Rev Plot PlanMaryland Science Center management is seeking your input on the proposed installation of a series of solar panels over the existing open air parking lot that runs along the north side of Key Highway from William Street east. Pictured is a comparison of the pre and post construction views from street (grade) level at Key Highway.

Please submit your comments and or suggestions to federalhillonline@yahoo.com or post your comments at www.federalhillna.org.

It is currently anticipated that the Science Center’s design team will present their plans in detail at FHNA’s March 16th General Membership Meeting. This schedule could change to due problems associated with the renewal of our Area 9 Residential Parking Permits. The latest info is always available at www.federalhillna.org. Book mark the URL.

As a reminder, the Science Center, the Greater Baltimore Committee, the Baltimore Development Corporation, the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, the Waterfront Partnership and other business interests continue to support an effort to identify the highest and best use for Rash Field. As the “only remaining undeveloped parcel of land along the Inner Harbor Waterfront”, the group feels that Rash Field should be developed to provide a destination attraction designed to bolster decreasing Inner Harbor tourist visits. Anne Arundel Mills Mall displaced the Inner Harbor as Maryland’s top tourist destination again last year.

FHNA needs your input before the planning process for the Rash Filed Re-Development Project gets too far ahead of us. Share your thoughts at federalhillonline@yahoo.com or post comments at www.federalhillna.org.

Maryland Science Center - Pre - Post Solar Panel Construction

Addtional Documents in PDF Format:

Rev Plot Plan

Sc Ctr 20091209 Parking-Key Highway View

Sc Ctr 20091215 PanoKeyHighway PDF

ScCntr 20091215_PanoSection – East to West PDF

SECTION Elevation PDF

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The 2009/2010 (Orange) RPP passes for Area 9 have been extended until March 31st, 2010.

FHNA does not believe that the Parking Authority’s new computer system (T2) is currently able to provide the level of administrative competence necessary to successfully renew the Area 9 RPP program in 2010. FHNA has requested that the 2010/2011 renewal be postponed until certain basic criteria are met, including reinstating many of the safeguards that were previously in place but which are not being applied under the new system.

The Parking Authority has acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and have agreed to this request.

The Parking Authority is liaising with Parking Enforcement to ensure that all of the Area 9 passes remain valid until March 31st, 2010.

At this time the Parking Authority website is not open for 2010 renewals.

The Federal Hill Neighborhood Association will continue to work on your behalf in this matter and will endeavor to keep you informed as to any new developments regarding the upcoming renewal.

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Click here for the 2010 FHNA Membership Form.pdf

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THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT  POLICE AND COMMUNITY  RELATIONS COUNCIL                           E-SUMMONS THIS WEEK IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT  CITIZENS ON PATROL   NO WALKS THIS WEEK    Click here for an expanded schedule……… COMING EVENTS JANUARY 2010    1/21 – The Southern District Police and Community Relations Council meeting      at the Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Rd      ”THE THIRD THURSDAY”  Our next council meeting is January 21, 2010 at the Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Road   Buffet starts at 6:30 PM                     Meeting starts at 7 PM    Agenda includes but not limited to:   Welcome -   Jack Baker   Officer/s & Citizen of the Month- Deputy Major Margaret Barillaro    Guest Speaker - To be announced   The Southern District Update - Major Scott Bloodsworth & Lt Steve Nalewajko    Neighborhood & Council Updates -  Jack Baker     50/50 Drawing & Buffet Reminders – John Rehmert     Buffet will be donated by:  UNION SQUARE but Everyone should bring something to share. We need assorted desserts, cookies, sodas, chips & dip or anything you’d like to share.

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Truly a Very Special “Feel Good Night! Federal Hill Park Annual Holiday Tree Lighting     It was windy…  It was chilly…It was a school night…  But none of these significant factors served to deter an enthusiastic group that numbered well over a hundred neighbors and friends from gathering for a fabulous, evening of family fun starting with the Annual Tree Lighting in Federal Hill Park   South Baltimore Recreation Center Director Josh Fissel conducted a group of neighborhood kids through a repertoire of carols much to everyone’s delight.  Thanks for serenading us Josh!   Senator George Della, Delegates Peter Hammen and Brian McHale and Councilman Bill Cole were also kind enough to attend and share some Holiday Cheer   Officer Kevin Vaught did double duty as Santa dispensing healthy holiday treats.   Anna of Trattoria Annamaria delivered a couple of platters of delicious Italian Holiday cookies.  Thanks to Anna and the staff at the absolute best Italian Grocery in South Baltimore – really!  How lucky we are to be your neighbors.   Tony and Clark from the Hill supplied warm mulled wine and hot chocolate (made from real dark cocoa) to help revelers take the chill off.   Our terrific Southern District Police Precinct Major Scott Bloodsworth flipped the light switch on these years Holiday Tree in the Park.  Sergeant Eric Kowalczyk and South District Police Community Council President Jack Baker provided able support.   The Tree will remain lit every night through December 30th.   A Personal Note   Illusionist Spencer Horseman created some magic as he mingled, but as things began to wind down I began to realize that the real magic happened when great neighbors put aside their differences and just enjoyed each other’s company.   Hope you’re surrounded by the warmth of being with the ones you care for most this Holiday Season.   My very best wishes to you and yours!   Paul W Robinson President Federal Hill Neighborhood Association       The festive atmosphere moved indoors at the neighborhood’s newest restaurant -The Hill (1015 S. Charles).    Everyone was blown away by the great spread waiting there courtesy of Chef Antoine Petteway and his staff.  A huge thank you to them and partner Clark Hudeck for hosting in style.   Thanks also to neighbor Len Homer for sharing the pictures you see here.  We’ll have lots more in the January issue of the HillSider.&nbsp ; The vibe was just incredible.    Finally thanks to every one of you who supported this event by buying a ticket to the Party and contributing to the FHNA Seniors Holiday Gift Fund.  Your caring contribution will make a lot folks feel a whole lot more loved this year. FHNA  PO Box 27112 Baltimore, Maryland 21230   eMail

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Tuesday December 15th 7pm Federal Hill Park FHNA’s   Annual Holiday Tree Lighting   &  Neighborhood Party   A Joyous Celebration of the Sprit of the Season Complimentary Hot Mulled Wine / Hot Chocolate / Holiday Sweets Courtesy Trattoria Annamaria, the Hill & FHNA Tree Lighting in The Park Special Guests: South Baltimore Rec Center Kid’s Carolers Chorus   Senator George Della Delegate Pete Hammen Delegate Brian McHale Council VP Ed Reisinger Councilman Bill Cole   Illusionist Spencer Horseman   Plus a surprise appearance by a world famous Holiday icon     Neighborhood Holiday Party 8 to 10pm    1015 South Charles Street (across from CVS)  Directions HERE    $15.00 Sumptuous Menu   Appetizers: Crab Dip, Smoked Salmon and Filet Mignon on toast points Entrees: Beef Tip Burgundy, Crab Cakes, and Stuffed Chicken Sides: garlic mash potatoes and green beans almandine Assorted desserts   Complimentary choice of soft drink, beer or wine Party Tickets Online     Left Click Here     Adults:  $15.00 Advance/$20.00 door     Kids (under 12):  $ 5.00   Chef Antoine Petteway, his partner Clark Hudeck and the Hill staff are offering special arrangements so kids and their parents can enjoy FHNA’s après Holiday Tree Lighting Party. To all of you who have already purchased your tickets online, I can not thank you enough.    FHNA set a goal of selling a minimum of 100 tickets to raise just $1,500 to offset the cost of both events.  We aren’t there yet, so we need all our neighbors to help.   Please go online and contribute by purchasing at least one $15 ticket.  Give the ticket to a friend if you can not or do not wish to attend.   Help FHNA to keep making this event bigger and better each and every year.   Apart from supporting a great event that all of us can enjoy, a portion of the proceeds from the Party at The Hill will be donated to purchase Holiday Gifts for our neighbors who might not otherwise be able to participate in the spirit of the season.   Here’s a chance to do good while taking advantage of a great deal!    Join the fun starting at 7pm on Tuesday December 15th.   Thanks and Happy Holidays!   Paul W Robinson – President Federal Hill Neighborhood Association

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A Federal Hill Neighborhood Holiday Celebration Tuesday December 15th   7pm    Federal Hill Park    Annual Tree Lighting South Baltimore Rec Center Kid’s Carolers Chorus Hot Mulled Wine / Hot Chocolate / Holiday Sweets courtesy Trattoria Annamaria, the Hill & FHNA 8 – 10pm     1015 S Charles Street  Directions Here    $15.00 all you can eat Menu   Appetizers: Crab Dip, Smoked Salmon and Filet Mignon on toast points Main Course:    Beef Tip Burgundy, Crab Cakes, and Stuffed Chicken Sides:   garlic mash potatoes and green beans almandine Assorted desserts   Complimentary choice of soft drink, beer or wine   Cash Bar  Get Tickets Online     Adults: $15.00 in Advance $20.00 at the door   Kids (under 12):    $ 5.00    443-708-5653 for more info  A Personal Note: I hate spam – even more than junk mail.  Spam is an intrusion.  It always strikes me that the sender has some nerve thinking that the most important thing I have on my priorities list is his or her attempt to sell me something.   So, please believe me when I say that this e-mail is not intended to hype you.    Maximum occupancy at the Hill is 100.  Do the math – If this event is successful ticket sales will only total $1500 a mere fraction of the cost of closing any restaurant for a private party.  HillSider advertising must cover the remaining costs, and businesses always do less advertising in a bad economy.  So, we’re asking each FHNA Member to go online and sign up for at least one ticket.  Give the ticket to a friend if you can not attend.   FHNA does no fund raising.  While this may have to change, the fact is that your annual dues and HillSider advertisers underwrite the cost of many special events for the benefit of all of our neighbors including the annual 4th of July Parade, the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Federal Hill Park, and FHNA’s annual contributions to the Women’s Shelter at Christ Lutheran Church Center, the Southern District Police Community Relations Council, and to purchase Holiday Gifts for neighbors who need a hand, among others.   This year, FHNA decided to celebrate the Holidays by celebrating the generosity of our fabulous neighbors with a bigger than ever family-oriented event on Tuesday December 15th.  We did our best to offer a great value for your dollar.   So, please consider making a small contribution to help defray the costs of this event by going online for your advance ticket today.  Then join the fun on December 15th .   Thank you and Happy Holidays!     Paul W Robinson – President Federal Hill Neighborhood Association This is the fine print text where you might tell your customers how the item will be shipped and, for example, if they are overseas that there will be additional shipping charges and must contact you.

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THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT  POLICE AND COMMUNITY  RELATIONS COUNCIL                           E-SUMMONS THIS WEEK IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT  CITIZENS ON PATROL   Mon, Dec 7, RIVERSIDE / SBNA  - 7 PM meet at Riverside park gazebo, Riverside Ave & E Randall St    Tue, Dec 8 – CURTIS BAY - 7 PM meet at Curtis Bay Recreation Center, Filbert St & Curtis Ave   Wed, Dec 9 CARROLLTON RIDGE  - 6:30 PM meet at the Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, Pulaski & Ashton Sts   Thu, Dec 10 – OTTERBEIN / SHARP LEADENHALL - 7 PM meet at sS Sharp & W Henrietta Sts    Fri Dec 11 DAYTIME COP /  BARRE CIRCLE – 1 PM meet at Washington Blve & Scott St    Click here for an expanded schedule……… WE NEED CANNED GOODS OR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS       for our Holiday Baskets of Plenty. Please bring these items with you to the Council Meeting or call Officer Kevin “Butterbean” Vaught at  410-354-5169  410-354-5169 for a pick-up at your home or drop off at Ace Hardware on Light Steet in South Baltimore.   PLEASE HELP US MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT HAS A HOLIDAY MEAL!   SPONSERED BY THE POLICE EXPLORERS CLUB AND SDPCRC COMING EVENTS DECEMBER   Thu, 12/17, SDPCRC Council meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM   Mon, 12/21, Packing of Holiday Baskets – 8 AM till noon   all at the Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Rd      ”THE THIRD THURSDAY”  Our next council meeting is December 17, 2009 at the Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Road    Christmas Buffet starts at 6:30 PM  Meeting starts at 7 PM    Agenda includes but not limited to:   Welcome- Sgt Eric Kowalczyk & Jack Baker   Officer/s & Citizen of the Month- Major Scott Bloodsworth  & Ja ck Baker    Guest Speaker - BPD Foxtrot Unit   The Southern District Update - Major Scott Bloodsworth & Lt Steve Nalewajko    Neighborhood & Council Updates – Sgt Eric Kowalczyk & Jack Baker     50/50 Drawing & Buffet Reminders – John Rehmert     Buffet will be donated by: The Southern District Police Department but it is still a pot luck buffet – everyone brings something to share. We need assorted desserts, Christmas cookies, sodas, chips & dip, sandwiches or anything you’d like to share.

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Direct Access to the City’s Most Powerful Elected Official FHNA General Membership Meeting 7pm – Tuesday November 17th Christ Lutheran Church Center 701 S. Charles Street Directions HERE Important Community Meeting Reminder November 17th, 2009 Rather Be Home With the Family?   Admittedly, time is such a precious commodity and family time often is the best part of the day.  Most of us are loathe to sacrifice precious family time especially after a tough day on the job. True Commitment Requires Some Sacrifice!   Given the busy, stressful schedule that Mayor Dixon is required to keep, it is easy to imagine she would rather be with family than anywhere else.  However, the Mayor feels so strongly about personally hearing your views on the pending Live Entertainment and Dancing Legislation that she is coming to FHNA’s November General Membership Meeting on Tuesday.   The Mayor’s appearance represents a unique opportunity for you to have direct access to the one city official whose pen will decide if legislation that will permit every bar and restaurant near the Cross Street Market to be eligible to offer live entertainment and dancing becomes law.  You should also be aware that Senator Nathaniel McFadden reportedly intends to introduce legislation in Annapolis during the upcoming session that would allow bars and restaurants to stay open until 4am (as opposed to the current 2am closing requirement).   The Commercial Real Estate and Liquor Lobbies are hard at work.  We need to seize this opportunity to make our voices heard as Federal Hill Residents.  Mayor Dixon is providing us this last chance Tuesday night.  She has until November 26 to either veto the live entertainment and dancing legislation or it will pass into law. A Defining Moment for Federal Hill Residents    These monumental changes in both state and city legislation will inevitably produce bigger late night crowds and additional public safety challenges, but the Live Entertainment Bills (3) passed by City council on October 26th provide no additional funding for enforcement and instead relies on the current system of “complaint driven” (i.e. 311 or 911) emergency personnel deployment.  The current system is already strained to the max.    Can we really trust the neighborhood’s bars and their customers to keep a commitment to exercise more restraint with 2 more hours to party?   Simply put you can sacrifice a little time on Tuesday Night to share with the Mayor.  Or be faced with the future prospect of further sacrificing your family’s peace and quiet. Paul W Robinson President Federal Hill Neighborhood Association   E-mail comments, compliments, concerns criticisms HERE  In This Issue Leadership & Commitment A Vision for Our Community Vote Your Future It’s Your Choice!   FHNA Members in Good Standing will vote on a motion urging Mayor Dixon either to Veto or sign into law the Live Entertainment and Dancing Legislation.  Left click on the appropriate Bill Number (08-0163, 09-0387 and 09-0373) to review the text of all three.   Please come out and express your opinion.  Sacrifice an hour of your time for your community       Make sure that Federal Hill remains the neighborhood with the best quality of life in all of Baltimore City.  Quick Links   Full 11-17 Meeting Agenda    Baltimore Sun Live Entertainment Story   Land Bank Bill Doors Open at 6:30pm   Beverages and finger foods from Trattoria Annamaria will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT  POLICE AND COMMUNITY  RELATIONS COUNCIL                           E-SUMMONS THIS WEEK IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT  CITIZENS ON PATROL   Mon, Nov 16 - HOLLINS ROUNDHOUSE - 7 PM meet at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater, 1115 Hollins St   Wed, Nov 18 - LOCUST POINT - 7 PM meet at the Himalayan House Restaurant, 1522 E Fort Ave    Click here for an expanded schedule……… COMING EVENTS NOVEMBER   Thu, 11/19, SPCRC Council meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Rd   DECEMBER Fri, 12/4, Officer Appreciation Day – 11 AM to 11 PM Thu, 12/17, SDPCRC Council meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Wed, 12/23, Packing of Holiday Baskets – 8 AM till noon Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Rd      ”THE THIRD THURSDAY”  Our next council meeting is November 19, 2009 at the Southern District Police Station, 10 Cherry Hill Road  Buffet starts at 6:30 PM – Meeting starts at 7 PM    Agenda includes but not limited to:   Welcome- Sgt Eric Kowalczyk & Jack Baker   Officer/s & Citizen of the Month- Deputy Major Margaret Barillaro, Sgt Eric Kowalczyk & Jack Baker    Guest Speaker - Chief Kevin Cartwright BCFD and Fire Inspector Derrick Ready BCFD    The Southern District Update - Major Scott Bloodsworth & Lt Steve Nalewajko    Neighborhood & Council Updates – Sgt Eric Kowalczyk & Jack Baker     50/50 Drawing & Buffet Reminders – John Rehmert     Buffet will be donated by: The Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association

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