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Recent Announcements
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January 2012 CAC Meeting Agenda
We have a full agenda, hope to see many of you there on Tuesday!Police Report (10 min)Officer Taylor will update the community regarding any new activities in the ...
Posted Jan 8, 2012 3:14 PM by Reid Serozi
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Richard B. Harrison Library - Now Open!
Did you know the closest library to Oakwood & Mordecai Community is the Richard B. Harrison Library? It has been renovated and the Grand Opening is today. Below is a link ...
Posted Dec 18, 2011 7:50 AM by Reid Serozi
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Philip Bernard, 2011 Neighborhood Recognition Award Recipient
Congratulations to Philip Bernard, Raleigh 2011 Neighborhood Recognition Award Recipient, for developing the Person Street Partnership.Philip Bernard has been nominated by community leaders of the Mordecai CAC for his ...
Posted Oct 18, 2011 10:03 AM by Reid Serozi
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Precinct 14, Rocks the 2011 Vote
By Sara Stohler, Historic Oakwood Neighborhood.Once again, and perhaps more strikingly than ever, Precinct 14 outdid itself. While citywide, the turnout of voters was in the low 20% range ...
Posted Oct 12, 2011 2:01 PM by Reid Serozi
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Holdenween - Oakdale Neighborhood Block Party - 2011
Parade, pumpkin carving, bobbing for apples, homebrew, music. We close the street, you celebrate Halloween in Oakdale.
When: Sunday, October 30 · 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Where: Holden Street, Oakdale Neighborhood ...
Posted Oct 12, 2011 1:24 PM by Reid Serozi
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October 2011 Community Meeting
Dear Mordecai CAC Community,Are you ready for the next Community Meeting?When: Tuesday 11th at 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 Bloodworth ...
Posted Oct 10, 2011 9:53 AM by Reid Serozi
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Street Closure - Holden Street, Oct 30 2011
Dear Mr. Sean O’Neal,The Raleigh City Council in their meeting held on October 4, 2011, granted you permission to hold an animal parade and block party. The date ...
Posted Oct 10, 2011 9:26 AM by Reid Serozi
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Tree Trimming Near Power Lines
We have received word this week that Progress Energy's tree cutting contractors (Asplundh) are in the Five Points Neighborhood. More than one neighbor from the Five Points area has ...
Posted Oct 4, 2011 6:23 PM by Reid Serozi
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Oktoberfest, epic opportunity for our community
This Saturday from 4PM to 9PM about 600 people will be descending within our community to celebrate Oktoberfest near PieBird on Pace Street.Not only is this going to be ...
Posted Sep 30, 2011 1:24 PM by Reid Serozi
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Help with Oktoberfest 2011 Event
Posted by Guy CaprioliOK, we are close to announcing the 1st Annual Downtown Oktoberfest event on Oct 1st.... We need a few more local dads willing to chip in ...
Posted Sep 20, 2011 8:19 PM by Reid Serozi
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posted Jan 8, 2012 3:14 PM by Reid Serozi
Police Report (10 min)Officer Taylor will update the community regarding any new activities in the community. Senior Officer C.C. Taylor Raleigh Police Department Downtown District Crime Prevention Officer Parks & Rec Report (10 min)Allison Jones Marsh Corporate Leisure Services Event Coordinator Robin Simonton, Executive Director, Oakwood Cemetery (10 min)Oakwood Cemetery is not only a final resting place, it is also a park, an outdoor museum, and a neighborhood garden. Blount Street Commons Rezoning (5-10 min)Regarding changes to a residential building planned for the corner of Wilmington and Polk Michael Burch, an attorney with K&L Gates New Communication Chair Intro - Reid Serozi (3 min)Glascock Traffic Calming report Update (5 min)Person Street Partnership Holiday Open House Update (5min) Philip Bernard SeeClickFix 101 (5 min)Encouraging residents to become active citizens in taking care of and improving their city by reporting non-emergency issue in their neighborhood. Neighborhood Update (open to anyone)Share information about your neighborhood. | When: Tuesday, 1/10/2011 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church
corner of Bloodworth and Sasser,
entrance to bottom floor faces Sasser
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posted Dec 18, 2011 7:50 AM by Reid Serozi
Did you know the closest library to Oakwood & Mordecai Community is the Richard B. Harrison Library? It has been renovated and the Grand Opening is today. Below is a link to information on it. http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/about/projects/default.html It's a hidden treasure that I hope Oakwood & Mordecai Community will embrace. If they don't have the book you are looking for it can always be requested and sent to this location. If you think of a title you want to read and can't get to the library you can go online with your library card and pin number to request the book 24 hours a day. The Richard B. Harrison Library is a hidden treasure that I hope Oakwood will embrace. Post by Kerri Hall |
posted Oct 17, 2011 10:08 AM by Reid Serozi
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Congratulations to Philip Bernard, Raleigh 2011 Neighborhood Recognition Award Recipient, for developing the Person Street Partnership.
Philip Bernard has been nominated by community leaders of the Mordecai CAC for his development of the Person Street Partnership. Philip will be recognized among other award-winners throughout the city this Wednesday, Oct 19, at the McKimmon Center.
Everyone wants to see great things happen with the business district along North Person Street in the north-end of downtown Raleigh. This business district is adjacent to thriving neighborhoods like Historic Oakwood and the Mordecai Community, but development has been slow for numerous reasons . One person in our community has taken the time to bring property owners, business owners, stakeholders, residents, and Raleigh City Staff together to work jointly on creating a vibrant business community on Person Street.
Philip Bernard formed the Person Street Partnership in March of 2011, after facilitating a successful kick off meeting with over fifty people attending. This first meeting focused on inviting business and property owners on Person Street along with representatives from stakeholders in the area including Blount Street Commons, Peace College, Historic Oakwood, and Mordecai CAC. The attendees recognized this as a great start to building momentum on Person Street.
Since March of 2011, Philip has continued to facilitate a total of three partnership meetings at the Urban Design center in downtown Raleigh. Each meeting focuses on bringing in knowledgeable speakers, consultants, and city staff to discuss and debate the future of this important area of our shared community.
Philip Bernard has been been able to drive change from a hopeless feel to a new fresh theme of “building momentum" taking hold on Person Street.
Since the kick-off Partnership meeting the community has seen progress in the Person Street business district - A fall street carvinal was hosted within the Person Street business district by neighborhood volunteers to support local businesses and generate positive attention.
- A vacant boarded-up store front was cleaned-up and remodeled by volunteers in the neighborhood.
- Elected officials proposed funding for a Blount/Person Corridor Study.
- Approximately 15 business and property owners, stakeholder reps, and neighbors joined David Diaz, President and CEO of downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) for a walking tour of the Person Street business district.
- Brought forward community interest in a new R line stop on Peace Street at Krispy Kreme.
- Successfully engaged with City staff to keep our community informed on the status of traffic and planning projects associated with Person Street and suggest ways the partnership can help in their planning efforts.
- PieBird Restaurant Opening
Philip Bernard is no stranger to the community and isn't afraid to leverage assets within his city to build momentum. - Former Mordecai CAC Chair
- Current Mordecai CAC Traffic Chair
- Successfully drafted volunteers from the neighborhood to build the Person Street Partnership. Including, Trisha Hasch from the Urban Design Center, and Sarah Roholt from Historic Mordecai and Naudain Machen from Historic Oakwood.
- Midtown Raleigh News (N&O) - Neighborhood group pushes for Person Street renaissance
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posted Oct 12, 2011 2:01 PM by Reid Serozi
By Sara Stohler, Historic Oakwood Neighborhood.
Once again, and perhaps more strikingly than ever, Precinct 14 outdid itself. While citywide, the turnout of voters was in the low 20% range, we had about a 30% turnout (counting the early votes, which are not represented in the official turnout #). We had 968 votes on election day and over 100 from our precinct did early voting, so we topped 1,000 and were probably closer to 1,100. Here is a breakdown from the Wake Board of Elections website: Precinct 01-14School Board: Jim Martin 787 = Cynthia Matson 117 Mayor: Nancy McFarlane 792 = Billie Redmond 126 City Council: Eugene Weeks 584 (total votes cast for this office were 876) City Council At-Large: Russ Stephenson 723 = Fitts 119 = Mary-Ann Baldwin 755 Transportation Bond: 814 Yes, 136 No Housing Bond: 763 Yes, 190 No If you want to look at the data, go to http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/Wake/33016/47158/en/summary.html |
posted Oct 12, 2011 1:21 PM by Reid Serozi
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Parade, pumpkin carving, bobbing for apples, homebrew, music. We close the street, you celebrate Halloween in Oakdale.
When: Sunday, October 30 · 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Where: Holden Street, Oakdale Neighborhood
Parade starts at 2 pm at the top of Holden St. Bring whistles, drums, pots and spoons. Go on, make a float! Party after the parade. Wear a costume. Bring friends. Beer, potluck. BYOP for the carving contest. Games & diversions. Live music. Most of all, come and enjoy the company of neighbors and friends. Long live Oakdale! 9th annual!
Here's the run down:
- RSVP via Facebook
- Parade begins at 2pm, top of Holden, near 503
- 600 block of Holden St closed
Block Party Hosted by Oakdale Neighbors; Nancy Walters, Charles Clift, and Sean O'Neal
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posted Oct 10, 2011 9:53 AM by Reid Serozi
Dear Mordecai CAC Community,
Are you ready for the next Community Meeting?
When: Tuesday 11th at 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 Bloodworth Street, Raleigh FYI - Look for signs at the church for a new meeting room location on the main level, since our current meeting room will be used for voting. Read this month's CAC newsletter. Officer Taylor will update the community regarding any new activities in the community. - Club VIP update
- Video about Lock Take and Hide
Parks & Recreation Report (5 minutes) Magazine Sales in the Neighborhood Presentation by Elise about the magazine crews and the issues these folks face.
High Speed Rail Update New proposed rail plan looks to pass over boulevard and status update on the overall project. Mobilizing Our Neighborhoods from the Inside Out - The first step in reaching this goal is to identify businesses and organizations within the Mordecai CAC District so they may be mapped for viewing online. Learn how to get involved.
SeeClickFix 101
Encouraging residents to become active citizens in taking care of and improving their city by reporting non-emergency issues in their neighborhood. (Also known as "How to Report Street, Streetlight, And Sidewalk Problems")
Neighborhood Update
Share information about your neighborhood.All residents north of Peace Street and south of Atlantic Avenue, between Brookside and West Street, belong to the Mordecai CAC. This area covers several downtown neighborhoods, including Mordecai, Oakdale, Pilot Mill, Capital Park, and East Mordecai. | Trinity United Methodist Church |
posted Oct 10, 2011 9:23 AM by Reid Serozi
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Dear Mr. Sean O’Neal,
The Raleigh City Council in their meeting held on October 4, 2011, granted you permission to hold an animal parade and block party. The date and time is Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The participants will assemble on the vacant lot located on Holden Street at Bloodworth Street. At 2:00 p.m. the group will enter ontoHolden Street and proceed east to the 600 block of Holden Street for a block party. The requested closure is in the 600 block of Holden Street, between Watauga Street and Elm Street.
The Police Department does not object to this event being held as planned. On duty police personnel will assist with the parade. Mr. O’Neal has stated he has notified all the residents affected by the closure and there were no objections. Mr. O’Neal you are responsible for providing the barricades necessary to safely block the roadway and for cleaning up any debris immediately following the event. The Department of Transportation does not object to this event.
Sincerely,
Daisy Harris Overby
Assistant Deputy Clerk
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posted Oct 4, 2011 6:23 PM by Reid Serozi
We have received word this week that Progress Energy's tree cutting contractors (Asplundh) are in the Five Points Neighborhood. More than one neighbor from the Five Points area has complained about large trees along the street being excissively trimmed due to power lines. See the photo to the right.
The Mordecai CAC is reaching out to Progress Engery regarding any tree cutting efforts planned within our community and beyond.
We are concerned about our own tree lined streets and making sure tree trimming will be done with care. We will keep you posted as we learn more.
To our knowledge, Progress Energy (Asplundh)trims tree limbs near overhead power lines for your protection and to prevent power outages. Limbs are being removed within a 10 to 20 foot radius around the power lines along the street.
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posted Sep 30, 2011 1:23 PM by Reid Serozi
This Saturday from 4PM to 9PM about 600 people will be descending within our community to celebrate Oktoberfest near PieBird on Pace Street.
Not only is this going to be an outstanding event, but this will be epic opportunity for our community. This is the type of positive energy and momentum wanted to attract and sustain local businesses in the Person Street business district.
Do your part to invite friends, family and neighbors to experience our part of downtown Raleigh this Saturday.
Share the following the link, http://www.downtownraleighoktoberfest.com/
Get involved! Volunteer this weekend to support Oktoberfest.
We are looking for volunteers to assist us with this coming Saturday’s 1st Annual Downtown Raleigh Oktoberfest on Pace Street.
Click here to volunteer
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posted Sep 20, 2011 8:17 PM by Reid Serozi
Posted by Guy Caprioli
OK, we are close to announcing the 1st Annual Downtown Oktoberfest event on Oct 1st.... We need a few more local dads willing to chip in and help out.. If you havn't heard yet a few local dads where talking about how we all had these great Oktoberfest festivals growing up as kids.... Well, one thing lead to another and we now have a Downtown Oktoberfest planned for our neighbohood on Oct 1st 4pm-9pm between PieBirds and the Pharmacy. - We have a big tent donated. - The BounceRoom people are bringing 8 tables and 100 chairs. - Pie Birds is handing the sausage and sides - Klauses food truck will be out serving pizza for the kids. - Carolina Brewing Company is handling the beer. - You will be able to bring your own 1 liter Beer Stien if you want. - Cafe Prost, the Pretzel bakery out of Wake forest is bringing out the Pretzels - Music on the Porch is handling the music, sound and lights. This is what we really need to sort out now.... - Help at around 2pm transforming the street into Oktobersfest. (basicly setting up tents and tables ) - Help at around 9:30pm transforing the Oktoberfest back into a street. (basicly taking down the tents and tables ) We could also use a few more tables and some help maning the ticket table, but setup and take down are the big tasks where we need some help. If you have any interest in lending a hand, please contact Frank Fee at frankediii@yahoo.com. We will be making an official announcement soon, so we are locked in at this point.. but we figure should be able to round up the help needed to pull this off.. The website is going to be http://www.downtownraleighoktoberfest.com
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