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Neighborhood News
Atlantic St. Public Stairway Since January, the Atlantic St. public stairway off 15th Ave. S has friends. Cleanups are on the fourth Sunday every month. On June 15, three neighbors cleared over 300 sq ft of blackberries from the lower stairs (at the bend downhill in the picture), improving visibility significantly. Work parties are announced on the BAN email list.
A First Slice of Cherry Pie Welcomes Warm Weather In Summer Days Bring in the Barbecue! Neighbors gathered at Dr. José Rizal Park on Saturday, July 12, to celebrate the summer. There was no shortage of good food, good laughs, or good conversation as folks came and went. The sun was bright, Seattle beautiful, a perfect spot to watch evening arrive. Beacon Bluff July 12, P-Patchers participated in one of four neighborhood volunteer events for the weekend, spreading mulch, removing weeds, and tidying up Beacon Bluff. Seattle Public Utilities picked up bags of green waste from last month's Community Service worker event.
July 12, Community Court Service Workers Gathered 21 Bags of Trash, 100 Beverage Containers, a Palette, and Sorted 6 Cubic Yards of Compostable Plant Cuttings for Pick Up Saturday, July 12, four Community Court service workers and a crew lead sorted piles of collected debris, and removed 21 large bags of assorted refuse from abandoned encampment sites. Monday, June 30, Parks representatives, a supervisor for Seattle Public Utilities, Steve Louis from DON, and neighbors met to make Dr. Jose Rizal Park safe again. Parks mowed a large part of the off-leash area, including the orchard. The plan includes cleaning up the entrance to the OLA - selectively pruning trees, fixing a streetlight, improving views, fixing fences. June 20, all along the upper park, EarthCorps, COLA, and Seattle Works came together to put peace in place, restoring a forest, reclaiming a park, saving a signature tree with hard work, a lot of sweat, and not a few sore muscles. Weekly work parties Sundays, upper and lower sections of the park. College and Massachusetts St. Public Stairways The Dept. of Transportation is restoring the College and Mass. St. public stairways. Lucille St. Public Stairways - Gateway to Georgetown The Lucille public stairway that leads to Georgetown has been cleaned up by Seattle Public Utilities. It's part of the route taken by Beacon Hill firefighters for conditioning runs. On seeing its state - a lot of trash, drug paraphernalia, empty booze containers, graffiti - first responders responded first, making a way welcome. Community Court Service Workers We've been offered a second Community Court service day, with neighborhood support. Service Workers are first-time misdemeanor, non-violent offenders. They make a difference on public stairways, in parks and greenbelts, around schools and homes. If you would like a team to help out, get in touch. |
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Events! How to Report a Crime Something for your refrigerator door. Southwest Precinct Communities Crime on Beacon Hill Tracking the data: Seattle Police Department Crime Statistics - Maps Real-Time 911 Seattle Fire Department real-time dispatch information. How to Report Abandoned Vehicles Abandoned cars leak oil, hydraulics, gasoline, plus they attract crime and break-ins. What to Do about a Streetlight Shed light on a corner near you. Fix a Pothole The City usually fills them within a week. Street Maintenance Request Form Comments for Metro? Go to this site and make some suggestions. Encampments Report illegal encampments through the City of Seattle's Customer Service Bureau. Phone: 684-CITY (684-2489). Also, use the online service request form. Report location and other details. Unauthorized
Camping on City Property: Graffiti and Other Nuisances On private property? You need the owner's permission. Take a picture if notable. More facts? Call 684-7587, or see these sites: Graffiti Illegal Dumping Surface Water Pollution Animals City resources for pet owners, feral and wild animal issues, and dog attacks. Seattle Animal Shelter Resources and Information The Alcohol Impact Area and You! Want to help Beacon Hill get its own AIA? Keep track of the empties you find. AIA Beverage Reporting Form - Word AIA Beverage Reporting Form - pdf Do You Feel Safe? UW and Seattle Neighborhood Group are doing a survey. |
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Next Meeting Seattle Night Out: Join Your Neighbors for Block Parties, Barbecues, Music, and More! Tuesday, August 5 First August Tuesday, National Night Out Contact Mark Solomon at the South Precinct for details! Monthly meetings since 1998. |
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