Hollygrove Neighbors

Acorn and some Hollygrove residents held a mini protest on Saturday May 13

http://www.nola.com/timespic/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-21/1179038379234970.xml&coll=1

http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/05/hollygrove_residents_claim_flo.html

A floodwall protection along Monticello (in Hollygrove and Palm Air) has been requested and advocated for many years now. Thanks to Councilman Midura and her staff for their support and assistance.

She & her staff were instrumental in a 2006 meeting with Jefferson and Orleans parish officials at Conrad Playground regarding Jefferson putting in new pipes into that canal and ultimately that pipe was closed. Both Palm Air and Hollygrove have called out the media on more than one occasion to address these same issues.

From Jan 2007
http://www.wdsu.com/news/10670992/detail.html

Just keep in mind, problems with the Monticello canal will not just affect the folks on Monticello. A note to Acorn. Try to work with other groups in the area and coordinate your efforts. It seems we’re all working for the same things. And better communication and notice just might bring better results.

FYI – The Mid-City library branch is scheduled to open in June. This ‘temporary’ location (3 years?), while not in Hollygrove is a bit closer than Willow Street.

According to the MidCity Neigbhorhood Organization…
“There are funds from a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Gulf Coast Libraries Project, administered by Solinet (Southeastern Library Network), to run the library for three years. We have to demonstrate to the New Orleans Public Library that we need a permanent branch by frequently using this facility.

Also, the grant only covers furnishings for a large trailer, so we’re trying to raise $15,000 by the time we open. Most of these furnishings will be for the children’s reading room.
MCNO is seeking donations for these furnishings. It’s tax deductible. Make checks payable to the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization, and mail them to MCNO, PO Box 791023, New Orleans, LA 70179. Be sure to write “Library Fund” in the memo section. “

You can also support a fundraiser “Sultry Sundy Soiree” Sunday May 20 5-8 pm 4301 Iberville. It’s $100 per person. Email Mhoman@xula.edu for more info.