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Here’s what people said they’d like to see in Oak Ridge

Posted at 9:06 pm February 6, 2017
By John Huotari 4 Comments

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An estimated 400 people attended a kick-off meeting for an Oak Ridge City Blueprint at Grove Theater on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

An estimated 400 people attended a kick-off meeting for an Oak Ridge City Blueprint at Grove Theater on Thursday.

Among other things, people were asked what type of project they would like to see in the community. Here are some responses. This list does not include all responses.

  • A bicycle path or greenway on the old railway that runs from the Y-12 National Security Complex, through central Oak Ridge past Jefferson Middle School, and to Melton Lake Drive.
  • A roundabout at the five-way intersection of Providence and East Pasadena roads, and East Tennessee, North Tulane, and Pennsylvania avenues (many residents refer to it as “malfunction junction”). This proposal had both support and opposition.
  • A roundabout or light at Melton Lake Drive and Emory Valley Road (this roundabout also had support and opposition).
  • Remove unused or dilapidated buildings.
  • An airport.
  • Sidewalks and crosswalk lights in downtown Oak Ridge.
  • A box culvert to connect Ernie’s Creek in east Oak Ridge to Melton Hill Lake.
  • A handicap-inclusive playground at Melton Lake Park.
  • A senior center and active senior living.
  • City-wide high-speed wireless Internet.
  • An improvement to the crosswalk on Melton Lake Drive because drivers are not stopping.
  • Upgrade or modify a different building for the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter.
  • Keep Elm Grove Park as a park.
  • Make city parks more inviting, including with picnic tables, benches, and recycling containers.
  • Maintain and clean roads and sidewalks for “curb appeal.”

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Amy Springer, Ben Stephens, Edward Springer, Emilee Smith, Kathryn Baldwin, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge City Blueprint, Secret City Animal Rescue

Party in the Park features family-friendly fun, crime prevention, music, food on Saturday

Posted at 10:43 am October 15, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Neighborhood Watch Program Party

Oak Ridge Police Department Officer John Thomas, front left, invites children to meet one of the ORPD’s K-9s at last year’s crime prevention celebration. Oak Ridge Police Chief Jim Akagi is pictured at back left. (Submitted photo)

 

The first annual Party in the Park on Saturday will feature family-friendly activities for children and adults, crime prevention presentations and information, free food, and more. It’s scheduled from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, October 17, at A.K. Bissell Park near the Oak Ridge Civic Center.

The Oak Ridge Police Community Resource Office and the Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program will host the 2015 Party in the Park, with activities celebrating the partnership between the community and the police department. The focus of the event is crime prevention, safety, health, and wellness.

Kristine Kinsey will serve as master of ceremonies and comedian. Magician Danny Whitson will perform feats of magic during the celebration. Festivities will also include Oak Ridge Police K-9 demonstrations, safety and health exhibits, Oak Ridge Electric Department bucket rides, and drug abuse prevention information. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: A.K. Bissell Park, Brandan Sharp, Canine Costume Contest, Citizen’s Police Academy, Civic Center, crime prevention, Danny Whitson, Emilee Smith, health, High Lonesome Bluegrass Band, Jim Akagi, John Thomas, Kristine Kinsey, Neighborhood Watch, Oak Ridge Electric Department, Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program, Oak Ridge Police Community Resource Office, Oak Ridge Police Department, ORPD, Party in the Park, safety, Will Turner

Neighborhood Watch volunteers helping Comfort Inn thank ORFD, ORPD

Posted at 11:04 pm August 17, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Volunteers for the Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program will help thank the Oak Ridge police and fire departments on Tuesday morning, a press release said.

It’s part of National Waffle Day, and it’s hosted by Kate Groover and the Comfort Inn in Oak Ridge.

The “Say Thank You with Waffles” event is from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, August 18, at Comfort Inn at 433 South Rutgers Avenue. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire Tagged With: Comfort Inn, Emilee Smith, fire, Kate Groover, National Waffle Day, Neighborhood Watch, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program, ORFD, ORPD, police

Letter: Citizens Police Academy increased respect, appreciation for ORPD

Posted at 11:14 pm April 18, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Letters Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

We graduated from the third Oak Ridge Citizens Police Academy on March 30. It was such an honor to be a part of this group. Both of us already had deep respect and appreciation for the men and women of the Oak Ridge Police Department, but what we learned in the Academy increased our respect and appreciation for them exponentially.

A few things we learned about the officers and their jobs were:

The many tools they use in their job: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Letters, Oak Ridge, Opinion, Police and Fire Tagged With: Brandan Sharp, Chief Akagi, Citizen’s Police Academy, Emilee Smith, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Police Department, Rick Smith

Reminder: National Night Out today features food, family-friendly activities

Posted at 1:41 pm October 11, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Bucket Ride

The National Night Out celebration on Saturday, October 11, will feature bucket rides on an Oak Ridge Electric Department bucket truck. (Submitted photo)

 

This is a reminder: The National Night Out celebration at A.K. Bissell Park today will feature free food, family-friendly activities for children and adults, and crime prevention presentations and information.

The National Night Out is from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at A.K. Bissell Park near the Oak Ridge Civic Center. The community is invited.

The Oak Ridge Police Community Resource Office and the Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program will host the 2014 National Night Out celebration, a crime prevention program promoted by National Association of Town Watch. This year marks the 31st anniversary of this community-police partnership, a press release said.

Magician Danny Whitson will perform feats of magic during the celebration. Festivities will also include Oak Ridge Police K-9 demonstrations, the Mobile Meth Lab exhibit, safety and health exhibits, Oak Ridge Electric Department bucket rides, drug abuse prevention information, Doug LaVerne on steel drums, music, and games. Child fingerprinting and bike registration will be offered. In case of rain, the celebration will move into the Civic Center. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Government, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Police and Fire, Slider Tagged With: A.K. Bissell Park, Brandan Sharp, Briceville Volunteer Fire Department, Citizens of the Police Academy, crime prevention, Danny Whitson, drug abuse prevention, Emilee Smith, family friendly activities, food, games, Junior Police Academy, K-9 demonstrations, mobile meth lab, music, National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Oak Ridge Electric Department, Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program

National Night Out Celebration to feature food, family-friendly activities

Posted at 12:27 am October 3, 2014
By Kay Brookshire 1 Comment

Bucket Ride

The National Night Out celebration on Saturday, October 11, will feature bucket rides on an Oak Ridge Electric Department bucket truck. (Submitted photo)

 

A National Night Out celebration at A.K. Bissell Park this month will feature free food, family-friendly activities for children and adults, and crime prevention presentations and information.

The National Night Out is from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at A.K. Bissell Park near the Oak Ridge Civic Center. The community is invited.

The Oak Ridge Police Community Resource Office and the Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program will host the 2014 National Night Out celebration, a crime prevention program promoted by National Association of Town Watch. This year marks the 31st anniversary of this community-police partnership, a press release said.

Magician Danny Whitson will perform feats of magic during the celebration. Festivities will also include Oak Ridge Police K-9 demonstrations, the Mobile Meth Lab exhibit, safety and health exhibits, Oak Ridge Electric Department bucket rides, drug abuse prevention information, Doug LaVerne on steel drums, music, and games. Child fingerprinting and bike registration will be offered. In case of rain, the celebration will move into the Civic Center. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Police and Fire, Slider, Top Stories Tagged With: A.K. Bissell Park, anti-crime programs, bike registration, Brandan Sharp, child fingerprinting, Citizen’s Police Academy, crime prevention, Danny Whitson, Doug LaVerne, drug abuse prevention, drug prevention, Emilee Smith, family friendly activities, food, games, Junior Police Academy, K-9, mobile meth lab, music, National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch Program, Oak Ridge Electric Department, Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program, Oak Ridge Police Community Resource Office, Oak Ridge Police Department, police-community partnerships, Volunteers in Police Services

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