Hearthstone HOA
Indianapolis, IN
🎃 Hearthstone’s First Annual Halloween Porch Decorating Contest!
Hello Neighbors!
We’re excited to announce the contestants for our First Annual Hearthstone Halloween Porch Decoration Contest!
🎃 Voting Period: October 30th – November 1st
🗳️ Who Can Vote: Only Hearthstone residents
🏡 How to Vote: Each property may cast up to three votes, but only one vote per entry.
📧 Submit Votes To: info@HearthstoneHOA.com
➡️ Please include your property address when submitting your votes so we can confirm eligibility.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, November 3rd!
A huge thank-you to all our contestants — your porches look wonderful and bring so much Halloween spirit to the neighborhood! Whether big or small, every effort helps make the season fun and special for our little ones.
Thanks, everyone, for your participation and community spirit!
Sincerely,
Ryan Kruse
President, Hearthstone HOA
Halloween Porch Decoration Contest!
Okay neighbors — it’s time to see how spooky you can make your porches look this Halloween!
Rules:
- Go all out! Decorations aren’t limited to the porch, but the porch should be the main focus.
- Email a photo of your decorated porch and your address to info@HearthstoneHOA.com no later than Wednesday, October 29th.
- Photos will be posted on our website for all residents to view.
How to Vote:
- Voting will run from October 30th through November 1st.
- Only Hearthstone residents may vote.
- Each property gets three votes.
- Email your address and votes (the addresses of your top three picks) to info@HearthstoneHOA.com. Please include your address.
Winners Announced:
Wednesday, November 3rd
Prizes (donated by a generous anonymous resident):
- 1st Place – $100 Cash Card
- 2nd Place – $50 Cash Card
- 3rd Place – $25 Cash Card
Neighborhood Garage Sale 6/21 8a-1p
Saturday, June 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is our annual neighborhood wide garage sale. If you plan on participating, please let us know by the 18th so we can advertise how many there will be.
Also, it really helps if we advertise the type of stuff that’s going to be for sale. so, let me know a general idea of what you’re going to be selling..
Thank you!
Hearthstone HOA
82nd street temporarily close
October 9, 2024
Nickel Plate Trail construction to temporarily close 65th, 82nd streets
INDIANAPOLIS – Upcoming work on the Nickel Plate Trail will result in two short-term closures along the construction path on the city’s northeast side.
East 65th Street is expected to close on Oct. 14 and is expected to remain closed for up to 14 days.
East 82nd Street is expected to close on Oct. 15 and is expected to remain closed for up to 12 days.
Local access will be maintained.
“We understand construction is disruptive, but we believe this will be a treasured public asset for generations to come,” Indy DPW Director Brandon Herget said. “This project will connect the State Fairgrounds, Fall Creek, Monon Trail, Castleton and Hamilton County. Overall, this will make our infrastructure more accessible, strengthen our community, and improve transportation for Indianapolis residents and visitors.”
Detour Details:
- 65th Street:
- If you’re heading east, you’ll be redirected south on Allisonville Road, then east on 62nd Street, and north on Binford Boulevard, back to 65th Street.
- Westbound traffic will go south on Binford Boulevard, west on 62nd Street, and then north on Allisonville Road, returning to 65th Street.
- 82nd Street:
- Eastbound traffic will be detoured south on Allisonville Road, east on 75th Street, and north on Shadeland Avenue, ending back at 82nd Street.
- Westbound drivers will be rerouted south on Shadeland Avenue, west on 75th Street, and then north on Allisonville Road, back to 82nd Street.
The $14.9 million project broke ground in late 2023 and is expected to remain in construction until mid-2025, adding nine miles of trail to the city’s network. The project includes the development of multi-use spur connections at 62nd Street east of Eastwood Middle School and on 86th Street west of Sahm Park, enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the region.
When complete, the Nickel Plate Trail will link to the Midland Trace and Monon trails, creating a 41-mile loop that stretches across several counties.
DPW Public Information Office
DPW.Communications@indy.gov
317-327-8895
Reminder – Hearthstone Annual Neighborhood Meeting
Hello neighbors!
Our annual neighborhood meeting is 4pm Saturday, October 5th in the backyard of 9265 Andiron Drive. Please bring your own lawn chair.
We will be discussing
- Approval for spending for June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 budget year.
- Updating and clarification of items and addendums to our Bylaws and Covenants.
- Offering Monthly and yearly automatic Dues payments through PayPal.
- Nominations and election of Board members.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Ryan Kruse
President
Hearthstone HOA
Meeting Moved to Sat 10/5 at 4pm
Hello neighbor!
Due to the weather this weekend, the HOA meeting is canceled. Weather willing, the meeting will be moved to Saturday October 5th at 4:00 p.m. at 9265 Andiron Drive.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Best wishes,
Ryan Kruse
President
Missing Cat
Hi neighbor!
Do you or a family member remember the last time they saw Tony? He lives with Chad and his family at 9145 Andiron Way. Tony has been missing for a month or so. He’s gone missing for a couple days before but never this long.
He’s a friendly big “orange” Tabby with the left ear tipped to indicate he was a feral cat that had been neutered and vaccinated.
Being a friendly outdoor cat may also lead someone to believe that he needed a home. Totally understandable. If this is the case, please let Chad know.
Tony has lived here for about a year. He’s the new kid on the block. This sometimes got him in trouble with the other cats.
Sick and injured cats will instinctively hide to heal. Underneath and inside sheds are perfect places for them to go. If you have a shed, please take a look.
Please contact us for Chad’s information to share any information, good or bad.
Thank you very much!
Hearthstone Annual Neighborhood Meeting
Hello neighbors!
Our annual neighborhood meeting will be 4pm Sunday, September 29th in the backyard of 9265 Andiron Drive. Please bring your own lawn chair.
Detailed agenda will be emailed Sunday, September 22nd.
So far we will be discussing
- Approval for spending for June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 budget year.
- Updating and clarification of items and addendums to our Bylaws and Covenants.
- Offering Monthly and yearly automatic Dues payments through PayPal.
- Nominations and election of Board members.
If you would like to add anything to the agenda please let us know by Friday, September 20th.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Ryan Kruse
President
Hearthstone HOA
Do Your Duty, Pick Up Your Dog’s Duty
Hello neighbors!
Well, since walking a dog is a normal occurrence and with that typically they’ll leave deposits along the route. The vast majority of dog walkers will bring along plastic grocery bags to pick up their dog’s deposits. Then they’ll carry that bag home and place it in their own trash bin.
Unfortunately, there are some dog walkers that don’t give a duty and let their dogs drop their deposits anywhere they wish and continue with their walk. Some will pick up their dog’s deposit with a bag and leave it on the sidewalk or drop it in someone else’s trash can or recycle can.
If you’re one of these dog walkers that don’t give a duty, please start doing so. You’re not being a good neighbor and it is your responsibility to take care of your dog’s deposits.
So please, put those non-recyclable plastic grocery sacks to good use and throw them away in your own trash cans.
Thank you very much!
Ryan Kruse
President
Hearthstone HOA
P.S. A lot of people have security cameras and I’m sure you probably wouldn’t like to be the next viral sensation to hit Nextdoor.
Hearthstone HOA Board Needs You
Hello neighbors!
Every two years at our annual neighborhood meeting, members of the HOA vote on nominees for the five to nine Board of Directors. It’s that time and we’re looking for nominees. No experience is needed to qualify. You just need to be an owner or renter in Hearthstone and not owe dues.
The primary responsibility of the Board of Directors is to help manage contracts for snow removal and maintenance of the easements and entrances. Also provide input for changes to our Bylaws, help plan social events, and other issues that preserve and enhance our neighborhood. Click here for moire details on the duties and responsibilities under ARTICLE III of the Board of Directors.
The neighborhood meeting isn’t when we elect Officers of the Board of Directors such as President, Secretary and Treasurer. Once the Directors are elected they will meet at a later time to decide who will be the Officers for the HOA. So if you don’t want to be an officer, you don’t have to be but it’s highly encouraged. Especially since the majority of current Board and its Officers have been serving for more than 8 years.
Unfortunately and understandably, Officers had to step down due to moving or busy with life. I am currently filling those gaps and can really use some help.
So Let me know by Friday, September 27th if you want to be a member of the Board of Directors and/or if you’re willing to be an officer, You don’t have to be an officer but it would be helpful.
Best wishes
Ryan Kruse
President
Hearthstone HOA
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