Dear Neighbors and Friends, I attended the PSA 501 meeting this evening to receive updates from MPD on crime in our neighborhood, MPD initiatives and discuss community concerns. Sadly, not many of our neighbors attend this meeting, so I voiced concerns you have discussed with me. During the meeting, I learned the following: Sgt. Michael … More Metropolitan Police Service Area (PSA) 501 Meeting Information
See this message supplied by ANC 5C07 Commissioner James Fournier. . A reminder from ANC 5C Commissioners James Fournier, John Salatti, and Hugh Youngblood: As a follow-up to the flyer that many of you may have received, the McMillan Advisory Group (the “MAG“ will be convening tomorrow, Thursday, March 17, at 7:00pm at All Nations Baptist Church … More McMillan Advisory Group (MAG), DMPED & VMP meeting – 03/17/2011
[parking] From P St Neighbor Jen: Hi neighbors, I just received an email from DDOT indicating that the DMV has now updated its online database so that we can obtain the residential parking stickers online. Here is the link: http://www.dmv.dc.gov/serv/parking/RPP_Online.shtm The cost is $13.75. As a reminder, the zone parking signs should go up by … More 200 b/o P St RPP stickers now online
This note was from the new community rep for the mayor’s office, Carl Thomas, on the MPD5d listserv. If you have graffiti, report it to him. The graffiti team will be out in the coming weeks to address all of our numerous graffiti concerns. The Mayor’s Office will also be in the community scrubbing away … More Reports of graffiti
Attend the world premiere of “A Community of Gardeners” at the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital. This new documentary, produced by WIFV member Cintia Cabib, explores the vital role of seven community gardens in Washington, D.C. and shows how these green spaces are changing people’s lives, their communities and their environment. The film … More “A Community of Gardeners” Documentary
Metropolitan Police PSA 501 (which is where Bates Area Civic Association is located) worked extremely hard in 2010 at reducing crime. Violent crimes were down 10% in 2010 compared to 2009 and total crime was down 3%. Though crime as a whole was down as a whole, our community was hit with a usual rash … More Crime Information for PSA 501
Quick Recap of BACA Meetings The first quarter of BACA meetings and projects have been extremely eventful and productive. In January – William P. Regan, Principal, Urban Matters provided and overview of the final plans for the M.M. Washington building. The 90 unit senior housing project will include a 5,000 square foot community room. Commissioner … More Did You Miss a BACA Meeting? You Missed A Lot!!!!!
Metropolitan Police will be hosting a Vice Seminar where you can personally hear about some of the successes MPD has had in fighting drugs in our city as well as about the latest trends in drugs and drug trafficking. Learn how to identify common legal drugs. What: Public Vice Drugs Seminar When: Friday, … More Police Vice and Drug Trends Seminar
On the topic of surplussing DC school buildings — such as the JF Cook School on the unit block of P Street NW — Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis has this little blurb on his blog this morning (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2011/03/demorning_debonis_march_11_201_1.html ): GAO report says mayor needs to do a better job of explaining why charter schools aren’t … More GAO rept: better job needed on why charter schools aren’t getting surplus properties
Saw this on the Bloomingdale listserv and thought it worth passing on: Neighbors, someone is going through the Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park neighborhoods placing a small “sorry we missed you” notice on doors. Please be cautious in this matter. It has been reported in other neighborhoods as a tactic to determine if someone is home for later … More Crime Alert: “Sorry we missed you” notes
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