Dear Leaders,
Another great summer has come to an end here in Baltimore. This summer was filled with lots of great activity in our neighborhoods. Children in our summer camps experienced, Ravens training camp, Orioles games and other fun. Families were able to enjoy Friday night movies in Herring Run Park and at Lake Montebello. Basketball fans in Parkside and Belair Edison came out to watch the Spurs dethrone the Heat. Despite all of the positive energy that was displayed there was still too much senseless violence on our streets. However, citizens across the city decided to become engaged in the fight against violence in their neighborhoods. This summer I joined the men of the 300MenMarch Street Engagement Unit each Friday night as we walked in Belair Edison spreading love and our message of nonviolence. Sacrificing every Friday night in the summer is not an easy task, but it is necessary for the sake of our community. The Street Engagement Unit was received with love from the entire Belair Edison community as they worked to make a difference in the lives of the residents. Summer may be over but the fight for our communities continues. The men of the 300MenMarch Street Engagement Unit will remain involved in neighborhoods through many different channels. Today I am asking you to do the same. As we move into fall I am asking that we not fall into complacency, but that we fall into more action in our communities. No one can do it alone but we can all do something! Plan a neighborhood cleanup, join a school parent and community group, become a mentor or visit schools and read to children. None of these actions are earth shattering but every small act is a step toward a better Baltimore.
Sincerely,
Councilman Brandon M. Scott
2nd District - Baltimore City Council
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Recently, Councilman Scott was able to participate in a 2nd District Street Sweeping Ride Along. Following your concerns about the new citywide street sweeping program Councilman Scott met with DPW and decided the best way to ensure work completion would be for him to join the crews. We understand there are still issues and Councilman Scott will continue to work with DPW to address them. |
 Recently, Councilman Scott was able to attend Vanguard Collegiate Middle School for Field Day. Councilman Scott took place in a three legged race and "Pie the Councilman" even though it didn't go to well for the students.
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 Please join Councilman Scott in congratulating our Baltimore Orioles on winning the American League East Division Championship!! Councilman Scott was at the division clinching game and enjoyed celebrating with all of Birdland! Next stop the World Series!!!
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Monday, September 22, 2014
City Council Meeting
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Hearing: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0415 The Solid Waste Management Plan for Baltimore City
This hearing will be offically announced by the Chairman on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the next City Council meeting.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Legislative Oversight Hearing: Special Committee
6:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
LO14-0113 Vacated 11th District City Council Seat
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Hearing: Executive Appointments Committee
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
EA14-0252 - Ralikh Hayes - Member - 9th District
EA14-0253 - Kelsey Johnson - Member - 8th District
EA14-0254 - Milik Brooks - Member - 2nd District
EA14-0255 - Felicia Harris - Member - 14th District
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0379 Planned Unit Development - Designation - Remington Row
Monday, September 29, 2014
Worksession: Land Use and Transportation Committee
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
LO14-0104 12-0152 TransForm Baltimore - Zoning
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hearing: Housing and Community Development Committee
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
13-0293 Unsafe Vacant Structure
CHARM TV 25
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hearing: Housing and Community Development Committee
5:05 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0160R Request for State Action - State Run Home Insurer of Last Report
CHARM TV 25
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hearing: Housing and Community Development Committee
5:10 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0175R Request for State Legislation - Prompt Recordation of Bank Foreclosure Deeds
CHARM TV 25
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hearing: Housing and Community Development Committee
5:15 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0170R Request for State Action - Clarifying that Vacant Non-Profit Owned Property is not Tax Exempt
CHARM TV 25
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Hearing: Taxation, Finance, and Economic Development Committee
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0420 Property Tax Credits - Urban Agriculture
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
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.
Live Baltimore Six O'Clock Sessions: Getting
Ready to Use Incentives
Tuesday, September 23, 6pm-7pm, Live Baltimore, 343 N. Charles St. Prepare for
our next $5,000 homebuying incentive event! Find out which incentives can be
combined, how the application process works, and much more! This is a free
event. Register here
Baltimore Book Festival
September 26-28, Inner Harbor. The mid-Atlantic's premier celebration of the
literary arts features more than 200 celebrity and local authors, readings,
workshops, children’s activities, panel discussions, cookbook demonstrations,
more than 100 exhibitors and booksellers, live music, food and more. www.baltimorebookfestival.org.
Greater Lauraville Fair
Saturday, September 27, noon-6pm, Heinz Park, Harford Rd. and Parkside Drive.
Bring the family for an afternoon of food, live music, arts and crafts people
and fun. Proceeds to benefit the neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville. www.greaterlauravillefair.com
Charles North Community Festival
Saturday, September 27, 20th and St Paul Streets. The purpose of this festival
is to raise funds to benefit community programs that are run in throughout the
neighborhoods and other private organizations in the Baltimore area. Live
music, crafts, silent auction, flea market, food, beer and wine. For more
information call 410-627-1221.
Buying Into
Baltimore: $5,000 Homebuying Incentive Event
Saturday, September 27, 8:30am-3:30pm, Baltimore Polytechnic High School, 1400
W. Cold Spring Lane. Don't miss the biggest homebuying event of the year! Meet
with real estate experts and community organizations, sit in on homebuying
workshops, take our famous narrated bus tour of Baltimore neighborhoods, and
preview homes for sale! Attendees become eligible for $5,000 in downpayment and
closing cost assistance toward the purchase of a home, anywhere in Baltimore
City! Visit livebaltimore.com for complete details and to
register. $10 to attend.
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