Monthly Archives: July 2009

BACA Agenda for Aug 3 Monthly Meeting

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

This is written to provide you with a friendly reminder of the upcoming meeting of the Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. as well as to give you a sense of the issues that will be addressed in this forum. Please … Continue reading →

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Vacant Property Tax Rate could go down

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Via: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/D_C_-likely-to-cut-vacant-property-tax-rate-in-half-8041530-52101147.html By: Michael Neibauer Examiner Staff Writer July 31, 2009 The D.C. Council is poised to halve the 10 percent tax rate on vacant property, a levy several members consider punitive and generally ineffective in spurring owners to rehabilitate … Continue reading →

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More on Saturday’s “First on 1st” Art + Music Walk

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

ARTISTS LisaMarie Thalhammer BK Adams Margaret Boozer Peter Wood Chris Tousimis DECOY Patty Firestone Amber Robles-Gordon Ten Miles Square Serinity Knight Megan Blafas Ann Bouie PERFORMERS Gospel Rap Vocalist Michael Trotter R & B Hip-Hop Vocalist Senetra Bridgette Ethiopian Sound … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Thomas Questions Executive’s Personnel Decisions in Revised FY2010 Budget

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. * * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*  July 20, 2009 *Contact:* Victoria A. Leonard 202.727.8204 (desk) 202.403.7866 (cell) vleonardchambers@dccouncil.us *Thomas Questions Executive’s Personnel Decisions in Revised FY2010 Budget /Letter to Chairman Gray Outlines … Continue reading →

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“First on the 1st” art + music walk Aug 1

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

Pencil in Saturday, August 1, 2009, for this “First on the 1st” art & music walk event from 12 pm to 4 pm.

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The Economist Magazine on KIPP schools.

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

Via The Economist, July 9, 2009 NOTE: This is relevant to the school re-use issue in our area since KIPP was one of at least three bidders on the JF COOK School, and seemingly the bidder most supported by the … Continue reading →

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Free Home Energy Audits from DDOE

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

This is from neighbor Mariah http://ddoe.dc.gov/ddoe/cwp/view,a,1209,q,492761.asp See this site for info on a Free home energy audit. Basically some guys come to your home, run some tests with some equipment, find out how energy efficent your home is. They then … Continue reading →

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BACA Meeting Minutes, July 13, 2009

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

Here’re my unofficial notes from today’s BACA meeting Flower Power Mary Ann presented awards to the Flower Power winners. Cake and punch was shared by all and presents given out. (Some photos forthcoming.) Big kudos to the hard work of … Continue reading →

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Some in Shaw Would Rather See Dog Park

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

By Yamiche Alcindor Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, July 13, 2009 District officials say the empty lot in Jessica Aho’s Shaw neighborhood is a perfect spot for extra parking for a new city-owned office building. Shaw wants a dog park … Continue reading →

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Shaw Park Case Study

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

Check out the park that’s slated for a vacant lot that faces 10th Street between L and M. I’m curious to know what the status is, and if it’s public or private land. My guess: public. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=2425

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