President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.
I’ve repeatedly said that we cannot talk about giving our children a high-quality education or creating jobs for District residents without discussing how to create safer communities in every neighborhood of our city. That’s why today I’m delighted to announce my appointments to the District’s top public safety positions – a team of extraordinarily talented … More Making Our City Safer – Message from Mayor Elect
In an effort to help keep the community, commuters and other stakeholders informed, the District Department of Transportation has issued the following release to media on updates related to construction projects in the New York Avenue, NE corridor. Two Bridge Projects to Bring Big-Time Impacts to New York Avenue, NE Long-term Lane Closures to Reduce … More DDOT Update: New York Avenue, NE Corridor Construction Projects
Dear Neighbors, The developers for the M. M. Washington school would like additional input from out community in the design of the Community Center to be located at the Senior Housing Building. Please review the attached documents and complete the survey by December 31st. We will discuss this project and your input at the January … More Community Survey for Senior Community Center at M.M. Washington
We have been sharing safety tips with you throughout this holiday season in our Daily Crime Reports. I would like to take a moment to share additional information with you, due to an increase in reports of stolen Smartphones and Bicycles during this season. Please take a moment to review the following safety tips to … More [MPD-5D] Theft Alert: Bicycles & Smartphones
1) Most home burglaries occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., so get in the habit of locking and covering all doors and windows whenever you go out. 2) Invest in high-quality, name-brand deadbolt locks for all exterior doors. 3) Make sure your burglar alarm system includes a loud inside alarm, detectors at all exterior … More Burglary Safety Tips from Adt.com
Dear Neighbors, this link contains the final court report for November 2010. This report contains a summary of all the arrests made by PSA 501 and the entire 5th District Police. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Geovani A. Bonilla 5D_Final_November_Court_Report1
Wednesday, December 15th at 7pm is the Metropolitan Police PSA 501 Public Safety meeting at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center. The recreation center is located at 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. This is your opportunity to speak to our police sergeants and officers about community safety concerns. See you there.
Dear Bates Area Neighbors, A few of us are interested in starting a weekly walk around the neighborhood, as a way to get some exercise during the winter months and get to know your fellow neighbors. (You may have seen the flyer at the last BACA meeting.) Our original thought was to meet at the corner of … More Neighborhood Walks – Put on Your Walking Shoes….
The Resolution voted on by the majority of BACA residents on Monday, October 5, 2009 was submitted as testimony for the December 10, 2010 DC Council Hearing regarding disposition of the J.F. Cook building. Additional documents submitted were the testimony of James Berry (former BACA President) in front of the DC Public Charter School Board in April of 2010 and signed … More BACA Testimony – JF Cook School Hearing
During the holiday season, credit and debit-card fraud is prevalent, particularly over the weekend, when many banks are closed. A notification of bank card fraud has been reported tonight from a staff member. Here are some safety tips to aid you in protecting your accounts. Safety Tips to Protect Your Accounts: – Sign up for cell-phone alerts … More [MPD-5D] Holiday Season Alert
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