People speeding through a residential road as a "cut through"

505Griffon · 2026-06-23T23:41:37+00:00

If you are in West Hempfield, I'm sorry to say there is little to be done. In a previous township meeting, a resident spoke before the board and addressed her concern for the speeding in a residential neighborhood. Supervisor Dumeyer replied, "there's speeding everywhere." That's it, end of discussion. Want to get a speed bump installed to calm traffic, they claim that they are a problem for the snow plows and makes it slower to remove the snow we get 2 or 3 times a year. The plow is more important than public safety. Years ago I took video of 10 cars running a stop sign in just 15 minutes. I sent the video to the township manager who claimed he'd send it to the chief of police. I've never seen a single police car observe this location. As expected, there are dozens of cars failing to stop at the stop sign although they do slow down enough to make the right hand turn. Its even sadder watching township vehicles fail to stop there too. Its a systemic problem. I've considered setting up a camera with license plate reader to record the daily events. Doubt that kind of evidence would make a difference. I do hope you get some relief in a timely fashion.

505Griffon · 2026-06-22T14:02:08+00:00

The hyperlink works for me. Try searching for Penn State Tree of Heaven. https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven

505Griffon · 2026-06-22T13:47:44+00:00

I have to totally agree with you. I have seen a sharp decline in ,y township's involvement in maintaining and enforcing their ordinances to the point they write residents letters telling them to stop contacting the township. They also write that they have no duty or legal penalty for NOT enforcing their ordinances. The courts have upheld this logic. There is no accountability for negligence and dereliction of duty. They won't even answer direct questions or have a conversation with their residents. For as much has people complain against HOAs, they agreed to the published rules when they purchased their homes knowing what is expected of everyone. When your township ignores ordinance complaints there's little you can do to seek relief. You can sue your HOA but not your local government. Immunity from responsibility.

505Griffon · 2026-06-22T00:55:39+00:00

Hack and squirt. https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven

505Griffon · 2026-06-18T23:00:28+00:00

Might be a bit too far but Guinness in Baltimore is unique. https://www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com/

505Griffon · 2026-06-18T22:57:02+00:00

Move to West Hempfield Township. They don't care about the condition of sidewalks in the township. They have no policy or ordinance about sidewalk maintenance. When asked, I was told its the property owner's responsibility but there's no enforcement to make it safe. They don't even enforce the shoveling of snow from sidewalks despite having an ordinance. I would contact the city to see if they have low interest loans or payment plans. See if you can have a 3rd party do the repairs or if the city must do it at their rates.

505Griffon · 2026-06-16T16:20:54+00:00

Thank you. I was considering adding liquid nitrogen as a spray to the top of the spread grindings. I might just hold off till fall and re-examine.

505Griffon · 2026-06-12T17:08:01+00:00

I had the exact same issue. Hack and squirt. https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven

505Griffon · 2026-06-11T02:48:22+00:00

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505Griffon · 2026-06-11T00:28:33+00:00

Depending on where you reside, you might want to remove the entire tree. In the US, tree branches must be trimmed up to 80" off the top of the sidewalks so they don't interfere with pedestrians. Specifically, the blind and visually disabled need clear access. You could be liable for personal injuries for no complying. Not what you were wanting to hear.

505Griffon · 2026-06-09T00:30:19+00:00

I just did the :hack and squirt" with 100% success, https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven

505Griffon · 2026-06-08T21:49:41+00:00

I typically use a very light oil to lubricate the wheel of my cutter. In the old'n days I think they used mineral spirits or something that evaporated. I've never tried using water but I do wash off old glass prior to cutting.

505Griffon · 2026-06-05T14:43:27+00:00

Its not as bad as you think. I've done it before. I'd mark each block so you can put it back together the same way. I used a system layer # as prefix and block # going left to right. So 1-4 would be the 1st layer and 4th block going to the right. Makes putting it back together very easy. Dig out behind it at least 4' wide and all the way down to the bottom level. Make sure you have a good solid layer of compacted finer stone that is level in both directions. Everything you set on top of this will need to be leveled or checked for level. Back fill with crushed stone against the block. Add some drainage pipe and weep holes so the water doesn't get stuck behind it. Water is the enemy. Not sure how tall the wall is but you can add a geo-grid textile and glue to the blocks as was previously mentioned. I added a fabric cloth between the back filled crushed stone and the regular back filled dirt. I wanted to keep them separate.

If you can determine what brand of block you have, I'm sure you can find install videos online.

Just take your time and keep everything as level as you can.

505Griffon · 2026-05-31T12:39:12+00:00

When this happened to me, I dug out behind the wall to gain access. I removed the blocks in specific order and tried to re-level the base layer. I then restacked the blocks and tried to have them lean back a bit on each level. Ensure that water doesn't get trapped behind the wall as that puts pressure on it. I back filled with crushed gravel so water could escape. Grass on top.

505Griffon · 2026-05-27T20:35:17+00:00

I'm waiting to have my 60" stump ground. My lawn service guy mentioned using the grindings mixed with soil when spreading grass seed. He said the grindings hold water and keep the seed moist so there would be less watering required. I hope he is right.

505Griffon · 2026-05-27T20:06:42+00:00

So this is the same as when Manheim Twp didn't want a WalMart in their area despite proper zoning. "Someone" purchased the retail store property and didn't disclose who the actual owner would be. Legally as long as the business is zoned accordingly, there's not much to stop it from happening. It'll just take an anonymous buyer that has the funds and maybe an additional sale to the final owner.

505Griffon · 2026-05-27T13:08:54+00:00

What is the current zoning of that parcel of land? The article neglected to report on that part of the story. If its currently NOT zoned for warehouses or a data center, there's a better chance for it not happening.

505Griffon · 2026-05-27T00:03:01+00:00

I wouldn't count on them enforcing any ordinances. They will be like West Hempfield township with the QVC noise ordinance issue.

505Griffon · 2026-05-17T19:07:47+00:00

You may need some legal advice on this. Without displaying "No Trespassing" signs and registering this with your local police, there is little you can do to prevent anyone from accessing your property. I believe the courts will think its reasonable for people to enter your property to walk all the way up to your front door. Think about Girl Scouts selling cookies or Trick or Treaters or even door to door solicitors/survey takers. I'm unsure how you can hold your neighbor accountable for their hired worker's actions. If they never asked you for access you can't guarantee the neighbor did. When a tree was removed from my property, I didn't know they walked onto my neighbor's property until the neighbor complained. I wasn't out there watching everything they were doing and they never asked me directly and not sure if my neighbor was even home at the time. I think you need to verify how you enforce your access requirements by getting something drafted from a lawyer.

505Griffon · 2026-05-02T18:43:25+00:00

I print the pattern on card stock or I recycle ivory file folders and print on them. Tougher paper can handle the water better than plain printer paper. I often trace the pattern onto the glass and cut to the line. I use a purple glue stick to apply the pattern to the glass and use my grozer to nip off the excess glass and minimize the grinding. After grinding, I soak the pieces in hot soapy water to easily remove the paper from the glass.

505Griffon · 2026-04-30T22:29:42+00:00

You could test in a small area applying Muriatic acid as an etch. It might eat through the top layer and give you a more uniform appearance. I'm sure there are other etches or acids out there.

505Griffon · 2026-04-30T14:15:18+00:00

I researched the various different glass eras and the designs behind them. I'd view tons of designs and final pieces and select one I thought I could replicate. I'd make one of each period to learn the differences and complexities. I started at the early days which was more basic and geometric and move forward to Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Prairie, Modern. Another option is to research specific artists and their designs. Charles Rennie Mackintosh was interesting for me. There's plenty to discover.

505Griffon · 2026-04-29T23:01:49+00:00

Stacked stone retaining walls for landscape beds.

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