Holme Circle Civic Association met last week, with members happy to hear of the recent unanimous state House passage of House Bill 1466, which would give registered community organizations a process to dismiss so-called Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
If a suit is dismissed, an RCO could recover attorneys’ fees, costs and damages.
Holme Circle Civic also agreed to join the 32-member Crosstown Coalition’s effort to add an amendment to the bill that would provide RCOs with reimbursement if their insurance premiums increase due to a SLAPP suit.
Meanwhile, City Council is weighing a proposed change to the Home Rule Charter that would provide legal protections to RCOs that are sued.
In other news from the Oct. 25 meeting:
• There are Toys for Tots collection boxes at the offices of state Rep. Ed Neilson (16 Old Ashton Road) and City Councilman Mike Driscoll (7552 Frankford Ave.).
• Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave., has new hours: Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours are expected to be announced soon.
• Capt’n Chucky’s seafood market has opened at 2853 Holme Ave.
• The polling places for the 57th Ward, Divisions 3, 13 and 14 have moved to Pennypack Woods, 8724 Crispin St.
• Holme Circle Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at St. Jerome parish hall, 3031 Stamford St. ••
