The Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association met on Sept. 11, and members gave a standing ovation to 2nd Police District community relations officer Dianne Murphy in observance of the 13th anniversary of the terrorist bombings that killed hundreds of first responders.
In other news from the meeting, held at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, state Rep. Mark Cohen said he is working with Nancy Ostroff to see if the Gibbons Police Athletic League facility can be saved, or if another site can be found. The local PAL site has had a long lease at Trinity Church Oxford, but the church is looking to develop the property where the site operates.
The guest speaker at the meeting was Amelia Dorminy, of Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control. For information about dog licenses, adoptions, foster care, volunteer opportunities or the upcoming Duck Dash fundraiser, call 267–385–3800 or visit www.acctphilly.org
The meeting also featured representatives of state Rep. Kevin Boyle and City Councilmen Ed Neilson and Brian O’Neill.
The newly formed Burholme Business Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Enhanced Living, 7040 Oxford Ave. Members are planning a kickoff block party outside Chuck’s Alibi.
Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association will meet on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at Wesley Enhanced Living. Candidates in the Nov. 4 election have been invited. The office of city elections commissioner Al Schmidt will provide sample ballots, voter guides and absentee ballot applications. ••
