Sept 28th Community Meeting: Neighborhood Traffic Issues + Lots of Neighborhood Info!

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September 2021 Newsletter

Meet. Learn. Ask. Share.

Tuesday, September 28th
Marlborough Community Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Zoom, Facebook & Phone Meeting Only
Due to the rise in COVID cases, there will be no
in-person meeting option this month.

Join by Phone, Facebook Live or Zoom.
Meeting ID: 966 5034 7259 | Password: 503321
Numbers To Participate By Phone: (346) 248 7799 | (408) 638 0968 | (669) 900 6833 | (253) 215 8782 | (312) 626 6799 | (646) 876 9923 | (301) 715 8592

Flowers for Marlborough Project Traffic Calming Concept by Julie Farsted, Marlborough Neighbor

Community Meeting Agenda

KCMO Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance Programs Tiffany Drummer, KCMO Neighborhood and Housing Service
KCPD Metro Patrol: Officer Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Overview and Q&A Bryan Masterson, Community Interaction Officer
Neighborhood Activities:
- Walnut Grove Neighborhood Updates
- Marlborough East Neighborhood Updates
- Marlborough Youth Arts Festival - Jensie Culton, Arts & Culture Task Force Chairperson
- Marlborough Community Land Trust - Rodger Kube, President, Board of Directors
- Marlborough 2021 Resident Survey Priority Concern Actions
  - Reduce Litter & Illegal Dumping - Jeff Primos, President, Marlborough Community Coalition
  - Address Crime & Gunshots - Jeff Primos, President, Marlborough Community Coalition
  - Eliminate Speeding & Unsafe Driving - Diane Hershberger, Interim Executive Director
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Options & Vision Zero Engagement Map Jason Waldron, Transportation Engineer & Deputy Director of the KCMO Public Works Department

Community Events

October 1 Greenwood Community Garden Construction Day. 7714 Prospect. 9am-4pm. Click flyer below to sign up to help.

October 2 6th Council District Council Clean Up 8am-Noon. South Broadland Presbyterian Church. 7850 Holmes. Open to all KCMO residents. 8am-noon. Bulky Items/Trash, Leaves/Brush, Tires & Document Shredding. For more information contact Robert Wood at (816) 513-8442

October 2 Clean Up of Future Marlborough Community Land Trust Affordable Home. 8336 Wayne. 8am-11am.

October 9 Arleta Park Clean Up 10am-Noon. Meet at the large shelter. Gloves, grabbers & trash bags provided. Organized by the Walnut Grove Neighborhood Association. For more information text (816) 774-1770.

October 9 Marlborough Youth Art Festival Mosaics Pop Up 10am-Noon. Mosaic Artist Laura Rendlen will lead the session. Laura created the artwork on the entrance sign to and the limestone pillars along Paseo in Marlborough Village. Ages K-12. 8026 Paseo (The Borough). Masks required/provided. Coffee & Refreshments. Free.

October 17 2pm-5pm. Church of the Resurrection (COR) Mobile Food Pantry Stop in Marlborough Union Hall Parking Lot, 7820 Prospect. Watch the Coalition's Facebook page for an announcement of a location for a second monthly stop the first Thursday of the month, 9am-Noon, starting in November. It is expected to be in the western half of Marlborough.

October 20 Housing Task Force Meeting (via Zoom) 6:30pm-8pm. Email info@wearemarlborough.org or text (816) 866-6279 to receive the meeting notice and to learn more about the work of the task force.

October 23 5th Council District Council Clean Up 8am-Noon. 84th & Paseo* and 80th & Chestnut. Bulky Items/Trash, Leaves/Brush, Tires. *Glass and electronics only at 84th & Paseo. See flyer for electronic disposal prices. To help direct traffic flow, email info@wearemarlborough.org or text (816) 866-6279. For recycling specific questions contact Robert Wood at (816) 513-8442.

October 14 Public Health & Safety Task Force Meeting (via Zoom) 6:30pm-8pm. Email president@wearemarlborough.org to receive the meeting notice and to learn more about the task force.

Oct 26 Marlborough Community Meeting 6:30pm-8pm. Same Zoom and call-in information as for the September meeting.

Oct 31 15th Anniversary & Fall Harvest Celebration - Dave's Place: A Community Outreach Center. 74th & Brooklyn. 3:00pm-6:00pm

Creativity and Community:
Recent Marlborough Youth Art Festival Pop Up Events

publicsafety@wearemarlborough.org

Email concerns or information about specific neighborhood incidents and concerns, or a KCPD interaction. The Coalition’s Public Safety Task Force will anonymously report information to Metro Patrol as appropriate and/or determine if some type of other city or neighborhood action or referral can resolve an issue .... speeding, racing/donuts, dangerous road conditions, squatters, crime, gunshots, nuisance properties, nuisance parties, etc. Provide as much detail as possible and if you want to be contacted back or remain anonymous.

Disclaimer: Call 911 immediately if you believe you are experiencing or witnessing an emergency that needs an immediate response, including circumstances that could escalate to a crime, shots fired, and threatening situations. Do not rely on communication through this email for immediate urgent needs.

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Contact Us: info@wearemarlborough.org 816.866.6279

The Marlborough Community Coalition engages residents, businesses, and partners to create healthy, sustainable, and vibrant neighborhoods utilizing housing, green space,
and art activities as core revitalization approaches.

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