There are some lots across the street and to the south of Birdland that "appear" to be clearly defined, however the actual post markers are buried under the existing roadway. The road is actually quite a few feet to the east of where it is currently believed to be.

The lots in that area have all had their markers knocked down and replaced by well meaning but inaccurate people and then owners have built their houses or developed their landscaping where they believe their land to be, no where the survey maps determine the property to be.

I understand that people think that they are beautifying the road - we do the same thing on my street. But we understand that at anytime the town might come in and rip out that landscaping.

For the time being we keep it landscaped, raked and cleaned. We have told the town board that it doesn't need to employ the street cleaners and rakers to work on our roadway as the neighbours take care of the area.

I went to a little town in Germany where the neighbours all have a roster and it is expected that each resident cleans his area of the road that is in front or behind their house. If you don't you are not only frowned upon but you can be fined!

A little more civic pride could go a long way in this town.

And yes Byron I know what you are saying. It sure was gorgeous many, many years ago..... and it is perplexing that the same folks that complain about lack of infrastructure scream out against it when it inconveniences their tranquility.

Like it or not this island is developing and this progress brings with it inconveniences, it strips from many of us the peace and tranquility that we hoped to enjoy for decades.

The only way to be assured that you can enjoy more peace is to own a large piece of land that is in a "remote" area. But of course that is inconvenient and lacks infrastructure.

It is a catch 22. But at the end of the day we can complain but we can't stop the development so perhaps we should work together to make this a painless to all as possible.