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Lawncrest meeting

The Lawncrest Community Association last week weighed in on three zoning issues.
The organization, which met on Nov. 20, is urging the Zoning Board of Adjustment to approve a 10-foot-high fence around a proposed Sprint cell phone tower at 6610 Hasbrook Ave.
In October, the ZBA gave tentative approval for the tower, which would stand 120 feet. The board prefers a 6-foot-high fence. The LCA wants a higher fence for security reasons.
The civic association is opposing a proposed beer distributor and beauty supply shop at 5699 Rising Sun Ave. (at Godfrey Avenue). The property once housed a dollar store.
Also, the association is opposed to a proposed duplex on the 6700 block of Martins Mill Road.
In other news from the meeting, the group held a moment of silence for police officer Chuck Cassidy, who was shot to death a month ago while checking on an armed robbery at a West Oak Lane Dunkin’ Donuts.
Firefighter Mark Stewart offered fire-prevention tips. Stewart, of the department’s fire prevention division, distributed smoke detectors.
The Lawncrest Town Watch is looking for volunteers. Anyone interested should call president Ken Hyers at 215-745-1200.
The Lawncrest 4th of July Committee is also looking for volunteers. Call 215-651-8470 for more information.
The Friends of Tacony Creek Park will meet on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m., at the Salvation Army Citadel, at Rising Sun Avenue and Van Kirk Street.
Lawncrest Community Association will meet again on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at St. William parish hall, at Argyle and Robbins streets. ••