Posted by Daniel On November - 13 - 2009
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Tuesday, November 17th – 7:00pm
Mayor Dixon Will Be In the House
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Interact Directly with the Mayor
FHNA General Membership Meeting
Christ Lutheran Church Center
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Mayor Dixon is anxious to hear directly your thoughts as a Federal Hill resident on the impact that the introduction of live entertainment and dancing at bars and restaurants will have on the quality of life in our neighborhood.
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One – on – One
On October 26th, by a 9 to 5 vote, the City Council approved legislation that would change the city Zoning Code and overturn a 20 year moratorium preventing live and entertainment and dancing from being offered in Federal Hill. The 8×10 and Mum’s are the only exceptions.
 Under this new legislation, more than 23 additional venues within a 3 square block radius of the Cross Street Market would be eligible for a conditional use grant to offer live entertainment and dancing. Review the text of Bills 08-0163, 09-0387, and 09-0373.
In addition, State Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden has announced his intention to propose an Amendment to the State Liquor Laws (Article 2B) which would extend the operating hours/closing time for businesses licensed to sell and serve alcohol in Baltimore City from 2am to 4am.
Mayor Dixon has until November 26 to veto the Live Entertainment Legislation or it will automatically become law, even without the Mayor’s signature.
Should this occur any enforcement will continue to be “complaint driven”. This could be considered an extremely burdensome and potentially perilous responsibility for Federal Hill residents confronted with the presence of a disruptive business that is a threat to public safety.
Seize this opportunity to communicate your thoughts directly to the one person who can make a difference on this issue.
Doors open at 6:30pm. FHNA Members in Good Standing will have the opportunity to vote on a formal motion to urge Mayor Dixon to e
ither veto the Live Entertainment and Dancing Legislation or sign the bills into law.
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The Mayor cares enough to come to us directly this coming Tuesday for our opinions. Your presence and your passion will send a message about how much you care about your community, too.
Please encourage all of your neighbors to join us on Tuesday Night for this extremely important and unprecedented opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Dixon about the future of Federal Hill.
Paul W Robinson – President
Federal Hill Neighborhood Association
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Trash Can Full?
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You may have noticed that there was no Household Trash Pick-up this past Wednesday (Veteran’s Day).
The City’s Department of Public Works has designated this coming Saturday – November 14th – as a trash pick up make-up day.
Be sure to get your trash out in secure covered receptacles for curb side pick-up no later than 6am on Saturday Morning.
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Federal Hill Neighborhood Association | PO Box 27112 | Baltimore | MD | 21230
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