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Buckingham Conservancy Update – Summer 2009
Since our last report, the Buckingham Conservancy Steering Committee has been very busy gathering information, meeting with City officials, and formulating plans for the Conservancy’s governance and mission statement. While this may not seem...
The Sidewalk is Coming
Back in March, we learned that the City had requested State funds to enhance the sidewalks on Euclid Ave on the South (New Scotland) side of the pond. I've now learned that the State has funded that request! The City has completed a design for...
Successful Cleanup Day
We were a Clean Machine on Saturday, April 18, as over 50 neighbors came together to de-trash the Buckingham Pond area. The Buckingham Pond Conservancy wishes to thank each and every helper -- from toddlers to retirees -- everyone pitched in. We...
Pond Pickup Saturday April 18th
The City will provide tools, bags and some gloves, so you don't need to bring anything except yourself. If you have your own gloves, you might want to bring those. Other things that would be helpful: a stick with nail at the end for picking up...
Good News from the City
Joe Igoe (Ward 14 Councilman) has provided the following good news about City efforts on behalf of the pond. Many thanks to Joe, and the City for these efforts. Joe Igoe (Ward 14 Councilman) has provided the following good news about City efforts...
Save the Date for April 18
Clean Albany, a group formed by local community members, is launching the first Annual Clean Albany Event sponsored by the Department of General Services. This citywide event will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.to noon. Buckingham...