News and Events – Page 18 – Muncie Neighborhoods

May 15, 2015December 28, 2015

Neighborhood Rummage Sales

Many of Muncie’s neighborhoods are working together to organize and host rummage sales. Please check back as this list will be updated as new sales are advertised.

Robinwood: May 16^th (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Ludingwood: June 5th – 7th (starting at 8:00 each day)

East Central: Saturday, June 6^th(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

Indian Village: Friday & Saturday, June 12th – 13th (starting at 8:00 am each day)

Old West End Bazaar: August 8^th

Thomas Park/Avondale: September 12th (8:00 – 1:00 pm) in conjunction with and located at the Avondale United Methodist Church

*The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department created a short blog to educate the public on rummage sale safety.

May 9, 2015December 21, 2015

May 09, 2015 – Neighborhood Clean-ups

Members of the Old West End, Thomas Park/Avondale, Whitely, and Minnetrista Neighborhood Associations partnered with the Muncie Sanitary District to help clean-up their communities. The first date of the spring clean-ups was May 2nd. Volunteers helped pick up trash and debris alongside their neighbors. Thank you to all those who helped beautify the city as part of the spring neighborhood cleanups.

May 6, 2015December 21, 2015

May 06, 2015 – MAP Bi-Annual Report BUS TOUR

On May 6th the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) board conducted a bus tour that celebrates several good things happening in our community that align with MAP Actions. MAP’s Co-Chairs shared over 20 success stories along the route while riding on MITS buses for the approximately 90-minute tour.

May 4, 2015December 28, 2015

World Changers Looking to Repair Homes in Several Neighborhoods

According to an article posted in the Sunday, May 3rd edition of the Star Press, World Changers will be returning to Muncie this summer to do exterior repairs on a total of approximately 20 properties within the Blaine, McKinley, Gilbert, East Central and Whitely neighborhoods. World Changers’ work may include foundation or porch repair, vinyl siding, door or garage repair, house painting, wheelchair ramp/accessibility items and other miscellaneous repairs. In order to qualify for the program, homes must be home-owner occupied, be located in the target neighborhoods, be current on sewage and tax bills, and have property insurance. Owners must submit an application and provide proof of income. A PDF version of the application is available below. It is also available at the City of Muncie’s Community Development Department office,online, or at the Kennedy and Maring-Hunt libraries. Applications are due by 4 p.m. May 22 at the Community Development Office.

For more information call Community Development at (765)747-4825.

World Changers 2015 – application

May 4, 2015December 28, 2015

Western Woods Neighborhood Successfully Lobbies for 4-Way Stop

After a resident petition and several public meetings, a representative from the Muncie Street Department delivered the final proposal for the Clarksdale & McKenzie intersection at Western Woods’ April 22nd meeting. There will be a 4 way stop (2 on Riverside, 1 at Clarksdale and 1 at McKenzie), 2 – 30ft ADA compliant sidewalks on each side of Riverside leading up to the crossing and pedestrian activated crossing lights that are the same as found on University Ave. in the Village. Duke Campbell, Street Department Superintendent will present the plan to the Board of Works at their May 6th meeting. He will then speak with the owners where the sidewalks will be placed and proceed with construction as soon as possible. The next step will be installing the lights. Additionally, Riverside and West View Boulevard will be repaved this summer.

The completion date is projected to be before the end of May as the Catalina Swim Club will be opening and Muncie Public Schools will be ending soon after. Concerns were expressed at the public meetings about possible traffic back-ups during peak times in the morning and evening and possible issues for pedestrians experiencing a false sense of security from the crossing lights. These issues will require educating pedestrians, bicyclists, runners, and the driving public.

The President of the Western Woods Neighborhood Association, Sylvia McVey would like to express her appreciation to everyone that attended the meetings to voice their opinions and help find a solution.

May 2, 2015January 8, 2016

PHOTOS: May 02, 2015 – Neighborhood Clean-ups

Members of the East Central, Forest Park, Blaine, Southeast, South Central, Industry, and Pettigrew Acres Neighborhood Associations partnered with the Muncie Sanitary District to help clean-up their communities. The first date of the spring clean-ups was May 2nd. Volunteers helped pick up trash and debris alongside their neighbors. Thank you to all those who helped beautify the city as part of the spring neighborhood cleanups.