President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.
The Washington Post Real Estate Section is working on an article featuring Truxton Circle. Jennifer Ragins and I were interviewed for the article and possible others as well. Jennifer Ragins, one of the founders of the Bates Area Civic Association and President of the Homeowners Association possesses tremendous knowledge of the historic value of our … More Washington Post to Feature Truxton Circle Neighborhood
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 7pm HarryThomasRecreationCenter,1743 Lincoln Rd. NE This is an opportunity to meet with our Police Lieutenant, Sergeants and Officers to discuss specific concerns. Topics may include: Specific crimes in the neighborhood Areas you wish for MPD to focus on or address Redistricting of Police Districts Other safety concerns If crime and … More Wednesday, April 20, Metropolitan Police PSA 501 Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Bennett Career Institute 7:00pm -9:00pm 7th & Monroe Street NE AGENDA Monthly Public Meeting At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. During deliberations, Commissioners are … More Tuesday, April 19th ANC Meeting
Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Michael Brown, Co-Chairpersons of the Subcommittee on Redistricting, recently announced two public hearings on B19-219, the “Ward Redistricting Amendment Act of 2011.” The first public hearing will be held on April 25 at 6:00 pm, in Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW). The second public … More Public Hearings on Redistricting Scheduled
The DC Department of Public Works will observe Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15, which will affect how certain sanitation and parking enforcement services will be delivered. · Friday’s trash and recycling collections will be made Saturday, April 16. · Street sweeping will be suspended Friday and resume Monday, April 18. · Parking enforcement, including ticket … More DPW observing Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15
We need a hero!!! Okay just someone that wants to encourage others to beautify their yards, tree boxes and back yards through flowers and planting. Flower Power is an annual tradition in our neighborhood. Flower Power is organized through a series of early spring planting projects (first took place April 9 with the neighborhood cleanup … More Who Will Lead Neighborhood Beautification Project?
Department of Parks and Recreations was scheduled to provide an update on the renovations at the park during our last Civic Association meeting. The reason the presentation did not take place is because DPR is because a larger community meeting will be scheduled later this month. The purpose of the meeting is to provide other … More Florida/Firs ST Park Update
MPD, ANC and I hear many residents complain about crime and often say “what are we going to do about it?”. Yet, when we ask our neighbors to come out and do something about it, amazingly everyone is too busy. If we are serious about: improving our neighborhood, reducing crime, and making this an attractive … More Community Walks Work….So Get Your Butt off that Couch
Dear Neighbors, As some of you have expressed concerns about juveniles and crime, I encourage you take action and become a participant in finding solutions. Our neighborhood; our responsibility. From: Khenderson029@aol.com [mailto:Khenderson029@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4:44 PM To: mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com; 5DCAC@yahoogroups.com; Subject: What Are We Doing With Kids Who Kill and Commit Other Crimes?Juveniles … More What Are We Doing With Kids Who Kill and Commit Other Crimes?
5280 feet equals a mile. How many miles do you walk a day? A pedometer counts your steps. You will receive a free pedometer when you join the Bates Area Civic Association Community Walks. Come join us to walk around our neighborhood. Each step helps you regulate blood pressure, release stress and control weight. What … More How many miles do you walk a day?
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