Some Updates from the Neighborhood
Snow Plow Updates
We try to avoid calling plows, but when cars get stuck in the street, it seems like the right thing to do. We called for plows this weekend, and they helped us get out of the snow. Unfortunately, not all our neighbors received the same level of service. I apologize directly to our neighbors on Kildare and Glenlake, who seem to have received the worst service. I know how frustrating it is to follow a plan, do your part, and still experience a service failure.
We have taken action to avoid this in the future. The problem was caused by a new driver and the unique layout of our streets. If we call for plow drivers in the future, we will provide them with these maps, which show optimal routes for clearing east and west streets and north and south streets. Next time we will prepare our drivers to succeed.
Update on Our E-Neighborhood Watch
Our E-Neighborhood Watch program has seen an uptick in neighbor participation. Here is a general coverage map, which shows the approximate locations of our volunteers.
If you have cameras on your home or business, and would like to volunteer for our program, you can sign up here.
Here is how the program works:
1. If you witness or are victim to a criminal offense in Sauganash Park, you can request camera footage from your neighbors here.
2. We (the SPCA) will receive your request.
3. We will check it against our index of neighbors who have volunteered to help.
4. We will relay your request to neighbors nearby and ask them for footage.
5. They may choose to share their footage. If they do we will send it to you.
We hope to spread greater awareness of this program. As the weather gets warmer, crime in our area usually increases. I suspect this year will be no better. We should prepare in the ways that we can. Please participate if you are able by volunteering or educating your neighbors about our program.
Participatory Budgeting
SPCA board member Iram McGill has been tirelessly representing our neighborhood in the 39th Ward Participatory Budgeting Process. Alderman Nugent created this program, which allows community members to spend some of the ward’s discretionary menu money. Last year, voters chose to get our underpass at Lowell and Granville repaved. Now it’s time to vote for this year’s projects.
I don’t want to influence your voting. I just want to give you some sample projects that are on the table this year:
A Left Turn Lane at Devon and Pulaski
Improvements to the Baseball Diamonds at Sauganash Park
Bus Stop Benches at Pulaski and Rogers/Sauganash Ave
There are 22 total project proposals from across the 39th Ward. Let’s make our voices heard! All votes must be cast by February 12th. There are only 9 days left to vote. Register to vote now!
Thank you for being a part of this community and contributing in the ways that you do!