During the December 2023 monthly meeting/holiday party, members of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association elected a new Board.  

Lisa Regnante was elected as President, Pamela Needleman as Vice President, and Nancy Hayden as Treasurer*. Dan Sutherland Weiser, as past president, will serve on the LINA Board.

*Note: in accordance with the Association bylaws, members also voted to allow Nancy Hayden to serve a third consecutive term.

The following notes provide an overview of the November meeting of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association.

Neighborhood event:

• Dumpster Day is December 16 from around 8:00 a.m. until Noon. The city will drop off a dumpster at Bank and Exeter Streets. No hazardous materials, building materials, dangerous liquids, or liquid paint may be disposed of.

Slowing Traffic – Pedestrian Safety

• Public artist Graham Coreil-Allen discussed the Little Italy neighborhood street art project scope of work. The project is aimed at pedestrian safety and slowing traffic. Mr. Coreil-Allen engaged with the community to identify areas for safety improvements. He will begin formulating preliminary plans based on all feedback.

Association Elections

• Elections for the Little Italy Neighborhood Association Board will take place at the December 19 meeting. Running are: Lisa Regnante, President; Nancy Hayden, Treasurer; and Pamela Needleman, Vice President.

Letters of Support

Members voted to instruct the LINA Board to write letters in support for the following:

• Angeli’s Pizzeria:  Juniet Ozturk shared he is opening an additional Angeli’s Pizzeria in Federal Hill. He requested a LINA letter of support for him to share with the Federal Hill Community Association.

• La Tavola Restaurant:  Luca Useli, the new owner of La Tavola, introduced himself. He plans to kept the restaurant name and build on the great foundation, recipes and reputation of the restaurant. He requested a LINA letter of support for the transfer of a liquor license.

Redistricting

• Redistricting. Little Italy is in City Council district #1 and will be redistricted to district #12. The timing of this was unclear, but city attorneys have ruled it will take place in January 2025, after the November 2024 City Council election.

Developments

City Spring Elementary School

• Principal Rhonda Richetta shared the good news that funding has been secured to rebuild the school along with the residences in Perkins Homes.

30+ story proposed development on President between Eastern and Fawn St.

• Further discussion was held on the proposed more than 30 story apartment on President Street between Fawn St and Eastern Ave. Plans for this proposed building were unveiled to the community by the developer and architect during the October LINA meeting. The land is currently zoned for a 125 feet structure (~ 12 stories). The developer is proposing an apartment building over 300 feet (~30-32 stories). To change city zoning requires approval by the city council. LINA members voted not to support the project during the October meeting.

Despite the October vote, and prior to the November meeting, Councilmember Cohen invited LINA leadership to sign an agreement known as an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the project and the city council variance bill that would change the zoning to allow a building of any height. Since LINA membership voted not to support the project it also precluded LINA leadership from signing the MOU.

Councilmember Cohen’s Chief of Staff, Maggie Master answered resident’s questions during this November meeting discussion. Concerns mostly centered on the proposed height which is in stark contrast to both the zoning codes of the historic Little Italy neighborhood and contrary to the parcel of land the developers want to build on. It is currently is zoned at a maximin height of 125 feet. During the city’s 2017 comprehensive city wide zoning process, the property was specifically designed to a transitional property from Little Italy’s shorter buildings to the taller ones in Harbor East. Members requested a meeting with Councilman Cohen to discuss how LINA can continue working with the developer to develop a mutually agreeable MOU.

In accordance with the bylaws of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association, Board elections will be held this year. As announced at the October Meeting, Members interested in running for President, Vice President, or Treasurer should contact current President, Dan Sutherland Weiser or current Vice President, Lisa Regnante prior to December 16.

Little Italy Community and Mo’s Seafood Restaurant Reach Agreement on Long Term Security Act

We are pleased to announce that at a Baltimore City Liquor Control Board hearing today, Mo’s Seafood Restaurant has agreed to the action items presented by the Little Italy Community.

After a year of negotiations, Mo’s has agreed to the following:

• Employ a security guard on days Mo’s is open from 7:00 p.m. until 30 minutes past closing time.

• Sending security reports on disruptive and/or illegal activity in and around Mo’s.

• Continue to maintain a “Baltimore City Police Book” for officers to sign when stopping in at Mo’s.

• Maintain cameras in working order that have the capability to record images. Cameras will be accessible for police and the Liquor Control Board to view. Mo’s will provide proof of working cameras at least once every six months.

• Maintain working lights around the outside of the establishment.

This agreement is the result of teamwork between the Little Italy Neighborhood Association and the Little Italy Community Organization in partnership with Councilmember Zeke Cohen, Senate President Bill Ferguson, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Robbyn Lewis, and Delegate Mark Edelson. We also want to thank the Baltimore City Police Department and Baltimore City Department of Transportation. Thanks to the Baltimore City Liquor Control Board, including Chairman Albert Matricciani, Commissioner Aaron Greenfield, Commissioner Edward Resinger, Chief Inspector John Chrissomallis, and Community Liaison Matt Achhammer.  We appreciate the efforts of the Baltimore Community Mediation Center and the attorney for the Little Italy Neighborhood Association, Aaron Polak. The foundation for our testimony came from you, the concerned residents who reported incidents to 311 and 911, organized pictures, videos, and documents that have been vital during these negotiations.

Finally, we hope this will usher in a new era of cooperation with Mo’s Seafood. We appreciate the actions they have taken and their attendance at the Little Italy Neighborhood Association meetings. We look forward to working together in the future.

Sincerely,

Dan Sutherland-Weiser, President of the Little Italy Neighborhood Assocation

Lisa Regnante, Vice President of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association

After six months of negotiations over safety and security issues between Mo’s Seafood and the Little Italy community, talks have broken down.

During the negotiations, the representatives for Mo’s and the Community came to agreements on security, lighting, and safety issues. Mo’s requested new deadlines and many changes to the draft agreements; they were incorporated into the final draft. But Mo’s now wants to completely rewrite the agreement.

In March, a man was shot to death after he exited the bar/restaurant. Mo’s now employs a security guard on the premises.

The Baltimore City Board of Liquor Control license renewal process encourages communities to protest an establishment’s liquor license, if warranted, when it comes up for renewal once each year. Protests may be made about specific situations that occurred only during the past year

Little Italy neighbors collected signatures and petitioned the Board to protest the renewal of Mo’s liquor license during an April 28, 2022 liquor license renewal hearing. The Board responded by renewing Mo’s license and directing Mo’s to negotiate an agreement, known as a Memorandum of Understanding, in good faith. At that time, Board Chairperson, the Honorable Albert Matricciani, Jr., said “I very strongly admonish them to work out an MOU with the community organizations… if it can't be done, get in touch with our Liquor Board and we'll see what we can do about that, but I don't want to hear that it can't be done.“ Commissioner Aaron J. Greenfield added, “There are significant issues here and the police have been on notice, the liquor board staff is now on notice, and … [I] would concur with the chairman that if both sides don't operate here in good faith and they come back before us I think there could be some real issues.”

The community, represented by the Little Italy neighborhood Association, the Little Italy Community Organization, and the Little Italy Business Organization believe six months of meetings with ample back-and-forth discussions is enough. The Community is in touch with the Liquor Control Board and will continue to work towards an agreement.

The Community wants to thank the following participants for their involvement and commitment during the negotiations: Councilmember Zeke Cohen; the Community Liaison for the Baltimore City Board of Liquor Control; The Baltimore City Police Department, Southeastern Division; the Baltimore City Department of Transportation; and the Sons of Italy Lodge for use of their premises for the talks.

Dan Sutherland-Weiser
President, Little Italy Neighborhood Association

Lisa Regnante
Vice President, Little Italy Neighborhood Association

On Thursday, April 28, the Little Italy community went before the Baltimore Liquor Control Board in protest of the renewal of the liquor license assigned to Mo’s Seafood. Licenses are renewed annually and a petition, like the one we submitted, is what prompts a hearing. As we’ve discussed at LINA monthly meetings, it is very difficult to get the Board to deny a renewal.

Although Mo’s liquor license was renewed, the Board did something unexpected, they added an important condition. The Board instructed Mo’s to work with the Little Italy community to produce an agreement on ways the establishment can improve the situation in and around the restaurant. The Board was clear: if Mo’s does not negotiate in good faith or breaks the agreement, we can go back to the Board as soon as possible.

We will discuss this more in-depth at the next LINA meeting which will be held on May 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Avalon, 555 President.

This effort was a partnership between Little Italy community groups, Councilmember Zeke Cohen, and the Baltimore Police Department. Thank you to each person who signed the petition, attended the hearing, offered to testify, and provided written and/or video and photographic testimony. Each piece of evidence was crucial in getting us this far. It is vital that efforts to document wrongdoing at Mo’s continue. Please continue to take videos, call 9-1-1, and file with 3-1-1. Our efforts to keep Mo’s accountable must not stop. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for attending the April meeting of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association. We appreciate your commitment and involvement to helping build an even better neighborhood.

This Thursday, April 28 is the Board of Liquor Control hearing for Mo’s Seafood. More than 100 people signed a petition asking the Board to deny Mo’s application for a liquor license renewal because of the crimes associated with the establishment.

There is strength in numbers, and, if you are able, we are asking for your show of support by attending the hearing. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 10:45.

During that time, we will have an opportunity to lay out our case to deny Mo’s liquor license renewal. Councilmember Zeke Cohen is submitting a prepared statement and his Chief of Staff, who many of you know, Maggie Master will join us to testify. We’ve also asked officers from the Baltimore Police Department to testify against the renewal.

If you are willing to testify, please let us know in advance. If you can attend, we appreciate that show of support. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

Bryan Chiapparelli has resigned his position as President of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association (LINA) because he is moving out of the Little Italy Neighborhood. The bylaws of the 501c3 organizations specifically state that the elected officers of President, Treasurer, and Vice President must reside within the Little Italy boundaries as described in the bylaws. We greatly appreciate the work and wise counsel Bryan brought to the position. We are glad that he will remain an active member of LINA as he continues to own property and a restaurant in the community.

The LINA Bylaws also provide for replacement of an elected officer. The Board members vote to appoint replacements who will serve the remaining term. The Board voted unanimously to make the following changes:

• Dan Sutherland Weiser moves from Vice President to President

• Lisa Regnante adds Vice President to her title along with her work as Director of Community Safety.

• · Nancy Hayden remains the Treasurer.

Dan, Lisa, and Nancy’s current terms end in January 2024.

Clea Baumhofer of Baltimore’s Department of Transportation provided an update on the reconstruction of Central Avenue at the April Neighborhood meeting. Adhering to a policy called Complete Streets, which accommodates all modes of transportation, changes are being made to how the lanes are configured.

Instead of two vehicle lanes and a parking lane, each direction of Central Avenue will now have bike lanes closest to the sidewalk, then a parking lane. there will be a turn lane in the middle. Protected pedestrian pads will be located in the middle of the roadway at several intersections. These will accommodate people  who are only able to cross half the street at a time.

Most constructions in the area in and near Little Italy will be completed by the end of the summer. Stripping of lanes and construction of bike lanes will be completed in the fall of 2022

The Board of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association (LINA) is looking forward to seeing you at our April monthly meeting. We want to thank Monica Rodriguez, the General Manager of the Tru Hotel for hosting this month’s meeting.

We will have an update on safety and security in Little Italy, an update on Central Avenue construction, and presentation about a new park planned in the area. Your input will be key to the design of the park. Also, if you’ve ever wanted to learn some Italian, make sure to show up!

The Little Italy Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday, March 15 covered an urgent topic: the safety of residents and visitors in the community. The discussion was sparked by the targeted, execution style murder of a man outside of Mo’s Seafood on Saturday, March 12. As police described, Mo’s is a known hangout for high level drug dealers.

Frustration with the establishment is growing, as was evident at the meeting. Police encourage residents to contact 911 if there is illegal, disruptive, or dangerous activity.

We appreciate each resident who was able to join us, and we thank the many city representatives who spoke with us. It is our goal to work in partnership with the city to ensure residents and visitors are safe in Little Italy. These efforts will focus on increased police presence, a city camera, private security, an earlier closing time, and protesting the renewal of Mo’s liquor license.

In addition to Councilmember Zeke Cohen, we are appreciative of the following city representatives who joined us:

Baltimore City Police

• Major Anthony Smith, Southeast Division

• Officer Raul Rivera

• Detective Steve Fraser Detective Marcus Sanders

Liquor Board of Licenses

• Chief John Chrissomallis

• Matt Achhammer, Liquor Inspector Community Liaison Team

State’s Attorney’s Office

• Telik Johnson, SE Community Liaison for the State’s Attorney’s Office

Department of Public Works

• Larry Nunley

Thank you to the many residents who will join our Director of Community Safety Lisa R. in organizing our response to the illegal activities. If you want to help work for a safer neighborhood, let us know.

If you see illegal activity in the neighborhood and around Mo’s.

1. Immediately call 911. Report the activity with as many details as possible. Even if police do not send an officer right away, this helps us to build a case against the establishment.

• Make sure to ask for the 911 operator’s identification number.

• Understand that while the 911 operator may ask lots of questions, just answer the best that you are able.

2. Contact Baltimore 311. The Liquor Board will follow up on a 311 report.

• The 311 website and phone app are available 24 hours/7 days. Click “Other,” then click “Liquor License/Adult Entertainment” complaint.

• You may call 311, but hours are limited. If you call, tell the operator you have a specific liquor license complaint.

3. Connect with LINA and include the following information: call date, time, the activity reported, operator’s identification number, and incident number if given. If you have pictures or videos, please let us know.

These three steps will help us coordinate our activities and hold establishments accountable.

Another community group is organizing a meeting concerning issues at Mo’s on Monday, March 20 at the Sons of Italy Lodge at 6:15 p.m.

During the next several days, a petition will be passed around Little Italy requesting action for the Liquor Board of Licenses. Your signature will be helpful and appreciated.

Thank you.

It was amazing to see everyone at the February meeting. There was an incredible energy in the air.

You are invited to join us Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Chiapparelli’s Restaurant at 237 S. High Street for the March meeting.

We expect updates on community safety and events planned for 2022. If you have new business you’d like to discuss, please click here to give us a heads-up.

Thank you to Amicci’s for hosting our February meeting. We had a great turnout for our first meeting of the year.  There were new residents and people who have lived in Little Italy for decades. Thank you! Your involvement is important to a strong community.

Director of Community Safety, Lisa Regnante led an important discussion on safety in Little Italy and about those people who have set up tents by the water near Scarlett Place. Councilmember Zeke Cohen’s Chief of Staff, Maggie Master followed-up with additional information and news about how $90.4 million dollars in federal money will be allocated for housing and assistance programs.  For information on what to do if you encounter those experiencing homelessness, please check out our LINA resources page.

Mike Salconi, who spent countless hours working to update and improve our organization’s bylaws explained the importance of the document. Members voted to accept the bylaws.

Officer elections were held. Bryan Chiapparelli was elected as President, Nancy Hayden as Treasurer, and Dan Sutherland Weiser as Vice President.

The following events are planned:

• Dumpster Day/Neighborhood Cleanup: Saturday March 12, 2022.

• Bocce Tournament: date to be determined.

• Progressive Dinner: date to be determined.

If you would like to help out on any of these events, please contact us.

The next Little Italy Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Chiapparelli’s Restaurant at 237 S. High Street.

The Board of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association (LINA) is looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Amicci’s restaurant at 231 S. High Street. Masks are required.

Membership

We are now collecting membership dues for 2022. LINA membership is open to Little Italy residents (which includes Scarlet Place and Avalon 555 President) and business owners. All are encouraged to join the Association at $12/year to support the organization, its activities, and to have a vote on matters before the group. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards ($1 is added to credit cards for processing). More than one member of a household may join; members must be at least 18 years old.

Votes

After collecting dues, we plan to hold votes on our Bylaws and for the officer positions of president, vice president, and treasurer. Please review the LINA Bylaws before the meeting. If you have any questions about the Bylaws, contact Dan Sutherland Weiser.

COVID Precautions

• Please wear a mask to the meeting. Of course, you may take it off to eat or drink.

• If you would like to vote on the LINA Bylaws and the officer positions, but are uncomfortable attending the meeting, please contact Dan Sutherland Weiser prior to February 23 to make arrangements for you to vote just prior to the meeting.

The Little Italy community mourns the horrific death of Chesley Patterson, a friend to many and General Manager of La Scala Ristorante.

If you are able, please join the La Scala family and our neighbors for a candlelight vigil to honor and celebrate Chesley’s life. The vigil is tonight, Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. outside of La Scala at 1012 Eastern Avenue.

Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the January 18 meeting of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association will be postponed. Our next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The meeting will be held at Amicci’s Restaurant at 231 S. High Street at 7:00 p.m.

At this time the agenda will remain the same with votes on bylaws and officers. If you have not yet read the bylaws, please do so. If you are interested in running for one of the elected officer positions of President, Vice President, or Treasurer send an email to Dan Sutherland Weiser

If you would like to renew your membership prior to the February meeting, please contact Nancy Hayden or Dan Sutherland-Weiser.

Thank you for your understanding.

Bryan Chiapparelli, President
Nancy Hayden, Treasurer
Dan Sutherland-Weiser, Vice President

Happy New Year!

We begin 2022 with positive momentum in Little Italy! Of course, it is our fervent hope that we quickly see an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a return to regular activities.

The Board of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association (LINA) is looking forward to seeing you at our first meeting of the year. It will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Amicci’s restaurant at 231 S. High Street.

Membership

During 2021, membership dues were not collected because of the pandemic. We are now collecting dues for 2022.

LINA membership is open to Little Italy residents (which includes Scarlet Place and Avalon 555 President) and business owners. All are encouraged to join the Association at $12/year to support the organization and its activities and to have a vote on matters before the group. This year, we will accept cash, checks, and credit cards ($1 is added to credit cards for processing). More than one member of a household may join; members must be at least 18 years old.

To save time on January 18, if you’d like to activate your membership prior to the meeting, Contact Nancy Hayden or Dan Sutherland Weiser.

Votes

During the meeting we expect membership votes on updated bylaws and elections.

• Please review the LINA Bylaws before the meeting. If you have any questions about the Bylaws, contact Dan Sutherland Weiser.

• Click Here to Read the Bylaws

Elections were scheduled for 2021 and delayed because of the pandemic. We will be voting for President, Vice President, and Treasurer. If you want to serve in one of these offices, please write to Dan Sutherland Weiser, prior to January 18. Terms are two years.

January 18 Meeting Agenda
The agenda will also include:

• Preview of events for 2022 & review of 2021

• Update on Little Italy safety

• Visit by Officer Rivera of the Baltimore Police Department

• Update from Councilmember Zeke Cohen’s office on safety initiatives

• Treasurer’s Report

• Unfinished & new business

Remember, to review the Bylaws in preparation for a vote; if interested, please submit your name for an elected LINA position.

Your LINA Board,

Bryan Chiapparelli, President
Dan Sutherland Weiser, Vice President
Nancy Hayden, Treasurer

Curbside pick up of Christmas Trees starts this week and ends February 5, 2022. The Baltimore Department of Public Works says trees should be set out on a regularly scheduled trash collection day. DPW reminds resident to remove ornaments, tinsel, and other decorations before the tree is set out.

DPW also offers free tree mulching services from Monday, January 3 through Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Northwest Residential Drop-off Center at 2840 Sisson Street, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

The city does not offer curbside Christmas Tree pick up from condominiums or buildings with private trash contractors.

More detailed information can be found on the DPW website.

The Little Italy Neighborhood Association joined with other community groups and individuals to speak against the rezoning of 501-503 Albemarle Street to permit a second floor Suboxone Clinic. A decision by the Baltimore Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals is expected within 30-days.

Dear Little Italy Neighbors,

As many of you have heard, St. Leo’s Priest Father Bernie Carman was attacked on Friday afternoon after he got out of his car at Stiles and Exeter.

We understand that two people demanded his wallet and then hit him in the head with a pistol. Father Bernie fell and hit his head on the sidewalk. His cell phone, car keys and wallet were stolen. Father Bernie was treated by medics on the scene. The attack occurred around 4:00 p.m. Friday and the suspects may have fled in a newer model sedan. If you have any information, please contact the Baltimore police.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Father Bernie.

Councilmember Zeke Cohen asked us to share his thoughts with the community. Councilmember Cohen’s message is below.

Bryan Chiapparelli, President
Dan Sutherland-Weiser, Vice President
Nancy Hayden, Treasurer

From Councilmember Cohen:

Dear Neighbors,

The recent attack on Father Bernie was cowardly and vile. This morning I spoke to Major Brian Hopkins and asked for increased foot patrol presence in Little Italy. Major Hopkins agreed to provide increased foot patrol. Violence of any kind cannot be tolerated in our community. Although the Baltimore Police Department is not a city agency, and I cannot control their deployment I will advocate with everything I have. The perpetrator must be arrested and held to account. We will not allow evil to win, or progress in our community to be stopped by this cowardly act.

Sincerely,

Councilmember Zeke Cohen

Thank you for attending the Little Italy Neighborhood Association October meeting. Our thanks to Will Sterling, owner of the Saturday Morning Café for hosting this month’s gathering. Will provided all kinds of food and drink for those who attended. We greatly appreciate his hospitality. Will has said over and over how much he enjoys being a part of the Little Italy Community. If you are able to stop by the Saturday Morning Café, make sure to say “Hi” to Will.

Little Italy Lights

The Little Italy Neighborhood Association is working to fix the lighted “Little Italy” and Star” signs that hang above our streets. Councilmember Zeke Cohen created a partnership with LINA and the City Department of Transportation to assist with this project. This week, DOT removed the signs, LINA is working to fix them, then DOT will rehang the lights. Pamela Needleman is heading up this project for LINA. There’s lots of work to do and we hope to have the lighted signs back-up before the end of the year.

Holiday Festival

John Pica, Lou Mazzuli, and Mike Gallerizzo from The Italian Heritage Committee joined us to talk about the success of October’s Italian Heritage Festival. They also discussed plans for an upcoming holiday tree lighting that is starting to take shape. Look for more information to come on this. Our thanks to Mike, Lou, and John for helping bring excitement and visitors back to Little Italy. LINA is thrilled to work with them!

Community Development

Mike Salconi updated the group on Monday’s community meeting concerning zoning applications from RYMKS Bar and Grill and the proposed MATClinic. Regarding the clinic, Councilmember Zeke Cohen’s Liaison Claire Shibelski responded to questions and mentioned that Councilperson Cohen supports our community’s desire for conditions to be placed on the MATClinic.  He will write a letter to the BMZA or testify at the hearing. Anyone wanting to connect with Mr. Cohen can do so by emailing Zeke.Cohen@BaltimoreCity.gov. A hearing on the proposed clinic is scheduled for November 2 in front of the Baltimore City Zoning Board.

Neighborhood Safety

Lisa Regnante reported on the Community Police Walk held in September. During the walk we were able to identify areas of concern. Officer Raul Rivera and officers from the narcotics division joined us for the walk. Larry Nunley, a city community liaison, also joined. A few issues that came up were quickly corrected.

Officer Rivera also joined Tuesday’s meeting to encourage us to continue to report bad activity we see in our community. He will continue to attend our meetings to answer and work with us on safety issues.

Balt 311

To report non-emergency issues to the city, use the 3-1-1 system. You can reach by dialing 3-1-1 on your phone, online, or by downloading the Balt311 app.

Thank you for your interest and involvement in helping make Little Italy a great place to live, work, and visit.

Bryan Chiapparelli, President

Dan Sutherland-Weiser, Vice President

Nancy Hayden, Treasurer

A businessperson who wants to open a doctors office at 503 Albemarle focused on treating patients with addictions will hold a virtual open house on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 6PM-7PM.

Many Little Italy residents have expressed significant concerns about the operations of this business. This is an opportunity to hear from the operator, Felix Dawson. Information to attend this virtual meeting is below as provided by Mr. Dawson, the owner of MATClinics.

Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tep-txxs-jfg

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 385-404-0633‬ PIN: ‪999 773 376‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tep-txxs-jfg?pin=1253395550817

It was wonderful to see so many people at the Little Italy Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday evening. Mark your calendars for the October meeting. It will be held on Tuesday, October 25 (due to a conflict we are holding it on the fourth Tuesday instead of the third). Location details will be sent closer to the date.

Safety and Crime

Thanks to Lisa R. for organizing the Community Police Walk tonight at 7:00 p.m.  We will walk around the neighborhood with Baltimore City Police Officers to identify areas of concern such as drug activity, theft, street light and trash issues. Meet next to the benches in Columbus Park. If the weather is nasty, contact Lisa at 410-227-7054 to find out if we will reschedule

Parking

Nancy Hayden is the parking coordinator for the Little Italy Neighborhood. She reminded people that the city is again enforcing parking restrictions. Nancy also mentioned that Baltimore is transitioning from parking permit stickers to a license-plate based system. We don’t have a date when this will start for the Little Italy neighborhood, but the city is moving forward with this in other parts of the city.

Little Italy Lights

People who would like to string café style lights on their block are encouraged to contact Chris at 410-241-4696.

Replacing the bulbs and fixing the wires on the signs that spell out Little Italy and the stars is a critical step in helping our neighborhood to shine brightly. We’ve “mostly” fixed the sign at the intersection of High and Stiles, but there is much more work to do. The effort involves using a lift truck (expensive), bulbs, and often fixing broken wires. Eventually the signs will need to be replaced. We are working on several fronts to accomplish this big project.

311

To report a non-emergency issue to the city, use the 3-1-1 system. You can dial 3-1-1 on your phone, online, or by downloading the Balt311 app. After you file your report you will be sent a  a case number.  LINA is collecting the numbers and sharing them with Councilmember Zeke Cohen’s office which will follow-up. Mail your case number to DanWeiser@gmail.com, please write Balt311/LINA in the subject line.

Mural Painting

The Madonnari Arts Festival and the Baltimore Jazz Alliance are sponsoring a mural the wall of the Hospital Support Services building on Lloyd and Stiles Street. A ribbon cutting is planned for Sunday, September 26 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. and will include live music performances on the Stratford University parking lot.

Italian Heritage Festival

The festival will be held on Sunday, October 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be live music, food, wine, a bocce tournament, events for children and generally lots and lots of fun. Admission is $5 and includes two $1 drink coupons or a photo booth tickets. . Children under 12 are free. The organizing committee will contact residents about street closures and provide parking in the Little Italy Garage. If you have questions, contact Mike Gallerizzo at mgall@gebsmith.com

We look forward to seeing you in the neighborhood and at our next meeting in October!