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<div>I am the Chief of Staff of the City of Mount Vernon. I would like to inform you that Mayor Young is aware of the closing of the A& P Supermarket on February 7th. While, negotiations for a new supermarket are progressing, the Mayor will schedule a FREE shuttle bus service for seniors to transport them from Fleetwood to the Foodtown store on Prospect Avenue. The shuttle service will commence next week. We will inform everyone about schedules very soon. Thank you <br>
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<div><span class="gmail_quote">On 1/27/09, <b class="gmail_sendername">Susan Granata</b> <<a href="mailto:susan_granata@yahoo.com">susan_granata@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:</span>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">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. </font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">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. </font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">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. </font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">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!</font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">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 <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.cmvny.com/" target="_blank">www.cmvny.com</a>. 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! </font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">Don't Forget to Vote!! Today only! Until 9pm!!</font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">Thanks everyone,</font></span></div>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2">Suzie</font></span></div></div><br>_______________________________________________<br>FNAContactList mailing list<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:FNAContactList@fleetwoodneighbors.org">FNAContactList@fleetwoodneighbors.org</a><br>
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<br></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Yolanda Robinson<br>Chief of Staff <br>Office of the Mayor<br>City of Mount Vernon<br>One Roosevelt Plaza<br>Mount Vernon, NY 10550<br>(914) 450-2580<br><a href="mailto:Yrobinson@cmvny.com">Yrobinson@cmvny.com</a><br>
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