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January 2010
 A Google search for “Good Bye in many languages” came back with 450 versions, so I guess I’ll just say So Long once (did I hear a collective sigh of relief?). For the past two years a terrific Executive Committee and I have done our best to make Butchers Hill a better place to live. I think we’ve had a few successes but, most important, we cared enough about Butchers Hill to work hard at it. Now it’s time for some new ideas, renewed energy, and different perspectives. The slate for 2010 appears to be top notch and I’m sure will continue the 30+ year tradition of excellence.
I would also like to thank all the committee chairs and members for their efforts. To a person, they accepted their responsibilities in a tireless fashion thereby making my job much easier. Finally, to all of you who regularly come to meetings, clean in front of your houses, participate in the house tour, flip hamburgers at the Flea Market, and a myriad of other contributions, Thank You! To the rest of you, only positive things result from getting involved with your neighborhood.
Our January meeting will feature two of our most popular guests - State Senator George Della and City Councilman Jim Kraft. Between them they will give us an idea of what to expect in 2010 at both the City and State levels. This will be George’s 27th year as a senator and he can always be counted on for insight into the goings on in Annapolis and a no holds barred presentation. Jim has represented our district since 2004 with public safety, sustainability and smart growth being his main focus. I promise you an entertaining and informative meeting.
The January meeting is when we vote for our new officers, so be sure to come to see who our leaders will be for the next year.
Now that I’ll have a little time on my hands, I’ve decided that being a Big Brother is one of the best ways to utilize my free time. I would like a few fellow volunteers from Butchers Hill to join me in this endeavor. The Big Brothers/ Big Sister’s organization is a well planned program in which I believe I can make a real difference in a young person’s life. Please give me a call for more information.
See ya round the ‘hood........ -Barry Glassman
President BHA
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Happy 2010 -Thanks to You!
Butchers Hill is a great neighborhood and is becoming even greater - thanks to the time, talents, and money people have contributed over the years. Now is a good time to make and implement a New Year's resolution to join the Butchers Hill Association (BHA) and make your contribution to the community.
Annual membership dues are $10 per person or $6 for seniors and low-income members. This covers the whole calendar year
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CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL!
Formerly live evergreen trees will be picked up on regular trash collection days beginning in January.
Residents can also take them to the collection district at: 701 Reedbird Avenue for mulching (bring your own bags if you wish to take mulch home) on Saturdays after the new year.
Artificial evergreen trees may be put out for BULK TRASH collection: second Wednesday of each month. Bulk Trash collection MUST BE SCHEDULED by calling 311. Call early, since there is a limit of 250 bulk pickups city-wide on a first-come first-serve basis.
SAVE THE DATES! 2010 Butchers Hill Events:
Spring Flea Market – Saturday, May 8
Potluck Picnic – Wednesday, July 7
Fall Flea Market – Saturday, Sept. 11 House Tour – Sunday, October 10
Holiday Potluck – Sunday, December 5
CONGRATS TO SALT!
SALT at the corner of S. Collington and E. Pratt has applied for and received permission to be open 7 days a week.
Starting in January SALT will be open Sundays after 5 PM! |
January Community Calendar
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Dec. 30
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Dec. 31
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6 Butchers Hill
General Meeting 7PM
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7 Orthodox
Christmas
Committee 7PM |
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Land Use Committee 7PM |
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Book Club
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C.O.P. 7:30 PM |
14 Orthodox
New Year
7 PM |
15 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Birthday
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18 Martin Luther King Day Observed
Flea Market Committee 7PM
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& Crime Prevention 7PM
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TRASH PICKUP **GRN ZONE: WEDNESDAY RECYCLING **GRN ZONE: FRIDAY
**RED ZONE: THURSDAY **RED ZONE: TUESDAY
**BLUE ZONE: TUESDAY **BLUE ZONE: THURSDAY
BHA Committees and Monthly Meetings
Crime Prevention/Block Representatives: Wednesday, January 20, 7 PM, 2105 E. Baltimore St. Meets monthly to share information from our block representatives and to coordinate action. New block representatives wanted; if interested e-mail or call Carolyn: c.boitnott@verizon.net, 410-522-4991.
Police ask that residents call 410-666-DRUG to report repeated suspected drug activity, but always call 911 if you need immediate police response. Protect your car from break-ins, do not leave anything valuable or tempting in your car, not even a quarter.
- Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.): Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) has been regularly patrolling the neighborhood for over six years, and conducts its walk-arounds on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We meet at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Patterson Park Ave. and Lombard St. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Evan Helfrich, 410-342-2148, ubik14@netscape.net.
- Community Representative, School 27 School Improvement Team: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991.
- Education Committee See article on Page 4. Contacts: Tori Simms, Carolyn Boitnott or Martha Del Pizzo. Contact: Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com.
- Flea Market Committee: Monday, January 18, 7 PM at 232 S. Patterson Park Ave. Please come and join a fun committee. Contact: Tori Simms at Tori.simms@kimball.com or William White at willilicious@hotmail.com
- House Tour Planning Meeting: No meeting this month. Always looking for help. Desperate for a computer savvy PR person and happy homeowners willing to open their homes for an October afternoon. For more information contact Dee at DeeLundelius@verizon.net or Sue at SueNoon@cavtel.net .
- Community Initiatives: No meeting this month. Call Kathy Hackett, ktyhack@gmail.com, 410-327-2447. To request a new neighbor packetemail BHAmember@gmail.com. NEW NEIGHBORS: See the Moving In link on our web site: www.butchershill.org
- Book Club: Tuesday, January 12th. The book being discussed will be “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Steig Larsson. For more information contact: Anne Puckett, anne_puckett@hotmail.com, 410-675-8765.
- Land Use: Monday, January 11th, 7 PM, at the White House, 27 S. Patterson Park Ave. The Land Use Committee reminds homeowners in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of E. Baltimore St. and the 2200 block of E. Pratt St. that you live in a City historic district. All exterior work and painting must be submitted to CHAP and Butchers Hill. We're happy to help with any questions. Contact Virgil Bartram: 410-327-4964. CHAP's number is 410-396-4866.
- BHA Executive Committee: Thursday, January 14, 7 PM, at 232 S. Patterson Parkway. Contact Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, Tori.simms@kimball.com .
- Streetscape Committee: Thursday, January 7, 7 PM, at 2128 E. Baltimore St. For more information contact Ann Wolfe: annwolfe@verizon.net or Carol Richman: mmmount@earthlink.net.
- Newsletter: Friday, January 20th is the deadline for all articles, ads, and notices for the FEBRUARY issue of the BHA newsletter. Contact Patricia Clark: BHAnewsletter@gmail.com
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Ë Ì Ë Butchers Hill GENERAL MEETING, January 6th Ë Ì Ë Meeting: 7:00 PM St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chester & Lombard. Contact Barry Glassman, bglassma@verizon.net AGENDA: ELECTION OF OFFICERS (see below). Hear what is coming in 2010 at the State and the City levels. Special guest speakers: Senator George Della and Councilman Jim Kraft.
SLATE OF OFFICERS TO BE VOTED ON AT THE JANUARY MEETING
The Nominating Committee will present the following slate at the January meeting of the Butchers Hill Association. Nominations from the floor may be made at that time, providing the nominee has constented to serve. You must be a Butchers Hill Association member to vote.
President: Tori Simms
Vice president: Don Renaud
Vice president: Beth Braun
Recording secretary: Jo Van Wely
Corresponding secretary: Marina Merrick
Treasurer: Greg Matanowski
Parliamentarian: Craig Thomson
Member at Large: EJ Braida
Member at Large: Todd Lapointe
Member at Large: Heather Norris
SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE – WHAT IS IT?
If you usually park on Baltimore, Lombard, Pratt, Washington Streets, or Patterson Park Avenue – you need to stay alert about which SNOW EMERGENCY PHASE Baltimore City is calling during snow storms.
Phase 1 - Requires that vehicles have snow tires, all weather radials or chains. Police citations are issued to those without
Phase 2 - Citizens should park off of the snow emergency routes before phase 2 of the snow emergency plan is activated. Phase 2 requires that vehicles have snow tires, all weather radials or chains. (Police citations are issued to those without) AND parking is prohibited on designated Snow Emergency Routes. Snow emergency routes are clearly marked and vehicles parked along these designated roadways during a snow emergency will be ticketed and towed. Vehicles are impounded if they are parked along the restricted peak hour zones in the downtown area. In neighborhoods, they are relocated to suggested alternative parking areas such as schools or recreational facilities.
Phase 3 - Permits emergency vehicles only on City streets.
SNOW REMOVAL REQUIRED BY LAW
Snow must be cleared within 3 hours after it has stopped falling. If it has stopped falling between 3pm and 6am, then it must be cleared before 11am. If your home faces north, your sidewalk will not be melted by the sun as long as the temperature is 32 degrees or colder, and may turn to ice – CAUSING PEDESTRIAN HAZARD, for which the owner is responsible. Be smart and clear your walk early!
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from January to December, no matter when you join. The price of membership has not changed in at least 15 years. As everyone knows the cost of doing business in the last 15 years has dramatically increased. We need your membership!
So fill out the membership form in this newsletter today (see page 4) and mail it in or drop it off at the meeting. Remember, too, that the Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that can accept your tax-deductible contributions for community improvement.
Income from membership dues has not quite supported the cost of Butchers Hill's most important outreach program-the monthly Newsletter. Written, composed, and distributed by BHA volunteers, the Newsletter's only out-of-pocket cost is for printing. Our policy is to distribute it to each household in the neighborhood, not just to each street address, and some 1500 copies are delivered each month. The Newsletter is also posted on our volunteer-maintained web site www.butchershill.org an equally important part of our community outreach.
Your membership is important to the Association, but so is your time and talent. Our neighborhood is known for doing, and that reputation has been earned not by a small cadre of insiders or old-timers, but by a continual infusion of concerned, talented neighbors, many of them relative newcomers to Butchers Hill. BHA's standing Committees (listed each month in the Newsletter) welcome any BHA member and always need volunteers, as do activities like Citizens On Patrol (C.O.P.), our annual House and Garden Tours, neighborhood clean-ups, and tree plantings. Whatever gets done gets done by volunteers, and the more you participate, the more we'll accomplish - together!
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
FLEA MARKET COMMITTEE:
William White is the new Flea Market Committee Chair effective January 2010. William can be contacted at willilicious@hotmail.com or at 410-563-7941.
The first meeting for 2010 will take place on Monday, January 18 at 7 PM at Tori Simms. 232 S. Patterson Park Ave. Please come join a fun committee.
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DECEMBER’S POTLUCK A BIG SUCCESS!
Thanks to the camaraderie of around 70 neighbors, who brought tasty dishes and conviviality, and the food and libations provided by Butchers Hill the BH Potluck was a huge success.
Special thanks to volunteers: Sandy, Craig, Larry, Jo, Tom, Victoria, Beth, Barry, Mark, Nancy, Sue, Heather and Douglas; as well as the wonderful teens who entertained youngsters in the Kiddie Corner, and St. Andrews Church for providing the space.
We are most fortunate to have such wonderful neighbors, cooks, organizers and volunteers in our friendly neighborhood.
John Murphy, Pot Luck Committee Chair
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FURLOUGH DAYS CLOSES CITY OFFICES AND LIBRARIES:
City Offices & Libraries Closed: Friday, January 1 & Friday, January 15.
City Offices Closed: Monday, January 18. |
BALTIMORE RESTAURANT WEEK, January 22 - February 7
3-course dinners: $35. 3-course lunches: $20
www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com
2010 VISIONARY FILM SERIES: January 7 – 28, 7-10 PM
Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway
www.avam.org/
CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
January 16-18, Port Discovery Children's Museum, fun and educational activities. www.portdiscovery.org/
Walters Art Museum, Family Festival
January 28 & 29, 10am-4pm
www.thewalters.org/
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PATTERSON PARK AUDUBON PROGRAMS:
tiny tot programs. Fun & educational programs for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Please register no less than 2 days before the program. Meet at the Pagoda.
$5 per child, $2 for each additional child.
Thursday, January 21, 9:30 – 10:30 AM or
Saturday, January 23rd, 10-11 AM
Animals in winter. Cooler temps change how animals survive the winter months. Together we’ll discover what animals do through the chilly winter months.
Saturday January 30, 8-9:30 AM
winter ducks at the boat lake. Meet at the fountain. No need to register. Please join us – we have binoculars if you don’t! It is a fun family activity!
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STREETSCAPE COMMITTEE:
Due to budget cuts, a special Holiday/Winter announcement will go out to all residents IN LIEU OF the 2010 Department of Public Works Calendar.
The Butchers Hill Association, through your dues, will continue to keep neighbors informed about holiday schedules and how it affects city offices as well as trash and recycling pickup via the Newsletter. |
Visit our website for complete General Meeting notes, newsletters, “moving in” information, Butchers Hill history, Butchers Hill Artists, and so much more at www.butchershill.org |
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
Needs a new Chairperson. The group has met quarterly to raise funds to support two local schools (C.J. Rogers K-8 and Patterson Park Charter K-8) through the BHA Flea Market booth, the general budget and any other fund raiser the committee chooses. If interested please contact Tori Simms, tori.simms@kimball.com or 410-675-4948. |
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—BUTCHERS HILL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP—please renew for 2010 now!
NAME: ______________________________________________ PHONE:___________________ EMAIL:_________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________ New Neighbor Packet? ________
Would you like to serve on a committee? ____ Which? ________________ Are you interested in volunteering at BHA events? ____
Annual dues (Jan. thru Dec.) are $10 per person, $6 for seniors and low-income. Make checks payable to the Butchers Hill Association and return form and payment to BHA, 27 South Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21231. Paid members may have 3 free classified ads per year of 50 words or less. Ads are subject to available space. No commercial or political ads.
The editor reserves the right to refuse any ad. Address ads to BHAnewsletter@gmail.com |
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