Fleetwood Neighborhood Association News! A&P Closing Date Finalized

[Susan Granata]

Dear Neighbors,
 
It is with much regret that I am passing on the final closing date for the
A&P.  Saturday, February 7, 2009 will be the last day of business for the
local grocery store.  On behalf of the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, I
would like to wish the employees of the A&P the best of luck.  
 
Many people have contacted me and asked me - What do we DO?  Frankly,
there's a lot we can do to get through this transition time.  Ms. Derbin,
one of our members, thought a carpool would be a great way to help our
community.  Many of us have neighbors that are elderly or disabled. Many of
us ARE elderly or disabled.  If you drive, and are going to the store, take
a few minutes and knock on the door of your elderly neighbor.  Tell them -
"I'm going to the store - can I pick something up for you?" or even, work
out a time when you can go to the store together.  I know we're all busy.  I
know it's hard to schedule a time to "go to the store"...but a lot of us go
at a certain time on a certain day, give or take an hour or special
occasion.  Taking someone to the store doesn't really take a lot of time
away from our lives - and what it adds in improving your quality of life,
and the quality of lives around you, is priceless.  I urge all of you, all
of us, to take the time to find a neighbor, and help them out.  With the
weather getting worse, and ice on the way, it's the perfect time for our
community to show its true spirit and band together. 
 
I would also like to take this time to point out that Meateria is now
stocking grocery items.  Milk, Eggs and the like are available along with
their usual fare. In addition to regular and fancy deli fare, breads can be
purchased at Antonee's Deli - not only Italian bread and rolls, but loaves
of whole wheat for sandwiches and toast.  In addition, frozen pastas and
sauces are available.  Obviously, produce can be purchased at Ben Nat, along
with milk, juice, syrups, spices and baking items.  
 
This is a truly challenging time our community faces - and it will prove our
mettle for us to persevere - lend a hand, drive a neighbor to the store, or
pick up some groceries for someone - we can do this!
 
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In other news, Mayor Young and his administration are happy to announce that
the community is invited to participate in the development of a
"Comprehensive Plan".  (Formerly known as "Master Plan")  Since there hasn't
been a plan for Mount Vernon since 1967 (which, as Commissioner Williams
mentioned, was before Man walked on the Moon...) it is high time to draft a
blueprint for our city for the new century.  Community surveys will be
handed out in strategic places, as well as be available online at
www.cmvny.com.  When they get an electronic version, I'll also put one on
our website...Fill it out and turn it in - your thoughts, opinions and needs
will be taken into consideration.  Members of the community are welcome to
join the committee for the Master Plan - I know we have some members who
will be signing up for that!  This is truly a way to help chart a new course
for our city - fill out your survey soon!  
 
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Don't Forget to Vote!!  Today only! Until 9pm!!
 
Thanks everyone,
 
Suzie
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