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UNION SQUARE NEWS July/August 2004
LETTER FROM THE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Hello Neighbors: Summer is here and the locusts are almost gone. We have begun planting new street trees and had a successful cleanup this month. Here are some photos of the cleanup crew and the six new street trees planted along Lombard Street next to Steuart Hill Elementary. These second grade children will be able to proudly say they helped beautify their school and the neighborhood. And they will be able to enjoy the trees grow with them! We will be planting another 12 trees this month in the neighborhood. Please remember that Union Square is a CHAP district and a National Register Historic District. Any work done on your property needs to respect the historic materials and original style of construction. Vinyl replacement windows are not allowed on the facades of houses in our neighborhood. Paint colors need a CHAP approval permit. The permit is free of charge, but it must be obtained and post- ed or you can be subject to a fine. Call CHAP at 410-396-4866 for information. We will not hold an association meeting in July, instead we will have a picnic in August. Watch your mailbox for a flyer! Our September meeting will have a presentation about getting CHAP and State Tax Credits for a large range of house renovation projects. You can even get them for projects you have already completed, as long as you have before pictures! So snap those photos before you get the permits and start hammering on your summer renovation projects! Best wishes, Greg Grass “General Meeting Summer Break” Next Meeting Wed., 9/1 , 7 pm 1401 Hollins St. Enjoy your summer and we’ll see you for the next meeting in September! Topic: CHAP and State Tax Credits Learn how you can actually get reimbursed for renovations you do on your home. HOMES FOR SALE 1321 Hollins $264,500 BA4866251 6BR/3BA 109 S. Stricker $225,000 BA4831433 3BR/2BA 1301 W. Lombard BC4866786 4BR/2.5BA 1709 Hollins $185,900 BA4893172 4BR/2BA 126 S. Gilmor $180,000 BA4887732 4BR/1BA 1422 W. Lombard $169,900 BA4888825 3BR/2BA 33 S. Calhoun $169,000 BA4827406 3BR/2.5BA 1428 Hollins $149,000 BA4841400 4BR/2BA 1237 Hollins $139,900 BA4834860 4BR/2BA 1031 Hollins $139,900 BA4896548 2BR/1BA 1219 Hollins $124,900 BA4862898 3BR/1.5BA 1030 W. Lombard $110,000 BA4894189 3BR/1BA Emergency 911 Nonemergency 311 District telephone 410-396-2499 Shift commanders 410-396-2499 Command investigations 410-396-2499 Tactical operations 410-396-2499 Community relations unit 410-354-5169 Traffic enforcement 410-354-5169 Distressed neighborhood unit 410-396-2499 Warrant squad 410-396-2499 Domestic violence unit 410-354-9371 Drug enforcement unit 410-354-2540 Major crimes unit 410-354-2504 Comstat unit 410-354-3430 Operation relentless 410-354-3430 Juvenile problems 410-333-6865 IMPORTANT NUMBERS AT THE SOUTHERNDISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT Baltimore City will be placing one dumpster each month through August. Residents may use them to throw away accumulated trash and debris, (except no appliances, building materials, tires or hazardous materials). We will also hold neighborhood cleanups on these dates: - Saturday, July 31; dumpster will be placed at Hollins & Mount Streets - Thursday, August 12; dumpster will be placed at Stricker & Pratt Streets PITCH IN BIN PROGRAM TRASHING BALTIMORE IS A CRIME Sanitation Enforcement was established in 1997 to crack down on violations of Baltimore.s sanitation laws. HOW? Citations are issued by Sanitation Enforcement Officers. Citations can be issued to property and business owners, tenants and anyone else who violates Baltimore.s sanitation laws. Citations are also issued by special enforcement officers from the departments of Health, Housing and Community Development (HCD), Police and Fire. VIOLATIONS AND FINE AMOUNTS Fines can range from $25 to $500. Examples include having high grass and weeds, putting trash out on the wrong day, having no trash cans, littering, having abandoned vehicles and leaving dog feces on your property. --Source: Baltimore City Department of Public Works Picnic in the Park To be announced for August. Watch for fliers. Please Report... anyone using drugs or alcohol in our park or on our streets to the police. This neighborhood is for our children. Let’s keep it safe.
