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I'm interested in what people of the community think about this incident and what, if anything, can be done to improve the situation around Belmont Avenue, Morris Avenue and Pont Reading (the bus stop across the street from Chestnutwold) to deter/prevent crime in this area? Are you disturbed that a crime involving the use of a hand gun is being reported as a robbery? Do you know that of all the places in our neighborhood(between Ardmore Ave, Haverford Ave. County Line Rd. and Wynnewood Ave.) you have a 30% higher chance of witnessing or being a victim of crime at the intersection of Belmont and Pont Reading?

Hi all,

Just posting in to add County Line Rd, between Biddle and Loraine St. to the local street closures. The gas company(PECO) has started work as of two days ago to replace the gas lines on both these blocks. This section of street is being closed completely in the early morning to about mid-day.

Here is to hoping that everyone else's 1st tomato is near - I had my first cherries (on a bagel with cream cheese) this morning. All is correct with my world again!

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Bill H

It has been a while since I've had the time to make more than a short post and to tell the truth I still do not have the time but I figured I must force myself to get at least current pics of what is happening over at Normandy Botanical Gardens. Please take a look at the current progress at http://www.flickr.com/photos/27706267@N02/?saved=1. Please note the new benches and picnic table that were installed this Spring - Thank You Haverford Township Parks and Recreation Department for you help in purchasing and installing the benches and table. They are being used and look beautiful!

As always I'm looking for volunteers to weed, water, help plan further garden beds and to help with the newly added field of sunflowers and flower/vegetable bed that is around the corner of the house. In mid July pumkins will be planted in one section of the new veggie bed for the fall and for our neighborhood kids/families to pick in October.

On May 17th our local boy scouts, Troop 132, came out and helped clean up the creek that runs along the septa bus path. We cleaned the creek from Belmont and Pont Reading down into Merwood Park.

Congratulations Troop 132 on a job well done!!!

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Well, Spring is in full bloom and the St. Denis Fair is back in town. The fair is this Wednesday to Saturday(7th to 10th) and next Wednesday to Saturday(14th to17th). We hope everyone has good time at the fair.

We are also asking for our community to be watchful during the time that the fair is on considering the events that happened last year. I'll be going out on an informal community watch on Friday and Saturday nights, with cell phone in hand. I've talked to a few families who will also be watching from their porches for any large groups or any suspicious activity as people make their way to and from the fair through our neighborhood. All are welcome to participate either by calling me at 610.331.1349 or you can participate from the comfort of your home by keeping an eye out on your block.

Everyone have a fun and safe weekend.

Bill Halpin