The 5 older style cluster mailboxes will be replaced between Wednesday 9/7 and Thursday 9/8. The new cluster mailboxes will match the newer ones we got a few years ago. This will give us a uniform mail center with better security and more parcel boxes.
If you use the old style boxes, you will need to get your new box assignment and key at the Glenwood post office after they are installed. Also, you will need to either pick up your mail at Glenwood post office while the new boxes are being installed or wait until after the installation is complete.
If you use the new style boxes, you should not be impacted during this transition.
The Meadow Electrical Rehabilitation Project is complete! The old off-street pole has been removed and a new wood-framed electrical backboard has been installed. A new 100-amp service line has been run underground and a new exterior-rated 100-amp combination meter/panel has been installed.
NYSEG turned the service back on and we have power back on the following: the two LED street lamps on Deer Run, the outlet and lights in the Meadow Shelter, and the two Flood lights (run on timers) that light up the Meadow at night (used only when needed).
On-site activities and work to start the week of August 15. Updates shared as they become available.
The Craneridge Board of Directors is happy to announce that the Crump Brook Tributary Restoration Project will kick-off the week of August 15. This effort will remediate significant creek erosion behind 103, 104, 105 Tarn Trail, 97 and 98 Meadow Trail, and adjacent to 102 Deer Run. Large portions of Craneridge common property are included in the impacted area. We have spoken directly with these neighbors, and temporary easements and contractor insurance are in place.
The Board would like to thank Beth and John Moloney for getting the ball rolling on this effort and contributing significant hours and effort to research and conduct expert outreach. Their commitment will benefit not only their own home, but also nearby neighbors, common property, and all of Craneridge.
Project funding was made possible through a $20,000 Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance (LEWPA) matching grant. Craneridge Homeowners Association provided a $20,000 match. Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District (ECSWCD) applied for the grant on our behalf and will oversee the entire project through to seeding and planting. The winning contractor is Matt Kolo Excavation who will be overseen by Christopher Fry, District Engineer for ECSWCD.
This project is a terrific start to remediating Craneridge creeks. Thank you to all our supporters!
Erosion damage being inspected by Adam Wichlacz and Beth Moloney.
Timeline
Monday, August 15, evening. Engineer Chris Fry will hold an on-site pre-construction meeting with Matt Kolo and team.
Later in the week (exact date, TBD) work will begin. The major reconstruction work will take about one week depending on weather conditions. Entrance to the site will be from Deer Run on the south side the creek between 102 and 103.
Post construction. Hydro seeding with conservation-grade grass seed. Shade tolerant, deer resistant shrubs to be planted in the fall or early spring 2023. The Woodlands & Habitat Committee will participate in shrub and plant selection.
Check and maintenance. ECSWCD will periodically check quality of work for a year afterward especially after major rain or weather events. Woodlands & Habitat Committee and volunteers will monitor and maintain plantings.
Woodlands & Habitat Committee will continue to work with ECSWCD. Mark Gaston, Director has agreed to work with the committee to update the original remediation plan created in 2011.
Questions or Concerns?
Contact Gwen Alegre, Chair, Woodlands & Habitat Committee at gwenalegre@gmail.com. Gwen can discuss non-technical aspects of this project. For engineering-type questions, a list can be created and then sent to Chris Fry, ECSWCD Engineer. Answers will then be shared back to the community.
We now have a Pickleball Court and net. It will be stored in the Pool pump room. Individuals interesting in learning, and playing will be welcome to use the net which will be available during hours the Pool is open. If interested please contact Marilyn Dickhut (716.954.3575) or Marty Kemsley (716.364.7879)
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Did you know that there is a women’s “Lunch Bunch” group in Cranerige? Ladies will be attending lunch at the Roycroft on Wed. August 24th at 12:45. If interested sign up at the mail center by August 17th. The Lunch Bunch will meet at a different restaurant on the 4th Wed of each month. Questions? contact Marilyn Dickhut 716 592 3571
All Members are welcome to attend the Monthly BOD Meeting. If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions — we take all Public Comments first-thing at 6:45 pm.
Meeting Information: Craneridge Board of Directors MONDAY, July 11, 2022 6:45 pm– Pool Shelter
AGENDA
Public Comments
Crump Brook Tributary Restoration Project – Matt Kolo Excavating is the low bidder – Q & A with NRCS-CD
Minutes of July Meeting Approval
Officer Reports:
President’s Report
Vice President’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer/Finance Report
Approval of Treasurer Report
Strategic Planning – Woodlands & Habitat: Understanding opportunities, threats, gaps, and ideas with the BOD
Craneridge Homeowners Association 
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