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Frankford Civic Meeting for October

There were no zoning issues to discuss at the Frankford Civic Association meeting on October 2nd but the meeting went on with a discussion of the serious issues confronting Frankford.

  • The issue of the proposed fried chicken store at Oxford and Griscom is still an issue with local residents fearing that it will become a hangout for drug dealers when it is open all night.
  • Why are businesses located so close to residences permitted to be open for 24 hours a day.  The issue is that they are located in a commercial zone and it is legal in that zoning classification.
  • Captain McCloskey has said that he will veto any plans to turn the old Wind and Spirits store on Oxford near Griscom in to a club.
  • The 30 new police officers that were assigned to the 15th district were not rookies right out of the academy but experienced officers from other districts in the city.  The rookies were sent to other districts.   This is better for Frankford given the problems we face.  New police cars were not supplies however.  The vehicles that came into the district were used at best and some have already broken down.
  • The crowds outside of the Suboxone clinic on the 4600 block of Frankford Avenue continue to be a problem.
  • Attendance at the PSA and civic meetings has been up lately but not as great as it is when a problem becomes a public issue.  More residents are needed at those meetings.
  • Why is it that a bar can close and become a package store and yet sell drinks as if it was a bar.  Does the liquor control board know about that place near Leandros Pizza on Frankford Avenue?  Besides the alcohol you get any drug you want on the sidewalk outside.

The next Frankford Civic meeting will be on November 6th and December 4th.  The next PSA meetings will be on November 20th and December 18th.

 

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Northwood Civic Meeting

The general meeting of the Northwood Civic Association is this Tuesday 9/16 at 7:00PM. St James Church at Castor and Pratt. The Community Relations Officer from the 15th District will be in attendance. Please attend and bring a neighbor; we have been requesting service in our neighborhood and would like to justify that request with a great turnout of concerned neighbors. We will also have an update of the work at Northwood Park and will discuss our next project.

Joe Krause
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An Event You Don’t Want to Miss!

What’s the hottest ticket in town? No, it’s not along the Avenue of the Arts! It’s the ticket for tonight’s presentation at the Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St. See you there! The most fun for $5 you can have anywhere!!!!

HSF September 2014 program half page

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Verdell Office Move Prompts Outcry from Frankford

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Proposed location of take out chicken store at Oxford and Griscom

Residents attending the Frankford Civic Association meeting on September 4th expressed their frustration at the problems caused by the relocation of the Clarence Verdell Suboxone clinic from 4949 Frankford Avenue to a new location at 4606 Frankford Avenue.  A long line of clients has been gathering outside the location daily blocking the sidewalk.

Jason Dawkins, Democratic candidate for 179th district State House of Representatives, noted that most of the Frankford Avenue business corridor is zoned CMX-2 which means that almost any business can open up with no approval needed from the community.  Kim Washington, of the Frankford CDC, told the group that discussions are underway that will call for a change in the zoning of areas of Frankford to address this problem but it will cannot be solved overnight.  Meanwhile, residents called for strict enforcement of existing regulations that will help alleviate the problems of crowds on the sidewalk and disorderly behavior.

The meeting also took up the issue of the proposed take out chicken store at Oxford Avenue and Griscom Street which is now under construction.  Last year the owner approached the Civic with a proposal to open the store and residents made it clear that they would oppose that type of business.  The owner withdrew the application and later proposed a coffee shop for the location.  When residents were told of that proposal, they voiced approval.  Now that the new zoning code is in effect, since the property is zoned CMX-2, the owner does not legally need community approval and has decided to move ahead with take out chicken.  This has outraged local neighbors who expect to see the business turn into another hang out for drug dealers.  The neighbors have vowed to fight.

The next Frankford Civic Association meeting will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, at 7PM at Aria Hospital.

 

 

 

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No Labor Day Holiday for Northwood This Year

Saturday of the Labor Day weekend and I found there hearty souls hard at work making long needed improvements to Northwood Park. The Northwood Civic Association had approved funding to rehab the benches in the park but it took these folks to actually go out, get the materials and then get the job done.  It was an all day and when I stopped by at 5PM work was still going on.

Thanks to Franklin Daniel, Dave Howarth, John Klak, Joe Krause. Josetta Krause, Ed Martin and Sonya Martin for doing what needed to be done.

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Dave Howarth

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Joe Krause, Ed Martin, Franklin Daniel and John Klak