NewsFlash-March 15
Town of Sunnyvale Weekly Update
The Sunnyvale Police Department is warning everyone to be alert to criminal activity targeting the elderly and vulnerable residents.
Two recent thefts in the Barnes Bridge Road and Mansfield Lane areas involved a suspect posing as a Dallas Water Utilities employee to gain access to a victim’s home. While the elderly homeowner monitored a water faucet, the suspect took valuable items and fled the residence.
Sunnyvale detectives confirmed that similar crimes have been reported in other communities and that Dallas Water Utilities personnel are NOT working in Sunnyvale. Detectives have identified possible suspects in this crime and continue to investigate which occurred on March 8 between 4 and 4:15 p.m. If you have surveillance video or any information related to this investigation, please contact Detective David Maitlen at 972-203-4130 or david.maitlen@townofsunnyvale.org.
The Town of Sunnyvale is working to protect and enhance our community’s recent investments in road improvement.
In 2022, the Town began the initial phases of a major road rehabilitation project. The purpose of the project was to rebuild aging roadways to enhance safety and durability while also preserving the rural character of Sunnyvale with its signature asphalt roads and bar ditches. This program involved a full excavation of the roadways enabling the installation of a new roadway base consisting of lime and cement treatment followed by two separate layers of asphalt – a Base Course (Type B) and Drive Course (Type D). Previous road repaving efforts usually just involved adding additional layers of asphalt without treating base failures to ensure a proper road foundation.
To further protect the recent investment in our roadway system, the Town will soon be installing a series of moisture barriers along sections of roadway to help minimize pavement cracking. Premature cracking often occurs along sections of asphalt roads where bar ditches exist. This is caused by moisture leaching out from under the pavement because of nearby tree roots as well as evaporation through the road embankments next to the bar ditches. The moisture barriers are approximately 6 inches wide and 36 inches deep and help prevent moisture loss by locking in soil moisture and preventing root invasion under the pavement.
Installing moisture barriers is considered a “best management practice” for preserving the integrity of road investments. Installing these barriers can sometimes negatively impact adjacent trees over time as the barriers remove the moisture source from under the roadway. Due to this concern, the Town hired an arborist to help identify optimal locations for moisture barriers while still preserving the tree canopy that establishes Sunnyvale’s rural character.
Project maps and other information will soon be available at TownofSunnyvale.org/RoadProjects.
Project updates for the Week of March 11:
Work continues on $17.5 million worth of road improvement projects previously approved by the Sunnyvale Town Council.
This week's activity is scheduled to include:
- Larkin (Scyene to Long Creek) – Construction began Feb. 28 to reconstruct the westbound lane. Traffic will remain open for eastbound traffic. The westbound reconstruction is expected to last into mid-March when traffic will switch, and the eastbound lane will be reconstructed during the latter half of March. Please see https://www.townofsunnyvale.org/604/Road-Projects for additional information on detour routes, trash pickup and mail delivery.
The latest updates and a preview of upcoming activities are available at TownofSunnyvale.org/RoadProjects. Construction schedules can change with short notice. We appreciate your patience.
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Kodak Still Needs You
We're still looking for a foster home for Kodak, a one-year-old German Shepherd. Kodak needs extra care and attention. The Town will be responsible for Kodak's healthcare and food while in foster care. He can be adopted for FREE, and his new owner will be responsible for his continued health and recovery. Please contact the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter at (214) 862-4525 if you can assist.
Join us for the third annual Sunnyvale Faire and Doris Padgett Library Book Sale! It's set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Doris Padgett Public Library, 402 Tower Place. We will highlight businesses, vendors and residents of Sunnyvale. Come shop and learn how you can support our library!
This year's event will also include Carter Bloodcare. To donate blood, please sign up in advance to make sure your timeslot is available.
Drug Take Back Day
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27.
Bring unwanted or expired prescription medications to the Sunnyvale Police Department, 364 Long Creek Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Keep Sunnyvale Shining Trash Off - April 20
Be sure to bring your bulk waste, e-waste and documents for shredding to the SISD Middle School parking lot, 216 Collins Road, Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most of the services are free to Sunnyvale residents. Please bring a driver's license or current water bill as proof of residency. Complete details are available on the Town website.
NTMWD Spring Water Maintenance Process
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2024. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. For more details, visit the NTMWD website.