Good News? About the Renovations of the Florida Avenue Park

Today, Council Member Thomas’ office notified me of the progress being made on the renovations of the Florida Avenue and First St. Park.  The park may be under renovation as early as July through October of 2011. Some neighbors from Bloomingdale and one member of the BACA Board have expressed concerns about the park being … More Good News? About the Renovations of the Florida Avenue Park

Do We Need Portable Toilets for the SOME’s Population and Other Homeless in Our Area?

I am curious to hear feedback regarding my email to MPD, our ANCs and the news reporter. From: Geovani A Bonilla [mailto:gbonilla@hospicemanagement.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 6:13 PM To: ‘Amanda Abrams’; Sylvia Pinkney; Lonna Hooks; ‘Solberg, Andrew (MPD)’; Michael Boyd; bradley.thomas@anc.dc.gov Subject: Need for Portable Toilets for SOME Population Dear All –  Today I … More Do We Need Portable Toilets for the SOME’s Population and Other Homeless in Our Area?

Important Meetings Notices Impacting Our Community

Dear Neighbors,  I trust all of you had a safe and great 4th of July weekend. This week, there are some key meetings and hearings that have a tremendous impact on our area. Below are the key days/dates and meetings scheduled, most of which I will be attending to represent our community.  Tuesday, July 5, … More Important Meetings Notices Impacting Our Community

NoMA Farmers Market

The NoMa Farmers Market, organized by the NoMa BID and Metro Green Markets, continues today at 1200 First Street, NE, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market runs every Wednesday through October 26th, and offers locally-grown produce, baked goods, dairy and meats, as well as prepared items like sauces and salsas. Get the first … More NoMA Farmers Market

City Council to Hear Community Testimony on Police Service Area Realignment

Geovani A. Bonilla will be testifying in support of Chief Cathy Lanier’s proposal to reduce the size of PSA 501 to focus only on the service area of Bloomingdale, BACA and Hanover Civic Association boundaries. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL MENDELSON, CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT ROUNDTABLE on The Metropolitan Police Department’s 2011 Police … More City Council to Hear Community Testimony on Police Service Area Realignment

BACA to Host Crime Watch Program – Block Captain Training Program

In Lieu of Traditional BACA meeting,  On Monday, July 11th, 5th District Metropolitan Police will be conducting a Crime Watch Program Training. The training will be opened to all 5th District Police Service Areas and hosted by BACA. Objectives will be: Provide attendees with crime prevention tips and skills Provide attendees with tools to organize … More BACA to Host Crime Watch Program – Block Captain Training Program

Inside Islam

Greetings All, Just keeping you informed. Please see the attached flier. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Intercultural Management Institute at American University invite you to a viewing and discussion of the film: Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think. This is a documentary film based on the … More Inside Islam

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING/SHREDDING SCHEDULED FOR SAT., JULY 2

REMINDER: NEXT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING/SHREDDING SCHEDULED FOR SAT., JULY 2, @FT. TOTTEN TRANSFER STATION  Residents May Pickup Free Compost For Their Garden/Neighborhood Beautification Projects. The DC Department of Public Works announced today that the next monthly household hazardous waste/e-cycling/personal document shredding drop-off day is Saturday, July 2, between 8 am and 3 pm, at the … More HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING/SHREDDING SCHEDULED FOR SAT., JULY 2

Notice of Special ANC Meeting, Tuesday, July 5th at 7pm

Tuesday, July 5, 2011                                                                         The Summit 7:00pm -9:00pm                                                                                16 T Street NE                 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING Notice & Agenda   Part I: Opening 7:00 pm Call to Order…………………..………………………………….…..Commissioner Edwards, Chairman Roll Call/Quorum.……………………………………Commissioner Youngblood, Recording Secretary Adoption of Agenda Part II: Purpose of Special Meeting  Consider Updated PUD Extension Request – 1600 North Capitol ST NW  Consider … More Notice of Special ANC Meeting, Tuesday, July 5th at 7pm