Rhawnhurst Civic Association last week welcomed Bill Kenny and Heather Miller, of the Register of Wills office.
Kenny spoke of the office’s Title Clearance Unit, which can help people with so-called “tangled” titles that often result following the death of a homeowner.
Anyone with questions can call 215-686-6262 or email [email protected].
Kenny also spoke about wills, including a misconception that someone who dies before their spouse doesn’t need a will because their money will go directly to the surviving spouse.
Wills should be kept in a safe place, Kenny said, and the individual should tell the executor where to find the original copy.
Upon death, a will can be brought to the Register of Wills office so the estate can be settled.
The Register of Wills will have a pop-up event on June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the office of state Rep. Sean Dougherty, at 7801-A Hasbrook Ave.
In other news from the May 21 meeting:
• Mark Mroz, community relations officer in the 2nd Police District, said homicides, shootings, robberies, robberies with guns, residential burglaries, thefts from autos and retail theft are down from a year ago. Stolen autos are up from last year. Truant stops and car stops have increased.
Mroz said the state attorney general’s office is investigating reports of stolen guns from the cars of customers of Chuck’s Alibi. The bar does not permit guns.
Inspector Frank Bachmayer, commander of the Northeast Police Division, will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
• The following representatives of elected officials attended the meeting: Jill Henon, representing City Controller Christy Brady; Sean Roche, representing state Sen. Joe Picozzi; Alice Udovich, representing City Councilman Brian O’Neill; Viktor Kagan, representing state Rep. Sean Dougherty; and Rachael Horne, representing state Rep. Ed Neilson.
• Councilman Brian O’Neill will hold a free shredding event, sponsored by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, on Saturday, June 7, from 9-11 a.m. at 11630 Caroline Road.
• A rally in favor of increased SEPTA funding will take place on June 12 at 10 a.m. at the Fox Chase train station, 500 Rhawn St. Roche said Picozzi has met with SEPTA interim General Manager Scott Sauer and spoken to lawmakers outside the Philadelphia area about the importance of the transit agency.
• Rep. Ed Neilson’s office at 16 Old Ashton Road will hold a pop-up event on Real ID on June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.
• A single-family property cannot be occupied by more than three unrelated people. Violations can be reported to the office of Councilman Brian O’Neill at 215-685-0438, and the office will contact the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
• Rhawnhurst Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at Pelbano Playground, Bustleton and Solly avenues. The guest speaker will be from the Northeast Philadelphia History Network. ••
