Virginia Highland Civic Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, January 14, 2013; Ponce de Leon Library CALL TO ORDER Mr. White called the meeting to order at 7 PM. The following Board members were present: Jack White, Lola Carlisle, Jenifer Keenan, Arturo Cruz-Tucker, John Becker, Nicole Foerschler Horn, Genny Ferrero, and Lauren…
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Anyone ready for a summer festival? June’s still a few months away, but rest assured planning is well under way for this year’s 30th Anniversary Summerfest. And if you’re a seamstress – or a ‘seamster’ for you needle-wielding males out there – your skills are sorely needed. If you enjoy sewing and creative expression, the…
Read MoreBy: John Wolfinger I know, I know – it has been a while since I issued a report. As Zone 6 converts to a new reporting format, I am still waiting for 2013 week 2 – so this report only includes 2013 week 1. Gunfire From Piedmont Park Thanx to an inquiry I received from…
Read MoreBy: Jack White, VHCA Board President In December, the Inman Task Force formed by school board representative Cecily Harsch-Kinnane issued a report on the two issues it was asked to consider: (1) whether a 6th or 8th grade academy would be a better short-term solution for the Grady Cluster’s overcrowding, and (2) potential sites for such an academy. The Task…
Read MoreAtlanta’s Department of Watershed Management has proposed revisions to the Post‐Development Stormwater Management Ordinance to promote the use of Green Infrastructure techniques on new and redevelopment projects in the City, and to address specific problems that have emerged since the original ordinance was adopted in 2004. The ordinance was presented to City Council’s Utilities Committee…
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