NEXT MEETING AND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY, TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2009 AT ST. MATTHIAS HALL

NEXT MEETING:

The next meeting of the East Rosemont Community Association will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at St. Matthias Church, 6400 Belair Road, at 7:30pm. We sincerely hope you will mark your calendar and plan to attend.

ROSEMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Come one! Come all!

Yes, it's that time of year again. And, again we are inviting all the residents of the East Rosemont Community Association to join us at our annual Christmas Gala.

When: December 1st at 7:30pm

Where: St. Matthias Church Hall, 6400 Belair Road

Open to adults and children. Come and enjoy plenty of food and Christmas cheer and some vert fine entertainment. Start your Christmas season with us.

From East Rosemont Community Association A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE GALA: Along with good food and friendship we will be entertained by the Walter P. Carter School Girls Choir at our Christmas Gala. This is a young group of girls, just starting out, under the direction of Ms. Deborah Joy, a new member of our association.

ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH PANTRY

We are asking those of you planning to attend our Annual Christmas party to please bring a non-perishable item for the St. matthias Church Party. They are in dire need of our assistance. Pastor Holland and her congregation have been very gracious in allowing us to use their church hall for our many activities and have assisted us in preparing the hall. Let's see what we can do for them.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: A BUMPY ROAD AHEAD

From President Phyllis Matlick, published in the December, 2009 edition of the printed newsletter:

Hi Neighbors,
Well, the resident of Rosemont Avenue are still trying to get speed bumps on this street, but it seems like we are going up against a stone wall. Most recently, a letter was written to the Traffic Division of Baltimore City requesting again speed bumps be placed on this street. I received a copy of the reply. It was rather amusing, because it stated in the letter that in order to request these bumps, the request had to come from the association. I responded to the copy forwarded to me and instructed the gentleman to please check Mr. Foxx's files and he would see the association has been involved since 2006. At the time of my correspondence, I received a letter stating that Rosemont Avenue didn't have enough traffic to warrant speed bumps. When I wrote back, I stated that it was not the traffic, but the speed in which the motorists drove on this street. Perhaps, with all this correspondence Rosemont may get speed bumps. I can't promise, but we've been supporting the families on Rosemont Ave. in their efforts to have this done.

Hope to see members of our community as well as members of the Association at the Annual East Rosemont Christmas Party at the next meeting.

Phyllis Matlick
President

LEAVE NO LEAF BEHIND

UPDATE ON THE TRASH PICK-UP SITUATION

This just in from President Phyllis Matlick, published in the December 2009 newsletter:

Several people have called regarding their leaves not being collected on trash day. Well, I inquired why this had happened and here is what I was informed. There is a new policy on leaf pickup which has not been publicized to the public which states that all leaf bags that are in dark colored trash bags must have a tag or paper taped on the bag stating that all these bags have leaves in them or else use the clear plastic bags. The regular trash trucks will no longer pick up the leaves, but between trash day and three days following, another truck will come and pickup leaves. If they aren't picked up in the space of time call 311.

Okay, so how does this save tax payers money? (Wasn't the whole idea to cut down the number of days trucks would go out? Sounds like they're spending the money anyway...)

And when was the city going to tell the community about this change? In the Spring? Next fall? After a new Mayor is elected?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Be sure to tell all your friends in the community about this website, and have a happy and loving Thanksgiving weekend!

GOT NEWS?

If you have news of the neighborhood, or a question that you'd like the East Rosemont Community Association to look into, please send it to eastrosemont@yahoo.com and we'll get back to you or post your story here on the blog after reviewing it. Photos are welcome!

All kinds of news and stories are welcome, from community events to community concerns. Got a garage or yard sale coming up? Let us know! Notice something suspicious or have reported a crime in the neighborhood? Let us know! AND DON'T HESITATE TO LEAVE A COMMENT! If you have something to add or to say about a story we've posted, please leave a comment; we'd love to hear from you.

And please pass the word along that this website now exists to your other neighbors. It's only as good as the info on it, and if enough of the community is using it!

EVENT REMINDER: ST. MATTIAS CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR STARTS TODAY!

ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
6400 BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMORE, 21206
(One block south of the Post office)
410-426-1002

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 4PM TO 8PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 8AM TO 3PM

Gorgeous Theme Baskets! handmade Doll Clothes! Holiday Decorations and gifts! Bake sale! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! FUN SHOPPING FOR EVERYONE!

THIS TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE STINKS

Back in the summer of 2009, The City of Baltimore changed the way it collects garbage.

Here's what came from Mayor Sheila Dixon's office, an excerpt from the "One Plus One Collection Initiative":

“We are in a time where we must be innovative with the use of resources,” said Mayor Dixon. “One Plus One is an example of how we can be more effective and efficient in how we deliver services to the people of Baltimore.”

The new legislation amends the City Code to allow DPW to implement the “One Plus One” initiative beginning July 14, 2009. DPW will start collecting trash once per week and recycling once per week in communities throughout the city. Also included in the new legislation is a reduction of the volume limits for household trash. The limit will be dropped from 160 gallons of waste per address per week to 96 gallons per week. DPW will collect an unlimited amount of recycling. Yard waste collection will be unlimited.

Let's repeat that last line: Yard waste collection will be unlimited.

So, what happened on Thursday, November 19, 2009?

ALL yard waste was left on the street, in front of residences.

Was there a change?

We'll get back to you when we have answers...

CRIME ALERT: RIDGEVIEW AND FAIRDEL AVENUES

CRIME ALERT: NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Dear Neighbors,

Please be on the lookout: this is all the information we have at this time.

Several break-in attempts, usually morning to mid-day have been reported on Ridgeview and Fairdel Avenues. Neighbors have linked this activity to the suspicious activity of two individuals traveling in a Monte Carlo (no description available yet). Reportedly, one of these people knocks on the front door of a residence really hard, and then they run away.

Neighbors have notified police, and have reported the tag number of the Monte Carlo.

BE CAREFUL, BUT BE ON THE LOOK-OUT!

No other details are known at this time. More information coming when we hear about it and can verify it.

Thanks for being a Good Neighbor!

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

Remembering our Soldier's and Veteran's, everywhere today.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH

ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
6400 BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMORE, 21206
(One block south of the Post office)
410-426-1002

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 4PM TO 8PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 8AM TO 3PM

Gorgeous Theme Baskets! handmade Doll Clothes! Holiday Decorations and gifts! Bake sale!

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

FUN SHOPPING FOR EVERYONE!

RAFFLE PRIZES! HUGE ITALIAN HOLIDAY BASKET!
Worth over $175! Includes: 2 bottles of wine; 4 wine glasses; enamel colander; chef's apron; olives; 2 bottles spaghetti sauce; 3 lbs. of spaghetti; parmesan cheese; 4 placemats; 4 napkins; 4 salad plates!

$30 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO FRANK'S PIZZA AND PASTA
6620 Belaur Road. Great pasta, pizza, calzones, cheescake, and cannolis! 'Little Italy at Half the Price"!

Raffle tickets: $1 a ticket or $5 for a seven ticket book.

NEXT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETING--December 1st, 2009

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at St. Mathias Church on 6400 Belair Road at 7:30pm. This si a special meeting as we'll be having our annual Christmas party!

We hope that you can make it and bring the family!

CENSUS BUREAU UPDATE FOR 2010

We want to extend our appreciation to Ms. Burgundie Fulton for her presentation to us at our last meeting regarding the 2010 United States Census.

Early in March 2010 the U.S. Census Department will be mailing out Census Forms. There are ten questions that should take no more than ten minutes to complete.

Census data is used to determine the population which in turn determines the number of seats each State will have in the U.S. house of representatives.

Households are requested to provide key demographic information, including whether a housing unit is rented or owned; the address of the residence; and the names, genders, ages and races of others living in the household, whether they are citizens or non-citizens.

For any household that does not return the questionnaire by April 1, 2010, a representative of the Census Bureau will be visiting your house between May-July, 2010. By December 31, 2010, the Census Bureau, by law, must deliver the population counts to the President. By law, the Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to Sates by March 2010.

NEW POST OFFICE HOURS

Please note that the Raspeburg Post Office is now operating under new hours:

10AM to 4PM weekdays.

NEW PARKING REGULATIONS

We want to extend our sincere thanks to officers Tserkis, Banks and Blumberg for attending our October meeting and explaining to us Mayor Dixon's policy on removing all abandoned vehicles now.

Sgt Tserkis explained that if a car is parked in the area for more than 48 hours, you should call 311 and give the make and model, color, tag number and address where the car is, and any markings on the vehicle.

The police are particularly interested in untagged cars or expired tags. You may also take notice of cars in the community that may have out-of-state tags that have either expired or have been there for a long period of time. This is also a violation if someone has moved into the community and is still using an out-of-state tag. These cars are considered abandoned.

The purpose of this new regulation is to help beautify the city.

We know our neighbors vehicles and how many they have. You certainly won't call if a car has been left in front of your house for more than 48 hours, especially if you know why.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: NOVEMBER 2009

Hi Neighbors,

Well, I believe we had another successful bulk trash day. People began filling it up early on Friday and it was full by Saturday when it was picked up. the only problem I called and complained about was the placement. When I called on Friday, it was too late to move it, but they did send someone out early Saturday morning but people had begun filling it and it was unable to be moved. We are planning to schedule three bulk trash days next year. We plan for one in the early Spring, mid-summer and in the fall.

It seems we are again having a great many problems with Rosemont Avenue. I have received numerous complaints regarding various issues. I will also make another attempt at getting speed bumps put on the 6400 and 6500 blocks of this street. If anyone on this street has a problem with this, please attend the November meeting in order to discuss the issue. We would like to know the pros and cons you may have regarding speed bumps.

Phyllis Matlick
President

TIPS: AUTUMN GARDENING

Autumn is the best time of the year to seed and re-seed the lawn because soil is warm for the seed to easily germinate and they won't get washed away with hard rains like we have in the Spring.

The best way to lay seed is to first agitate the soil and either use an automatic spreader for large areas or throw the seed by hand. Some grass seed comes with its own fertilizer. It's okay to seed heavily but it's a waste of money. The birds can only eat so much, so straw is not necessary over the seed.

If you decide to use straw, do not substitute it with hay, as it has millions of weed seeds in it.

Water lightly twice a day, if possible, to keep the seeds moist until germination occurs, which is anywhere from 10-14 days.

After germination, water deeply every few days for another few weeks so the roots will grow deeper and provide a stronger blade.

Afterwards, try to keep traffic at a minimum for a while. the cutting should be done when the blades reach about 3" to 4". If the wait is too long, the grass will lay over itself and could possibly die. Do not let leaves lay too long as they will also kill the new grass.

No fertilization should be needed until the Spring.

Have any yard tips and tricks? Email us at EastRosemont@yahoo.com and let us know!