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Public Safety is a rising issue amongst residents in Asylum Hill. Scooter and foot patrols have been announced, while street lights have been proposed. In addition, K-9s are being added to gaurd training.

AH, residents have had a series of meetings where they came up with a range of issues to prioritize. This includes problems of housing and tenancy that will be addressed by working to develop social functions, make home improvements, and educate…

UCONN students conduct a housing survey on residents, asking them about home safety, conditions, and other resident concerns. Asylum Hill plans to devise action plans based on this data.

A reader calls for help as he brings light on the poor housing conditions and high rent in Asylum Hill. (pay attention to the language!)

The Organization AHI is working on objectives and plans for the upcoming year. The section also mention the formation of the resident group Asylum Hill People.

A new group called "Asylum Hill People" is formed and consists of residents who are dedicated to neighborhood improvements.

A new property on Marshall St emerges. This is a 9-story elderly home that adhered to requirements for elderly housing and expects subsidy to pay the bills. Asylum Hill has a high percentage of Elderly people, so this is expected to be a success.

A summary of the organization; AHI is a non-profit neighborhood association that focuses on improving existing conditions, rather than long-term improvements.

In a letter to the editors of the paper, a resident of Asylum Hill conveys his concerns with the state of housing. He describes the decline of the previously "solid residential status" of the area by describing conditions like excessive trash strewn…

Interview with Steve Thornton on his role in activism and organizing in housing related issues in Hartford area.