Neighborhood in November: Photos by KT Pozzi & Zhee Chatmon
Enjoy some highlights from the Bolton Hill neighborhood showing its fall spirit.
November 2022
Volume 50 • Number 9
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Comments sought on public monuments with racist underpinnings
A special BHCA committee appointed to review the individuals or causes represented by public historic markers in the neighborhood has made three proposals and is seeking public comment on them from neighbors before finalizing its recommendations.
Sav-a-Lot has a spiffy new look, and new ambitions
Bolton Hill‘s Sav-a-Lot grocery has a new owner, a new paint job and signage and, if you believe its new manager, a determination to better serve the neighborhood with fresher produce and meats and an expanded range of national and local brands.
It’s autumn here. Meanwhile, in Ukraine...
My friends in Ukraine are getting ready for the winter and keeping their fighting spirits. Folks are buying portable stoves, power banks and generators. It promises to be a difficult season.
Bolton Hill’s Samaritan Community helps vulnerable households
Samaritan Community is a proud member of the Bolton Hill community. Located in the basement of Memorial Episcopal Church, we are an independent 501c(3) human services non-profit. Our mission is to aid individuals and families who are in crisis and want to improve their lives.
Baltimore’s old-growth forest land needs your support
At long last, a vital physical asset to our health and well-being in this city is proposed for protection and conservation. City council member Kristerfer Burnett is readying legislation that would save from destruction or bulldozing for public or private development 842 acres of old-growth forest in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, one of the largest urban forests in our region. That’s most of the 1,000+ acreage that comprises Baltimore’s largest park.
Neighbors: Getting to know Beth Torres
She plays French horn with two orchestras and sings in a choir. Goes to many Orioles home games as a season ticket holder (and rooted wildly for the losing Phillies at the World Series). Volunteers with Baltimore Community Foods. Works with a French bulldog rescue group and has several dogs and cats at home. Active in Bolton Hill stuff.
MICA Art Market is back Dec. 3-4, after long pandemic shutdown
It’s a craft fair with MICA flair, back after a three-year absence.The MICA Art Market Pop-Up is a three-floor holiday market that provides MICA’s best students, alumni, faculty, and staff the opportunity to sell their artwork, crafts and artisan-made pieces in a two-day public event on MICA’s campus
North Avenue development leader opposes more affordable housing
The director of the new development authority, which hopes to accelerate development and renewal along the West North Avenue corridor, says he does not support emphasizing additional affordable housing in the area.
Bolton Hill Notes
Holiday decorations; Trees, leaf removal and dog poop; Baltimore’s comprehensive plan update.