Does anyone know if parking is allowed on the left side of Calvert St.
tomorrow.
tnx,
Christine Gray
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Subject: October 29th update
Hello Charles Villagers!
Here comes Hurricane Sandy! Hope it doesn't blow away all the happy trick or
treaters on Wednesday. Many of our elected officials have offered to help if
need be regarding any Hurrican related issues. Please feel free to reach out
to Delegate Mary Pat Clark or myself if you need something specific due to the
Hurricane.
Happy Halloween everyone!
Patty McLane, President
Please check out these updates:
* Hurricane Sandy Notice
* Halloween Haunted House
* CVCA Land Use Committee Update
* CVCBD Announcements
* VLP Event
HURRICANE SANDY NOTICE
The Mayor's Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the Maryland
Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service to monitor and
prepare for Hurricane Sandy and the potential for severe weather this weekend.
At this point, most forecast models predict heavy rain for our area beginning
Sunday night and continuing through Monday. If the storm stays within current
projections, it is possible that we could experience fallen trees, minor
flooding, and power outages.
Regardless of the eventual path of the storm, there are things that families
and business can do now to be prepared for a severe weather event. You should
be ready to manage the most common crises affecting our region –
weather-related power and water outages – if you have certain basic supplies.
Buy these three essentials first:
*A battery-powered radio with extra batteries. If the power goes out, a
battery-powered radio is the only way to receive information.
*Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns with extra batteries. These are
essential even during relatively brief power outages. (Don't use candles! They
pose a serious fire risk.)
*Water to last three days. That’s at least one gallon per person per day for
drinking and sanitation. Mark the date on the container, and replace it every
six months.
City residents are also encouraged to clear any debris from your neighborhood
storm drains to ensure proper drainage during heavy rain. To protect your food
during a power outage, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as
possible. Food will stay frozen for 36 hours or more in a fully-loaded freezer
if you keep the door closed. Consider freezing containers of water ahead of
time. The blocks of ice will help keep your food frozen longer.
For more information on preparedness, click the following link:
http://emergency.baltimorecity.gov/Preparedness.aspx
For forecast models and storm tracking, click on this link:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Citizens are reminded they can also call 311 for the latest information about
the city’s preparations during weather events.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE!!
The Sigma Chi Fraternity at JHU Presents:
Haunted House
Wednesday, October 31
4:30pm – 7:30pm
2937 North Calvert Street
Free Candy!
Free Admission!
This Halloween, our chapter house will become haunted.
Come by for a free scare and candy, Children and families welcome.
CVCA Land Use Committee Update
Mayor Rawlings-Blake Introduces Major Zoning Code Rewrite
The Baltimore City Department of Planning is rewriting Baltimore’s zoning code.
Known as TransForm Baltimore, the goal is to update and simplify the City’s
outdated zoning code while promoting economic growth and protecting the unique
character of Baltimore’s neighborhoods. Our land use committtee will be
greatly involved in this process, and welcome comments from the community
regarding the proposed changes.
The new code reduces red tape by consolidating pertinent zoning rules and by
peeling away layers of requirements that create obstacles to good development
and investment. The code is an easy to understand document that adds a higher
level of transparency and predictability to the development process.
Introduction of the legislative draft of the new zoning code, in the form of
City Council Bill 12-0152, is the first step in the adoption process. After the
bill’s introduction, the Planning Commission will host a series of public
hearings and then make its formal recommendation to the City Council. The City
Council will then host their own series of public hearings, and ultimately hold
a vote, as they do with all City Council bills. The legislation, as passed by
City Council, will then go to the mayor for her signature and subsequently
become law. The new zoning code regulations will take effect 6 months from the
date of the Mayor’s signature.
For all the latest news, hearing schedules, and interactive zoning maps, visit
www.rewritebaltimore.org .
Over the past 2 years, the CVCA Land Use Committee has been reviewing with the
Department of Planning drafts of the Code and proposed zoning maps. In the
upcoming month, the committee will be reviewing the new code as introduced and
making a final recommendation to the CVCA Board. If you would like to have
your comments considered, contact [email protected]. The CVCA Land Use Committee
meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at 2434 St. Paul Street.
CVCBD ANNOUNCEMENTS
FALL LEAF PICK UP
The leaves have already begun to fall from the trees and we know that keeping
your yard clean can become difficult. Starting November 15, 2012 - December 15,
2012 the CVCBD will offer supplemetal leaf removal. To better serve residents
and businesses, we will be contracting the Fall Leaf Removal project to a local
organization to assist us in this effort. However, we are still asking that
residents rake leaves on their property as needed in order to prevent injuries
and accidents attributed to fallen leaves. If you have any questions please
contact Matthew Bradby at (410) 235-4411
EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE LEARNING PLACE Little Free Library
Our Little Free Library project will be featured by GiveCorps , a
Baltimore-based website that raises money for nonprofit organizations and
rewards donors with deals from local merchants. If you support the Little Free
Libraries project this week, you can receive deals from Baltimore's Best
Clothier, Christopher Schafer, and our favorite local coffee shop,
Charmington's. We hope to raise $7,000 to cover the cost of materials, fees,
permits, books and long-term maintenance of the libraries.
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