As a fellow Cherryvale resident, here's my 2 cents... (PART ONE)

   From my understanding, the owner of that property had those signs put up because he was tired of all the people urinating on the side of his property after the conclusion of previous years fireworks celebrations. That certainly would upset me too. However, I have been living on Cherryvale since the mid-80's off and on, but mostly on. That walkway is now the only way for people on that street, as well as others nearby, to have access to the Caste Village area. It's either that sidewalk, or we make up our own and trample all over somebody's yard. 
  Aside from fireworks night, the walkway is traveled fairly lightly each day. People are respectful of the walkway and keep it clean. Mostly people on their way to catch a bus or visit the shops at Caste Village. 
   The owner of this property is quite protective of his yard. I even once heard him tell a fellow neighbor, as she was walking her dog, that "any dog that steps on my property will be shot." I will refrain from name calling here as it is the policy of this website that comments of that nature are not allowed, which is fair enough, but needless to say, I'm not too crazy about this guy. He whips around the bend in his (daily washed) cars all the time and nearly once ran me over! I jumped in his yard to dodge the car, at which point he yelled for me to get off his property.

PART TWO

 Aside from the walkway, the "ramp" leads to a private driveway which belongs to the tenants of the townhouses on Cherryvale. Several years ago, all the tenants of the townhouses pitched in their own money to have their private road paved and cleaned up. 
 
  However, I have numerous times seen large construction vehicles parked back there while they were contracted for work by residents who live on Springmeadow Court. Those large vehicles are causing the private drive to quickly deteriorate. The drivers of these construction vehicles completely ignore the no trespassing signs. Rather than walking a few extra feet, they park on the private drive to have a easier access to the backyards on Springmeadow Court, where they are contracted to work. 

   All that being said, the sign on the walkway "Private Property No Trespassing" needs to go. However the sign at the top of the ramp, needs to be reinforced. 

  That's the way it is, that's the way I feel. 

I have been here for nearly three decades and it has always been used. Believe me, I know since I am older than dirt. LOL

I didn't realize you lived so close Miss French. We are practically neighbors!

Frank you are so right, he is a nut case and flies up and down the street and has no consideration for people that walk on the street or the kids playing outside. Your not the first person that he almost hit. He has also chased dogs in his yard with a shovel and was yelling profanity at them, like they really understood what he was saying. People use the walkway and it is never crowded except for the 4th of July. On of the neighbor says he plans on sitting out there on Caste Fireworks night and isn't going to let anyone walk up and down the pathway.

Dear ML,
I have a question for you although it is not GERMANE to the subject at hand! I'm not a political person and don't have much knowledge on the subject! However I do care about the well being of others. Can you please explain to me in your own words why ACT 13 was a NAY? Please do so from an objective side. Please use common sense facts. Was the monies that were going to be charged for gas drilling going to be put in an Emergency Preparedness Fund to help people who might get hurt or sick? The tax they would have charged could be put into a fund to do continuous development processes on drilling and safety improvements. Respectfully in your own words can you please tell me why both parties could not agree? Can they rewrite the ACT 13 again and come to a compromise win - win? If you don't want to comment I understand! It was hard to understand from the T.V. and there was much passion being passed around which is understandable where peoples health and safety are concerned. You have the floor...

is that the same guy who supposedly shoots at the squirels?

Maybe because he is a nut and he is afraid they will get him. LOL

I am a 20 year resident of Cherryvale Drive, and I would like to respond first to the argument regarding the use of this "path". What Mayor Nowalk seems to overlook is that the residents of the townhomes on Cherryvale will be held liable for any lawsuits that should arise from anyone that "slips", or "trips", or hurts themselves in any way while on the roadway that leads up to the path. If Mayor Nowalk would like to take responsibility away from the owners of the townhomes and put it on the Borough, then so be it. I have spoken personally to the people that live in the townhome closest to that path, and I would be just as upset if I had to spend time everyday cleaning up bottles, cans, animal feces, cigarette butts, and all the other garbage that gets tossed into their yard as a result of that path.
And as for the rest of you individuals making comments about your neighbor, you should be ashamed of yourselves. The comments that have been made against this individual are not only overblown and greatly exaggerated, but they are completely slanderous, and I challenge each and every one of you to prove these allegations against this person. Better yet, why don't you behave like adults, and address your "issues" with this gentleman personally, rather than ignorantly squawk in a public forum. Your behavior is reminiscent of that which can be found by a group of children on a playground.

Mark, I can't speak for all the accusations made here. But every thing that I wrote is 100% true.
  Also I walk this route daily and aside from fireworks nights, this area is kept clean despite what your claims to the contrary are. 
   Me be ashamed of myself?Actually I'm not, but thanks for the advice. 
  As far as "proving" my allegations, I have witnesses to the threat of shooting dogs, and I am not the only one who has seen him traveling well above the posted speed limit. (although he is certainly not the only one) And he does sometimes whip around the bend.
  And I prefer my "ignorant squawking", rather than approaching him as I know nothing would be resolved of the matter. I would probably just end up with a sports car tire smashed into my face. 

Also, look at the posted images with this story. It looks pretty clean to me.

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Well Frank, it's clean because I keep it that way. And I don't ever remember asking you not to use the driveway.

Well then, thank you for keeping it clean Mr. Snyder. I also do not recall you ever asking me not use the driveway, nor did I at anytime imply that you did.

Let's get a few things straight. If any of you cowardly, childish individuals have anything to say to or about you know where I live, I'd be pleased to speak with any or all of you.
Now, the accusation that I shot squirrels is at least slanderous. I don't even own a gun! An a comment in a public forum such as this could be taken as a "defamation of character", and I could be inclined to sue.
The chasing of dogs off my property, my now isn't that a stretch. Don't you people abide by the law and walk your pets on a leash. How, would you like it if I let my dog defecate in your yard on a consistent basis and not pick it up? Well that's what I have to deal with on a consistent basis.
Ms French, I don't ever remember tell you not to use the driveway. Althought now if we were to pick someone to banned, you'd be a nice start.
And Frank, you say you walk down the driveway all the time. I don't remember telling you, you were on private property. And as far as mu yard not having any trash on it, IT'S BECAUSE I KEEP IT POLICED!

George-I never said you told me to stay off your driveway. I rarely walk down the street because, I admit, not only am I lazy but I have a slight disability from an accident. I said I will walk down to Caste fireworks night and you (nor anyone) can or will stop me. I don't even know you... I just see you flying by my house many times a day. You have 100 % right to be mad if people urinate on your property after fireworks, and also if people let their dogs do their business there and not pick it up. That happens all over this street though, not just your house. I know who the three dog owners are that do it (and no, one isn't Frank) Don't forget we have all the cats making these messes too.

Speeding, the speed limit on this street is 25 mph I NEVER EXCEED 20 mph. So unless your policed trained and have vascar you are way out of line.
The two main reasons for the signs is to keep out unwanted parking. (and the two construction trucks were told to leave and they did). THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON WAS AND IS TO KEEP KID FROM GOING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND ON TO THE PATH. THEY COME DOWN CHERRYVALE ON BIKES AND SKATEBOARDS ROUND THE CORNER AT BRAKE NECK SPEEDS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. I WITNESSED ONE AND IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME AND WE DON'T WANT TO SEE IT HAPPEN! WOULD YOU?

I have seen them fly down too. No, I wouldn't want to see that either. Maybe you should tell them about it. Not that they will listen.

Your right they don't listen. And one came within inches of hitting my neighbors car. It would have been catistrophic
And I don't shot squirrels !!!!!! Nor do I speed up my street

Good night George!

Have a nice day Margaret and please use the path any time you'd like. Watch our for those squirrels. They. An be dangerous ;-)

I will walk on tippy toes past your house so as to not disturb anything. :) They are dangerous... they chew wires in cars etc. I had to pay over $300. one time to get wires fixed that were chewed to pieces. They are dangerous to your wallet.

Just hope you never have to deal with them getting into your home. Getting them out isn't fun by any means.

I can imagine! Heard a scurrying in my attic several times year before last. Called my son over but he never found anything or any sign of anything and haven't heard it since so I don't know what it was.

cc-you must live really close to me. we should get together sometime. LOL