Our West End

Police are asking everyone to make themselves aware of suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods. Signs that a house is being used as a grow-op can include covered windows, no garbage bags at the curb on collection day, and a lack of evidence that anyone lives there. If you suspect a house is being used as a marijuana grow-op, you can contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700, or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477). See article below: Windsor police bust marijuana grow-op

Below is my latest Windsor Star post where I discuss the positive assets of Forster Secondary School. Forster Embodies Multiculturalism, Global Perspective Sincerely, Fabio Costante

See article below: Armed robber strikes again Source:  Windsor Star

Graffiti at North Merritt Park and a stolen bike (colour and make to be determined shortly) on the 900 block of Askin.  Police were notified. Source:  Bridgeview Neighbourhood Watch Group

In case you missed it, below is my latest Windsor Star post.  It illustrates the power of teamwork and what you can do when you work with others towards a common purpose. Willy’s Light A Beacon In Windsor’s West End Sincerely, Fabio Costante

Three teenage boys were spotted marking graffiti on the 600 block of Askin.  Police were notified. Source:  West-end Resident

Looming closure of west end Zellers store means bargains – and concerns

Want to wish you and your family a happy and joyous Easter. Enjoy your Sunday! All the best, Fabio Costante

Meeting on Lodging Houses at Bedford United Church A group of local homeowners will be hosting this meeting/open house.   The City administration recently held their own open house on lodging houses at City Hall on March 29 th , but it appeared to have been poorly attended. This neighbourhood meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at the Bedford United Church at 3340 Sandwich Street, West Windsor (between Brock and Chippawa).   A large parking lot behind the church is accessible off Russell Street. The neighbourhood meeting/open house will present to you much more information than the City’s open house.   There will be an informative presentation of many topics, including an in-depth exploration of the by-laws, regulations and other methods that other Ontario university cities are using right now to address the same issues seen in Windsor. After the presentation, there will be a question and comment period and you will be welcome to exa

Press Release: Homeowners Mobilize to Increase Public Input on Windsor’s Future Lodging House Policies (Windsor, ON - April 5, 2012) A group of concerned homeowners is mobilizing to bring more attention to Windsor’s on-going review of lodging policies.   The city held two lodging house sessions last week at City Hall for public input on but some West End homeowners are planning their own meetings to ensure that the city's plans adequately reflect the views of all taxpayers.   The policy review was initiated by City Council to address long-standing problems (such as noise, trash, and illegal parking) in neighbourhoods with a large and growing proportion of rental units. The city had set a deadline of April 12, 2012 for public comments on future policies related to lodging houses in residential areas.   The short comment period was seen by many homeowners as insufficient to allow the City to gather comments from residents in all areas of the city who could be impa

See my Windsor Star article by clicking on the link below.  I discuss how other neighbourhoods in different municipalities share our common concerns and hopes. Common Concerns and Hopes Sincerely, Fabio Costante