[Chat] Retrofit Baltimore this Wednesday 6/27, 7 PM

2012-06-25 Thread Emil Volcheck
Hello, neighbors, Kevin Chesser from Retrofit Baltimore asked me to announce this event. It's this Wednesday, 7 PM at the CVCBD office. Join Retrofit Baltimore for a joint community meeting & info session with Baltimore Heritage. Part of the meeting will feature Retrofit Baltimore discussing the

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2012-06-25 Thread judy
That is what I read. So therefor I didn't know CV was impoverish.(sarcasm)judy On 06/25/2012 01:36 PM, Jonathan Wetmiller wrote: The articles in The Sun said that the liquor stores being targeted for closure were in predominantly poor neighborhoods and linked to violent crime, so I was

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2012-06-25 Thread John Spurrier
Jon, I may have misread the article because I took it to mean the liquor stores werepredominantly in poorer neighborhoods, rather than in predominantly poorneighborhoods. Having participated in discussions about the comprehensive rezoning of Baltimore City there have been a couple occasions wher

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2012-06-25 Thread Jonathan Wetmiller
The articles in The Sun said that the liquor stores being targeted for closure were in predominantly poor neighborhoods and linked to violent crime, so I was shocked to see that Schnapp Shop was on the list.   I think the store is a real asset to the neighborhood. The owners are extremely friend

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2012-06-25 Thread John Spurrier
Judy, The criteria isn't the income or other demographics of the neighborhood,but the zoning status of the property. John > Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:43:50 -0400 > From: jdy...@verizon.net > To: chat@charlesvillage.info > Subject: Re: [Chat] schnapp > > I thought those liquor stores located in

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2012-06-25 Thread judy
I thought those liquor stores located in impoverished residential neighborhoods were the target. I didn't know CV was impoverished. judy On 06/25/2012 10:33 AM, Linda Forlifer wrote: I was afraid that the Schnapp Shoppe might be one of the group. It's much more than a liquor store, very co

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2012-06-25 Thread John Spurrier
Mary Pat Clarke is aware of residents' concerns. I expect the CVCA Land Use Committee to make a recommendation as to how to proceed given the fact that we have two locations to consider, the Schnapp Shoppe and New Guilford Liquors at Guilford and 28th. John >

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2012-06-25 Thread langwidge
Can Mary Pat Cl arke prevent the possibility of its closing? Christine Gray - Original Message - From: "D. Williams" To: "The Charles Village Chat List" Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 11:12:24 AM Subject: Re: [Chat] schnapp I absolutely agree, the schnapp Shoppe is an instit

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2012-06-25 Thread D. Williams
I absolutely agree, the schnapp Shoppe is an institution in Charles village and totally reflects the ideals of mixed use, good neighbors, perseverance and comfort of a known entity. Please don't let the SS be subject to over zealous community "planners" who want Charles village to look like so

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2012-06-25 Thread Linda Forlifer
Thanks, John. I'm glad to hear that I am not alone in my assessment of the store and owners. I'll want to support whatever CVCA can do to retain the Schnapp Shoppe. Linda >>> John Spurrier 6/25/2012 10:50 AM >>> Linda, The feedback that I have received from nearby residents concerned that

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2012-06-25 Thread John Spurrier
Linda, The feedback that I have received from nearby residents concerned that the Schnapp Shoppe may be forced to close has been very favorable towards the business. The matter will be discussed at tomorrow's CVCA Land Use Committee meeting. I am advocating for evaluating the liquor stores on a

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2012-06-25 Thread Linda Forlifer
I was afraid that the Schnapp Shoppe might be one of the group. It's much more than a liquor store, very convenient, and quite well run. I would advocate for keeping it as a long-standing asset to Charles Village. The owners are responsive to their customers (more so than the liquor store on