President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.
Dear Neighbors, as some of you know, I am the Director for a Hospice Program. As part of my job, we identify community resources available to seniors. Our Hospice Social Worker provided me with information regarding an agency that provides home repair solutions for seniors of age 60 and older. As I come upon such … More Age-In-Place Home Repairs & Maintenance Services for Seniors
Council Member Harry Thomas has informed me that the renovations of the Florida Avenue and First ST Park are slated to begin in August of 2010. Many of the renovations will include addressing lighting, fencing, safety and overall community access. To make the park more enjoyable and a source of pride for our neighborhood, I … More $1.2 Million Renovation of Florida Avenue Park to Begin in August
Organizers have provided the following information about road closures for the inaugural Washington D.C. Triathlon scheduled for this weekend. There will be numerous streets impacted around the National Mall and motorists are advised there could be traffic delays associated with this event. There will also be parking restrictions along the race course and motorists should … More Road Closures for Washington D.C. Triathlon
Metropolitan Police Department PSA 501 Monthly Meeting Public Safety Neighbors, this is our opportunity to meet with Lt. Wright, officers from PSA 501 and Commander Greene to discuss safety concerns, police and neighborhood involvement and review crime statistics and trends for our area. The police and neighborhood partnership is essential for our community to thrive … More PSA 501 Monthly Public Safety Meeting
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: premiercdc@yahoo.com, 202-239-0888 Hazel Bland Thomas, Chairperson Stephanie Rones, Executive Director Premier Community Development Corporation To Host Candidates’ Forums for the 2010 Primary Election For Mayor, Council Chair, At Large Council member, and Ward 5 Councilmember Washington, D.C. – Premier Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is sponsoring candidates’ forums on June … More Candidates’ Forums for the 2010 Primary Election
Dear Neighbors, Rats become an issue in the spring and summer time as the amount of trash on our streets increases. High grass also provides shelter to rats and other animals during this time of year. Some home owners that rent their property, have a vacant property or simply neglect their properties make the rat … More District Seasonal Grass Cutting Rules Now in Effect
We are in the process of organizing our Community Watch Program. We have 5 Block Captains that have committed to help kick off the program. We are seeking more individuals looking to make our neighborhood safer to join. To become a Block Captain, or simply join the Neighborhood Watch Program, please contact Geovani Bonilla at … More NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
Robbery with Force and Violence at the 1400 Block of First ST NW Crime/Safety Advisory Dear Neighbors, Sunday at around 10 pm. I was walking a neighbor home when we ran into a robbery in progress. A young couple was being robbed by a gang of young adults (approximately 18 years old). This is the … More Crime/Safety Advisory
Hanover Civic Association will host neighborhood clean up and tree box beautification on Saturday May 29th and June 5th. Thanks to an ANC grant, we are able to buy plants to beautify our streets and neighborhood’s tree boxes. On June 5th, Hanover Civic Association will support the Bates Area Civic Association’s efforts. What: For neighbors … More Hanover Civic Associations – Participate in May 29 and June 5 Neighborhood Beautification
Bates Area Civic Association 