East Hills Home Owners Annual Meeting - November 17, 2026

Call for Nominations! Seeking HOA Board Members for 2027/28

The board of the East Hills HOA is calling for nominations for individuals interested in standing for election to the HOA board for 2027/28.  If you would like to nominate someone, or even if you would like to nominate yourself, please complete the form HERE by Friday October 23 2026.

Please remember that you, and the person who you are nominating, must be residents in good standing with the HOA.  If you have any questions, please send an email to: easthillsblogmaster@gmail.com

Activity at night - Neighbors alert

One of the Easthills neighbors wanted to let you know that a person walked up there driveway at 11:49 pm last night and tried to open our car doors. They weren’t able to get in but tried both cars. I notified the colonie police (via the non emergency line) this morning and thought I’d drop letters in the mailboxes of everyone on Shelbourne and harvester today too. I am sending the police the ring camera footage too. It’s pretty blurry but some details are visible. Maybe the HOA can send out an email blast. Hopefully it’s a one off but you never know.

The police ended up stopping by to watch my video and said it’s the same guy they have had reports from on Chatham and other areas in Colonie.

East Hills Grand Garage Sale on Saturday, July 18, 2026

Watering of the flowers at the kiosks

Homeowners on streets served by mail kiosks:   we are requesting volunteers who might have a few minutes from time to time to water the newly planted flowers at the mail kiosks. Please check that the soil is actually dry before watering (as multiple people might be doing this, and we don't want to overwater).

East Hills Grand Garage Sale on Saturday, July 18, 2026

SIGN UP For the EHHOA Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, July 18 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine).

If you are planning to participate, please sign up HERE by July 15 2026.

Each year many households in the neighborhood participate and the sale generates a lot of traffic in East Hills.  So hit your basement, closets, kid's rooms, and garage and see what treasures you might have to sell.

The East Hills Homeowners Association makes it easier for you by handling the advertising and signage.  You will be given a small sign for your front yard. You are free to supplement this with your own signs if you wish. The HOA will place signs at selected intersections so buyers don't miss any participating households.  You will be provided with a supply of maps to pass out to buyers so they can plan their route.  We also provide paper maps to help buyers find the sales.  A list of homes participating in the garage sale will be posted shortly before the sale on the EHHOA website. 

If you have any questions or have difficulty with the sign-up form, please Contact

Tommie Paladino  @ 518 783-1275 


We will need a few volunteers to put up and take down signs the day of the sale, to distribute maps and to handle other miscellaneous chores.  If you can help, please indicate this on the sign-up form. If you are needed, you will be contacted to let you know what you will be asked to do.

***** GETTING READY FOR A GARAGE SALE  *****
Below are some basic hints and tips for preparing for the sale.  You probably already know most of these things (because many of you participate nearly every year) but this information can be used as a checklist as you prepare:
NOW

• Go through your basement, closets, kitchen drawers, bookshelves, tools and kids' toys for items to sell. Put them into boxes or an area set aside for this purpose until you're ready to price them.  Go through clothing pockets.
• Start saving grocery bags (for your customers to take away their purchases) and newspaper (if needed to wrap fragile items)
• Find tables and/or clothing racks to display your items
• Set up boxes for items like books
• Find a friend or two to run the sale with you
• Wash or clean everything you're selling
• Get colored price stickers and tag every item with a price. Be realistic about how much you ask; remember that untagged items are less likely to sell.
• Get poster board for items that are all priced the same (for example: paperbacks $1)
• Find a box or other container in which to keep the money organized (fanny packs are also an option)

A DAY OR TWO BEFORE THE SALE

• Set up your tables and display your items attractively, if selling from the garage. Keep fragile items away from small hands' reach
• If you're selling anything electrical, have an extension cord ready so buyers can test things
• Consider hanging old sheets from the garage walls to cover items you don't intend to display for sale
• If you're selling something of higher value, consider taping an ad on the item showing its cost elsewhere
• Be prepared with plenty of change (you'll be amazed how many dollar bills and quarters you'll need, especially if selling lower-priced items)
• Decide who will be in charge of the money box; make sure they know to pull larger bills out and put that extra money inside the house every so often.

THE DAY OF THE SALE

• Open the garage door on time, early if you wish...but not late
• Put some more attractive or interesting items in the driveway to draw lookers in
• Always greet those who come to the sale
• Consider having a pitcher of water and cups available (it's likely to be hot out)
• Don't take personal checks unless you're willing to take the risk of a bad check
• Decide if you want to offer a steep discount on certain items after, say 1 p.m.
• Keep the family pets indoors
• Perhaps this is obvious, but don't let strangers into your home

REMINDER
If you are planning to participate in the garage sale, please sign up HERE by July 15th.  Have fun selling!

Town of Colonie Yard Waste pickup

Yard Waste Pickup

The Town will pick up yard waste beginning April 20 through November 27.  Our neighborhood's pickup occurs on Wednesdays. 

Please put your waste bags at the curb no earlier than Tuesday evening.  

https://www.townofcolonie.gov/departments/envservices/leaf-yard-waste

Debris/Trash

All residents are reminded that any debris/trash left on lawns, driveways, and street after Tuesday pick-ups, IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT(S) TO PICK UP AND DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

 

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Use extreme caution - Icing near mail kiosk on Brighton Ct

Dear residents of Brighton Ct, Callaway Cir, Andover Dr, Crailo Ct and Yardley Ct:

A water leak from a broken line in a property near the mail kiosk on Brighton Ct has resulted in a buildup of ice and slush in front of the kiosk.  A contractor has been hired to repair the leak on Monday, and after that the HOA will attempt to remove as much ice as possible from in front of the kiosk.  Salt has been laid down in an attempt to mitigate the problem, but there is a large buildup of ice, and we may need to wait for warmer temperatures to melt it all. 

In the meantime, please use extreme caution in exiting your vehicle and walking to your mailbox. 

Many thanks,

East Hills Homeowners Association Board

SNOW! Please Remove Vehicles From the Road

With significant snowfall predicted from Sunday to Monday, please can you ensure that you remove any vehicles from the road so that the plows can keep the neighborhood roads clear. You can keep up-to-date with the weather with Spectrum News here: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/weather.