Midtown moves forward with new board, interim director

The new Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority Board was sworn in on Aug. 6 by Clerk of the Court Xavier Conaway, and a reorganization has begun with a series of board reviews and staffing changes. That follows the “Yes” vote by property owners in Bolton Hill, Madison Park, Charles North and Mt. Vernon in a March referendum re-establishing the special district.

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Midtown working to revive old Barnes & Noble location

Maybe this is a good idea? Midtown Benefits District (AKA tax-supported Midtown Baltimore) is partnering with the owners of Fitzgerald Apartments and an arts consultant for a 12-month pop-up use of the long-empty former Barnes & Noble bookstore that served the University of Baltimore and the neighborhood.

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Bolton Hill Notes

After eight months of planning and hard work, residents of the 100 Block of W. Lanvale Street celebrated the completion of their tree planting and tree well expansion project on May 14.

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