Photos of Mayor Fenty’s walk-through
July 11, 2009
Some views from the mayor’s recent community walk-through.
Month: July 2009
Mayor’s walk-through Today
July 10, 2009
The Mayor finished his walk through, this afternoon, of our neighborhood, and it seemed rather well attended. All of the SMD Commissioners where present, along with Alice T., several MPD officers, various District Agency leaders, RESIDENTS, and the youth in the Mayor’s Conservation Corps. The Mayor was presented with several ‘top of the list’ issues: … More Mayor’s walk-through Today
Bundy Properties Meeting
July 9, 2009
I did not see an overabundance of familiar faces at the Bundy Property meeting with OPM on July 9th, so I decided to share my personal notes. There are a few important conditions review. The Bundy property is actually owned by two agencies. The District of Columbia owns the southern half of the property and … More Bundy Properties Meeting
July 4 Festivities in the Bates Area
July 9, 2009
DSC_0679 Originally uploaded by cnesm I have to say that our neighborhood is the best I’ve been in on the Fourth of July. Hundreds of folks were in the street all together enjoying the fireworks display, of which ours rivaled the city’s. It was truly fun and made me once again appreciate the sense of … More July 4 Festivities in the Bates Area
New Billboard Evidence!
July 8, 2009
The “Authorized List” that DCRA couldn’t find, has been found. The P ST billboards are indeed on the list, but the land is zoned as residential, and the list itself said that any billboards zoned as such were authorized for a time period “not to exceed three years from November 30, 1931.” (see below links) … More New Billboard Evidence!
Please sign petition to eliminate billboards at NJ AVE/P St. NW
July 8, 2009
On Friday, Mayor Fenty is scheduled to walk through Bates/Hanover area. A major concern that will be expressed to him is the apparent near-unanimous resentment of the residents here to the billboards that blight the road at NJ Ave/ P St NW intersection. This has been an issue for decades and the residents have never … More Please sign petition to eliminate billboards at NJ AVE/P St. NW
Post Independence Day Clean-Up: Wrap-Up
July 8, 2009
While it was sparsely attended due to either vacation schedules or Sunday obligations, neighbors still managed to donate their time and energy to participate in our post-Independence Day clean-up. We had homeowners and renters picking up trash and beautifying our streets! One thing is clear: our neighbors care about the appearance of their streets. At … More Post Independence Day Clean-Up: Wrap-Up
BACA Monthly Meeting Agenda, July 13
July 7, 2009
This is subject to revision. Agenda for Monday July 13, 2009 1. Meeting Called to Order 7:00 p.m. 2. Opening Comments 3. Flower Awards Program: MaryAnn Wilmer, Chairperson of Flower Power 2009 Planning Committee and William Howland, Director of DC Department of Public Works 4. Discussion: Denise Prichard, Alternative Uses … More BACA Monthly Meeting Agenda, July 13
DCGov to Host 2nd Annual “Truck Touch” Event
July 7, 2009
Saturday, July 11 at RFK, Lot 7 Mayor Invites Public to Free Event to Explore City Vehicles Mayor Adrian M. Fenty invites the public to the city’s second annual citywide “Truck Touch” event Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 10 am to 4 p.m. at RFK Stadium, Lot 7. A host of District Government agencies will … More DCGov to Host 2nd Annual “Truck Touch” Event
Petition Opposing LAYC at Cook
July 7, 2009
Neighbors, ANC5C Commissioners Anita Bonds and Sylvia Pinkney designed a petition to oppose the bid by the Latin American Youth Center to design a charter school with residential units and social service programs at the JF Cook School. Please find an online version of that petition here. See below this email by Commissioner Pinkney on … More Petition Opposing LAYC at Cook
Bates Area Civic Association 