Politics1 min
Homeowners Association Passes Mailbox Height Ordinance, Community Fractures Politely
The measure carried 4–3, with one abstention delivered as a long sigh.
A CUL-DE-SAC — Delphine Roach · September 1, 2026
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Politics1 min
Thermostat Dispute Enters Mediation, Both Delegations Arrive in Cardigans
Talks collapsed Tuesday after one party opened a window unilaterally.
THE SECOND FLOOR — Hal Winterbottom · August 27, 2026
Politics1 min
Neighbourhood Adopts Parking Resolution Nobody Can Park Near
The measure creates four new spaces and eliminates nine, in what supporters call a net clarification.
THE VERGE — Winnifred Stagg · August 22, 2026
Politics1 min
Council Bans Leaf Blowers Before 8 a.m.; Leaves Relocate Anyway
The ordinance is hailed as a victory for sleep and a defeat for nobody in particular.
THE FRONT LAWN — Esperanza Bligh · August 17, 2026
Politics1 min
Book Club Votes Unanimously to Discuss Anything Else
The motion carried in under ninety seconds, a club record.
THE LIVING ROOM — Rosamund Achterberg · August 12, 2026
Politics1 min
Recycling Guidelines Updated to Include a Maybe Category
The new bin accepts items residents are willing to defend in writing.
THE KERB — Verity Osomanjo · August 7, 2026
Politics1 min
Noticeboard Motion Tabled Pending Discovery of Who Owns Noticeboard
The board has stood for thirty-one years. No record of its installation exists.
OUTSIDE THE HALL — Cyprian Adeyemo · August 2, 2026
Politics1 min
Subcommittee Formed to Determine Whether Subcommittee Was Necessary
Findings are expected in the spring, at which point a body will be convened to receive them.
THE SIDE ROOM — Alastair Nwachukwu · July 28, 2026
Politics1 min
Cul-de-Sac Reaches Historic Accord on Whose Turn It Is
The agreement is unwritten, non-binding, and understood perfectly by all eleven households.
THE TURNING CIRCLE — Guinevere Okoro-Stanley · July 23, 2026
Politics1 min
Poll to End All Polls Fails to Reach Quorum
Nine members were asked. Four voted. Two voted twice. The result stands.
THE CHAT — Montgomery Achebe-Lyle · July 18, 2026
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