TELL US: What Makes a Good Neighbor?

A good neighbor comes in many forms.

It may be someone who keeps an eye on your kids when they’re playing outside or someone who pet sits for you when your family is on vacation. Some even go above and beyond to make your community a great place to live by picking up trash in neighborhood parks or volunteering to start youth programs at the local library.

So, who comes to mind? Is it the teenager next door, who shovels your walkway when it snows, even during freak storms like the one last October? Perhaps it's . Maybe it's the Brewster diner owner who you spent Thanksgiving with that year.

No matter who it is, celebrate the people who make your community thrive by honoring them on National Good Neighbor Day today, Sept. 28.

The concept of National Good Neighbor Day began in the early 1970s, when Montana resident Becky Mattson pushed to create a holiday that would recognize people who make their neighborhoods a great place to live.

The annual event became a National Holiday in 2003 when Senator Max Baucus sponsored a US resolution naming Sept. 28 National Good Neighbor Day.

Are there people in your community who exemplify being a good neighbor? Today is a good time to tell them that you—and the entire neighborhood—appreciate all they do. 

TELL US: Who are the great neighbors in Brewster and Southeast? Who makes the village or town (or both!) a great place to live? Honor them by sharing your story in the comments section below.