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Captain McCloskey at the Frankford Civic

Captain John McCloskey, commander of the 15th police district, spent almost the entire hour of the Frankford Civic association taking questions and giving frank answers.  The Town Hall meeting back on September 19th appears to have activated a lot of people.  There were 38 attending the meeting on Thursday, October 3rd which included many new folks.photo(1)

  • He apologized for the fact that there were no police at the recent PSA meeting.
  • Slow police response time for 911 calls is a reality which McCloskey says is the result of needing more cops.  7 new officers are due from the next graduating class which will help.  Lower priority goes to quality of life issues so sometimes you are going to wait quite a while before you see an officer.
  • Foot patrols have been cut back due to the lack of manpower.
  • Worth Street between Margaret and Orthodox is a hot spot that is on his list.  Drug activity is ongoing with many out of state cars coming to do business.
  • There has been some improvement on the 4700 block of Griscom due to recent arrests.
  • If you feel you have not bee treated properly by one of his officers, you should contact him directly.  He wants to know.

Some residents who met at the town hall and psa meetings are organizing together on common issues and to support the police.  The group may lobby for more police in the 15th, ask for more video cameras at crime locations, go to SEPTA and the city for better lighting under the el, find out why SEPTA police do not do more patrolling of the area around the el stops, have L&I inspectors go out on weekend inspections with the police of problem bars, etc.

Captain McCloskey says the best thing you can do to help the police is to supply information.  You identity will remain anonymous.  You can call the district at 215-686-3150.  Ask for Captain McCloskey.

The next meeting of the Frankford Civic Association will be on November 7th at 7PM at Aria Hospital.

 

 

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Northeast EPIC Stakeholders Meeting Update

There was a good turnout at the Northeast EPIC Stakeholders meeting at 2nd Baptist on Thursday September 26th.  Charlene Lewis, EPIC Coordinator, lead the meeting.

  • Tony Alverez, Director of School and Community Relations for Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School spoke about moving into their new location at the former Northeast Catholic High School at 1840 Torresdale Avenue.  A ceremonial ribbon cutting is scheduled for October 9th at 10:00 am to mark the official move into the new location.
  • Leslie Kaufman, President of Philadelphia Sculptors and Ian Litwin, Community Planner at the Philadelphia City Planning Commission made a presentation on Destination Frankford.  Destination Frankford is an arts-based initiative using the concept of creative placemaking to enhance and expand the resources of the Frankford community.  An implementation effort of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Philadelphia2035 Lower Northeast District Plan, Destination Frankford will capitalize on Frankford’s industrial heritage and its growing arts and design community to create a distinctive, clear image of Frankford as a place for creative, entrepreneurial businesses.  The plan calls to have a major piece of art at Womrath Park.  That will further enhance Womrath as the major gateway to Frankford.  In addition, there will be improvements to signage that will make it easier for visitors to navigate Frankford to find our local attractions and important points of interest.  The community will have input as to the final selection of the art to be installed.
  • Two CUA’s (Turning Points for Children and Catholic Community Services) made presentations.  Community Umbrella Agencies (CUA’s) are  community-based agencies that are responsible for the provision of direct case management services to families in their designated region.  The CUAs will ensure that local solutions and resources are more accessible to children and families.They will develop connections to formal and informal neighborhood networks that can strengthen and stabilize families and will be responsible for recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents in the neighborhoods where children live.

The next Northeast EPIC Stakeholder’s meeting will be on October xx at 5:30 PM at 2nd Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow St.

 

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Streets Department Announces New Sanitation Regulations

I’ve heard numerous complaints over the years that some people have been ticketed by the sanitation police for setting their trash and recycling out before 7PM.  Some seniors are reluctant to be out after dark and in the winter that comes early.  This new regulation addresses that problem.  Also note the new rules for old mattresses.

PHILADELPHIA – Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today changes in the Sanitation regulations governing the set-out times for trash and recycling collections and how mattresses and box springs are placed out for curbside collection. These changes affect residents and small businesses that receive City Sanitation services.

Effective October 1 through March 31, there will be a new set-out time for trash and recycling collections citywide. Citizens will now be able to set out their trash and recyclables as early as 5:00 PM on the evening before the day of collection. The set-out time from April 1 to September 30 will remain at no earlier than 7:00 PM on the evening before the day of collection. The new regulation will ensure that citizens have the ability to set out their trash during daylight hours throughout the entire year. This change was enabled by recent City Council legislation.

Effective December 1, the regulations for setting out mattresses and box springs will also change by requiring residents to wrap those items in mattress covers in order to be collected. This regulation is being instituted to protect against the spread of bed bugs.

Mattresses and box springs that are not properly wrapped will not be collected nor accepted at our Sanitation Convenience Centers. Mattress bags are available at many retail stores and on-line.

The Streets Department thanks citizens for their cooperation as we continuously work to improve to provide CLEAN and SAFE STREETS.

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Natural Skin Care Workshop at the Frankford Library

Pamela Thomas will lead a Natural Skin Care workshop at the Frankford Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 4634 Frankford Avenue on Thursday, October 10, 2013 | 3:15 – 4:15 pm

Participants will learn how to make your own toothpaste, deodorant, skin care and other grooming products from all-natural ingredients.

Ms. Thomas has conducted many workshops, on a variety of topics, at the Frankford branch and for other organizations.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To register, call 215-685-1473, email baxterb@freelibrary.org, or stop in to the branch.

Extra: Find Out About Philly Food Bucks!

Do you receive SNAP, WIC or FMNP benefits?
Kasey Esposito of the Food Trust Farmers Market program will show you how to use Philly Food Bucks to save on produce and healthy food for you and your family. You will have a chance to ask questions and will receive Philly Food Bucks to use at your local farmers market. Ms. Esposito’s presentation will take place at the Frankford Library on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 PM and will precede the skin care workshop.  Both events are free and all are welcome to stay for either or both presentations.

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Controversy About Hedge Street Park Proposal

A proposal for upgraded facilities at Hedge Street Park, (Hedge and Orthodox Sts.) is receiving push back from a community group called the Concerned Citizens for a Better Frankford.

A suggestion to create a skate park at Hedge Street park, already the site of basketball court, was announced at the Frankford Parks meeting on August hedge street park27th according to Nashib Edwards, CEO of the group.  While they are pleased that improvements are being considered, the group believes that a skate park in not something the community wants.  There is an existing skate park at Torresdale Ave. and Wakeling Street in use now.  A survey of the neighbors which the Parks Group had said was to be made has not been done.

The group has circulated a petition to protest the skate park which has been signed by 98% of the neighbors.  It is the preference of the group, and apparently the majority of the local neighbors, to refurbish the already existing basketball court along with adding a playground and a workout area for adults.

A Frankford Parks Group representative has stated that the proposal was just in the early stages and that there are no firm plans for the skate park.  Funding improvements of this kind is difficult under the current fiscal climate in the city.  The skate park concept was made with the thinking that private funds might be available for that kind project.