December 15, 2005 Issue                                                              

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News

Timing is critical in Presser and Nugent homes development
by DREW LAZOR

The development project for the Nugent and Presser homes on W. Johnson St. in Mt. Airy is progressing, and the local community groups have made some sizeable contributions to the plan. A meeting was held at Grace Baptist Church on Nov. 29 to update neighbors regarding the process. It was the second official meeting between developers and the community since the first gathering on Aug. 16.

Taking a swipe at parking meters
by BOB PREVIDI

Do you wish parking in Chestnut Hill was easier? Tired of digging for change in your purse or pocket? This week, the Chestnut Hill District and the Parking Foundation have announced two changes that will make parking simpler for shoppers on Germantown Avenue.

ACCOUNTED FOR: All 10 German shorthaired pointers sleep and play in a spotless whelping box. Andrew DiPasquale and his life partner Leah Caldwell are the owners of the 2-1/2 week old pups.

Friends, family and neighbors help save 10 puppies
by CAROLE BOYNTON

These 10 brothers and sisters came into the world on Nov. 10, and lost their mother Abby two hours later.
Their father Max is “a wonderful father who almost never leaves the pups’ side,” said Andrew DiPasquale owner, along with his “life partner” Leah Caldwell, of the German shorthaired pointer puppies. “They weren’t given much of a fighting chance.”

Financial issues are paramount as community fun drive gets underway
by RACHEL MCCRYSTAL

The Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) Board met Dec. 8, at Hiram Lodge. There was some discussion about whether the meeting was intended to be only for the CHCA Executive Board, but it was publicized as a full board meeting, so many board members who were not officers attended.