer. The parade begins at 9 a.m. and
will travel north on Coit Road, beginning at Cherrywood
Drive and ending at Melrose Drive. Individuals and
groups are encouraged to represent this theme with their
costumes, vehicles and floats. For reserved seating, be-
come a Friend of the Parade. Friends packages are $40
for two people and $60 for four. Come kick off the holi-
day season and get in the Christmas spirit by participat-
ing in this exciting, annual event .
Entire Neighborhood – We would like each home to decorate their front doors
with a holiday wreath or ribbon and their center front sidewalk leading to your
house with lights. You can use size C-9 or C-7 clear or white lights. Decorate as
you wish. We will leave it up to you! It really makes the neighborhood look festive
with all the lights and yard art. Our neighborhood is always one of the more festive,
and it’s wonderful to drive around to see all your efforts. Thank you all!
Holiday Yards of the Month - In December, six “Holiday” yards are selected as
yards of the month – one from each street and then one “Best Holiday Home” for
the entire neighborhood. For those families participating, please have all your deco-
rations and lights in place by Saturday night, December 15 or earlier. Selections will take place Sunday evening,
December 16. Please have your lights lit up by 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Yard Decorating
Active Listings: 0 Sold past 6 months: 4
Avg list price: N/A Avg sold price: $324,417
Avg price/sq ft: N/A Avg price/sq ft: $134.35
Please note this does not include “For Sale by Owner” Properties.
If you would like additional information or a market analysis of your property, please con-
tact me at (972) 743-0196 or [email protected]
Marilyn Jones, REALTOR®
GRI, MRP, PSA, RSPS, SRES, VLB
Marlborough Square Market Analysis
V o l u m e V I I , I s s u e 4 P a g e 3
It’s a great time of year to do some of the heavy work in the landscape as opposed to sweating it up in the heat of the
summer. In general, once the weather gets and stays cold, pruning of deciduous plants (ones that lose their leaves) can
be safely done. Evergreen hedges can be sheared or cut back in the winter also. Wait until February to prune your roses.
Remember – Do Not Top your Crape myrtles! Simply prune to remove seed heads and shape.
Prepare for the cold weather before it hits! One of the best things you can do for your landscape plants is to provide a 2
to 3 inch layer of mulch. Mulching is necessary year round but during the colder periods it provides a layer of insulation
for the roots. Water your landscape well before a cold spell. A drought stressed plant is more susceptible to freeze
damage. For more tender plants, purchase frost cloth for extra protection. Cover the plant completely allowing the edg-
es to come all the way to the ground, utilizing the heat which radiates from the ground.
December is a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs so they can develop a
strong root system for next Spring. Cool weather color such as Pansies,
Snapdragons, Cyclamen, Flowering Cabbage and Kale add splashes of color
to your landscape. Spring flowering bulbs can be planted now once they have
been properly chilled. Make your home beautiful for the Holidays with a
stunning assortment of floral quality Poinsettias, Cyclamen, freshest greenery
and Christmas Trees. Add a mix of new indoor and tropical plants to ener-
gize your home.
Have a very Merry Christmas and blessed Happy New Year!
Calloway’s Timely Tips For December
Yard of the Month Winners
October 2018
Bill Pepper
1406 Potomac
October 2018
Phillip & Sheryl Kreick
1405 Potomac
November 2018
Ruth Martin
1412 Potomac
November 2018
Doran & Bonnie Barron
1405 Stonecrest
Neighborhood News
Season to Winterize
Stop air leaks. Use a leak detector and find where the drafts are coming from.
Window-stripping and caulking won’t take much effort or cost much, but can tighten
up your home.
Replace your furnace filter. Changing your furnace filter on a regular basis will
improve its air flow and can extend the life of your furnace. Furnace filters are either
disposable or reusable. Reusable filters need to be washed each month.
Insulate, insulate, insulate. Most homes, especially older houses, have far too little insulation in the attic, causing
most of the home’s heat loss. Your attic needs at least one foot of insulation. If your attic falls short, add another layer.
Check your pipes. Wrapping your pipes not only helps reduce heat loss, but can increase your hot water temper -
ature. This means you won’t have to wait as long to take a shower, the hot water will be delivered faster and helps you
conserve water. Most hardware stores have pipe foam that can easily be slid around your pipes. You would simply need
to cut them and use duct tape to keep them in place.
Clean your gutters. Prevent ice dams from forming on your roof next spr ing by cleaning leaves and other debris
out of your gutters each fall. When water backs up in a clogged gutter, it can put the water up into your roof, creating a
build-up of ice and snow that can seep into your house and cause water damage.
Winfield’s Jewelry Gets New
Owner
Winfield’s Jewelry, a business lo-
cated at 129 N. Plano Road, Rich-
ardson, will come under new own-
ership beginning Dec. 25. Follow-
ing the transition the store will
close temporarily until mid-
January. Under the new ownership
of Darren Huffman, the business’s
name will change to Huffman Jew-
elry. The shop offers fine jewelry,
watches and accessories. 972-235-
2871. www.winfieldsjewelry.com
Passing of Ray Davis
Our dear friend, Ray Davis, passed
away on Friday, November 23rd.
Ray and his wife Carolyn have
lived at 1410 Potomac for over 40
years and have been very active in
neighborhood. Ray was an avid
golfer and had a passion for “good
food.” Those of us that were lucky
enough to know him, will truly
miss his candor and great compa-
ny. We ask that you keep his wife
Carolyn in your thoughts and pray-
ers this holiday season.
Welcome New Neighbors
Everyone please welcome to the
neighborhood
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nguyen
1516 Stonecrest
Dorian Lamb & Natalie Dodson
1505 Concord
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mays
1506 Potomac
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Santa’s Village
Santa's Village, a tiny town of 16 holiday dwellings on the north side of City
Hall is a free holiday tradition for families from Richardson and beyond. Each
colorful building offers children a fun activity and even a visit with Santa
Claus! Attendees can also enjoy live performances, holiday photo ops and
warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or a snack.
Thursdays are "Hometown Thursdays" for Richardson residents and will re-
quire a free ticket for admission. Santa's Village will remain open on Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday nights. Hours of operation are 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets will be available beginning November 26 at the following locations:
Richardson City Hall
Heights Recreation Center
Huffhines Recreation Center
Giving Back
Want to give back to the community this holiday season? Here are ways…..
Library- Richardson Public Library gladly accepts donations of books,
magazines, and audio or visual materials and monetary donations. Donations
that are in good condition and meet the library’s collection development guide-
lines may be added to the collection. Most of the remaining donations will go to
the Friends of the Library for the book sales.
Animal Shelter– Richardson Animal shelter accepts donations of blankets,
towels, stainless steel bowls, little boxes, newspaper, animal carriers, treats,
tors, gift cards, animal care products, nursing bottles, heating pads, pet hair re-
moval rollers, cat/dog beds, exotic animal supplies, and much, much more.
RISD- Schools are frequently in need of equipment or mater ials for cur r ic-
ulum, enrichment projects, programs or events. Needed are school supplies for
all grade levels, sponsorship for field trips (t-shirts, entrance fees, etc.), finan-
cial support (school maintenance, beautification, curriculum) and teach appreci-
ation (gift certificates, food, or small trinkets).
Beautification
Ruth Martin
Heidi Walsh
Communications
Nick Robison
Social
Angela Ramon
National Night Out
Dave Riley
Springridge Area Crime Watch
John Shipman
Ten for TIN
Val King and Daphne Self
Block Captains
Mt. Vernon – Michael Seufert
Potomac – Brownlee Family
Flintwood – Matt and Sara
Arnold
Forsythe – Harold Stout
Concord - Raymond and
Linda Hart
Stonecrest - Norm and Beth
Wills
MSNA Board
President
Nick Robison
Vice President
Shirley Raven
Treasurer
Bryan Florez
Membership
Marilyn Jones
MSNA Committees
