Community Board 1 Meeting Update

We were provided with an update on what transpired at the Community Board 1 meeting last night by Kevin Vincent:

Chairman Vinnie Abate respectfully reinstated Teresa Toro as chair of the transportation committee. That committee has a meeting February 23rd at the CB1 office.

Parks presented the (90% complete) McCarren pool plans, a $50 million historical preservation rehabilitation of the structure. No diving pool at the moment but there will be community rooms and a recreation center. The plans were approved by the board. Swimming commences in a few years, construction begins this spring.

There's still time to submit comments on the 2010 budget needs statement submitted to the city. Due in writing to the CB1 office by February 20th. The committee responsible will meet March 4th.

Moses Gates officially submitted a proposal to hold an "adopt-a-bike lane" event for the Pulaski Bridge to advocate for a separated bike lane that would improve pedestrian and biker safety on the bridge. The proposal will be discussed at the February 23rd transportation meeting.

Help reopen East River State Park by volunteering for litter cleanup with Assemblyman Lentol and the Friends of the East River State Park. Email friendsoftheeastriverstatepark@gmail.com to volunteer.

David Yassky's office announced a new public arts project. A meeting is tentatively scheduled for Feb 23 at the Brooklyn Brewery. Contact our Rami Metal, rmetal@council.nyc.gov, for more info.

Town Square and the offices of Councilmembers Yassky and Reyna are having a "schoolfest" on March 1 for interested parents out there. Contact Lauren George at Reyna's office, lgeorge@council.nyc.gov.