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UNION SQUARE NEWS Union Square Online: http://www.union-square.us December 2004 FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT Hello, Neighbors: As many of you already know, our President, Greg Grass, recently accepted a job outside of the area. Greg sold his home (in two weeks!!!), and very shortly will be relocating to a community closer to his new job. On behalf of the entire USA board, I want to take this opportunity to thank Greg for his tireless efforts to improve the quality of life in Union Square. Among other things, Greg has been instrumental in obtaining additional trees to line our streets and substantial grant funds to beautify the Square. We wish him every success in his future endeavors! Although we will miss Greg, his departure presents a perfect segue into talking about the upcoming elections for the USA board. Volunteers are needed to serve on the Nominating Committee, which will be elected at this month’s meeting. Volunteers also are needed to run for the board positions, which include President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Historic Preservation, and two At-Large Directors. We anticipate that several of the people currently filling these positions will not seek re-election. We hope all residents (both old and new) will consider volunteering. The election will take place at the annual meeting on January 5, 2005. Only valid members may vote. To qualify as a valid member, you must pay dues ($5 or $3 for senior citizens) and attend at least one regular meeting before the annual meeting. Happy Holidays! Tonya M. Osborne, Esq. GOOD REASONS TO ATTEND THE MEETING! The Union Square Association General Meeting at 7 PM on December 1st is our last meeting for 2004. Elections for new officers are on January 5th . to be eligible to vote, you must have attended at least one meeting in 2004. Become part of the Nominating Committee and identify candidates for the election. Make a difference in the future direction of the Association! AND...There will be a door prize at the end of the meeting - you must be present to win. DECORATE YOUR HOUSE PROMOTION! By Phyllis VanMeerhaeghe ATTENTION New Residents (and Old Residents, as well) Three prizes will be given for the three best decorated houses, exterior only. Participating homes do NOT need to be part of the tour. The Cookie Tour is Sunday, December 12th and our community will be hosting visitors from around the region. The Union Square Association encourages all residents to spruce up their properties. With company coming, we want our neighborhood to look its best. Winners will be chosen on the day of the tour by a representative from the mayor’s office. Prizes will include gift certificates from local businesses including restaurants, galleries, and artists. This is your opportunity to have fun and get creative with lights, ornaments, wreaths, greenery, or whatever expresses your holiday spirit! We are also looking for volunteers to help with decorating the park and Pratt Library #2 - The Neighborhood Design Center (NDC), 1401 Hollins Street - (where tickets will be sold) on the day before the tour. For more information, or to get involved, please call 410.566.4403 and leave a message with your name, address and telephone number. Someone on the Tour Committee will get back to you! Union Square Association.General Meeting Wed., 12/1, 7 PM 1401 Hollins St. Agenda Items Include: Elections/Nominating Committee Holiday Cookie Tour Southwest Visions Partnership PLUS: A Door Prize! REAL ESTATE $1,210,687 1120 W Pratt BA5084551 Commercial $399,900 1504 Hollins BA5098945 5BR/2BA $250,000 1428 Hollins BA5090532 4BR/2BA $250,000 1312 Hollins BA5102206 5BR/2.5BA $220,000 1712 W Lombard BA5035092 $199,786 1301 W Lombard BA4866786 4BR/2.5BA $189,000 47 S Arlington BA5083420 4BR/2BA $175,000 1032 Hollins BA4942923 2BR/1BA $175,000 1036 Hollins BA5102204 3BR/2.5BA $175,000 1038 Hollins BA5102205 4BR/2BA $99,000 1120 W Pratt BA5084549 2BR/2.5BA $98,500 1111 W Lombard BA4833118 3BR/1BA $84,900 1735 W Pratt BA5087720 3BR/1BA $75,000 1317 W Lombard BA5079821 6BR/4BA $69,900 32 S Carrollton BA4964833 4BR/1BA $69,900 30 S Carrollton BA4964722 4BR/1BA $69,900 109 S Carey BA5002628 3BR/2BA $45,500 122 S Carey BA5065173 2BR/1BA $26,000 1629 W Pratt BA5071823 2BR/1BA $6,000 ea 1002-04-06 Boyd BA4809637-230-145 3 lots 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 SOUTHERN DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATIONS TO SOUTHWEST BALTIMORE CHARTER SCHOOL! Southwest Baltimore Charter School was granted a charter by the Baltimore City Public School System on November 9. One of three new groups selected to be open a school in September 2005, Southwest Baltimore Charter School is poised to make a major impact on the Union Square neighborhood. With an innovative curriculum and a commitment to the Southwest Baltimore community, the school will be the perfect option for parents who want their children to get an excellent education within the free public school system. And, for residents of Southwest Baltimore, it will be close to home! Southwest Baltimore Charter School will open next fall with two classes each of Pre-K, K, and First Grade. If you are interested in learning more about the school, visit the web site www.sbcs.union-square.us or please contact Erika Brockman at 410-945-7664. TRASH COLLECTION December schedule: No recycling on the 24th (Christmas Eve). Otherwise, usual Monday and Thursday collections. Mondays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 and Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Please Report anyone using drugs or alcohol in our park or on our streets to the police. Let’s keep our neighborhood safe for our children. MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY CHANUKAH, AND KWANZAA GREETINGS! The Holiday Cookie Tour December 12 Union Square celebrates the season with it’s 19th Annual Holiday Cookie Tour from noon until 5 PM on Sunday, December 12th. Tickets are $15 and available on the day of the tour at 1401 Hollins Street. Tell your friends! The Holiday Festival of Trains Through January 2 The Holiday Festival of Trains is the B&O Railroad Museum’s most popular special event comprising one of the largest assortments of operating toy train layouts in the region. JOYOUS SEASON’S BEST FROM THE UNION SQUARE ASSOCIATION!
