Thank you to those who participated in Decembers FNA Works beautification project.  The group cleaned up and recycled leaves along the Belgrade and Montgomery Street sides of the Palmer Cemetery.  To be in the loop about upcoming beautification events, contact Adrianna at adriannacarey@yahoo.com.

At the November, 2008 Fishtown Neighbors Association meeting, the membership voted to send letters to Mayor Nutter, the three City Councilpersons that represent Fishtown (Councilman Clarke, Councilman DiCicco, and Councilwoman Sanchez), and all at-large Council members protesting the closure of city libraries. For anyone interested in what we actually mailed, links to copies of the letter are below.  The at-large Council members received letters similar to those sent to the district councilpeople.

• Mayor Nutter (PDF)
• Councilman Clarke (PDF)
• Councilman DiCicco (PDF)
• Councilwoman Sanchez (PDF)

On Sunday, November 23rd, Fishtown residents rallied again in front of the Fishtown library to protest the permanent closing of our branch and the ten others to be sacrificed as part of Philadelphia's budget cuts. The ralliers were joined by at-large Councilman Bill Green and State Representative Mike O'Brien. In addition to getting an update on the latest efforts to save the library, the crowd was treated to a skit courtesty of the Walking Fish Theatre.  After the rally, participants marched to the Kensington Library to demonstrate that the distance between the branches, which looks close on paper, isn't actually viable for kids, senior citizens, and those who can't afford public transit. 

Click here to view a slideshow of the event.

Congratulations to the 2009 Fishtown Neighbors Association Board of Directors! Those listed below will begin their one year terms in January, 2009.

The Fishtown Neighbors Association held its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 20th. See below for a brief summary.

Councilman Frank DiCicco, who represents parts of the Fishtown neighborhood, has issued a response to the budget cuts proposed by Mayor Nutter. His letter to constituents is below, as is his letter to the mayor.

• Councilman DiCicco's letter to constituents [PDF]
• Councilman DiCicco's letter to Mayor Nutter [PDF]