In
an effort to increase visibility and decrease crime rates in our
neighborhood the WSWCA has embarked on a project to light every street
and alleyway in Washington Square West. Ongoing fundraising efforts
have succeeded in lighting several blocks but we have a long way to go
before every block is finished.
Lighting Grants
Washington Square West Trust is offering a $75 reimbursement grant
for all Wash. Square West residents or property owners who improve
the security in the currently ‘dark’ areas around Wash. West
by adding new or replacing inoperative lighting. These areas must
be accessible by the general public to qualify, but lighting for a dark
alley does. Also, upgrading your current front door lighting to
a nice shiny brass fixture does not qualify (sorry!), but replacing
that useless knob and wire floodlight on the shared sidewalk out back does.
In order to qualify, the resident must notify the Civic
that they are planning to apply for the grant so someone can meet with
them and look over the current state. Contact the Civic at info@washwestcivic.org. Once
the lighting unit has been purchased, we’ll need a copy of the receipt(s),
which will then be submitted to the Trust for processing.
Membership Drive
The Membership Committee is developing new ideas to get membership
numbers up and increase awareness of WSWCA’s activities. Some of
our current projects are:
Yearly Membership Drive
Beginning in the new year all new household owners and current members
will be sent application forms to renew or sign up for a new membership
with WSWCA.
Block Captains
Currently we are looking for volunteers who would like to become
block captains in the neighborhood. A Block Captain’s responsibility
would be to meet with residents and business owners on their assigned
block and listen to their questions, comments and complaints, create
a phone tree for emergencies, and meet with other Block Captains to pool
resources and ideas. If you would like to get involved with this
program contact WSWCA at info@washwestcivic.org.
Website Improvements
We are working on updating and re-designing our website. If you have any suggestions, please contact Annette Earling at earling@zaza.com.
