John Russell has a story of dissension in one of central Indiana’s wealthiest neighborhoods. Geist Reservoir is in serious need of regular maintenance to clear out weeds and algae, and more than 1,400 households want the state to approve a special taxing district to pay for it. But others oppose the move, saying the taxes would mostly benefit lakefront property owners, not those who live a few blocks away. Also in this week’s paper, Samm Quinn reveals that the state’s schools for the deaf and blind in Indianapolis will need nearly $100 million in upgrades over the next 20 years, which has spurred officials to consider building new schools on a shared site. But some advocates, lawmakers and alumni worry that the state is motivated by the value of the real estate for the two campuses on the north side, which would be very attractive to developers. And Lindsey Erdody explores scenarios for the outcome of the investigation into a former Indianapolis gambling company and how two casinos planned for Gary and Terre Haute might be affected.