What's Going On Outside Our Doors?

Just in case you didn't know there is activity going on outside our doors. What is it? Well from what I gather the township will be installing new street lights in our area.

Orange flyers have been posted all around the area for at least a few days now informing the residents of this. And yesterday one of these orange flyers was even delivered to my front door.

From what I have been told so far, the old street lights are going to be taken down and new ones (that will be around 12 feet tall) will be installed at various street points around the area. (If you see a "pink" chalk marking of numbers then that marks the spot for one of the new street lights).

This is going to take some time because holes have to be dug and electrical equipment installed so the work will be continuing in our area for some time.

I will be posting more information as soon as I get it.

Cheltenham News!

Cheltenham Police Announce Two Arrests in Recent Vehicle Break-ins
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Cheltenham Township Police have recently arrested two (2) individuals for a 
series of Theft from Auto incidents which occurred in late October and early November, 
2010.  The suspects were developed through evidence which was recovered inside 
vehicles which had been broken into during overnight hours.  Arrested were:

Alexandra OROZCO-BLANDON
- H/F, 1019 E. Luzerne St, Philadelphia, Pa. 19124, 01/07/1992

OROZCO-BLANDON was arrested for (2) TFA incidents committed on October 22nd 
2010.
She was identified via fingerprint evidence lifted from the scene.
·There are approx. (10) other TFA's in that area which she is possibly connected
 with. On-going Investigation.  OROZCO-BLANDON is currently out on bail

Dina CONCERT

- W/F, 45 Chelfield Rd, Glenside, Pa. 19038, 03/09/1976

Dina CONCERT was arrested for committing a Theft from Auto incident on 
11/07/2010 in the Glenside section.  A search warrant was executed at CONCERT's residence 
and the victim's property was recovered.  CONCERT is currently incarcerated at 
Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Contact Information
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Phone:
EMERGENCY: 911
Police Business: 215-885-1600
Non-Emergency:     Ext. 460
Community Policing: Ext. 482
Detective Division:  Ext. 499
Highway Safety:     Ext. 474
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Cheltenham Township | 8230 Old York Road | Township Administration Building | 
Elkins
Park | PA | 19027
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Crime Report

WYNCOTE CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Wyncote Civic Association is pleased to present

Sergeant John Slavin
Cheltenham Township Police Department

Wyncote Crime Report

A report on the latest crime trends affecting Wyncote followed
by a discussion on how you can better protect your family, home
and property.

All Hallows Church Hall

Greenwood Avenue and Bent Road

Monday, November 8, 2010

7:30 pm
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Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens
A Pennsylvania Nonprofit
www.CheltenhamChamberofCitizens.com
E-mail: CheltenhamChamberofCitizens@gmail.com
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Cheltenham News

Hello Neighbors
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There are two properties on the Zoning Hearing Board agenda for 11/08/10 at 7:30 PM at Curtis Hall:

1) The business located at 1627 W. Cheltenham Avenue (it's the auto repair station at the corner of Sycamore and Cheltenham Avenue) wants to engage in a commercial truck rental business.

2) 1831 Cheltenham Ave. (doctor's office) wishes to change the zoning of the building.

Both of these applications were not brought in front of the La Mott BHAR.

Pass on the information.

We all can not make all the meetings, but we need to attend this one.  

Remember to check you Township Calendar for dates of meetings

courtesy of Darlene Melton. 

"Black Soldiers In Blue" - Film Documentary

Saturday, November 6, 2010

at 1:30 pm at the LaMott Community Center / Library

"Black Soldiers in Blue"

This movie tells the story of the soldiers at Camp William Penn, the first and largest training camp for black soldiers during the Civil War. (not rated)

Drawing to win a DVD and light refreshments served.

Sponsored by the Friends of La Mott Library.

The Dominican Retreat House May Be In Trouble!

Located in Elkins Park the property formerly known as the Dominican Retreat House may be facing some financial difficulty.

The property was purchased by the Land Conservancy of Elkins Park Inc. but it may be facing foreclosure.

The former owners of the property, The Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de Ricci, have taken legal action to foreclose on the property because multiple mortgage payments have not been made.

Both sides are hoping to come to some sort of agreement.

source
The Times Chronicle

Election Day 2010!

Well its election day here in our little area!

I got off to a late start and didn't get in to vote until around 2:30 this afternoon. At this time of the day the turn out was light but and there was no line to wait in. BUT there were people coming in at a very steady pace!

One (actually I should say the only) issue on the ballot box (besides the candidates running) has to do with lowering the percentage number of area registered voters needed to be able to vote / enact on ordinances in this area. Currently a 30% number of area registered voters are needed but the ballot question asks to lower that percentage number to 7%.

Of course I won't tell you how I voted (however I will mention that I have been disappointed with some of this area's local politicians!) but what I will tell you is that election day here in LaMott is always a busy kind of day! Neighbors meet and greet each other here and we get to see neighbors that we haven't seen in a while and even meet some new ones!

So if you haven't gone out to vote yet you have until 8pm tonight!

Remember our polling place is the LaMott Community Center at Willow and Sycamore Aves.

For more information, remember that our polling place is:

The LaMott Community Center
7420 Sycamore Ave
LaMott, PA 19027
(215)635-3255