Latest News & Updates

Firstly this important announcement:

TONIGHTS CLEAN AND GREEN MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11th AT 7:00 AT THE LIBRARY. 

We want a neighborhood greenspace to call our own.  This has been on our wishlist for a while and in 2014, we are making this a priority.  We LOVE Bouvier Gardens, however you really need a plot to take advantage of the greenspace.  To get the ball rolling, we will be discussing all things greenspace-related at our upcoming Clean and Green Meeting.

We have a few vacant lots targeted and we will be discussing our opinions, as well as ways to gather opinions, about the following:

- What kind of greenspace?  Park? Playground? Dog run?

- How big? Any structures? What kind of features?

- Who will maintain? Who will pay for what?  

- Acquisition/construction timeline?

- Anything else greenspace related

Hope to see you there!

WHERE:  SOUTH PHILLY LIBRARY BRANCH, BROAD and MORRIS

WHEN: DECEMBER 11TH, 7:00-8:00 PM

Questions?  Email president@newboldneighbors.org

Our friends over at E.M. Stanton Elementary School are having an Open House on December 10th beginning at 9:30 AM and would like any interested neighbors to attend.  If you are unsure of which catchment you would fall under, you can look it up here. 

Any questions?  Email Jill Scott at janastasiscott@gmail.com

As previously mentioned, we decided to cancel the November General Meeting due to the holiday week and bad weather.  However, we would not want to deprive anyone of the information that would have been discussed.  Below you will find a report of what we have been up to since the last meeting.  Any questions/suggestions should be directed towards the appropriate committee chair.  

Officers Report

The officers have been busy this month coordinating and collaborating with other civic groups and local charities, contemplating by-law changes, and directing the organization towards long term goals.  You will notice our collaborative efforts as we work with those around us (including a donation campaign) and you will have a chance to read and comment on the new by-laws within the next few weeks.  

Treasurers Report - We have approximately 2764.81 in our bank account.

Committee Reports

Clean and Green - We planted 10 trees throughout the neighborhood during our successful Fall Tree Planting. Working with N.I.C.E. and Jackson Synergy, we cleaned up Childs Elementary School andsurrounding blocks prior to the N.I.C.E. Blockparty.  We are actively searching for locations to develop and maintain a neighborhood greenspace. 

Community Outreach - We raised over $200 while eating delicious Indonesian food at Hardena Night.  We rocked out while partying down with NICE.  Now we are working on the next round of events including a holiday party (with Green Elephant gift exchange) in December as well as an intra-civic association happy hour in January.

Zoning - We heard informal presentations for 1308-12 S. Chadwick, 1132-1134 Sydenham, 1944-1946 Annin, 1510 Manton, 1518 Manton, and 2149 Federal.  We facilitated a meeting where we heard zoning appeals for 1719 Annin and 1939 S 17th.  We attended other zoning meetings to hear an appeal regarding 1241 S 18th.  All letters will be posted soon on the Zoning page.

Public Safety - We attended the 17th district captains meeting as well as PSA meetings for the 1st and the 17th district.  In the 17th district, there were 12 arrests on 32 robberies, 12 arrests on 24 aggravated assaults, and 2 arrests on 38 burglaries.  We are working to get certified in 311 training so that we can enter/monitor our own tickets.

NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Due to the busy holiday week and the impending nor'easter headed our way, we are cancelling tomorrow's general meeting.  Check back here later this week for a post that details everything we would have covered.  

Check the calendar if you are interested in attending any of our upcoming committee meetings.

Please join us at our next general meeting on December 16th.  As always, direct any questions to president@newboldneighbors.org

As a Registered Civic Organization, we are proud to give back to the community throughout the year with cleanups, tree plantings, and other outreach events.  However, this holiday season we are going to ask our members to dig a little deeper.  Newbold Neighbors Association is partnering with the Bethesda Project, which provides shelter, housing, and programs reaching out to chronically homeless men and women. This year, they are in particular need of men's underwear sizes L/XL/XXL, but other sizes and donations will be appreciated as well.  

Newbold Neighbors will be accepting unopened packages of men's underwear at all upcoming meetings and events until January.  A donation box will be available on South Carlisle Street (email here for exact address) and other donation locations are to be determined. 

As you go about your holiday shopping this season, please consider those less fortunate and consider donating to The Bethesda Project. If you have additional questions, please contact president@newboldneighbors.org.

WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 9:00 AM

WHERE: meet at Bouvier Gardens (Reed/Bouvier)

Please join us as we green up the neighborhood by planting 10 trees at various locations.  We'll start the day with coffee and bagels. After a quick demonstration about planting technique, we'll divide up into groups and get to work.  No experience necessary, all volunteers will be able to help.

Afterwards, we will head to a local bar (yet to be determined) for a well deserved beer.  There will be a FREE raffle for anyone who volunteered.  

Hope to see you there!