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Block Watch
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:33 am
by Jim O'Bryan
Anyone interested in helping us start a block watch group?
Jim O'Bryan
Block Watch
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:04 am
by Mark Crnolatas
Yes, I'm interested. While we talked to some length about one concept. I'm open to other things just as well. Contact mel when you have time, and let me know what your intentions are.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:58 pm
by Shawn Juris
I've been told that this idea has fizzled several times already. Another direction may be the Neighborhood version of the Condo Association that Euclid has been doing. There was a write up on Cleveland.com recently about it. That may sidestep the technicalities involved in the quote on quote neighborhood watch.
Let me know.
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:05 pm
by dl meckes
The Lakewood Police Department has a neighborhood watch program which it offers to groups of citizens.
Rather than trying to start up some sort of ad hoc group, it would make sense to take advantage of an existing program.
For some unknown reason, this seems unpopular. Neighborhood watch programs are great and it's a fine idea to get a base knowledge from professionals.
People get emotional about things quite easily and common sense seems to fly out the window.
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 6:34 am
by Jim O'Bryan
All
This is not a conventional block-watch we are talking about.
It is more of a way for interested parties to get out, meet neighbors, network, and build community.
I carries none of the "heavy commitment" that traditional block watches or even block parties require.
Jim
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:46 am
by dl meckes
Could you explain what you have in mind for the non-traditional block watch?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:59 am
by Jim O'Bryan
dl meckes wrote:Could you explain what you have in mind for the non-traditional block watch?
At this point just looking for people that might want to know their block.
People that walk or sit on their porch would be great candidates. Mothers, fathers, even teens could take part in this.
One of example: A couple of us in my neighborhood have asked candidates to walk our block with us. A chance for neighbors to meet, build community and talk with the candidates. In Ward One Kevin Butler and Ryan Salo jumped at the offer to walk, talk and learn firsthand what is on the resident's mind.
This is just one of the many ideas we are looking at. Block Observer would probably be a better term than Block Watch.
Jim