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04/29 e-HillSider Neighborhood Event Alert

Posted by Daniel On April - 30 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

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Friday April 30th, 2010
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Fiesta 5K

 

Traffic & Parking Will be Tough on Saturday
 

The

JHU Packard ALS Center Fiesta 5K kicks off at 8am at M&T Bank Stadium. About 1200 are expected to participate in this 2 hour event. 

 

Henrietta, Hanover, Hamburg and Ostend will be closed to the west of Charles, which is also on the course..   

 

The 95 north off ramp onto Russell Street will be shut down during the race.

Kinetic Concoctions 
AVAM KInetic 
The 12th annual Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race will begin and end at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM).  The 15 mile course involves street closures throughout the neighborhood.  One lane of travel will be coned off for participants wherever possible along the race route from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

 

9:30 -10:00 Opening Ceremonies & LeMans Start at the AVAM

10:00 -10:15 Battery Avenue into Federal Hill Park

10:15 -11:00 Riverside, Fort, Lawrence, north on Key Highway past AVAM around Inner Harbor to the east. 

 

Covington Street will be closed to through traffic between Key Highway and Cross Street from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with parking restrictions in effect.

 
Lucky #7
Recycle

Federal Hill placed 7th overall in the recent city-wide RecycleMore Neighborhood Tonnage Competition weighing in with nearly 2,000 pounds (1 ton) of recyclables put out for collection.  The winner beat us by about 600 pounds. 

 

Next year:  Numero Uno!

World’s Worst Company
Comcast

 

Consumer Report’s blog Consumerist has been running an NCAA-style bracket tournament since March to determine consumers’ pick for the title of Worst Company in America for 2010 and the winner is: Comcast.

 
Paul W. Robinson 
Federal Hill Neighborhood Association
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04/12 Postponed Parking Permit Renewal FAQ

Posted by Daniel On April - 12 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

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Monday April 12th, 2010
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The Parking Permit Renewal is Still Postponed -
What Should We Do?
 

As FHNA continues to work with our Council Representatives to resolve the continuing problems with the Parking Authority’s computer system, and to achieve a a positive result for the Federal Hill community, I thought it would be a good idea to go over some “nuts and bolts” issues regarding the postponement:

 
  • Don’t throw away your Visitor Pass. These passes are still valid and despite the postponement of the renewal the Parking Authority will not issue replacements.

  • If you have an orange 2009-2010 window sticker don’t try to replace it yet. These stickers are still valid

  • Don’t try to buy new permits on the Parking Authority website unless you are a) new to the area or b) have bought a new car. The Parking Authority is only issuing 2009-2010 permits – they are NOT yet issuing 2010-2011 permits.

  • The gray paper permits that you might see on the dashboards of some cars were issued because the Parking Authority thought that they had run of window decals. They have now found a small supply of permits and are issuing the orange window stickers again. In the meantime the gray placards will remain valid.

  • Once the flaws in the computer system have been satisfactorily addressed the online interface will open for 2010-2011 renewals and we hope to have the usual community pick-up.

  • Area 9 is one of the neighborhoods that decided to postpone renewal until satisfactory fixes could be made. However, other Areas in the City have decided, based upon assurances from the Parking Authority, to move forward with their renewals. It is the experiences of many of these other Areas, in particular Area 30, that convinced us that renewing under the current version of the PA’s system was not in the neighborhood’s long term best interests.

I will be attending the RPP Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Thursday evening at which the Executive Director of the Parking Authority will make a presentation to Baltimore City community representatives regarding progress to rectify the outstanding problems with the T2 system. Any pertinent information that arises during the meeting will be distributed in a e-Hillsider. Please do forward this email to anyone in the neighborhood who has not signed up to receive these online updates.

DigiBall

April 23, 2010
 
Just a quick reminder that the inaugural DigiBall (checkout the website here) is fast approaching. 

Set up to fund college scholarships for graduating Digital Harbor High School students (the Dollars for Digital Scholars Program) the event is billed as showcasing the best of DHHS, guest performers, a silent auction, a DJ and dancing, with plenty of food and drink reflecting a variety of area establishments.

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Chair Person Keith Mizner says “The DigiBall fundraiser is a leap of faith on the part of all us: community residents, business people, parents and high school staff. We are committed to the purpose, and we sincerely believe that whatever we can accomplish will provide the necessary thrust to get more students into a college pathway. We have no doubt that this is a very deserving cause, and we urge you to participate”.
 
Tickets are available online here or feel free to call Jonnie Kay at 410-625-9166.   She has generously promised to deliver tickets in person.

 

 
Parking Tickets Erroneously Issued to Area 9 Permit Holders on Saturday Night
 
Unfortunately, a Parking Enforcement Agent began issuing tickets to Area 9 permit holders on Battery Avenue on Saturday night. Swift action from alert neighbors, with follow-up from Councilman Cole, FHNA President Paul Robinson, and Lt. Cason of Parking Enforcement has meant that this situation is on its way to being speedily resolved. Letters went out today confirming that these erroneously issued tickets had been cancelled. 
 
Despite this one mistake, albeit quite a big one, we should remember that Parking Enforcement Agents are an integral part of the RPP system and good enforcement can make or break your chances of finding a parking space close to your house in the evening. If you see a Parking Enforcement Agent on your street please take the time to thank them for the job they are doing. Parking Agents have told me that just a simple “thank you” can really make their day. With all of the parking pressures we face here in Area 9 these Agents are crucial to making RPP work for Federal Hill RESIDENTS. Let’s make them feel welcome when they come here and hopefully they will come back more often.

 
Jason Tyler – Area 9 Community Representative
Federal Hill Neighborhood Association
 

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04/08 Opening Day

Posted by Daniel On April - 9 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

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Opening Day!
Friday April 9th, 2010
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Partly cloudy – a little chilly
 

Typical opening day weather at Oriole Park.  Top of the 8th – Tie Score Check the score online here.
 
The Hamburg Street Bridge is closed.  On-street parking will be tough.  Additional Parking Control Agents have been scrambled in Federal Hill.  Towing will be enforced.  (click here for more Street Closure & Parking info). 

 

Be aware that Mother’s Purple Patio will be open from 5 until if you are thinking about heading out for dinner tonight.   The cooler weather should encourage people to move indoors after dark.


TaxPayer’s Night Follow-Up
 
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500 people showed up at War Memorial on Wednesday night for the Board of Estimates’ event.  Lots of loud speechifying.  Much concern over the proposed closing of half the city’s recreation centers.  The public employee unions were well-represented and vocal in their opposition to staff reductions.
 
Mayoral spokesman Ryan O’Doherty assures that the elimination of the Homestead Tax Credit is not currently a part of the Mayor’s proposed FY Operating Budget, which will be officially unveiled later this month. The City Council’s TaxPayer’s Night is on Monday May 10th – 6pm at City Hall. 


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  The 2010 Census

Don’t forget to mail yours.  Dot it this weekend – otherwise the Census Bureau will send someone to knock on your door.
 
Check your forms before mailing. The Bureau never asks for a social security number or for bank account information. Also official forms are labeled “no postage necessary if mailed in United States.” 
 
More info on scams here.

Paul W Robinson
President
Federal Hill Neighborhood Association
 

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