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West Side Saints
West Side Saints Neighborhood Watch
Boundaries – 400-500 block W. 7th, Chestnut to Cherry Sts
500- block of W.8th, Walnut to Cherry Sts
The original neighborhood watch met regularly for over a decade and formed to resolve
concerns with University students and to deal with property owners regarding unruly
tenants.
The neighborhood watch reorganized October 27, 2008 to address increasing crime
and vandalism in the 400-550 blocks of W 8th St. The current West Side Saints
Neighborhood Watch has established alliances with Gannon University and Security to
improve relationships with the P.I.K.E. fraternity. In addition the watch works in
partnership with Erie Police Dept., Erie County District Attorney’s Office, local district
justice and Neighborhood Watch Council.
The watch meets annually or as needed. Updates on issues and concerns are posted
daily on West Side Saints Neighborhood Watch – Erie on Facebook.com.
Goals:
to promote a sense of identity and belonging among the residents and owners in the
area; reduce crime and vandalism; promote safety; increase ownership occupancy;
improve and maintain neighborhoods appearance including rehabilitation and/or
demolition of substandard properties; explore options to restrict alley access to reduce
crime and vandalism; explore formation of a neighborhood food bank; hold an annual
summer cook out meet and greet; establish a complete list of property owners and
emergency contact information as well as increase owner participation in our
organization; continue and improve upon our alliances with Gannon University, Erie
Neighborhood Watch Council, Erie police and Fire, Erie County District Attorney’s
Office, District Justice and the Erie Community foundation, Erie City Council and Graffiti
Task Force.
2011 Neighborhood Projects
The installation of numerous security lighting sites in the alley of the 500 block,
reporting and remediation of graffiti throughout the area especially the alleyway
between 7th and 8th Sts.;
Established Facebook site to improve communication to all residents and property
owners concerning the area as well as notify residents of crime alerts, safety issues,
resources available, and to advise everyone of closures and updates and to provide
contact information on public meetings and community events;
Met with P.I.K.E. fraternity to welcome new members and discuss issues of concern.
Organized and distributed holiday boxes for Liberty House, a support group for
displaced U.S. veterans;
Posted appreciation and support of our local businesses including Veronica’s Day
Spa/Anastasia Mansion, Gannon University, Small Business Alternatives, Bradley’s
Shurfine grocery, Pie-In-The-sky Café, Melaragno and Placidi Law Firm.
Bid farewell to the Pax Christi organization and the First Christian church.
Extended welcome to Morning Glory child Care and Mount Gerazim Church;
Established working relationships with the Grafiti Task Force, Erie City Council, Animal
Enforcement, C.A.R.T., Liberty House, and the new leadership of Gannon Security.
West Side Saints Neighborhood Watch
Boundaries – 400-500 block W. 7th, Chestnut to Cherry Sts
500- block of W.8th, Walnut to Cherry Sts
The original neighborhood watch met regularly for over a decade and formed to resolve
concerns with University students and to deal with property owners regarding unruly
tenants.
The neighborhood watch reorganized October 27, 2008 to address increasing crime
and vandalism in the 400-550 blocks of W 8th St. The current West Side Saints
Neighborhood Watch has established alliances with Gannon University and Security to
improve relationships with the P.I.K.E. fraternity. In addition the watch works in
partnership with Erie Police Dept., Erie County District Attorney’s Office, local district
justice and Neighborhood Watch Council.
The watch meets annually or as needed. Updates on issues and concerns are posted
daily on West Side Saints Neighborhood Watch – Erie on Facebook.com.
Goals:
to promote a sense of identity and belonging among the residents and owners in the
area; reduce crime and vandalism; promote safety; increase ownership occupancy;
improve and maintain neighborhoods appearance including rehabilitation and/or
demolition of substandard properties; explore options to restrict alley access to reduce
crime and vandalism; explore formation of a neighborhood food bank; hold an annual
summer cook out meet and greet; establish a complete list of property owners and
emergency contact information as well as increase owner participation in our
organization; continue and improve upon our alliances with Gannon University, Erie
Neighborhood Watch Council, Erie police and Fire, Erie County District Attorney’s
Office, District Justice and the Erie Community foundation, Erie City Council and Graffiti
Task Force.
2011 Neighborhood Projects
The installation of numerous security lighting sites in the alley of the 500 block,
reporting and remediation of graffiti throughout the area especially the alleyway
between 7th and 8th Sts.;
Established Facebook site to improve communication to all residents and property
owners concerning the area as well as notify residents of crime alerts, safety issues,
resources available, and to advise everyone of closures and updates and to provide
contact information on public meetings and community events;
Met with P.I.K.E. fraternity to welcome new members and discuss issues of concern.
Organized and distributed holiday boxes for Liberty House, a support group for
displaced U.S. veterans;
Posted appreciation and support of our local businesses including Veronica’s Day
Spa/Anastasia Mansion, Gannon University, Small Business Alternatives, Bradley’s
Shurfine grocery, Pie-In-The-sky Café, Melaragno and Placidi Law Firm.
Bid farewell to the Pax Christi organization and the First Christian church.
Extended welcome to Morning Glory child Care and Mount Gerazim Church;
Established working relationships with the Grafiti Task Force, Erie City Council, Animal
Enforcement, C.A.R.T., Liberty House, and the new leadership of Gannon Security.