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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...
Grand Traverse group approves gardening project
By Rita Heidtman Jan 2010
Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association agreed to support an urban gardening project in Aldrich Park. Joanna Lehrman, a graduate of Michigan State University, is developing the project to...College Cultural group discusses abandoned properties, downtown parking meters
By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Jan. 21 discussed abandoned properties, stimulus funds and parking meters for downtown.Doug Weiland, director of the Genesee County Land Bank...
Central Park discusses student housing
By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Jan. 14 discussed student housing, code enforcement and stimulus funds.President Jerry Rule shared a letter from UM-Flint Chancellor Ruth Person about...
Mott Park Association elects new president
By Kate Cole Jan 2010
The Mott Park Neighborhood Association Nov. 19 elected Susan Burhans president.Former President Marta Wyngaard-Tavakoli served three terms and was ineligible for re-election.
"I'm very happy...
Central Park group discusses ward meetings
By By Kelsey Ronan Jan 2010
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Dec. 17 discussed Mayor Dayne Walling's action session meetings, derelict properties and changed the regular meeting night.President Jerry Rule asked...
East Court group discusses crime
By Kate Cole Dec 2009
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Nov. 20 discussed increasing crime and a decreasing city budget.Community Police Officer Kary Wooster from the East Side Police Mini-Station answered...
Student housing topic at Central Park meeting
By Kelsey Ronan Dec 2009
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Nov. 19 discussed student housing and a neighborhood master plan.Association President Jerry Rule said he met with UM-Flint Chancellor Ruth Person and...
Group discusses properties
By Alan Matthews Nov 2009
The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association Oct. 29 discussed the Jackson-Hardy house, Spencer - Mortuary, the size of the Carriage Town board of directors and property at Second Avenue...Group hears from Land Bank officials
By Alan Matthews Nov 2009
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Oct. 15 was attended by members of the Genesee County Land Bank staff and discussed nominations for association officers and a crime hotline.Genesee...
Group discusses boarded up houses
By Kate Cole Oct 2009
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association Sept. 17 discussed boarded up houses and park mowing and heard from Flint City Council candidates. It also heard about new programs at Mott Community...Stimulus funds, student renters topics
By Alan Matthews Oct 2009
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Sept. 17 discussed stimulus funds, a vacant house, student renters, traffic concerns and a Facebook site.President Jerry Rule said Pierson Street does not...
Group discusses Back to the Bricks
By Erica Woodruff Aug 2009
The Downtown Small Business Association July 28 discussed Back to the Bricks, the downtown post office, bike racks and new businesses.The Back to the Bricks event, Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, is expected...
Central Park neighborhood plans sign
By Kate Cole Jul 2009
The Central Park Neighborhood Association June 18 agreed to ask residents to vote on the official name for their area at the next scheduled meeting July 16.The decision was made after Edwin...
Central is topic at Central Park meeting
By Nic Custer Jun 2009
The Central Park Neighborhood Association May 21 discussed the closing of Central High School and vandalism in the neighborhood.President Jerry Rule said he had met with President Sherry Hayden...
Court Street group discusses Central
By Erica Woodruff Jun 2009
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association May 21 discussed plans for Central High School, Gilkey Creek, neighborhood cleanups and gardens.In a letter to the Board of Education about...
Anti-crime program discussed
By Erica Woodruff May 2009
Flint’s Downtown Small Business Association April 23 discussed an aniti-crime program and a Canadian anti-Flint video.It also discussed events to be held in downtown Flint this summer.
Weed...
Group discusses Central H.S.
By Erica Woodruff May 2009
The Central Park Neighborhood Association April 16 discussed a proposal submitted to the city of Flint requesting money for neighborhood improvements, plans to clean up the neighborhood and the...East Court group discusses bylaws
By Nic Custer Apr 2009
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association March 19 discussed bylaw changes, Kearsley Park and grant updates.A series of bylaw changes were passed by the group, including a $10 a year...
Group discusses Hardy House
By Nic Custer Apr 2009
The Carriage Town Neighborhood Association March 12 discussed the Jackson Hardy House, the Road to Freedom group and a home fair.David White discussed the Jackson Hardy House, a neighborhood...
East Court group discusses Gilkey
By Nic Custer Dec 2008
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association Nov. 18 discussed Gilkey Creek restoration, grants and wreath sales.Sara Mcdonnell, UM-Flint Center for Applied Environmental Research, explained...
Central Park discusses trespassing
By Nic Custer Dec 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Nov. 20 discussed trespassing, elections and neighborhood signs.President Steve Urdy reported that people have been trespassing through backyards in the...
Investor’s group discusses streetlights
By Nic Custer Oct 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Investor's Committee Sept. 30 discussed neighborhood streetlights and student housing in the neighborhood.Chairman John Freeman said the group is trying...
Investor’s group discusses street lighting
By Nic Custer Sep 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Investors Committee Aug. 26 discussed historic light poles, the prosperity of the neighborhood, manhole cover theft and renovating 628 E. Second...Group discusses development project
By Nic Custer Sep 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Aug. 21 discussed a redevelopment program, 924 Eddy St., a road race, students in the neighborhood and beautification.Nicole Rodden-Bowen, Court Street...
Home improvement loans discussed
By Nic Custer Aug 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Investors Committee met July 29 to discuss home improvement loans for landlords and homeowners.Nicole Rodden-Bowen, Court Street Village neighborhood...
Central Park provides foreign student housing
By Nic Custer Jul 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Investor's Committee heard Coordinator Patriece Campbell, UM-Flint's International Student Center, talk about the benefits of having a college-focused...Neighborhood group discusses drugs
By Rita Heidtman Jul 2008
The Central Park Neighborhood Association is concerned about the drug dealers in the neighborhood.Resident Doris Brandt said the best way to keep the drug dealers out is by contacting the...
E. Court group discusses neighborhood events
By Erin Erickson Jun 2008
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association May 20 discussed neighborhood events.Michael Vance, from the mayor's office, said the BP gas station at Court Street and Dort Highway was robbed...
Group seeks money for playground
By Rita Heidtman Jun 2008
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association is seeking donations for a playground in Memorial Park on Church Street.The group plans to provide children a colorful environment to play in...
Carriage Town group discusses demolitions
By Nic Custer May 2008
The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association April 12 discussed a Hurley neighborhood plan, emergency demolitions, University Drive, a land exchange and a neighborhood cleanup.Hurley...
East Court group hears from officials
By Erin Erickson Apr 2008
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association March 18 heard comments from Rep. Dale E. Kildee, Councilman Jim Ananich and County Commissioner Jamie Curtis. It also discussed vacant houses...East Court group discusses safety
By Erin Erickson Feb 2008
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association Jan. 15 discussed neighborhood safety, public access television, environmental issues and local events.Councilman Jim Ananich (Ward 7) said...
Group discusses downtown projects
By Nic Custer Feb 2008
The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association Jan. 29 discussed new projects in downtown and the General Motors homecoming and it held its annual board of directors election.Michael...
E. Court group hears from officials
By Erin Erickson Dec 2007
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association (CCNA) Nov. 27 discussed local issues with government officials, Flint - Future Now, an Interstate 69 sound wall and a gift to the association....Group discusses Central Park issues
By Nic Custer Dec 2007
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Investors Committee Nov. 27 discussed Community Challenge Visual Change, a summer event, a house scheduled for demolition and Christmas caroling.Steve...
Grand Traverse group discusses infill housing
By Nic Custer Dec 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association Nov. 15 discussed infill housing, neighborhood preservation grant application, bylaw changes and a committee on crime and blight. The ombudsman...Grand Traverse group discusses crime, blight
By Nic Custer Nov 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association Oct. 18 discussed crime and blight, Oak School, a visual change project and the gateway garden.President Heidi Peterson said there was a need...
Central Park group discusses future
By Nic Custer Nov 2007
The Central Park Neighborhood Association Investors Committee Oct. 30 discussed a meeting with Mott Community College officials about the future of the neighborhood.It also discussed a Citizens...
East Court group discusses crime
By Erin Erickson Oct 2007
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association Sept. 25 discussed crime, Gilkey Creek, the 911 system and the mayoral election.Councilman Jim Ananich (Ward 7) spoke about reported break-ins...
East Court group discusses store, copper theft
By Nic Custer Jun 2007
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association May 22 discussed a downtown grocery store, copper theft, a planning workshop, elections and neighborhood garden cleanup days.Perry Compton, with...
Grand Travese group discusses Land Bank property
By Nic Custer Jun 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association May 17 discussed Land Bank property acquisition, Court Street Village housing rehabilitation and Clean and Green program application.Two...
Grand Traverse group discusses park plans
By Nic Custer May 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association April 19 discussed land use planning, support for a Flint parks master plan, a Keep Genesee County Beautiful grant, beautification and...East Court group discusses neighborhood race, watershed
By Nic Custer Apr 2007
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association March 23 discussed a proposed 10-kilometer race, the Gilkey Creek Watershed Management Plan and Tree City USA.It also discussed demonstration...
Grand Traverse group discusses Ruth Mott beautification program
By Nic Custer Apr 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association March 15 discussed Ruth Mott Beautification program, the annual family festival, a graffiti free day, a beautification grant and repairing area...West Flint group helps tag cars
By Nic Custer Apr 2007
The West Flint Community Watch March 8 discussed tagging vehicles in the neighborhood, fire department kitchens, an annual beautification project and a grant proposal.Brian Hughes and Treasurer...
Grand Traverse group adopts traffic triangle
By Nic Custer Mar 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association Feb. 15 discussed adopting a traffic triangle, the Spring Grove project, the Graffiti Hurts Flint program, a mini-grant and funds from the city....East Court group opposes destruction of Manning Street
By Nic Custer Feb 2007
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association Jan. 23 discussed Manning Street, Genesee Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, application for a beautification grant and events at Kearsley...Grand Traverse group discusses renovating eye-sore in Interchance
By Nic Custer Feb 2007
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association Jan. 18 discussed diverting proposed neighborhood home restoration funds.Jerry Vogler, Court Street Village Non Profit Housing Corporation...
Carriage Town group discusses Berridge Hotel renovations
By Nic Custer Feb 2007
The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association Jan. 25 discussed Berridge Hotel renovations, COPS officer, Hurley Medical Center land use plans and held elections.Members Michael Freeman and...
E. Court group discusses focus groups
By Nic Custer Dec 2006
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association Nov. 28 discussed Genesee County Health focus groups, bike trails, a group that helps premature babies, Keep Genesee County Beautiful awards, a...College Cultural group discusses beautification
By Nic Custer Oct 2006
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association Sept. 26 discussed Keep Genesee County Beautiful - Cultivating Our Community Project, Healthy Michigan, the parks master plan, a neighborhood...Potter Crime Watch discusses 911 calls, "chop shop"
By Nic Custer Sep 2006
The Potter Community Crime Watch Aug. 21 discussed responses to 911 calls, a chop shop, ways to connect with neighbors and a community beautification project.Toni Promenchenkel, assistant...
Grand Traverse group discusses its family festival, the Flint River Trail
By Nic Custer Sep 2006
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association Aug. 17 discussed its family festival, the Flint River Trail, Spring Grove, a downtown parking and traffic study and Oak School renovations.The...
Grand Traverse nighborhood group discusses annual family festival, Fact Book
By Nic Custer Aug 2006
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association July 20 discussed the Fact Book, membership fees, the annual family festival, a possible memorial and a grant.The Fact Book contains...
Southside group discusses Land Bank projects, water service deposits
By Samuel Murchie Aug 2006
The Southside Business and Residential Association July 25 discussed Genesee County Land Bank projects, water service deposits, neighborhood crime prevention and beautification.The group was...
Eastside Business Association discussed 911 services, code enforcement
By Samuel R. Murchie Aug 2006
The Eastside Business Association July 12 discussed 911 services, code enforcement, neighborhood beautification and youth services.Mike Tobias told the group about his recent tour to the city of...
Eastside Business Association discusses parks
By Samuel R. Murchie Aug 2006
The Eastside Business Association July 19 heard a presentation from Amy McMillan, Director of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.McMillan said that the Genesee County park system...
Eastside Business Association hears about MTA - Your Ride, health program
By Samuel R. Murchie Aug 2006
The Eastside Business Association July 26 heard about the MTA - Your Ride program and the Genesee County Health Department Preparedness Educational program.Edgar Benning, MTA assistant general...
Group hears about foster care
By Samuel R. Murchie Jul 2006
The Eastside Business Association June 21 heard about services provided by the Genesee County Circuit Court Family Division.Kim LeFear said the division was changing the way it deals with the...
Potter group discusses church burglary
By Samuel R. Murchie Jul 2006
The Potter Crime Watch June 19 discussed a burglary, vagrants, a possible scam and a neighborhood eyesore.Chad Hurtler said the Central Baptist Church at Center Road and Holly Avenue was...
Jackson-Hardy house future discussed
By Nic Custer Jul 2006
The Carriage Town Historic Neighborhood Association June 19 discussed the future of the Jackson-Hardy House, 525 Garland St, and new signs in the neighborhood.David White explained the history of...
Eastside Business Association discusses neighborhood improvement, beautification projects June 14
By Samuel R. Murchie Jul 2006
The Eastside Business Association June 14 discussed neighborhood improvement and beautification projects.Kate Fields, executive director of the Greater Eastside Community Association, said her...
Downtown Small Business Association meets May 17
By Nic Custer Jul 2006
The Downtown Small Business Association May 17 discussed board member resignations, expanding its membership, downtown banners and a co-op position.President Freeman Greer said Matt Zacks resigned...
East Court group meets
By Nic Custer Jun 2006
The College Cultural Neighborhood Association May 23 discussed a ballot initiative and the neighborhood - history.Kim Coe discussed a ballot proposition to ban affirmative action. Coe asked...
East Side group discusses addiction prevention, treatment
By Samuel R. Murchie Jun 2006
The Eastside Business Association May 24 heard a presentation on the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and addiction delivered by Michael Hunt and David Knapp of the National Council of...Downtown Small Business Association meets
By Nic Custer Jun 2006
The Downtown Small Business Association May 17 discussed board member resignations and expanding its membership, downtown banners and a co-op position.President Freeman Greer said Matt Zacks has...
Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association meets
By Nic Custer Jun 2006
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association May 18 discussed proposed neighborhood improvements, a neighborhood fact book and its meeting dates.President Heidi Peterson said the...
Eastside Business Association discusses neighborhood renewal
By Samuel R. Murchie Jun 2006
The Eastside Business Association May 31 heard researcher Lynette Boswell speak on neighborhood decline and renewal in Flint.Boswell, a Chicago resident, is studying the community life-cycles to...
Downtown Neighborhood
By Nic Custer May 2006
The Downtown Small Business Association April 19 discussed parking meter theft, its Back to the Bricks Cruise and Memorial Day events.There are 448 parking meters downtown, most of which are...
Grand Traverse Neighborhood
By Nic Custer May 2006
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association April 20 discussed its neighborhood plan and grants.It was suggested the neighborhood plan be put into a Powerpoint presentation to give to...
West Side Neighborhood
By Nic Custer May 2006
The West Flint Community Watch April 13 discussed planned city improvements, Sarginson Park safety and new community police officers.Mayor Don Williamson told the group Flint will repave more...
Eastside Business Association May 24 meeting minutes
By Anete Rude May 2006
Michael Hunt, interim executive director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Addictions, was the guest speaker. David Knapp, therapist, helped with the presentation. Handouts were given...Eastside Business Association May 31 meeting minutes
By Anete Rude May 2006
Lynette Boswell, first person to be given a fellowship with the Genesee Institute, spoke about her research into Flint neighborhoods. She has selected the Kearsley Park area as a neighborhood that...Pierce School Neighborhood
By Gregory J. Vanucci Apr 2006
The College and Cultural Neighborhood Association March 28 discussed a program to plant trees in the neighborhood and other plans to beautify the area. It also discussed a city plan to build a...Downtown Neighborhood
By Nic Custer Apr 2006
The Downtown Small Business Association March 15 discussed its Memorial Day celebration, a downtown cleanup and a member directory.The group will hold the fourth annual Proud to Be an American...
Grand Traverse Neighborhood
By Nic Custer Apr 2006
The Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association March 16 discussed a house repair project, community cleanups, a neighborhood plan and repairing a mural on Ann Arbor Street.Court Street...
Potter School Neighborhood
By Nic Custer Apr 2006
The Potter Crime Watch March 20 discussed a summer block party and a Memorial Day parade It also elected a new president.The group plans to hold a block party at Potter Park in early summer...
Downtown Small Business Association discusses tours, renovation of a block and technical assistanc
By Nic Custer Mar 2006
The Downtown Small Business Association Feb. 15 discussed proposed summer tours, plans to renovate a block and technical assistance for businesses.Lynn Smith, project coordinator for Uptown...
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