Town Crier Articles

 

There are lots of new homeowners in New Town.  What do all homeowners need to know about making exterior changes to homes? The most important advice to pass along to homeowners is this:  Always make an application to ARC BEFORE making an exterior change.  

 

ARC is charged with reviewing and approving or disapproving all applications made by homeowners for exterior changes to homes or property. This is not a difficult process. Use the ARC Application Form available on the NTRA website. Submit completed form and ALL required support documents to ARC c/o Town Management.  Each committee member will review the project documents and visit the site.  ARC discusses and votes on applications at meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4 pm. 

 

While sheltering in place during this time of Covid-19 precautions, the committee has continued to work electronically.  Sixteen homeowner applications have been processed.  When working electronically, the committee’s vote on a project must be unanimous.

 

Your homeowner documents are the best reference for allowed changes and details about rules.  ARC offers a condensed set of GUIDELINES on the NTRA website.  Projects that are specifically prohibited will not be approved.  

 

The purpose of ARC is to maintain a cohesive, attractive appearance in our neighborhoods.  This is what attracted most residents to live in New Town.