2 Large Projects and A Lot More Discussed at May 2nd Bates Area Civic Association Meeting

WOW… Some AMAZING projects are in development in our neighborhood. Two of those projects were discussed at tonight’s BACA meeting. Council Member Harry Thomas stopped by and provided us an update and great news on the Small Area Plan. Council Chair, Kwame Brown’s office was represented by his Director of Constituent Services, Charles Mason. Commissioner … More 2 Large Projects and A Lot More Discussed at May 2nd Bates Area Civic Association Meeting

DPW TO BEGIN CHARGING FOR 32-GALLON SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS

New Fee Introduced To Meet Tight FY 2011 Budget The DC Department of Public Works has announced that effective Monday, April 25, 2011, it will begin charging residents $45 each for new 32-gallon trash carts and 32-gallon recycling carts. The new fee is necessary to allow the Department to restock the supply of trash carts … More DPW TO BEGIN CHARGING FOR 32-GALLON SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS

JOIN IN THIS weekend’s yard sale as a seller or buyer!

Hanover Civic Association Yard Sale April 30, 2011 9:00AM – 3:00 PM CAPS SCHOOL- (Armstrong School Campus) First & O Street N.W. Tables Available 6′ X 8′ Spaces $15.00 For additional info contact: Grace at (202) 234-2135 Rain Date May 14, 2011 no refunds                                                              

Washington Post to Feature Truxton Circle Neighborhood

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

Dunbar High School design plans at next NCPC meeting

The National Capital Planning Commission (www.ncpc.gov) has issued an announcement about its next public meeting: NCPC Tentative Agenda for May 2011 The National Capital Planning Commission’s Tentative Agenda (http://www.ncpc.gov/DocumentDepot/Tentative_Agendas/TentativeAgenda_Current.pdf ) for its May 5, 2011 meeting is now available online. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at NCPC’s offices, located at 401 … More Dunbar High School design plans at next NCPC meeting