npoa
general manager's report By the time of this publication, we will
Unsecured trash bags often end up
summer seasonal employment available
at Northstar. For many reasons this has
our local wildlife creating a very unsightly
Labor Day weekend. We currently have
be wrapping up another winter season obviously not been a normal winter
season. But, we hope you were able to
enjoy your residences at Northstar and the many wonderful outdoor activities available in the Sierra’s.
Looking forward, we continue to comply with California’s Blueprint for a Safer
Economy and adjust the availability of our amenities accordingly. We appreciate the continued patience and understanding of our Members and Guests as these
directives, and as a result the availability of amenities, at the Recreation Center continues to evolve.
In addition to the information included
in the President’s Perspective on page 4, below are a few additional updates and reminders:
scattered throughout the community by
and unsafe environment. We appreciate everyone doing their part.
Green Waste Summer 2021
Northstar Community Services District
(NCSD) informed us this winter that two things had to change regarding the
disposal of green waste in 2021. First, the large green waste recycling site in the
Castle Peak lot would not be returning this summer. Second, the removal
positions available for certified lifeguards, swim instructors, and tennis hosts. If you have family members or friends looking for some fun summer employment at
Northstar this summer, please be sure to mention these opportunities available at the Recreation Center! Interested
candidates may call the NPOA office at
530.562.0322 for an application or visit our website at www.npoa.info!
of piles of green waste and bags of
green waste left curbside at residences
would no longer continue. After several discussions regarding the handling of
green waste moving forward, NCSD made arrangements with Tahoe Truckee Sierra
Disposal (TTSD) to implement a program with some similarities to the green
waste program in Truckee. First, 6-yard
2021 Annual Assessments
dumpsters for green waste may be rented
all homeowners will have paid the 2021
residences for defensible space green
February, over 97% of homeowners
this cost once per year per residence from
The annual assessments are the primary
large 30-yard dumpsters at the Dumpster
you very much to the large majority of
only during summer holiday periods.
assessment on time.
“Important Changes to NCSD’s Green
Trash
information.
By the time this publication, hopefully
through TTSD for delivery to individual
annual assessments. As of the end of
waste, with a rebate or reimbursement of
have paid the 2021 assessments in full!
NCSD. Second, NCSD/TTSD will provide
source of income for NPOA, so thank
Site on Northstar Drive for Green Waste
our membership who paid the annual
Please be sure to read the NCSD article
As we head into the spring and summer
from Memorial Day weekend through
Waste Programs” on page 17 for more
season, our local wildlife becomes much
Summer Seasonal Staffing
household trash securely in your bear box,
Recreation Center. As noted, we continue
the day of service only (Monday), or take
Safer Economy. These evolving directives
and leave inside one of the many trash
plans for summer 2021. While we don’t
bags may not be left curbside outside of
we will have open this summer, there will
more active. Please be sure to leave
Summer time is prime time at the NPOA
bear shed, in covered trash cans curbside
to comply with California’s Blueprint for a
to the dumpster Site on Northstar Drive
will be integrated into the operational
containers available at this site. Trash
know quite yet exactly which amenities
one of container options listed above.
certainly be multiple opportunities for
8 | Northstar Living | News Magazine of the Northstar Property Owners Association
Tim Fulton, General Manager
