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August 6, 2014 in Tower Talk
Park Tower Profile
The other evening I sat down with long-time residents Catherine Kestler and Dan Johnston to talk about their experiences living here and working in Chicago. Catherine and Dan have been together for 35 years and moved into Park Tower in 1983. Their jobs today are as they were then. Catherine is an elementary school teacher, […]
August 6, 2014 in Tower Talk
New Recycling Rules (Sorry!!!)
Yes, it wasn’t very long ago that our re-cycling company issued new rules on what can and cannot be recycled. And now that you have them down, we have a new recycling company! This com-pany, Republic Services, was chosen for cost savings. Conveniently, though, they also make it much easier to re-cycle, because they accept […]
August 6, 2014 in Tower Talk
New Plans for the Red Line
Since 2011, there has been discussion from the CTA, the mayor’s office, and community leaders about possible upgrades to the Red-Purple Line corridor. The next phase in that process has begun. The Red Line has had a dramatic rise in the recent past; just in the past 5 years, rush-hour ridership has increased 40 percent. […]
August 6, 2014 in Tower Talk
New!! 5K Edgewater Run
Do you enjoy a good walk or run? Do you enjoy helping community schools? Then the first annual Edgewater 5k Run/Walk may be just what you’re looking for. This event will be held on Sunday, September 28th and registration is already un-der way. The route begins at Granville and Kenmore and heads east to Sheridan […]
August 6, 2014 in Tower Talk
Board Visits Harbor Point
On March 24, the Park Tower Condominium Board visited Harbor Point for a tour arranged by DK Condo, our Management Company. On the tour were all five Board Members and both buildings’ Property Managers. Harbor Point’s Manager, Tom Fortier, conducted the tour. It was instantly apparent why Harbor Point is referred to as a sister […]
August 6, 2014 in Tower Talk
The Winter of Our Discontent
It was the toughest winter some of us can remember. Our staff worked very, very hard to keep up with the icy, slushy mess, both inside and outside the building – our walks, driveways, hallways, lobby and other areas that get the brunt of the muck we drag in on our feet. As their supervisor, […]
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