Neighborhood Notes: July 2022

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NEW CCA Sustainability Committee

The CCA launched a new Sustainability Committee in June, hosting our first meeting on June 18 at the I Wonder Garden. We're excited to have over 20 neighbors sign up so far. Volunteers range from backyard composters to highly trained professionals including a landscape architect, master gardener, arborist, and two neighbors who work for the EPA. If you're interested in joining or attending our next meeting, email info@CantonCommunity.org.

2022 Baltimore City Primary Election
The Maryland Primary Election is scheduled for July 19, 2022. Offices on the ballot in Baltimore City include State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Judge of the Orphans’ Court, Sheriff, and Circuit Court Judges. Also on the ballot is the Maryland House of Delegates. Canton is in District 46.

Here are some helpful links to the election process from the Maryland State Board of Elections.

  • Register to Vote Register to Vote (deadlines are June 28, 2022, for the Gubernatorial Primary Election; and October 18, 2022, for the Gubernatorial General Election)

  • Request a Mail-in Ballot (must be received by July 12, 2022, for the Gubernatorial Primary Election; and by November 1, 2022, for the Gubernatorial General Election)

  • Vote by Mail (Mail-in Ballot)

Vote on Election Day (Gubernatorial Primary Election Day is July 19, 2022; and Gubernatorial General Election Day is November 8, 2022.) 

July 4th Celebrations and Fireworks

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces the return of festivities and fireworks to the Inner Harbor on Monday, July 4, 2022, from 4:00–10:00 p.m. There will be a pet parade, a “Picnic at the Top, a performance by the BSO, and more. Neighbors, grab a blanket or some chairs and we’ll see you at Canton Waterfront Park at 9:30 pm for the fireworks! For details, visit https://www.promotionandarts.org/4th-july-fireworks-are-back.

Since you’ll be able to see an awesome display over Canton, please leave the fireworks to the professionals. Consumer use of fireworks is illegal in Baltimore City. And, it scares animals, can trigger PTSD, could burn down your neighbor’s house, and lots of other not-so-great stuff. So, please be a responsible and thoughtful neighbor and DON’T set off fireworks in the city.

 Canton Library – Summer Break Baltimore

Summer Break Baltimore is a fun, free program for all ages that encourages literacy and learning in our community. Get free books for your home library, participate in fun events, and enter a weekly prize drawing! Monthly Summer Break Baltimore kits include a book, prizes, a scratch-off card, an event calendar, and more! For all ages, from June 1 through September 4. Register online https://www.prattlibrary.org/summer-break.

Neighborhood CleanUp

• O’Donnell Square Park Clean Up – 2nd Saturdays

Join CCA Outreach Chair Torbin Green and the Stewards of O'Donnell Square Park every second Saturday of the month to clean and maintain the Park. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks will provide tools (gloves, rakes, trash bags, and shovels) and personnel support. See you this month on July 9 at 10:00 a.m. For details, email info@CantonCommunity.org.

 

Sidewalk, Tree Pits and Gutters
Neighbors, please be neighborly and keep your sidewalks and tree pits weeded. Also, keep an eye out for debris in the street gutters so water can properly flow to the storm drains. If you are physically unable to maintain the upkeep on your block, give the Beautify Baltimore Brunch Club a shout.

 

Reporting and Preventing Crime – Tip Line
The Baltimore City Police Department asks neighbors to report crimes via this TIP email: SEDtips@baltimorepolice.org. Security camera footage and photos should be included.  

CCA News

 Community Outreach
The CCA is committed to fostering communication across our community and we need your help. To make sure we are reaching neighbors beyond social media we are looking for businesses, organizations, schools, churches, senior and rec centers, etc. to serve as points of distribution for information. If your business or organization has a place to post a flyer, distributes a newsletter, has an email list, etc. and you would like to help facilitate outreach to our neighbors, please email info@CantonCommunity.org.

CCA Committees
CCA committees include Arts, Economic Development, Education, Marketing, Public Safety, Transportation, Social, Sustainability, Membership, and Volunteer. The CCA also oversees the Friends of Canton Dog Park and Friends of O’Donnell Square, and partners with Canton Canopy and the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance. New members are welcomed. Details can be found on our website at https://www.cantoncommunity.org/committees.   

Block Captains
The CCA is looking for Block Captains to increase communication and help bring about more organization from the ground up. Block Captains also play an important role in the Get Lit Canton project. If you are interested in representing your block, please email info@cantoncommunity.org and put Block Captain in the subject line. 

CCA Virtual Public Meetings 2022
September 13 and November 15 

CCA Community Dumpster Days 2022
September 10 and November 5