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By Tom Sauerman, President
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January 2012 |
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Is there a ‘problem’ rental house on your block? Perhaps full of students? More than three unrelated people in one unit? You can help to change the behavior of those few students and landlords who create problems for you and your neighbors. Did you know that EFCC has a committee which has been working with Philadelphia University and Captain Glenn of the 39th Police District to make certain that students living in East Falls learn to be good neighbors? The Committee has identified problem houses, the Police have intervened, and EFCC has contacted the landlords to advise them that their properties are becoming nuisance properties. The City has contacted the owners of more than 100 properties were not registered as rental properties. While we have made progress, we need to do more.
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By Meg Greenfield, chair, EFCC Zoning Committee
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January 2012 |
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Franklin’s Restaurant, 3xx Bowman Street has withdrawn its desk expansion application for now. At East Falls Community Council Zoning Committee meetings in the fall, neighbors made clear their concerns about Franklin’s plans. Franklin’s, as reported in December, did not have answers to convince the neighbors that their concerns would be addressed effectively. To its credit, Franklin’s got the message even before the Zoning Committee formally advised the proprietor that the deck expansion plans were unacceptable. Franklin’s representative called to say that they would withdraw the expansion plan and application to the Zoning Board so that they could investigate ways to deal with the impact on residential neighbors.
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By The Fallser
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January 2012 |
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The East Falls Community Council represents and advocates for residents of the community; it is dedicated to improving their quality of life. Residents are encouraged to attend both the EFCC General and Zoning Committee meetings. Notice of EFCC General Meeting
Monday, January 9, 2012, 7pm
Location: East Falls Presbyterian Church, Midvale Avenue & Vaux Street
Agenda
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report
William Penn Charter School Update
Dr. Darryl Ford, Head of School
EFCC Committee Reports
Other Committee Reports
Other Announcements
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment To be a voting member of the EFCC, you must be a resident of East Falls. Send your check for $10.00 together with your name, address, and email (for purpose of receiving notices) to EFCC, P.O. Box 12672, Philadelphia, PA 19129.
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By Tom Sauerman, President
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December 2011 |
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After eight years of wishing and working, starting and re-starting, the community playground for children ages 2-12 has become a reality through the efforts of the EFCC Playground Committee. The most recent movers and shakers, Sarah Taylor and Jen Arnoldi, are thanked for finally getting the ball over the goal line. Families have been involved in the planning process. Sarah and Jen collected over 100 children's drawings about what the playground should look like. A Design Day for parents and children helped sort out the many possibilities of slides and climbing equipment. Councilman Curtis Jones provided City funds to make the playground at Inn Yard Park possible. Thanks to Stephanie Craighead and Tee Jay Boudreau of the Dept. of Parks & Recreation. Thanks, too, to Slices, Falls Presbyterian Church, Brothers’ Deli, and East River Bank for donating refreshments on the ribbon-cutting day, December 3.
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