Neighborhood
Fairfield group dicusses marketing plan, house demolitions
By Kate Cole Feb 2012
The Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council Feb. 4 discussed developing a neighborhood marketing plan and the stopping of scheduled house demolition after the process had begun on five houses.The...
South Side group learns about reinvestment group, Applegate, Community Court
By Sabina Hendrix-Williams Jan 2012
Jason Caya, Peter Wills, Melissa Schroeck and Katie Snyder were the speakers at the South Side Business and Resident Association meeting Jan. 17. Caya is the manager of the Flint Area Reinvestment...College Cultural group discusses landlord-tenant, senior center issues
By Kate Cole Jan 2012
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Jan. 19 discussed landlord-tenant issues, Pierce Park Senior Center and the city's new emergency manager.Stephany Diana, chairperson of the newly...
Potter Longway discusses bylaws, spring activities
By Kate Cole Jan 2012
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association Jan. 16 discussed new bylaws and plans for spring events.President Robert Gill asked for volunteers to draft a set of bylaws that will define the...
Group discusses alternatives house, denying access to runs
By Kate Cole Jan 2012
The Central Park Neighborhood Association meeting Jan. 12 discussed progress on the UM-Flint Alternatives House, plans for more improvements on low-income, owner-occupied residences and a petition...Fairfield discusses bylaws, tree program, master plan
By Kate Cole Jan 2012
The Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council Jan. 7 discussed bylaws, a tree tenders program and the city master plan process.President Andy Ellard asked the group to consider updating its bylaws...
Muralist talks to south side group
By Kate Cole Jan 2012
Flint artist Christopher Watson spoke about his nearly completed latest mural on the International Academy, 2803 S. Saginaw St., at the South Side Business and Resident Association meeting Dec...Emergency measures discussed at safety meeting
By Kate Cole Dec 2011
The College Cultural Neighborhood Watch meeting watch group held an emergency preparedness program at its Dec. 15 meeting. People from neighboring groups joined in the educational session presented...Emergency manager, Food Bank topics
By Kate Cole Dec 2011
Councilman Sheldon Neeley (Ward 6) talked about changes at Flint City Hall since Mike Brown took over as the city's emergency financial manager and Tracy Fowler-Johnson, development manager for...Fairfield group sets goals for 2012
By Kate Cole Dec 2011
Fairfield Village Council set its 2012 organizational goals Dec. 3. President Andy Ellard congratulated members for their 2011 performance and praised the group's ability to build...Potter Longway group discusses restructuring Nov. 21
By Kate Cole Nov 2011
President Rob Gill presented an organizational restructure for members to consider at the Potter Longway Neighborhood Association meeting Nov. 21. He said that the current traditional structure of...College Cultural group hears about water bills Nov. 17
By Kate Cole Nov 2011
Greg Folsom, a Flint service center employee, talked about recent increases in water and sewer rates and explained how residential bills are calculated at the College Cultural Neighborhood...Neighborhood group visits Diplomat Pharmacy
By Kate Cole Nov 2011
Members of the South Side Business and Residential Association toured Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's Atherton Road headquarters Nov. 15 and held their business meeting in the organization's...Revisions to Alternatives House plans discussed
By Kate Cole Nov 2011
Associate Professor Richard Hill-Rowley spoke about changes to the UM-Flint Alternatives House at the Central Park Neighborhood Association meeting Nov. 10.Hill-Rowley said changes to the design...
College Cultural watch group subcommittees to deal with problems
By Kate Cole Oct 2011
The College Cultural Neighborhood Watch Oct. 20 formed subcommittees to handle specific issues and heard from the manager of Richert Manor and the Genesee County treasurer.Sherry Hayden...
Potter Longway group discusses crime
By Kate Cole Oct 2011
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association discussed crime Oct. 17.President Robert Gill said that while breaking-and-entry crimes slowed down in the neighborhood, gang graffiti and gunfire are...
Group discusses Alternatives House, its committee system, tree planting
By Kate Cole Oct 2011
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Oct. 13 discussed the UM-Flint Alternatives House, standing committees to deal with day-to-day problems and the tree planting program. It also heard about...Mott Park holds mayoral debate
By Kate Cole Oct 2011
Mayor Dayne Walling and mayoral contender Darryl Buchanan squared off in a question and answer session at the Mott Park Neighborhood Association meeting Oct. 3.In their opening statements, both...
South Side group gets health update
By Kate Cole Sep 2011
Dwayne Parker, director of community marketing and diversity for Hurley Regional Medical Center, was the guest speaker at the South Side Business and Resident Association meeting Sept. 20.Parker...
Potter Longway group weighs Code Red system
By Kate Cole Sep 2011
Vice President Eric Pruitt of the Potter Longway Neighborhood Association announced the group will vote at the Oct. 17 meeting to decide if the group should continue using Code Red — its...Group discusses master plan, land redevelopment, neighborhood issues
By Kate Cole Sep 2011
Steve Montie, the mayor's aide, spoke about the city's master planning process and the Brownfield redevelopment and revitalization plan at the College Cultural Neighborhood Association meeting...Fairfield Village targets demolitions
By Kate Cole Sep 2011
Judy Hovey, chairperson of Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council's beautification committee, reported progress on the group's plan to revitalize their area at the Sept. 10 council meeting."By...
Central Park discusses volunteers, sidewalks, streetlights
By Kate Cole Sep 2011
Central Park Neighborhood Association President Jerry Rule asked for volunteers to staff the beautification, safety and blight committees at the Sept. 8 meeting."We need people who will organize...
College Cultural crime watch agrees to set priorities
By Kate Cole Aug 2011
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Crime Watch Aug. 18 agreed to set priorities for their concerns and put together a plan of attack."We've reached a point where we have the basic...
South Side group recognizes volunteers
By Kate Cole Aug 2011
The South Side Business and Resident Association meeting Aug. 16 recognized volunteers for graffiti removal, construction of brick flowerbeds, tree plantings and maintenance, murals and...Potter Longway staying green
By Kate Cole Aug 2011
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association met outdoors at Longway Park Aug. 15 keeping their theme green.Dora Gill announced a tree planting initiative for the area with 40 new trees donated by...
Central Park group talks about housing blight, crime
By Kate Cole Aug 2011
Central Park Neighborhood Association Aug. 11 talked about crime and blight then heard Sen. John Gleason (27th District) talk about proposed legislation.President Jerry Rule updated the group...
Fairfield Village begins long-term planning process
By Kate Cole Aug 2011
A master plan is in the works, said Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council President Andy Ellard at the group's Aug. 6 meeting."If we want to continue to write grants to help people with things...
Carriage Town group discusses Spencer Mortuary
By Nic Custer Aug 2011
The Carriage Town District Neighborhood Association (CTDNA) July 31 discussed Spencer's mortuary, bylaw changes and Jackson Hardy House site plans.The scheduled general membership meeting was...
Locally grown food, water, recycling top Mott Park’s agenda
By Kate Cole Aug 2011
Benefits from locally grown foods, recycling and moving to a local source of water were discussed at the Mott Park Neighborhood Association meeting Aug 1.Dick Ramsdell, manager of the Flint...
College Cultural group spotlights crime prevention
By Kate Cole Jul 2011
A roundtable discussion on crime prevention was held at the College Cultural Neighborhood Watch meeting July 21. Tony Vance, from the U.S. attorney's office, and Officer Kraig Brucek, Mott...South Side group hears from mayoral candidates
By Kate Cole Jul 2011
Mayoral candidates, Darryl Buchanan and Scott Smith, focused on crime prevention and their plans to increase public safety at the South Side Business and Resident Association meeting July...Potter Longway group discusses crime
By Kate Cole Jul 2011
Fighting crime was the subject of the Potter Longway Neighborhood Association meeting July 18. Guests included Mayor Dayne Walling, Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney David Leyton, Michigan State...Potter Longway group discusses grant, crime
By Kate Cole Jun 2011
President Rob Gill told the Potter Longway Neighborhood Association June 20 about a $1,000 grant the group received before focusing on the meeting's major issue — preventing crime."We've just...
South side group hears about neighborhood study
By Kate Cole Jun 2011
Dr. Stephen Gasteyer, MSU assistant professor of sociology, updated the South Side Business and Resident Association June 21 about a three-year project being done in Flint neighborhoods.The study...
Land Bank planner talks about Central Park properties
By Kate Cole Jun 2011
Heidi Phaneuf, Genesee County Land Bank community resource planner, at the June 9 Central Park Neighborhood Association meeting talked about the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2)...Prosecuting attorney speaks to Mott Park group
By Kate Cole Jun 2011
Safety was the theme of the Mott Park Neighborhood Association meeting June 6. Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney David Leyton and Michigan State Trooper Scott Nichols were the featured speakers...Fairfield Village youth mowing neighborhood lawns
By Kate Cole Jun 2011
The Fairfield Village Council youth task force is mowing lawns and trimming weeds throughout the residential area because of a $1,000 Community Foundation of Greater Flint grant and some private...Representative, police officer talk to group
By Kate Cole May 2011
Politicians and a police officer dominated the College Cultural Neighborhood Association meeting May 19.Rep. Jim Ananich reported on recent cuts to education funding.
"Not only are K-12 schools...
Potter Longway group marks first year
By Kate Cole May 2011
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association May 16 marked its first year and discussed Code Red, a neighborhood survey and neighborhood blight.President Rob Gill talked about the group's...
Central Park discusses demolitions, cleanups
By Nic Custer May 2011
The Central Park Neighborhood Association May 12 discussed Genesee County Land Bank demolitions, neighborhood cleanups and a tree program.President Jerry Rule reported the planned demolition of...
Fairfield Village discusses crime, NSP2 funds
By Kate Cole May 2011
The Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council May 7 discussed crime prevention and the use of Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) funds.Sgt. Lloyd Nicholson of the Mott Community College...
Southside group tests Code Red
By Kate Cole Apr 2011
The Southside Business and Resident Association tested the Red Alert crime watch system April 19 so members could see how quickly neighbors can be alerted to dangerous or criminal activity...City attorney pledges crackdown on metal thieves
By Kate Cole Apr 2011
Flint City Attorney Peter Bade spoke at the Potter Longway Neighborhood Association meeting April 18 about steps the city is taking to put an end to the scrap metal thefts and the May 3 millage...Central Park discusses cleanups, housing demolition, crime
By Kate Cole Apr 2011
Central Park Neighborhood Association April 14 discussed cleanups, housing demolition and crime.Norma Sain, Court Street Village Non Profit Housing Corporation, said she would soon sign paperwork...
Deteriorated properties, improving neighborhood topics at Mott Park
By Kate Cole Apr 2011
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association April 11 discussed deteriorated properties and efforts to improve the neighborhood.Guest speakers from the Genesee County Land Bank and the Flint River...
Fairfield Villages seeks grant for youth
By Kate Cole Apr 2011
Fairfield Village Council April 2 approved a proposal to allow president Andy Ellard to try to get grant money for a youth group to do tasks for elderly neighborhood residents.Norma Sain...
Scrap metal thieves steal the show
By Kate Cole Mar 2011
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association March 21 focused on recent criminal activity in the area.President Rob Gill distributed an 18-page crime statistics report for Ward 4 for...
Mayor speaks to College Cultural group
By Kate Cole Mar 2011
Mayor Dayne Walling spoke at the College Cultural Neighborhood Association meeting March 17 about building a strong foundation for the city's future, the Ceasefire Flint initiative aimed at...Post Office plant closing topic at Southside meeting
By Kate Cole Mar 2011
Curtis Walter, president of Local 271 and a 17-year veteran with the United States Post Office (USPS), was the featured speaker at the South Side Business and Resident Association meeting March...Fairfield Village discusses grants, housing
By Kate Cole Mar 2011
Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council March 12 announced demolition and rehabilitation of houses, grants and security.Judy Hovey, stabilization and beautification committee chairperson...
Central Park discusses crime, home rehabilitation
By Kate Cole Mar 2011
Central Park Neighborhood Association March 10 focused on crime, grants and properties.Community activist David Caswell spoke about the benefits of using Code Red, a cell phone and computer crime...
Potter Longway hears from police trainer
By Kate Cole Feb 2011
Audrey Martini of the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice was the guest speaker at Potter Longway Neighborhood Association meeting Feb. 21. Martini spoke about MSU's role in...College Cultural group gets grant
By Kate Cole Feb 2011
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Watch Committee received a $1,000 grant from the Neighborhood Small Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint Feb. 17.
Part of...
Mott Park hears from Councilman Sheldon Neeley
By Kate Cole Feb 2011
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association Feb. 17 heard from Councilman Sheldon Neeley (Ward 6).Neeley warned people that some difficult discussions are ahead.
"City officials were just informed...
Southside group hears from councilman
By Kate Cole Feb 2011
The Southside Business and Resident Association Feb. 15 heard from Councilman Michael Sarginson (Ward 8) and discussed the $20 million state bond bail out proposal, medical marijuana businesses...Central Park group discusses blight, alternative house
By Kate Cole Feb 2011
A city blight officer and members from the UM-Ann Arbor Urban and Regional Planning Committee were guest speakers at the Central Park Neighborhood Association meeting Feb. 10.Blight Officer...
Fairfield Council calls for coordinated effort
By Kate Cole Feb 2011
Coordination of individuals and organizations topped the Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council agenda at the group's monthly meeting Feb. 4, according to President Andy Ellard,In an interview...
Carriage Town group discusses Jackson Hardy site
By Nic Custer Jan 2011
The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association Jan. 20 discussed a landscaping minigrant and increasing occupancy and elected new board members.The group was awarded a $1,000 Community...
College Cultural group hears council, committee reports
By Kate Cole Jan 2011
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Jan. 20 heard reports from Councilman Dale Weighill (Ward 7) and members of the group's committees.Weighill said he was one of two who voted against...
South Side group gets Code Red
By Kate Cole Jan 2011
The South Side Business and Resident Association organized a separate nonprofit group, the Southside Neighborhood Code Red Crime Watch, and joined other neighborhood groups using the Code Red...Fairfield Village Council completes housing inventory
By Kate Cole Jan 2011
Judith Hovey, Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council beautification committee chairman, announced the completion of phase one of the neighborhood property survey at the group's Jan. 7 meeting...Potter-Longway group considers warning system
By Kate Cole Dec 2010
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association Dec. 20 evaluated the Red Alert system and discussed the ramifications of a proposed public safety millage and the possibility of the city filing Chapter...Crime watch discusses crime stats, Red Alert system
By Kelsey Ronan Dec 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association crime watch Dec. 16 discussed crime statistics and the success of the Red Alert system.The group discussed its continuing problem with obtaining...
Fairfield Village group discusses goals, home inventory
By Kate Cole Dec 2010
Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council Dec. 4 discussed setting goals and the home inventory.President Andy Ellard called on members to be prepared to set group goals for the January...
Group discusses public safety, Genesee Towers, tax increases
By Kelsey Ronan Nov 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Nov. 18 discussed public safety, the fate of Genesee Towers, a proposed city tax increase and activities at Mott Community College.Audrey Martini...
Mott Park group discusses crime
By Kate Cole Nov 2010
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association Nov. 19 reviewed its neighborhood revitalization and community watch plans, heard from Councilman Sheldon Neeley (6th Ward) and elected officers for...Potter Longway group concentrates on block captains
By Kate Cole Nov 2010
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association Nov. 15 agreed to form a committee to establish the goals, objectives and duties of block captains for their crime watch. About a dozen volunteers agreed...Central Park groups seeks UM-Flint 'green' house
By Kate Cole Nov 2010
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Nov. 11 discussed the possibility of the UM-Flint buying a property in the neighborhood, a proposed beautification project and elected officers.Jerry...
Fairfield Village trying to improve neighborhood
By Kate Cole Nov 2010
The Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council Nov. 6 outlined an action plan to make the area more beautiful and stable, made a plea for volunteers and elected officers.Judy Hovey, chairman of the...
Carriage Town group discusses fire that destroyed Jackson-Hardy House
By Kate Cole Oct 2010
The Carriage Town Historical Neighborhood Association Oct. 21 discussed the fire that destroyed the historical 4,400-square-foot Jackson-Hardy House, 525 Garland St."No one will convince me this...
South Side group tackles blight and crime
By Kate Cole Oct 2010
The South Side Business and Resident Association meeting Oct.19 featured several guest speakers who addressed blight and crime issues.Tamara McRae, city blight officer for the Seventh, Eighth and...
Crime watch discusses alert system, failure to get crime statistics
By Kelsey Ronan Oct 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Crime Watch Committee Oct. 7 discussed the Red Alert System, obtaining crime statistics and Halloween patrols.President Mike Herriman explained the Red Alert...
Potter Longway group discusses crime, city budget
By Kate Cole Oct 2010
Crime and the city budget were discussed at the Potter Longway Neighborhood Association meeting Oct. 18."In the last six months we've had enough crime to make people move out of Flint," said a...
Central Park group discusses blight, beautification
By Kate Cole Oct 2010
Blight issues and plans for beautification topped the agenda at the Central Park Neighborhood Association meeting Oct. 14.Beautification chairman Greg Brown asked for volunteers for the fall...
Fairfield updates bylaws, names officer candidates
By Kate Cole Oct 2010
The Fairfield Village Neighborhood Council Oct. 2 voted to amend their bylaws to encourage greater participation.Effective Oct. 2 members must live in the area bordered by Lapeer Road, Interstate...
Central Park group discusses housing
By Kate Cole Sep 2010
Housing issues topped the Central Park Neighborhood Association agenda Sept. 9, including the lack of student tenants, Richert Manor, slum landlords and Genesee County Land Bank...Potter Longway group discusses blight ordinance
By Kelsey Ronan Aug 2010
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association Aug. 16 discussed the city's blight elimination program.Councilman Josh Freeman (Ward 4) distributed copies of the brochure explaining the blight...
Election discussed at Eastside Business Association
By Kelsey Ronan Jul 2010
The Eastside Business Association July 28 discussed the Aug. 3 elections.Chairman Mike Tobias introduced four speakers who talked about the upcoming elections.
Damika Pace-Byrd, an attorney...
East Court group discusses crime watch, tax abatement, election
By Kelsey Ronan Jul 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association July 22 discussed the neighborhood crime watch and the Aug. 3 election.Mike Herriman, chairman of the neighborhood watch committee, said house signs...
Potter-Longway group discusses Land Bank properties
By Kelsey Ronan Jul 2010
The Potter-Longway Neighborhood Association discussed Neighborhood Stabilization Program II (NSP) funds, vacant properties and crime July 19.Doug Weiland, Genesee County Land Bank executive...
Potter watch group discusses crime, abandoned houses
By Kate Cole Jun 2010
The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association June 21 discussed crime, abandoned houses and Longway Park.John Bednarski, co-founder of the group, summed up the group's goals.
"We've changed our...
Central Park group discusses city updates, library millage
By Alan Matthews Jun 2010
The Central Park Neighborhood Association June 10 discussed city council updates, a Flint Public Library millage request, a trash abatement program, the Investor's Committee, Sen. Deb Cherry's run...New group fights crime, blight
By Kate Cole Jun 2010
Can ordinary residents make a difference in their neighborhood? John Bednarski and Rob Gill think they can.That's why they're working to revitalize their neighborhood association with a new name...
Mott Park residents discuss, golf course, crime watch, revitalization plan
By Kate Cole Jun 2010
About 70 people at the Mott Park Neighborhood Association meeting June 3 discussed Mott Park Golf Course, the crime watch and a neighborhood revitalization plan."We're making a difference in our...
College Cultural discusses crime, trash, golf course
By Kelsey Ronan May 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association May 20 discussed crime, trash collection and the Pierce Park Golf Course.Police Chief Alvern Lock talked about concerns that recent cuts in police...
Mott Park group rallies to preserve golf course
By Kate Cole May 2010
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association May 20 held a rally at Mott Park Golf Course to support their neighborhood, park and golf course.A group of more than 100 people listened as Councilman...
City affairs, adopt-a-park, crime prevention discussed
By Alan Matthews May 2010
The Central Park Neighborhood Association May 13 heard from Councilman Dale Weighill, Sgt. Lloyd Nicholson of the Mott Police Department, the Flint Parks and Recreation Department director and a...East Court group gets volunteers for neighborhood watch
By Kate Cole May 2010
A second special meeting of the College Cultural Neighborhood Association Crime Watch Committee May 13 resulted in 14 people volunteering to help organize a crime watch. The group will meet two...East Court group discusses crime watch
By Kate Cole May 2010
Members of the College Cultural Neighborhood Association April 29 discussed ways to deter crime in the 1,400-household residential area and determine if there is enough support for a neighborhood...Central Park group discusses student housing, security
By Kelsey Ronan Apr 2010
Central Park Neighborhood Association April 8 discussed student housing and security concerns.President Jerry Rule said he and Vice President Edwin Custer had attended an off-campus housing fair...
Group discusses use of deadly force in self-defense
By Kate Cole Apr 2010
Members of the Eastside Business Association meeting March 31 heard Genesee County's Assistant Prosecutor Tim Cassidy explain what the law is in the use of deadly weapons in self-defense. Cassidy...South Side group discusses police layoffs, trash collection
By Kelsey Ronan Mar 2010
The South Side Business and Residents Association March 27 discussed police lay-offs, trash collection, code enforcement and beautification grants.Patrick Gerace, director of neighborhood...
Group focuses on animal control issues
By Kate Cole Mar 2010
The Eastside Business Association March 23 met with Animal Control Officer Melissa Miller as guest speaker.Miller, a 12-year veteran of the organization, told the group reductions in staff from...
Public safety dominates East Court group agenda
By Kate Cole Mar 2010
Public safety layoffs, a crime watch and communication barriers between the Flint City Council and the Mayor's Office dominated the College Cultural Neighborhood Association (CCNA) meeting March 18...Central Park group discusses Richert Manor
By Kelsey Ronan Mar 2010
Central Park Neighborhood Association March 1 discussed Richert Manor, neighborhood action sessions and a neighborhood cleanup.Gloria Chatman, property manager of Richert Manor, a...
Grand Traverse group discusses Stat EMS
By Kelsey Ronan Feb 2010
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association Feb. 18 discussed Stat EMS's plans to buy 613 Oak St. and voted to ask the Land Bank to delay sale of the property.Stat EMS President Marc...
Public safety layoffs discussed
By Rita Heidtman Feb 2010
Flint police officers and Councilman Sheldon Neely (6th Ward) announced the layoffs of 57 police officers and 23 firefighters to members of the Mott Park Neighborhood Association Feb. 18.Flint...
Mott Park group discusses voting bylaws
By Rita Heidtman Feb 2010
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association Feb. 18 discussed revising the bylaws and how many votes would be allowed per household. The bylaws will be rewritten to read that only participating dues...Central Park discusses federal funds, Richert Manor, city budget
By Kelsey Ronan Feb 2010
Central Park Neighborhood Association Feb. 11 discussed NSP2 funds, Richert Manor and the city budget deficit.City Administrator Greg Eason told the group that Central Park will be one of the...
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