Why Boycott CVS? by Alice Stewart
March 24, 2000 -- You know the bumper sticker that prompts the question. You've seen them around the neighborhood. The background of the boycott, for those who are new to the neighborhood and to PCA...

from the President's Desk by Cary Ridder
March 24, 2000 -- While we have significant concerns about zoning, schools, taxes and aircraft noise, traffic volume and traffic control are the issues that concern most of our members most of the time. For our April general membership meeting wereturn to the issue of traffic, with participation of our local police force...

February Crime Watch by Phil Frisbee
March 24, 2000 -- There were 28 crimes reported in the Palisades for the month of February: one case of adult sexual abuse, one assault, one burglary and one burglary attempt, five thefts, six thefts from automobiles, four stolen autos, two auto theft attempts, and seven cases of destruction of property.

Update on New V Street Businesses by Linda Starke
March 24, 2000 -- As readers may have noticed, signs along the construction fence on MacArthur Boulevard near the drug store announced the first tenants for the new V Street commercial building: Marvelous Market and a Kodak photography store.

PCA Collects High-Decibel Readings in Anticipation of Meetings with Airport Officials by David Gries
March 24, 2000 -- By summer, PCA will be armed with hundreds of decibel meter readings high enough --over 70 -- to prove that existing FAA regulations are not being followed by all flights, thus making a strong case for better enforcement.

Canal Odors Have PCA and MD Homeowners Fuming
March 24, 2000 -- Excerpts from a Feb. 28 letter to Ron M. Linton, chairman DC Water and Sewer Authority, from the PCA and presidents of eleven Maryland citizens/homeowners associations.

March 14, 2000 -- Status Report on Canal Road Entrance to Georgetown Campus by John Finney

March 24, 2000 -- Update on campus construction at GWU's Mt. Vernon set to begin May 20 by Penny Pagano

Dalecarlia Says Chlorine Not a Threat by John Finney
March 11, 2000 -- The Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant has concluded the toxic chemical used for disinfecting the water poses no threat to the Palisades. Not convinced? Dalecarlia officials have set a facilities tour for Saturday, May 6. Participation is limited to 25 and sign-up will be at the May PCA General Meeting May 2.

Our PCA President in Burma by Cary Ridder
March 24, 2000 -- This past February, while the Palisades was dealing with the fallout from ice storms, I was touring Burma with my mother and her friend, Priscilla Clapp, the US Chief of Mission to Burma. It was an extraordinary experience...

PCA Adopts Resolution on Field School
March 24, 2000 -- At a packed March PCA general meeting, a resolution was passed in response to the Field School's zoning application: Recognizing our neighbors' serious concerns about increased traffic, especially on their residential streets, the Palisades Citizens Association will support the Field School application with the following conditions...