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Northwood Civic Association Meeting

Barry makes the case for supporting the Bridge

Northwood Civic met last night with a crowd of about 40 people.

Discussion about the Volunteers of America Property at 4871 Roosevelt Boulevard which violates the deed restriction focused on strategies for dealing with the organization.  The VOA is a huge, well funded organization that has the resources to overwhelm a much smaller civic like Northwood.  However, the fight will continue.  The civic does not oppose the individuals who currently reside in the property.  The issue is that the property is not a single family dwelling and therefore violates a deed restriction previously upheld by the courts.  The VOA could resolve this situation but chooses to ignore it.

The big issue at the meeting was the proposal to support the Bridge in their desire to move into the property on Adams Avenue.  The Bridge is a residential and out patient drug treatment facility for adolescent boys.  Barry Howell, President of the Civic announced that the Juniata Civic Association at their last meeting had unanimously voted to support the Bridge.

In a vote by the Board of Directors of the Northwood Civic taken prior to the meeting, they had unanimously approved the issue.  A detailed explanation of the reasons for support was given to the members in attendance and a vote was held.  The members gave their approval with one or two dissenting votes.

The overriding reason for supporting the Bridge at this point seems to be the threat that if its not the Bridge, it could be something else much worse.  My point is that it might be something better.  Threats to turn the old Parkview Hospital on Wyoming Avenue into a huge drug rehab were opposed and eventually the Cancer Treatment Centers came in and took over the property. 

Have a look at NEastPhilly for their coverage of the meeting here.

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Historical Society of Frankford Meeting

Over 30 people gathered in the auditorium of the HSF last Tuesday for the annual meeting and behind the scenes tour.  The directors recapped last years activities and programs and talked about some upcoming events.  The next few programs are very interesting to me.  If you were around during the 50s, like spy stories and know the name Harry Gold, you might want to attend.  You can get the schedule on the web site here.

Financially, the HSF is getting by, year by year.  They continue to offer interesting programs and draw good crowds.  Many of the people who attend come from afar  which is great.  The big issue is that they cannot address the needed repairs to the building with funding at the current level.  With the economy in the tank, people are not passing around big grants for that kind of thing.

Mystery chair at the HSF

I can’t walk in that place without learning something new.  Do you know why this chair is significant?  Stop by the HSF and have a look.

There are no paid directors at the HSF but special mention was made of the volunteers who do so much to make the HSF a success.

…there would be no Historical Society of Frankford without volunteers – who donated over an outstanding 4,000 hours of service in 2010. Along with the time that some board members spend above and beyond the call of duty, there is an amazing group of volunteers who work on the finances, in the library, on the collections, with the museum, and throughout the building and gardens. These include Sara Brower, Delores Charlock, Susan Couvreur, Cliff Gabrelas, Paul Galliera, Laura Hortz-Stanton, John Klak, Jerry Kolankiewicz, Brian McCloskey, and Dick Trickey. The Society extends a heartfelt thank you to them – and all of the Society’s 2010 members and supporters.

 

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Northwood Civic Association Meeting

From Michael Bane and the Northwood Civic:

NCA General Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 7:00PM
Saint James Church
Castor Avenue and Pratt Street

On the agenda…

– There will be continued discussion about the proposed boys school at the former site of Thrifty Scott Beer Distributor.

Please bring a neighbor to the meeting!

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, March 15, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • 50th Anniversary of Lorenzo DellaValle Barbershop
    When – Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011
    Where – 4848 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, March 31, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Aria Hospital’s Frankford Campus (4900 Frankford Avenue) in the 2nd floor meeting room. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
  • Mayor’s clean-up in Overington Park
    When – Sat, April 2, 10am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description – On Saturday April 2, 2011 from 10 am to 1 pm Friends of Overington Park will be getting our park in shape for spring. We need your help! Come out and join us cutting in two new flower beds, cleaning up established ones, mulching and composting our 16 new trees (being planted by PHS during the next month), erecting fencing around the trees, and general clean-up. There will be refreshment for all who help out. Tools, bags and and gloves will be supplied. Come out and meet your neighbors, see our 1200 daffodils in bloom, they are starting to break through the ground already. Spring is coming, get outside and enjoy Overington Park. You can make a difference beautifying our park! Thanks for your help, Friends of Overington Park
  • Spring Tea at St. Joachim Parish
    When – Sat, April 2, 12pm – 3pm
    Where – St. Joachim Parish, 1527 Church St. (map)
    Description – Court St. Francis De Sales #2617 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is hosting a Spring Tea at St. Joachim Parish, 1527 Church St. on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from Noon to 3 P.M. Tickets are $15.00 in advance only. Includes teas, refreshments, and Harp Music. Call Barbara 215-535-0580.
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, April 3, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Outbreak of Civil War & Philadelphia – First troops to the Front Dr. Andy Waskie
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, April 5, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, April 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas at St. Joachim

Court St. Francis De Sales #2617 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is hosting a Spring Tea at St. Joachim Parish, 1527 Church St. on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from Noon  to 3 P.M.  Tickets are $15.00 in advance only.  Includes teas, refreshments, and Harp Music.  Call Barbara 215-535-0580.