The Gascony HOA meeting was well attended on Oct 11th. Debbie Rodgers, President, and Brian Sweeney, Treasurer, addressed the group and introduced city officials. 

Ward 2 Alderman Mike Clement and Alderwoman Marilyn Ottenad spoke on the new city tree ordinance, which enables Manchester to apply for Tree City USA status and prohibits certain trees from being newly planted between sidewalks and streets, including Bradford pear, sweet gum and ash. A "Tree Board" is being formed to assist the city consisting of 1 member from each ward. The deer population continues to be monitored, there will be a public meeting on Nov 14th at 7pm at Manchester United Methodist Church on this issue. 

Police Chief Tim Walsh advised to "put your stuff away". Most items that are stolen from private property were not put away or locked up. He recommends the Citizens Police Academy, where residents can experience police work up close; Shop with a Cop in December to benefit needy kids; and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), where residents can become a type of First Responder. Mayor David Willson invited residents to the American Legion Hall on Nov 10th for a Veterans Day breakfast, and those over 65 to attend a free city luncheon in December. He announced the longtime Cheers restaurant in Valley Park is moving to the old Tokyo steakhouse, and that Manchester city was ranked the 9th best city in the state to live in. Gary Hoeferkamp gave a summary of real estate activity in Gascony and Countrylane Woods - the average sale price in 2017 is $221,800, average time to sell was 26 days, and average amount seller came off asking price was 1.4%. 

Debbie Rodgers was re-elected as President. A financial report was handed out showing income and expenses by Susan Bishop, Community Manager from DNI Properties.