Ridgely's Record
January 2004

Board Meeting
There will be no community meeting this month. However, there will be a board meeting at the Camden Pub on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

There will be a community meeting in February. We are working on a special guest who will discuss some local issues related to our neighborhood. Look for details in next month's issue of the Record.

Holiday Party a Success
Thanks to Sliders Bar and Grille for hosting a wonderful holiday party last month. We had a great turnout, which included a lot of new faces, some local politicians and other friends of the neighborhood. We hope to see everyone at next year's party.

Strategic Plan
December's board meeting marked the beginning of the new board's term of office. The group's first ambitious endeavor is to form a strategic plan for the neighborhood. The purpose of the plan is to determine the neighborhood's priorities as well as to help us work more effectively with the City and the organizations in our area. The strategic planning committee, which was formed at the meeting, will ask community residents, property owners and businesses as well as surrounding institutions like the stadiums and University of Maryland for input. The committee will report its progress in future issues of the Record and at community meetings.

Click here to download a PDF of the residents' survey.

City-Smart Safety Tip
If you got a new computer or other pricey electronic equipment this holiday season, don't publicize it to potential burglars by leaving the box out with your trash. Cut up the box and throw the pieces in a dark colored trash bag.

Renovating?
If you're thinking about additions or renovations to your home, please call Paul, our CHAP representative at
410-234-1350. You can also email him: chap@ridgelysdelight.org. Get it right the first time by getting approval. Learn the rules that apply to our historic neighborhood.

Carolyn's Café Closing (Just for Awhile)
Jamaican restaurant Carolyn's Café on Penn Street reports that is closing for a winter break. They will re-open on January 20. Don't miss their fourth bearthday celebration (that's birthday for those who aren't from the islands). The event will take place on Sunday, February 1, beginning at noon.

New Parking Pass Procedures
The City has established a new procedure for obtaining residential parking passes. They ask that those interested now go online and download an application before going to their office. You can find the link by visiting the Residents' section of www.ridgelysdelight.org. We will publish more information about the parking sticker procedure as we approach our annual sign-up in the spring.

Deliverypeople Needed
Can you spare a few minutes a month to help keep your neighbors informed about important neighborhood issues? We need volunteers to distribute the Ridgely's Record. Carriers must deliver papers before the first of every month or notify the chief distributor that they are unable to fulfill their commitment for a given month. Volunteers receive their copies through their mailslot. If you can distribute to your street every month or want to volunteer as a backup, please contact Paul at 410-837-6321 or pharris@ridgelysdelight.org.

Snow Reminder
You are required by law to shovel the sidewalk in front of your property, even if you are a tenant. It's also a considerate to your neighbors and can help you avoid a lawsuit. The job will be a lot easier if you shovel right after the snow ends rather than later when it freezes. If you are not inclined to do the work yourself, look for one of the ambitious folks walking through the neighborhood with a shovel and pay him or her a few bucks to do the job.

Leaf Collection 2003
Baltimore city leaf collection began on Thursday, October 2, 2003. City sanitation crews will pick up bagged leaves on the second trash collection day for Baltimore city residents (Friday for Ridgely's Residents). Just put out securely bagged leaves with your regular trash on Friday mornings. These collections will continue through January 31, 2004. In 2002, citizens helped the city recycle 10,250 tons of leaves! These leaves were mulched and given back to communities for free use in parks and community gardens.

Renovating?
If you're thinking about additions or renovations to your home please call Paul at 410-234-1350. He's the CHAP representative and knows the rules and regulations governing what can be done in a historic neighborhood like Ridgely's. You can also email him: chap@ridgelysdelight.org.

Contact Information
Contact the newsletter editor, President of the community and the CHAP representative online:
newsletter@ridgelysdelight.org
president@ridgleysdelight.org
chap@ridgelysdelight.org

Recycling Calendar
Monday: Blue Bags
January 12
January 26

Friday: Paper
January 9
January 23

Bulk Trash Pick-up 410-361-9333

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