Frankford year in Review 2007

This is just our take on it. I am sure there are some things that should be included here but have been overlooked.

We had a councilman representing us once again. Dan Savage took over the seat held by Rick Mariano. Although he lost the primary to Maria Quinones-Sanchez, he continued to represent us and worked on his agenda for the remainder of his term.

The Art Holiday closed. This cesspool was a blight on the neighborhood and deserved to die long before the end came. Shame on us for tolerating it.

Sale of the Third Federal Bank building to NIT caused a tremendous uproar. So far nothing on the Avenue has changed as a result.

Demolitions of properties throughout the neighborhood began again this year. The removal of the blighted properties improved the blocks where they had been and creates future opportunity for development.

Frankford’s Gambrel recreation center was highlighted on national television with an extreme makeover.

Deni playground once again saw organized baseball for kids thanks to councilman Savage.

The Prisoner re-entry program has continued to be a political issue.

Northwood Civic Association leadership twas urned over to a new team

East Frankford Civic Association also found new leadership and was rechristened the Frankford Civic Association.

Frankford Creek Greenway Master Plan was published.

Frankford Business and Professional Association leadership was turned over to Elizabeth McCollum-Nozario.

Councilman Savage re-established and reorganized the Frankford Special Services District.

Councilman Savage introduced a bill designating Frankford as a Transit Oriented Development District for the purposes of the rezoning of the City. This is a fundamental part in planning for the future of Frankford.