As we start 2018, the Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association is reviewing the past events and projects that have been completed to determine continuation or expansion of these endeavors. New ideas to help our Westside neighbors are also being sought. One the WNBA projects I had not experienced and wanted to…
Author: Joe Roberds for SGFNN
As we approach the end of 2017, it’s time to reflect on the projects of the Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association for this year and look to the new year and how we can help our neighbors. The projects and events of this year serve to help determine the impact on…
Driving east on College Street from West Street, I observed the Route 66 mural on the side of the Route 66 Barber Shop located at 2417 College Street. I had seen this little building many times, with the classic barber pole outside the door, but considered it a monument to…
The Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association has many older buildings along the Route 66 corridor that have historical significance to the area and today are being repurposed. While the function of the buildings have changed to fulfill the current needs, the buildings remain as a reminder of the Route 66 era. Springfield…
The Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association has implemented some great projects this spring to help our neighbors. A new project this year is the purchase of shirts for the Westport Elementary third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders who are participating in math competitions this year. The shirts help the students develop school pride and identify…
People who live on the West side are a special kind of folks who show pride in their neighborhood. As a long time Westsider I see this in homes that are being maintained to show their former splendor and businesses that are revitalizing the historic buildings they operate in. In…
Attend a meeting to learn how you can support the Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association! The Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association (WNBA) had a great year of projects in 2016 and is looking forward to more neighborhood improvement projects in 2017. We plan to continue with projects that are the most requested…