[Chat] AIA Open Space visioning at Sunday's Street Fair

The Abell Improvement Association (AIA) was awarded a Spruce-Up Grant from Central Baltimore Partnership to make improvements to the AIA Open Space on 32nd Street. We are looking for input from the community of users: what would you like to see in our pocket park: a mural? new seating? more trees?

Re: [Chat] Cherry blossoms

Thanks, Emil--Guilford Ave is always lovely when the cherries bloom. Take a chance to go over to Druid Lake; all those old cherries are in full bloom. Linda On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:49 PM, Judy Berlin wrote: > Nice > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 2, 2017, at 10:55 PM, Emil Volcheck wrote

Re: [Chat] Trees and tree pits

It's definitely the property owner/resident adjacent who is responsible for maintenance of sidewalk, tree lawn, gutter cleaning, and alley. That responsibility includes paying for new concrete when the city deems it necessary, mowing grass, weeding, picking up trash, clearing snow and ice from publ

[Chat] Peabody Heights Brewery

Message from Jo Ann Robinson ( jooi...@msn.com ): Dear Neighbors, RESIST THE BEGINNINGS is a rule that has served me well from when it was impressed on me as a teenager to this present day. I believe that it is time to apply it to the issue of whether or not our com

Re: [Chat] Water is off

Water started coming out of a crack in the road in front of 3046 Guilford a month ago. I reported it to 311 (#13-00637664). It continued to leak and nothing was done; a couple weeks ago it had created a foot-diameter hole in the asphalt; by this week the hole was probably ~2 ft round and the r

Re: [Chat] Reminder Sign Up for Junk Hunt by May 9th! -- Day of Sale is May 11.

Judy, The event is not till 5/11, and the maps won't be done until the day before. They ask vendors to sign up by 5/9. Linda >>> jdy 5/2/2013 9:41 AM >>> Eddies does not have any maps. Can a map be put on web site for print out? Judy Berlin On 05/01/2013 09:27 AM, Stephanie Cosgrove wrote:

Re: [Chat] REMINDER: Special Land Use Committee Meeting on Comprehensive Rezoning on 2/23/2013 at 10 am

ne at www.charlesvillage.net ")? thank you, Linda Forlifer >>> "Sharon L. Guida" 2/22/2013 7:40 PM >>> REMINDER : Special Land Use Committee Meeting on Comprehensive Rezoning open to the public on 2/23/2013 at 10 am at Miller ' s Court Apartments at 2601 N. H

[Chat] Schnapp Shop

Wondering whether there is any news on the zoning attempt to get rid of the liquor license for the Schnapp Shopp? I believe that John Spurrier said the CV Land Use Comm was considering whether to support the license retention and that there was a hearing of some sort recently. Any updates? Li

Re: [Chat] water troubles

There was a lot of water coming out of the water meter cover in front of 323 E 33rd for maybe a week. It was reported to the city the day it began, but the water kept running. Until it's repaired, the people living there need their water service. For that block quad there is only one storm dr

Re: [Chat] schnapp

ortunity for a hearing where they may obtain the proper zoning if warranted. John Sent from my mobile real estate office On Jun 25, 2012, at 10:35 AM, "Linda Forlifer" wrote: > I was afraid that the Schnapp Shoppe might be one of the group. It's much > more than a liquo

Re: [Chat] schnapp

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

[Chat] Memorial Service on Monday at 10:00

St. John's Episcopal Church, Greenmount Avenue and 30th Street, invites everyone from the surrounding communities to a brief memorial service, with music, on Monday, May 28th, the Observance of Memorial Day, at 10:00 in the morning. For more information, go to http://www.stjohnsinthevillage.org

Re: [Chat] free veggie plants

Hi Cathy, If you still have a green bean seedling, I'd be happy to give it a home in my garden. Linda >>> Cathy Goucher 5/13/2012 4:54 PM >>> Hi, My daughter and I planted more seedlings than we can use for our deck garden. Please let me know if you might be interested in seedlings: (3)

Re: [Chat] tree removal recommendation

Hi Kathleen, The Baltimore City forester is Erik Dihle. I don't know his contact info. You might get a response from our longtime neighbor on Abell Ave, Beth Strommen--she's director of the Baltimore Office of Sustainability: Phone: 410-396-8360 beth.strom...@baltimorecity.gov Linda >>> Kathl

Re: [Chat] "tin box bumpout" explained

Hi John, Do you know whether these were installed when the houses were built or added later by removing part of the brick walls? I never knew about them before. Thanks, Linda >>> John Spurrier 1/5/2012 10:39 AM >>> The closets are predominantly in the 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilfor

Re: [Chat] painted ladies contest application information

age and getting back to you. The contest deadline has been extended to November 30. Whether we do this next year will depend on whether there is any money left after this year. I hope so! I hope all is well. Dawna On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Linda Forlifer wrote: > Hi Dawna, > &

Re: [Chat] painted ladies contest application information

Hi Dawna, What's the deadline for this year's painting contest? Do you think it will be repeated next year? thanks, Linda >>> Dawna Cobb 11/13/2011 9:05 PM >>> Hi all: if you plan to submit an application in this house painting contest, please send it to paintedlad...@charlesvillage.org. (N

Re: [Chat] Benefits District Quad Rep Elections tonight!

Hi Emil, Do you know who's running in our quad? Linda >>> Emil Volcheck 10/11/2011 3:46 PM >>> Hello, neighbors, CVCBDMA Quad Rep Elections will be held tonight starting 6:30 pm at SS Philip and James Church, 2801 N. Charles St. Voting runs from 6:30 to 7:15 pm, or until the candidate speeche

Re: [Chat] Suspicious activity

From the BGE website: BGE cautions customers to be mindful of individuals who try to gain access to their homes by posing as utility workers. Utility imposters may carry "official" looking credentials and often work in pairs. BGE recommends customers take the following steps to ensure their safet

Re: [Chat] hazard waste

ACE Hardware (just east of Greenmount Ave on 32nd/Homestead) recycles batteries--very convenient. Linda >>> John Spurrier 1/5/2011 3:48 PM >>> Judy, In my post I said limited for some of the very reasons you mention. The most common "hazardous waste" in Charles Village houses is old cans of

Re: [Chat] Abell Community Street Fair - THIS Sunday, Noon to 5pm

Your newsletter has a crab order form and info on where to drop it off. It's $25 in advance, $30 on Sunday. Contact info, August newsletter, and lots more are on the website www.abellimprovement.org Linda >>> jberlin 9/17/2010 11:24 AM >>> can the crab tickets be bought at the 'door' or ahea

Re: [Chat] driving lessons

At old Eastern High School, opposite the Stadium YMCA on 33rd Street, there are large, mostly unused parking lots. >>> chad abrams 8/21/2010 8:49 PM >>> i was looking for advice on places in the area that might be good for teaching a beginner driver including a) big vacant parking lots (on week

Re: [Chat] (no subject)

Linda MacDonald, Just Your Style, 3365 Chestnut Ave in Hampden (410-235-6808)--she's fantastic with the scissors, for men and women. >>> Lauren Redmond 6/19/2010 10:09 PM >>> We love One World Cafe for brunch. I stopped by Moxie's and found out that they have mostly all the same hair cutte

Re: [Chat] UPS drop box at Hopkins Homewood

Looks like you could try Wolman Hall http://wiki.jhu.edu/Post_Offices_and_Mail >>> Joshua Fruhlinger 3/8/2010 3:33 PM >>> Does anyone know where on the Hopkins Homewood campus there is a UPS drop box? The UPS Web site just gives a "3400 N. Charles St." address, which I'm pretty sure is the

Re: [Chat] (no subject)

Hi Paul, Can you tell me what these emails are about? I don't like to open unidentified links (worried about viruses and worms). I've received three of these messages from you, with no subject and just a link. thanks, Linda >>> Paul Burk 2/5/2010 12:32 AM >>> http://sites.google.com/site/

Re: [Chat] Suspicious man in 2600/2700 block of Guilford

It did post--I read it. >>> Greg Alexander 11/13/2009 4:47 PM >>> Why didn't this ever post? Would have been nice to alert neighbors of this potential criminal. Greg Alexander Freelance Writer/Editor Editor, Mason-Dixon Arrive 2629 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 410-243-3387 ugagra...@yah

Re: [Chat] recycle

To get accurate answers to your questions about One Plus One (which will begin 7/14), you can contact the head of Cleaner Greener Baltimore: Celeste Amato Telephone: 410-545-6541 email: celeste.am...@baltimorecity.gov Linda >>> JUDY BERLIN 6/30/2009 11:57 AM >>> Can empty oil plastic contai

Re: [Chat] race through CV this morning

I saw nothing notifying us of the footrace on Saturday, which certainly inconvenienced a lot of city dwellers. I was awakened by the sounds of police blocking off lanes of 33rd Street. I was at Van Dyke and Bacon on York Rd later in the morning. The shoe salesman mentioned that he had had dif

Re: [Chat] Ophthalmologist

Dr. Dunn (of Wilmer--Johns Hopkins) is really good. He sees patients at the Wyman Park Health Center. >>> Christine Gray 5/20/2009 9:04 AM >>> Can anyone recommend an ophthalmologist in CV? Thanks, Christine Gray ___ Chat mailing list Chat

Re: [Chat] recycled cans in plastic bags

No plastic bags for recycling. The plastic bags jam up the machines that sort the types of recycling, so putting your cans in plastic bags costs us money. The workers have to empty the bags to avoid jamming the sorting machine. Linda >>> Joshua Fruhlinger 5/13/2009 1:32 PM >>> Hello all- No

Re: [Chat] [Discussion] FW: [northerncommunitycouncil] Community Council of the Northern District

John: Far too many gun crimes have been occurring in Charles Village during the past couple of months, often during daylight hours. Another gun crime in CV to discuss in community meetings: This morning (Monday) at 8:20 a.m., an arriving employee of JHU Press was abducted at gunpoint from the pa

Re: [Chat] CV businesses

st 2 really good shops, the card store and the gifts/flowers/stationery. Linda Linda Forlifer Assistant Managing Editor, Books Division 410-516-6911 (fax 516-4440) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Johns Hopkins University Press America's Oldest University Press / Founded 1878 >>> Greg Alexander

[Chat] CV volunteers for permit pickup

Reminder, you must order and pay for your parking permit ONLINE by Thursday October 16th to be able to pick up your permit on Saturday October 18th. All who order and pay AFTER October 16th will have to go downtown to pick up their permits. Bonnie Bessor still needs volunteers to help at the distr

Re: [Chat] mammograms

Hi Judy, I think you may be remembering correctly, but that mandate would not affect companies that are self-insured, I believe, which do not come under state laws. You might be able to find out more from the Maryland Attorney General's office. Try looking at www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/edg

Re: [Chat] Recycling Problems

The alleys east of Guilford and north of 30th are narrow, not like the named alleys west of Guilford Avenue. The residents were asked to put their recycling in front of their homes because the trucks cannot negotiate the smaller alleys. The workers now spend extra time collecting from both the

Re: [Chat] Fwd: More details on the assault at 33rd and Greenmount

It is hard to understand how someone could be taken three blocks (past the gas stations, Old York Rd, the Giant, and the 700 block of houses) from 33rd & Greenmount to a house in the 800 block of 33rd (almost to the Stadium YMCA and Eastern). Forced into a car? That stretch of 33rd is full of ped

[Chat] Fwd: Re: Plastic recycling

This is really disappointing. I had thought that we'd be recycling almost all of our plastics. But no, it's basically still just bottles and jars. Every person I have talked to about this during the past month was thinking the same as I had--all plastics numbers 1 through 7, which includes yogur

[Chat] Fwd:Re: Baltimore City Frequently Asked Questions: Plastic recycling

This doesn't make any sense. The info I read said any plastic labeled 1 through 7 is recyclable, so I am putting out everything--trays from food, jars, lids, packing materials with a triangle and number, etc., NOT just bottles. I think Valentina Ukwuoma may be mistaken. Did I mis-remember what i

Re: [Chat] Bert's?

7;ll share your message with neighbors. Thank you, Linda Forlifer >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 08/23/07 11:31 AM >>> We have been in Charles Village for 9 years now and have enjoyed being part of the community. Lately over the past 4 or so years our sales at Rocky Run h

Re: [Chat] Fwd: Would-be rescuer stabbed 3 times

It's distressing that the police do not believe such an incident to be high in their priority list. When someone is stabbed and their intestine is punctured, that is a life-threatening assault. Our police should be trying to identify the criminals who are preying on our neighborhood, and the dete

Re: [Chat] Fwd: hood thugs

I'm sorry to hear about the recent assaults but also quite sorry that the police are giving people such advice as not to walk alone! Are citizens all supposed to stay cowering inside their homes or offices and to desert our sidewalks and yards, leaving them only to thugs? How does an empty commun

Re: [Chat] [CVCA] CVCA Public Meeting on 28th Street Problems and Solutions

Please consider making the point that it's not just turning right on red that endangers pedestrians, it's any driver turning on a green light, too. Pedestrians have right of way and a walk signal when drivers going in the same direction have a green light. The law says that turning vehicles shou

Re: [Chat] [Fwd: Neighborhood Yoga Group]

Hi Steve, I would very much like to join you in yoga--and evenings are perfect for me, as I work. Let me know whether I can take part. Linda Forlifer >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/18/07 2:47 PM >>> A group is forming to learn yoga, probably meeting weekly. It will be tau

Re: [Chat] It's worth a try

Hi Sharon, I'm with you. I got rid of my car about two years ago, and it's really worked out well. I walk to work and shops, use the buses and taxis occasionally, and rent a car for a weekend about once a month (about $60 for 3 weekend days) for some errands and visiting family. I'm getting a l

Re: [Chat] Smoking ban passed!

I am so pleased! Now my son (who runs the sound at the Ottobar) will be able to work without injuring his health. And I, who have developed an allergy to cigarette smoke, will be able to enjoy, once again, going out for happy hour or to hear good live music at places like the Haven. I'm looking

Re: [Chat] Fwd: Our annual coat drive

Hi Steve, Can you give us more information? How many children were able to receive coats and at which schools? thanks, Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1/25/2007 2:26:27 PM >>> This shows that Charles Village can get together for an important project at our three elementary schools. Steve. [EMAI

Re: [Chat] House Inquiry

The northwest of Chas and 31st is the Dell, or the old Wyman estate gatehouse (now the News-Letter office). You must mean the northeast corner. It's been doctor's offices, but that's all I know about it. Linda Linda Forlifer Assistant Managing Editor, Books Division 410-516-69

Re: [Chat] [Discussion] Jones Fall Sewer project

If you read the "Contractor Conformity" document on the city public works website, you'll see that it mandates both vibration and rat control, in addition to many other details. So nearby neighbors might want to bring their problems of things falling off of shelves to the attention of the city (pu

Re: [Chat] police reports

n District police community relations meetings. Perhaps you can find out the contact information for us all? thanks, Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/19/2006 10:25:52 AM >>> what is the major's phone #? judy On Oct 19, 2006, at 10:01 AM, Linda Forlifer wrote: > It was

[Chat] police reports

It was confirmed by the police who attended the CVCBD meeting on Tuesday evening: EVERYTHING has to have a report. Otherwise, it did not happen, as far as statistics and resource allocation are concerned. If the officer does not want to write a report, get his name. If you do not get a paper rep

Re: [Chat] Badgers in Charles Village?

What color was it? Badgers have a distinctive head and facial pattern of lines. I've seen both raccoons and opposums around my house on 33rd Street. Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/18/2006 11:54:29 AM >>> Two days ago I saw a very strange animal lumbering around my backyard. At first I though

Re: [Chat] Attempted break in

Our neighborhood is clearly having a crime wave of second-story burglaries. And people are telling us that the police who respond do not want to write reports, for various reasons. Perhaps we should ask Mary Pat to help us with the police, getting reports filed. We know that without police repor

Re: [Chat] CVCBDMA Fall Town Meeting - TUESDAY- Oct17th 7pm

7:00 p.m.--it's in the subject line >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/17/2006 2:15:13 PM >>> What time does this meeting start? From: "Odette Ramos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Charles Village Chat List To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] CVCBDMA Fall Town Meeti

Re: [Chat] Attempted break in

Hi Kathleen, I noted (on JHU reports and from neighbors) recent incidents of thieves (or the same thief) climbing up to people's back 2nd-floor porches to get in windows and doors. It's not that hard for a strong young man to do. One of my close neighbors heard someone in her roommate's bedroo

Re: [Chat] housing needed

Coming to mind immediately is a house in the 3200 block of Guilford with a large yellow banner "open house Wed 5:00-6:00." 312 E. 33rd was for rent the last time I noticed. Guilford has a lot of "for rent" signs; I don't know how many are for houses and how many are for apartments. Linda >>> [E

Re: [Chat] [AIA Members] C V Saturated With "We Buy Houses" Signs

I remember some instructions from CV list, I think, about reporting illegal signs to the city before you take them down, so people can be fined. Can anyone refresh our memories on this? Linda >>> Odette Ramos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/26/2006 9:15:52 AM >>> Abell Improvement Association Members - Yo

[Chat] Case dismissed, was Re: Ticketed for talking

Absolutely, write to the Northern District commander and community relations officer. It would be good to know what their response to the situation would be. Do they support aggressive demeanor to good citizens questioning an officer? Do they suggest that you and Steve were appropriately viewed

Re: [Chat] They stole our wreath!

Kathleen, Don't let the police stop you from getting the report documented. That's to their benefit (saves them time and paperwork, they can report a drop in crime) but not to the benefit of the community. Last time I was able to make a report over the phone through the 311 system; I don't know

Re: [Chat] They stole our wreath!

Please encourage everyone who experiences a theft to make a report to the police and, if it's of mail (a federal crime), to the post office. We receive services only if these are documented. Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/7/2005 10:30:40 AM >>> Sorry Kathleen, I hang my best wreath out during

Re: [Chat] CVCA mtg 11/10

Thanks, John. I know there have been some problems over recent years around that liquor store. Do you know whether the city has to consult with neighborhood assn's before installing surveillance cameras? Seems like they should, and maybe they did. It's sad that trees were damaged. Linda >>> [

[Chat] CVCA mtg 11/10

Can anyone give more information about the cryptic message I received from the CV news list, announcing a meeting about Guilford Ave trees and police surveillance? The notice was not sent until less than 24 hr before the meeting, and it gave no background information. Very mysterious. Linda ___

Re: [Chat] missing pets

One unfortunate possibility is that they are stolen to be used in training dogs to fight. I've been told of (and read about) this happening near our neighborhood (Harwood). You could talk to Vonnie Gowe or Emily Chalmers about this. It's safest to keep cats as indoor pets and dogs in your home w

Re: [Chat] trash picking

I've seen articles in the newspaper about the "authorities" (police, FBI, etc.) using things they found in trash in court cases. It was determined by the courts that, once trash is put out for collection, it no longer belongs to the individual. No one's privacy rights are violated when trash is s

Re: [Chat] "Light up the Night" Program

You seem to have forgotten the Abell Improvement Association and Mike Treadway, who began this initiative. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4/5/2005 9:13:02 PM >>> Dear Charles Villager, The CV "Light Up The Night" program would be DE-LIGHTED to provide you with two FREE CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) B

[Chat] JHU Press Book Sale

The Johns Hopkins University Press Staff Development Fund is pleased to announce our upcoming Annual JHU Press Book Sale. The sale will take place April 1st and 2nd in the Glass Pavilion on the Homewood Campus. Hours on Friday are noon to 8 pm and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. There is free parking on c

Re: [Chat] For Dawna Cobb

Dawna lives at the north end of the 2900 block. The house at 2901 is probably still there, what is now the Unity Church. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/27/2005 7:08:16 PM >>> Dawna, is this your house? Christine Gray -Original Message- From: H-Net Discussion List on Maryland History and Cultu

Re: [Chat] 35% off at Gordon's Bookseller

I overheard, while standing in line at the Giant, that the new owners of the Rotunda are planning a major renovation: expansion of the Giant into the parking lot and other changes. So I think all the tenants are probably being made to leave before the work begins. I suppose people who live in Ha

[Chat] car repair

I forwarded some of your messages to my son Justin, who knows Ed Nemphos from when his business was on Brentwood (the alley between Greenmount and Barclay) and who worked for a few years as a car mechanic. Thought you might be interested in his comments. -Linda "I would NEVER trust anything Jiff

[Chat] RE: [Discussion] peapod delivery successful

And what do you mean by using the 21204 zip code? Do you live in Towson? Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/25/2005 11:40:48 PM >>> Nico, how did you place your order? did Giant get it all right? Was anything melted? Christine _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] O

Re: [Chat] Firebombing

It doesn't help to be discreet about naming the victim in the body of your message if you don't delete her name from the subject line. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/17/2005 2:15:11 PM >>> Emily, On the Discussion List, Matthew Weinstein suggested a community candlelight vigil or series of vigils or r

Re: [Chat] Robbery to close to home

Hi deBorah, I'm very glad your husband was not injured and sorry for his experience. Can you give us any description of the men? Linda >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/13/2004 10:20:12 PM >>> Tonight Monday my husband was walking home from a class about 8:30 at the corner of Abell and 30th st.he saw

Re: [Chat] Illegal Signs

You can make a 311 complaint for "illegal sign removal"--about illegal signs installed on the Public right-of-way. The City will dispatch a crew to remove the signs. The City cannot remove signs from Private property. I have done this for a business sign that was chained to a lightpole on the side

Re: [Chat] election day

People are waiting 1 to 1-1/2 hours to vote. I've voted here for 32 years, and I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes before. My neighbor has been voting for 53 years, and she said this is the largest turnout she's ever seen. I think it's a very good omen. Many of those waiting in line w