Hawaiian acres roads/community association

[Laurie]

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Originally posted by kalakoa

Things like good roads and communications and markets all act to generate commerce.

Several years ago I approached HACA about creating some kind of co-op to bring broadband into the acres somehow. The resident NIMBYs made it clear that technology was not welcome because it would bring progress that destroyed their "country lifestyle choice". I made do with dialup.

I paid dues to HARC; when this didn't result in any maintenance along my "designated lettered road" (no gravel, no brush trimming) I got a pickup truck and a chainsaw and did what I could.

When I talk story with the neighbors, the same two things come up: "someone should do something about the roads" and "my wireless internet bill is eating me alive".

I want to believe that the acres is a "community", but so far it's "a bunch of people doing their own thing", except for the ever-present cabal that seeks to control the board -- there's one in every subdivision, attracted to the money like moths to a flame

Once you get used to doing everything yourself, it's a wonderful place to live...

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There is a balance between do it yourself and community assistance. I was on the HACA board in the late '80's-early'90's and was not "attracted to the money." I feel most of the past and present volunteers have donated their time & efforts without being attracted to the money. It seems as if you have decided all board members have poor intentions. Yet, you seem to have found your "community" here in this forum. Which is great, as you do have insight into past & present in the Acres. This IS community: sharing what you know and what has worked for you. I am grateful to know you here and read your posts!