Dear Leaders,
I am extremely honored to have joined 300 plus men for the second annual #300menmarch. Men and young warriors thank you for answering the call. Men please join me in thanking the queens who supported us throughout our journey last night, sacrificing so that we could enjoy the experience. Lastly, Men remember the true work begins today! Every one of us must continue to be seen and heard in our communities! Every able bodied man in #Baltimore must be positively engaged in their community and most importantly in the lives of our young people. If a male is not meeting that standard then they are not a man in the true sense of the word. No one is coming to save us! Only we can save ourselves. I love you all, now let's continue to work.
Sincerely,
Councilman Brandon M. Scott
2nd District - Baltimore City Council
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 Dear Community,
I want to start off with some good results. Tuesday evening a victim was robbed and pistol whipped in the area of 4900 Harford Road. We received a few calls for discharging of a firearm about the same time. When officers arrived the victim was not there. However, due to the fact that we had a few calls, we started an extensive canvassing of the area. Officers located two suspects running from the area. Both suspects were apprehended and questioned. A short distance away a handgun was located. Several minutes later the victim walked into Good Sam Hospital with head injuries. The victim should be fine and the one suspect was charged with the robbery. This is another example of calls to 911 paying off. The multiple calls gave more credibility to the discharging. In turn, the officers did an excellent canvass and located the Suspects and handgun before we even located a victim. This is another example of Great TEAMWORK by the Community and the BPD.
ALERT - Recently we have experienced several burglaries where the suspects pushed in a window air conditioner and made entry into the house through the window. One of the Suspects even climbed on something to reach a higher window. If you have window units please secure them as best you can. I have them in my house and I screwed the unit to the window frame. They may still push the window unit in but it will break the window and maybe the noise will get someone’s attention or scare them off.
You can learn more about how to reduce your risk of being the victim of a burglary at:
http://www.necop.com/PDF/PreventBurglaries0614.pdf
You can view the weekly crime numbers for the City as well as the NE District via this link: https://data.baltimorecity.gov/Public-Safety/Summarized-Crime-Data-By-District-Week-27/4nh3-w6zf
As you can see from the crime numbers the City is doing well compared to 2013. We still have a lot of work to do but at the mid-point of 2104 we are on the right track. The NE is doing well thanks to the cooperation between the Community and the BPD. However, there are a few areas we need to make some improvements. I want to end 2014 down in every single crime category. We have work to do with the stolen autos and larceny from auto but with your help we will do it.
The Larcenies from Auto still irritate me simply because last week almost 80% of the vehicles were left unlocked or had a window down. Several of them involved taking a wallet that contained ID’s, credit cards and worst of all, Social Security Cards!! Please lock your vehicle, remove your valuables and arm your alarm if you have one. A lot of people don’t realize that leaving your vehicle unlocked affects not only you but all your neighbors for two reasons. 1) It will attract the thief and he will come back. 2) If an officer has to take a report for a larceny from auto or stolen auto, they will be out of service for 30-60 minutes. That means your neighbors will be without an officer patrolling the neighborhood for almost an hour. If an officer has to take 3-4 a shift then he basically spends half his time writing reports and doing investigations instead of doing proactive patrol. We need the officers doing proactive/preventive patrol as much as possible.
You can learn how to reduce your risk of being the victim of a larceny from auto at:
http://www.necop.com/PDF/preventlarceny.pdf
Stolen Autos were down last week but we could have done a lot better if some of the victims would not have left their keys in the vehicle. Please do not leave a key in your vehicle. When the vehicle is recovered if a key is found in the ignition, the insurance company may hold you claim. If someone wants to steal your vehicle make it difficult for them. The thieves want an easy target. Let them pick someone else.
You can learn how to reduce your risk of being the victim of a stolen auto at:
http://www.necop.com/PDF/preventstolenautos.pdf
Please call 911 with the first sight of anything suspicious. Even if you don’t know your neighbors, please look out for them. Councilman Scott shared a story with me about a neighbor of his who told him they watched someone steal a bike off a balcony. When he asked if they called 911 they told him no because they don’t know those people! I know many of you are shaking your head just like we did when we heard it. If the Community doesn’t look out for each other we cannot win the battle on crime. Let’s work together to make Baltimore a safer place.
Please have a safe weekend and please call 911 if you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood.
Thank you for your continued support!!!
Rich
Richard J. Worley, Jr
Major – Northeast District
Baltimore Police Department
410-396-2440 .
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Just because school is out does not mean our young people don't need the nutrition they normally receive during the school day. Throughout the City of Baltimore there are locations where young people can get a free healthy meal all summer. Healthy meals and healthy activities help prevent summer loss in our young people and most importantly keeps them able to be active. For more information visit www.baltimorehousing.org/food/ or call 410-396-0773.
 
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
12:50 PM
13-0285 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1601 West Pratt Street
(Voting Session)
12:55 PM
13-0271 Planning Unit Development - Amendment 2 - New East Baltimore Community
(Voting Session)
1:00 PM Curran Conference Room, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0378 Zoning - Conditional Use - Amending Ordinance 13-176
1:05 PM
14-0380 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variance - 1312 West Lombard Street
1:10 AM
14-0381 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 2-Family Dwelling Unit to a 3-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variance - 1327 West Lombard Street
Thursday, July 17, 2014
City Council Meeting
3:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Rescheduled from Monday, July 14, 2014
Free Green Career Opportunities
Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM at 6260 Frankford Avenue the Baltimore Center for Green Careers will be holding information sessions for its Brownfields Remediation and Retrofit Installer Technician classes. All applicants must have attended an information session. Information sessions are held every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. All applicants must have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a respiratory exam, be willing to work on roofs and in confined spaces, be drug free, have no sex offense on your criminal record, and be a resident of Baltimore City.
Free Expungement Workshop
Every fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enoch Free Pratt Library, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch, 1531 W. North Avenue
This DIY class gives attendees insight into existing expungement law, the legislative process to create new laws. Voter registration will also be available. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their criminal record but it is not required. For more information contact Mark P. Matthews, Sr. of Clean Slate America/ MM& I at 443-912-3205.
PNC Transformative Art Prize
The PNC Transformative Art Prize returns to distribute funds to qualified neighborhood associations and community-based nonprofit groups. The award supports neighborhoods in their efforts to improve their surroundings with long-term, lasting art projects. Communities will partner with artists to permanently reinvent community spaces using art. New for 2014, the prize welcomes proposals that include transformative performance art. Interested communities and artists are encouraged to attend an application workshop. For more information, or to learn how to apply, visit www.promotionandarts.com
Expanded Mechanical Street Sweeping Program
Mayor Rawlings-Blake and the Department of Public Works recently announced a new city-wide street sweeping program, scheduled to begin on April 2. Currently, DPW's Bureau of Solid Waste mechanically sweeps just 30% of Baltimore City streets. The new program will expand the service to sweep 90% of City streets, resulting in a cleaner, greener, healthier Baltimore. For more information, look for a postcard in the mail, or visit publicworks.baltimorecity.gov.
BGE New Budget Billing Plan Options
BGE Offers New Budget Billing Plan Options to Help Customers with High Bills in Response to Significant Increases in Energy Usage Resulting from Consecutive Weeks of Extremely Cold Temperatures. For more information, call BGE or contact the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) at 800.352.1446.
Free Food Service Training
Free food service training is now being offered at the Baltimore City Community College. If your interested in learning more, please contact: Deral Falls, Career Navigator at (410) 396-1474 or dfalls@oedworks.com or Ron Harrison, MI-BEST Coordinator at (410) 986-5458 or rharrison@bccc.edu
Baltimore City Fire Department CPR Training
Public Safety Training Facility, 3500 W. Northern Parkway
First Saturday of every even month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Baltimore Fire Training Academy, 6720 Pulaski Highway
The goal of this training is to train as many citizens in hands-only CPR. This training is not certifiable but is designed to prepare individuals in the event that emergency CPR is needed. It will include participants as young as 8 years old. Each training session lasts 40 minutes. To pre-register by calling 410-396-1005.
Train Baltimore
For more information on how to use the site, and for answers to Frequently Asked Questions,
please view our Train Baltimore User Guide follow this link:
http://www.trainbaltimore.org/Portals/0/Train%20Baltimore%20User%20Guide.pdf
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers.
Online Reporting for Non-Violent Crimes
Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Police Commissioner Batts and Councilman Brandon Scott have unveiled the City's new citizen online police reporting system. The system allows Baltimore crime victims to file reports online for non-violent incidents such as car break-ins, vandalism and illegal dumping. Reports can also be filed on various platforms including a computer, tablet or smartphone. All the user has to do is go to the city police website, and click the reporting link and follow instructions. Each report is assigned an incident number, and the user gets a PDF file of their report that can also be used to report loss for insurance.
Neighborhood Cleanup? Check Out The Baltimore Community ToolBank
The Baltimore Community ToolBank is a new nonprofit organization that loans tools and equipment to community groups and gardens, neighborhood associations, and other charitable organizations for just three cents on the dollar per week, so your group can borrow $1,000 worth of tools for just $30. Membership is free and they are reserving tools now for spring projects, so make sure to get tools lined up for your upcoming projects. Learn more about the ToolBank or register to borrow tools online at www.baltimore.toolbank.org.
Community Organizations: Request The Johns Hopkins CARES Mobile Safety Center
The CARES (Children ARE Safe) Safety Center is a 40-foot vehicle designed as a house on wheels. The Safety Center is available to visit Baltimore neighborhoods and community organizations to teach parents and caregivers about the injury risks children face at home and what they can do to prevent them. Inside visitors will find several fun and interactive exhibits to show the hidden injury risks in a home and what can be done to protect families. The Center is also equipped with reduced-cost safety products, including car safety seats, bicycle helmets, safety gates and cabinet locks, which are offered for sale at below-retail costs. You can visitwww.hopkinscares.org to learn more and will find a "PDF Request Form" that community members may fill out to request the mobile center.
HARBEL PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER NOW ACCEPTING INSURED
BALTIMORE COUNTY RESIDENTS
HARBEL Prevention and Recovery Center (HPRC) is an outpatient program which provides substance abuse treatment services to adults. In a recent assessment by Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems HPRC was found to be one of the most successful outpatient drug abuse programs in the metro area. Due to funding restrictions, HPRC was unable to serve Baltimore County residents, but as a result of changes in funding HPRC can now accept Baltimore County Residents that are insured through Medical Assistance or private insurance. If you know of someone who could take advantage of HPRC’s services have them call 410-444-2100 for an appointment.
HARBEL IS COLLECTING PAPER TO BE RECYLCED
HARBEL is collecting paper to be recycled. If you have paper you would like to recycle please feel free to place it the green and yellow dumpster in the rear of our building at 5807 Harford Road marked “PAPER RECYCLING”. Please only place paper in the dumpster. The recycler donates money to HARBEL based upon the amount of paper we recycle. This is an easy and environmentally friendly way to help sustain HARBEL’s services to your community.
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible 6 consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers completing equipment upgrades only, such as a furnace or HVAC unit that meet MCEC and ENERGY STAR standards. The program features 100% unsecured financing, loan amounts ranging from $1,500-$30,000, and up to a 10 year amortization. For more information go to:
http://www.mcecloans.com/ or call 1-866-562-6764.
GO Northwest HRC Mortgage Delinquency Workshop : The Road To Recovery
Monday, July 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Forest Park Library, 3023 Garrison Blvd.
This workshop is for individuals behind in their mortgage and/or facing foreclosure. Free workshop and free parking! You must pre-register for this event at go-northwesthrc.org or call 410-947-0084x105
Fridays in June and July
Movies in the Park at Belair-Edison
The Herring Run Park Movie Shed off Belair Road
Grab a blanket, snacks, and bring the family for Movies in the Park! Starting at 8:45 PM. Please be advised that rain will cancel the movie showing. Schedule: July 18-Turbo, July 25-Planes.
Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Belair-Edison First Time Homebuyers Workshop
Enoch Pratt Free Library Herring Run Branch, 3801 Erdman Avenue
Learn how you can achieve the dream of homeownership and register for a First Time Hombuyer's Workshop with Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. Attendees will learn how to navigate the homebuying process, lending, incentive programs, and more! They'll also be able to receive a homeownership counseling certificate, which qualifies them for Maryland State and Baltimore City housing incentive programs. Our next workshop will be held on Saturday, August 16. For more information contact Mike at 410-485-8422 or atmichael@belair-edison.org.
Liberty Reservoir Day
Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Liberty Dam, Liberty Dam Road, 21104
Celebrate Liberty Reservoir at this FREE event! Watch the Chesapeake Search Dogs in action, listen to live music, enjoy environment exhibits and talks, food vendors, emergency vehicle displays, scales and tales wildlife, historic photos, face painting, giveaways, and the observation deck at the reservoir. For more information go to www.baltimorecity.gov or call 410-545-6541.
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