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The Hammersmith Homeowners' Association welcomes you to our unique community. First, let's clarify that this is not the Hammersmith section of London. This is Houston, Texas, and proud of it. We are pleased when residents of the other Hammersmith decide to move to our Hammersmith instead.
This Hammersmith Community Online website has been created to provide you with information about our neighborhood that will be helpful to both residents and visitors.
We are a small community in Southwest Houston, Texas, consisting of four square blocks and about 225 homes, nicely cloistered behind a wall along Voss Road. Hammersmith encompasses a handful of streets between Del Monte and Olympia and is near both Houston's Galleria and Memorial areas. Despite our "city" location, our little neighborhood has managed to keep its distinctive residential identity.
If you are a resident of Hammersmith, the resident directory and lots of other information can be found in the Residents Only area of the site. You will need the username and password to enter this area.
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In Case You Don't Believe They Give Parking Tickets in Hammersmith. . .
These were taken on 4-28-12 at about 1:00 p.m. on Olympia and Fulham.
 The Blue Heron of Hammersmith
This bird or one just like it has been spotted by lots of folks in the area around the Hammersmith pool for a number of years. On the evening of May 4th, it was spotted again. Sorry about the poor quality of the image - taken with a cell phone camera - but you can see where ths lovely bird decided to land and think about going for a swim.
Who's Your City Councilman?
Here He Is:
Oliver Pennington
Houston City Council Member, District G
(832) 393-3007
(832) 395-9571 (fax)
Architectural Control Committee Home Improvement Approval Form Available
The form to request Architectural Control Committee approval of planned home improvements is available online. Click HERE to open and print the form in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Instructions are on the form. Submit the completed form and attachments to Gary Gondzur.
The Hammersmith Anvil is Gone
Click HERE for the brief story.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
| Special Meeting of Hammersmith Residents |
Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at Pool
Hammersmith Residents,
Thewre will be a Special Meeting on May 22, 7.00 pm at the pool. If it is raining, the meeting will be the next day, same time and location. It may be a good idea for some of us to bring our own chairs.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss two trees in the common area and the board's decision to cut them down. The agenda is as follows:
1. Call to order and establishment of quorum
2. President's message
3. Presentation of how trees affect pool maintenance
4. Presentation of alternative proposals
5. Resident question and answer time
6. Convening of Directors to vote to reconsider April 17 decision to cut down trees based on alternatives presented.
7. Adjourn
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| 2nd Quarter Board Meeting |
Tuesday, June 12th, 7:00 pm at Rice Market on Fountain View
All Homeowners are welcome.
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RECENT EVENTS |
 Proposed Tree Removal
To remove or not to remove. Not since the Hammersmith wall has there been such a stir in Hammersmith. For information about the proposed (and board-approved) removal of two trees in the pool area, please visit the the NEWS section of the Hammersmith web site.
The 2012 Hammersmith Pool Party
On April 28th 2012, the Hammersmith pool became a speakeasy hangout for some of Houston's most notorious gangsters and their uppity butlers, like this guy who presumed to point a gun at the capo de capo. They danced to a jazz band's classic tunes and dined on southern Italian fare from Mancuso's, where Houston's mob typically goes for chow and to escape the feds (and the Houston parking police).
Thanks to the Garden Club and all of the other volunteers who made this a great evening out with neighbors and friends.
Click HERE to view all of the photos.
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