Neighborhood Association News

Our Neighborhood Associations have been meeting throughout the summer months and have had some very interesting discussions and visitors. In June, the E. 156th Street Association joined in the Collinwood Facilities discussion at Collinwood High School where Eric Gordon the CEO from CMSD and others spoke about the plans for our neighborhood schools. The E. 185th Street Association enjoyed a lively discussion with Councilman Polensek and the neighbors from the E. 140th Association began plans for a neighborhood picnic. In July, the E. 156th Association heard from KC Petraitis a representative from Cleveland Housing Court and also from Camille Maxwell from Northeast Shores. The E. 185 Street Association held a neighbor roundtable discussion, where residents shared ideas on what they would like to see happening in the neighborhood. The E. 140th Association heard from a representative from the Fifth District as well as Councilman Polensek. There was also a discussion about vacant houses and vacant lots and what could be done about them.

 The Neighborhood Associations will not meet individually in August instead there will be a joint meeting with Mayor Frank Jackson on Wednesday, August 20th at 5:30 at the Collinwood Rec Center. Please come and join us on that day when we will hear from our Mayor. And, as always anyone is invited to attend our Neighborhood Association meetings. The East 185th Street Neighborhood Associations meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Lithuanian Club located at 877 E. 185th Street.  The East 156th Street group meets every third Wednesday of the month at B&M Barbecue located at 358 East 152nd Street and the East 140th Street group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at New Life Mission Baptist Church located at 13905 Diana Ave.  All the groups meet at 6:00 pm and are attended by a representative of the Fifth District Police and Councilman Polensek. We would love to have you participate. If you have any questions, please call Margaret Craig at (216) 481-7660. Let’s create the community we want to live in!