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Frankford Special Services District Annual Meeting

The Frankford Special Services District will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 8.30am in St. Mark’s Church (Griscom St. Entrance). Meetings are open to the public and all are invited. Topics of discussion will include:
  • Update on Safety Ambassadors, Detail Team, Sidewalk Sweepers
  • Update on Finance and Fundraising
  • Officer Elections
  • Goals for 2011
  • Community Input
  • Establishment of 2011 Meeting Schedule
Tim Wisniewski
Executive Director, Frankford SSD
PO Box 19665 | Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 535-2637 | www.frankfordssd.org
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Frankford Civic Association Meeting

It was almost surreal to hear, once again, a call for a moment of silence at the Frankford Civic Association meeting on Thursday night.  At December’s meeting, Frances Clay had asked for that moment in honor of Thelma Young, long time member.  This month, Brian Wisniewski asked for that moment of silence in honor of Frances who passed away before Christmas.

Alice Henry read a thank you card to the Civic for the remembrance at her memorial service and then the meeting commenced with new business exactly as Frances would expect.

The election for officers was conducted with the following results:
President – Brian Wisniewski
Vice President –  Alice Henry
Secretary –  Rose Zimmermann
Treasurer –  Tim Wisniewski
Zoning – Pete Specos
at large – Al Rose
at large – Al Mitchell
at large – Margie Rivera
at large – Steve McClintock

Jason Dawkins

Several issues of problem properties were raised by Mike Mawson of West Frankford Town Watch.  The Civic will look into those issues.

Roselyn Gonzalez attended on behalf of the club the “Third Floor” at 4651 Frankford Avenue.  She has been in contact with Councilwoman Sanchez office recently(Jason Dawkins) in attempt to work through the process of finding out what has to be done with the city to become legal. You can see the coverage and video by the NEastPhilly.com here.

The club has been operating unlicensed for several months with some problems as previously reported here.  The intention is to resolve the problems and become a members only club.  They will be going before the zoning board to complete that process at some point in the future.  The Civic will then have some input in the process.

Roselyn Gonzalez

The next Frankford Civic  meeting is scheduled for February 3rd at 7PM at Aria Health, 2nd floor conference room.

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Frankford Special Services District Board Vacancy

The Frankford Special Services District has a recent vacancy on its Board of Directors, and is accepting applications for the next 30 days. Please note the attached flyer, which is being distributed to every business on the Corridor. Those interested in applying can do so using one of the following methods:
  • Filling out the form on www.frankfordssd.org/vacancies
  • Calling our office at 215.535.2637 and answering the form’s questions over the phone
  • Filling out the paper application (PDF here) and following the mailing instructions printed on it
Tim Wisniewski
Executive Director, Frankford SSD
PO Box 19665 | Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 535-2637 | www.frankfordssd.org
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Frankford Special Services District Get Noticed

There is a good story today in the Inquirer about the Frankford Special Services District clean up efforts.

Tim Wisniewski, executive director of the district, said the inspiration for the venture came from the broken windows theory, that a reduction in minor crimes will lead to a decrease in violent crimes. When it is applied to the appearance of Frankford Avenue, Wisniewski said, he hopes that a decrease in cosmetic blemishes will translate into less littering and vandalism.

“It’s an experiment to see what the impact is going to be,” said Wisniewski. “We’re just taking it one block at a time.”

The program is financed by Work Opportunities, an employment service provider, and is included in the district’s $78,000 budget.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20101015_Workers_try_to_make_Frankford_Avenue_cleaner.html?viewAll=y#ixzz12Qf3lszY
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When I talked to Tim at the last Frankford Civic meeting, I asked about the funding for the program since the states are all in or going into budget crisis.  He says the funding is secure for the foreseeable future.  We have seen programs like this come and go depending on the whims of the powers that be.  Frankford needs the political cooperation to keep this one going.

Frankford is waiting.

Tim Wisniewski, executive director of the district, said the inspiration for the venture came from the broken windows theory, that a reduction in minor crimes will lead to a decrease in violent crimes. When it is applied to the appearance of Frankford Avenue, Wisniewski said, he hopes that a decrease in cosmetic blemishes will translate into less littering and vandalism.

“It’s an experiment to see what the impact is going to be,” said Wisniewski. “We’re just taking it one block at a time.”

The program is financed by Work Opportunities, an employment service provider, and is included in the district’s $78,000 budget.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20101015_Workers_try_to_make_Frankford_Avenue_cleaner.html?viewAll=y#ixzz12QeqqGSL
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Tim Wisniewski Lobbies in DC for Frankford

Tim Wisniewski discusses the safety ambassadors with Lt. Zaffino and Officer Andrews

Tim Wisniewski, shown at a previous PSA meeting, went to Washington DC yesterday to lobby for Frankford.  (I don’t think I’ve ever written those words before.)

“We have now 8 Way to Work employees. We currently have a safety ambassador program, the employees of which are Way to Work employees. It’s a program that we’ve wanted for a while and we’ve been able to bring it about because of Way to Work, because it provides that wage subsidy. Unfortunately, Way to Work is due to expire at the end of the month, unless Congress renews it.”

Read the entire story on KYW1060.com