November 2021 Community Meeting Recap
There was no meeting or newsletter in December.
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to Lynnie at secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
Virtual Meeting
Guest Speaker
Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming stated her background and what her responsibilities are regarding waste, fraud and financial abuse.
There are 32 active investigations and 20 pending (they just investigate and are not disciplinarians).
She urged everyone to get involved; the hotline is 443-984-3476.
Committee Reports
Beautification
Mallory Kuehn—beautification@upperfellspoint.org
No Tues. evening cleanups in Dec. & Jan. since it is too dark but will continue with social outings (check our Google calendar/website for details).
Still waiting on trees from Tree Baltimore.
The new recycling carts are being distributed and will be done in sections over the next few months. To request a smaller lidded can: https://balt311.baltimorecity.gov/citizen/request/RECLCART/location
Broadway Corridor project
Liz Bement
The Carey School of Business is completing a study to identify key issues and funding opportunities for recommendation.
They also are working on creating a steering committee to oversee the Coalition.
Community Garden
Jan Mooney - communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org
Eight of our gardeners spent 65 hrs. over the last few weeks repairing the east block wall and walkway in the back – this was in addition to their regular maintenance tasks.
New note cards and other items are for sale – great, unique gift ideas - click here to shop. (Proceeds help our pollinators and the garden provides a green space for our neighborhood too.)
Land-Use
Mark Hoffmann - landuse@upperfellspoint.org
Sub-committee will be working on identifying sidewalks that need repair; contact Mark.
Media
Jan Mooney - newsletter@upperfellspoint.org
Thanks to our 17 regular newsletter carriers and our 9 alternates who ensure you receive your newsletter each month.
Special thanks to:
our youngest helper (Cole) for helping deliver this month (he is in the first grade)
to Lynnie, Erik and Tom for setting up our meetings
to Lynnie for sending out the E-blasts
to our sponsors – their ads helped to pay for 76% of our printing costs this year - be sure to support them as much as possible
Reminder - no meeting or newsletter in Dec.; the deadline for the Jan. newsletter is Jan. 3rd.
Traffic & Parking
Kurt Schiller - trafficparking@upperfellspoint.org
Art in the Right of Way - Documents were compiled for application.
New Business
Robbie Tutlewski from Little Donna’s (formerly Henninger’s Tavern) stated that he hopes to open in Jan/Feb. (waiting on permits from the City). He has been a chef for 25 yrs. and was in the Washington, DC area for the last 4 yrs. (The restaurant is named for his grandmother.)
Apryl Bancroft mentioned she would like to setup and maintain a community pantry. Several neighbors on S Durham will be building the pantry (similar to The Little Library) and once done she will ask neighbors to help stock it with food items.
Ideas for a holiday event in Dec. were discussed (although nothing was finalized but stay tuned).
The Powell Recovery Center has approached several homeowners in the Washington Hill neighborhood to purchase their property.
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