Below is a link (copy the whole line into a new browser) to a form letter that can be sent in opposition to the proposed amendment by Harborview, which will be heard at a Public Hearing before the Urban Affairs Committee.

http://www.riversideactiongroup.org/images/Amendment%20Letter%20June%202%20members%20letter.pdf

This is a PUBLIC hearing, so if you can attend, please do so. The hearing will be at City Hall on Thursday, June 5 at 4:15pm 4th floor.

Be sure to sign your letter and put your address of your residence.

Send to Urban Affairs committee members:
agnes.welch@baltimorecity.gov
sharon.middleton@baltimorecity.gov
marypat.clarke@baltimorecity.gov
nicholas.d'adamo@baltimorecity.gov
rochelle.spector@baltimorecity.gov

All emails should also be copied to:
edward.reisinger@baltimorecity.gov
brian.mchale@house.state.md.us
senator.g.della@house.state.md.us
councilpresident@baltimorecity.gov
kimberly.washington@baltimorecity.gov
kaliope.parthemos@baltimorecity.gov

The next RNA meeting is Monday, April 28, 2008!

6:30 social - No food sponsor for this month's meeting
7:00 meeting - Speakers:
1. Mayor Sheila Dixon to speak to the membership and take questions
2. Representatives from Honeywell to update us on the Swann Park remediation

Committee updates
Upcoming events
Open forum

As always, meetings will be at Salem Lutheran Church on the corner of Randall St. & Battery Ave. Enter through the Battery Ave entrance.

Hope to see you there!

We'll be having a cleanup day this Saturday, April 19th. We'll meet at the Riverside Park Gazebo at 9am. We'll need people to help with cleanup in parts of the neighborhood, and in the park.

Hope to see you there!

RNA is working on compiling a list of contractors in the area who other neighbors have had a good experience with. To see the list, click "read more" below, and if you have someone to recommend, email us at ragsobo@yahoo.com

At the last meeting, several people asked about the web address that allows you to search for arrest records of any adult arrested in Maryland. It is known as the Maryland Judiciary Case Search.

Web address:
http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp

Another tool is:
www.vinelink.com
Vinelink enables you to search for offenders by state, and also sign up to be notified when they are released from custody. Please note that Vinelink only provides information on suspects that are currently in custody or have been very recently released, and the notification system will only allow you to register and track offenders who are CURRENTLY held in custody. If you have further questions about Vinelink, please refer to the FAQ section on their website.

Please contact us at ragsobo@yahoo.com with any questions.

Due to the success of this weekend’s sale, recycling bins will not be available at
the Public Works sanitation yard at 111 Kane Street. The entire supply of
10,000 bins was sold this weekend as Baltimoreans responded enthusiastically
to participating in the City’s new Single Stream Recycling initiative which begins
on January 8, 2008. An additional supply of bins will be delivered in
approximately three weeks.
Recycling bins are not needed to recycle. Citizens may also use paper bags,
containers marked for recycling or papers bound by string. However, plastic
bags, blue or otherwise, will no longer be accepted. Citizens are urged to
recycle them with their local grocer. Previously, only plastic with triangle coding 1-2 were
collected. Now, plastic with triangle coding 1-7 will be accepted.

RNA's next monthly meeting is Monday, December 10.

This is a combined November/December meeting due to the holidays. Note, there is no meeting in November.

6:30 social - Food sponsored by Dinner At Your Door
7:00 meeting - Speakers on historic status for our neighborhood

Committe updates
Upcoming events
Open forum

As always, meetings will be at Salem Lutheran Church on the corner of Randall St. & Battery Ave. Enter through the Battery Ave entrance.

Off topic, but a lot of fun if you like good beer. The Society for the Preservation of Beer from Wood is holding its annual Chesapeake Real Ale Festival! "The Region's Premier Real Ale Event" Saturday, October 27, 2007 1-6pm The Wharf Rat at Camden Yards 206 W. Pratt St, Baltimore Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door More information at http://www.spbw.org/realale

The next Citizens On Patrol crime walk will be on Tuesday, November 13th. Meet at the Riverside Park gazebo at 7pm.

This is a great opportunity to talk with the officers that protect our neighborhood. It is also a great time to talk to them about any potential issues or learn what to look out for to prevent crime in the neighborhood.

Monday, December 17th is the next following walk.

If you would like the full schedule you can visit www.sdpcrc.org

Bring a neighbor! Bring your dog!. All you need is a flashlight and a smile. Dress appropriately for the weather.
If it is 32 degrees or below at 6:00 PM the scheduled walk is cancelled and if it is raining the walk is cancelled.

WE ALWAYS WALK WITH A POLICE OFFICER!

There will be a community dumpster placed on the 400 Block of Randall Street on Saturday 10/27.

There were some reports that the city may have taken the dumpster away a little early on September 29 (the last date). We aren’t sure if it was full or if it was just picked up a little early. There are future tentative dates, but check the RNA newsletter and this website for updates on dates/times for the dumpster.

Help is needed to coordinate this for spring dates - if you are interested, please let Brad know at the next meeting or by email: ragsobo@yahoo.com