Veterans Park Neighborhood Association

VPNA’s annual meeting will be at Taft Elementary (note different location than last few years).

Click here for a map

Monday, March 19, 2012 from 6-8pm

An open house will begin at 6pm. A few presentations and elections will occur between 6:30-7:30pm. Keep an eye out for a full agenda in the next couple weeks.

 Consider Joining the Board:

 We are drumming up interest in vacancies before the meeting. The Veteran’s Park area is divided into 9 neighborhoods (click here to see a map), currently there are many vacancies. Some neighborhoods don’t even have representation; these include Veteran’s Point,  Quail Glen and Independence Park.

 The time commitment of being a board member is mostly up to the individual. At a minimum we’d like new members to attend most monthly board meetings (held the 3rd Monday of each month at Idaho River Sports from 6:30-8pm). If you choose to get involved outside of board meetings, what you do is also left open to personal choice. Some possibilities and past examples include:

 If you are interested in becoming a board member please send us an email at vpnaboise@gmail.com

 Matt Ciranni
VPNA President

According to a letter from ACHD…

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be replacing the Wylie Lane bridge over the Boise Valley Canal in the Herron Hollow neighborhood. Construction is anticipated to begin as early as February 13, 2012 and is scheduled for completion on or about May 4, 2012. The project includes the following:

1. Construct new curb, gutter and sidewalk across the bridge

2. Replace the entire existing structure due to deterioration over time

The contract working hours will be between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Weekend work may occur, but will not occur without ACHD approval.
The work may include the following impacts: general construction noise, dust, equipment back up alarms,
and ground vibration. Due to the construction activities, one lane of traffic may be restricted or a
complete closure may be necessary during the duration of the project, however everyone will have access to their homes and businesses via alternate routes from Alamosa Street. A map is attached displaying the approximate location of the improvements. For specific details about the construction schedule, please contact Justin Bledsoe, ACHD Construction Services, at 387‐6283.

If you own property along the project corridor, but do not live there, please pass this information on to your renter or tenant. We regret any inconvenience that this work may cause you, but the project will result in a safer bridge for all users. If you have any questions, please call Adam Zaragoza at 387‐6249.

Please join VPNA for a free workshop presented by the City of Boise to help you dig into the history of your home. This workshop dovetails perfectly into VPNA’s historic walking trail project.

Title: “IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: UNCOVERING THE HISTORY OF YOUR HOME”

Description: Every house has a unique story.  Historians Elizabeth Jacox and Barbara Perry Bauer of TAG Historical Research and Consulting present techniques and resources to help you discover the history of your home and neighborhood.  Elizabeth and Barbara specialize in local and regional history and have documented the history of hundreds of homes throughout the region.

Cost: FREE | No Registration Required
Date: February 13, 2012 from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: El Korah Temple | 1118 West Idaho Street | Boise, ID 83702. Parking available adjacent to building

For more information, please call 433-5670 or visit BoiseArtsAndHistory.org

This workshop is one of three workshops about appreciating and preserving your historic home. For the rest of the details click here.

Construction on the Ray Neef River Recreation Park has been progressing very well. The river which had been diverted through Quinns Pond is now back in the natural channel so most of the in-river work is completed. To read more from a recent article from  the Statesman click here.