OCTOBER

President's Message:
What a great turnout at the candidates' forum! The questions were first-rate and the candidates presented themselves well. Many stated that this was the best forum of the election. Many thanks to Ellen Reich for all she did to bring it together and to all who participated.

The Mayor's fall dean-up is scheduled for October the 11th, the day before the Butchers Hill House Tour. This is an excellent chance to help clean the neighborhood and prepare for a neighborhood showcase event. The community Dumpster will be on the 100 block of South Collington October 5. Anyone who can help clean-up of the area is encouraged to arrive after 8:30.

By now those affected by Isabel have hopefully dried out their belongings and had power restored. Our support of the local businesses affected is important. Please give additional consideration to these neighboring businesses when you venture out to shop and dine.
-Rich Pardoe

The Butchers Hill Annual HOUSE TOUR
Join us in viewing 12 Historic Homes
Sunday, October 12th, noon to 5 Tickets $15; $12 in advance

Starting Point: The "White House" in Patterson Park (Patterson Park Avenue at East Lombard St.)
This year's House Tour, now in its 24th year, highlights some of Butchers Hill's most exquisitely decorated homes. In fact, those featured here would be standouts in any city, anywhere. This is truly a measure of how far Butchers Hill has come as a neighborhood determined to upgrade this oncegrand enclave, of historic homes.

It is noteworthy that our initial efforts were designed to promote home ownership here. Our first House Tour featured homes that brave new owners were rehabilitating on a shoe-string, many reclaimed from abandonment. Today, while a few boarded-up houses remain, many homes have new owners investing in ever more lavish upgrades. The historic beauty of the neighborhood shines once again. That we've now come to a place where we can showcase all-out glamour is indeed something to celebrate!

BHA Committees and Monthly Meetings
Block Rep/Crime Prevention: Wednesday, October 15th, at 7 p.m., 2105 E. Baltimore St. The committee meets monthly to share information from our 20 block representatives and to coordinate action. Contact: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991, e-mail c.boitnott@verizon.net.

Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) C.O.P. has been regularly patrolling the neighborhood for over three years, and conducts its walk-arounds on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We meet at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Patterson Park Avenue and Lombard Street. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Evan Helfrich at 410-342-2148 or via e-mail, ubik14@netscape.net.

Community Representative, School 27 School Improvement Team: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991. See page 4 for school news.

Land Use: Virgil Bartram (410-327-4964). The Land Use Committee would like to remind homeowners in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of E. Baltimore Street and the 2200 block of E. Pratt Street that you live in a City historic district. All exterior work and painting must be submitted to CHAP and Butchers Hill. We are always happy to help with any questions you may have. Call Virgil Bartram: 410-327-4964. CHAP's number is 410-396-4866.

Marketing Committee: Tuesday, October 7, 7 p.m., 2223 E. Pratt St . Contact Rick Gilmour (410 342 7061), gilmour@qis.net.

Trash Committee: Contact Sue Whitson, 443-527-1103, e-mail sbwhitson@hotmail.com (e-mail preferred).

BHA Executive Committee: Tuesday, October 21st 7 p.m., 8 S. Chester St. Contact Rich Pardoe: 410-732-6669, r_pardoe@hotmail.com.

Newsletter: The deadline for NOVEMBER is Friday, October 24th. Contact Contact Rick Gilmour (410 342 7061), gilmour@qis.net. NOTE THE CHANGE OF EDITOR, THIS MONTH ONLY.

Community Dumpster, Saturday, October 4th
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th There will be a Dumpster in the 100 block of South Collington on Saturday, October 4th. The dumpster is for residents of Butchers Hill. As always, no electronics, hazardous materials, batteries, paint, or appliances. There will also be a neighborhood clean-up from 9 to 11. If you can help, please meet us at the dumpster.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF (paints, solvents, batteries, etc.): Poly-Western parking lot, Cold Spring Avenue & Falls Road. Saturday, Oct. 25, 9-3 & Sunday, Oct. 26, 11-3. Check the times before going: 410396-5620.
Family Fun Night Friday, Oct 10 6:30 p.m. at the Ralph J Young Rec Center (rear of our elementary school. Contact Sherman Cypress for more information: 410-342-6313.

October BHA General Meeting
Wednesday, November 5th . Coffee & cookies, 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew's Church hall, corner of Chester & Lombard Sts. (entrance on Lombard). Contact Rich Pardoe, 410-732-6669.

AGENDA:
Wednesday, October 1st. Coffee & cookies, 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew's Church hall, corner of Chester & Lombard Sts. (entrance on Lombard). Contact Rich Pardoe, 410-732-6669.
AGENDA:
• Election of nominating committee
• Art of Renovation. Our October meeting highlights the "Art of Renovation." Come and see the magic you can create in your home. We'll take a look at many of the special features of neighborhood homes and get a chance to talk with various renovation artists. You'll see the special effects that paint, wood, iron, and glass can add to your home. And, as usual, there will be wine and snacks! So come on out to one of our favorite meetings of the year!
-Terri Ehrenfeld.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

FOUNTAIN IN PATTERSON PARK ALMOST RESTORED
A fter many years of abandonment and disrepair, the marble fountain near the Lombard Street entrance is being restored. Built in 1864 by George A, Frederick (the same architect who designed City Hall) the fountain was the first architectural element in Patterson Park. At the turn of the century the fountain area was a gathering spot where people would congregate to talk, play, or simply watch the fountain spray its watery canopy five feet into the air.

As time went by and less and less maintenance was dedicated to the park and its fountain, the fountain began to decay. The fountain's benches were removed, the ornamental iron fence was bent in some places and removed in others, and the fountain's finial was cracked. Then the basin of the fountain began to leak and couldn't hold water. The fountain had to be turned off and the pool was drained, to remain that way for many years. It was last turned on briefly in the 1980s, when Harry Rager, a former Butchers Hill President, had it working for a few days.

In 2001, The Friends of Patterson Park received a generous grant from The TKF Foundation to restore the fountain to its original condition. Baltimore City also dedicated funds for the project. Working in partnership with the Friends, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks created design plans and found contractors for the project. Chosen were Worcester Eisenbrandt who restored the Pagoda, and Allied Contractors, who restored the Boat Lake.

Plans call for the fountain's 50-foot wide diameter to be recreated. In addition, 12 new benches will be installed, welcome signs will greet visitors, new lighting for the fountain and for the relocated flagpole will be installed, over 50 new trees will be planted, and a garden will be installed just west of the fountain.

Many of these improvements have already been done. The remaining work on the fountain project will be finished by the end of this fall, adding to the excitement and beauty of this corner of the park. Once again we will see a diversity of people meet and congregate at the fountain, to play, listen or play music, tally about the day or simply to watch the water flow.
- Tim Almaguer.

FALL FLEA MARKET SUCCESS
Despite having to hold the September Flea Market on the rain date, fifty-three vendors participated and a substitute band, the Railriders, kept the mood swinging. Thanks to Bev Wall for being point person for all the vendors and updating the on-line sites, and to Bill Novakowski, Martha DelPizzo, Butch Mount, William White, Tish Brown, Carolyn Boitnott and Marsha Rozansky for running the Butchers Hill food and flea market booths. The parks department crew Bob Wall, Doug Goldman and Gerald Gilliam along with the Friends of Patterson Park folks Nancy Supik and Tim Almaguer provided canopies, cut grass, put up banners and provided a base of action that made use of the park possible. Finally, the following businesses provided prominent poster space to advertise the event: Larson's, Santoni's, DiPasquale's, China Chef, O. J. Liquidators, the Highlandtown Market, Caesar's Forum Hair Salon/Day Spa, Nelson and Lili Adlin Phoenix Realty, Theresa's Deli in Broadway Market, Shockets, Long & Foster Realtors, Funky Fish, Whole Foods, Safeway and High's on O'Donnell Street. Remember, the next Flea Market is in June 2004.
-Sandy Sales.

The Friends of Patterson Park and Creative Alliance present THE GREAT HALLOWEEN LANTERN PARADE, Saturday, October 25 (rain date Oct 26). The parade begins at the Pulaski Monument of 7 p.m. Grand Finale on Pagoda Hill at 7:30. For more information check www.pattersonpark.com or call 410-276-1651.

Community Bulletin Board
Proposal for 2101 East Pratt Street, Front Elevation

At a special general meeting held September 16th, E.R. Bacon Development Co. presented a proposal for the large machine shop building at the corner of Pratt and Chester Streets. The proposal would renovate the existing building and add two /mailer, set-back floors on top. There would be 12 condominiums total with approximately 21 parking spaces in the existing basement. The condominiums would have two bedrooms, two baths and a deck each. The developer has requested our support. 2101 East Pratt Street currently has "grandfathered" non-conforming business zoning, while the rest of Butchers Hill has R8 residential -zoning. The developer's proposal would bring the building into conformance with the zoning and density allowed for the rest of the neighborhood, while providing 21 off-street parking spaces.

At the special general meeting, a motion was made to postpone a vote in order to give neighbors more time to consider the proposal. A committee has been formed to examine details relative to concerns expressed at the meeting. They will negotiate possible resolutions with the developer. Then the committee will report back at another general meeting as to how the developer will answer our concerns. Voting will be announced in advance.
-Virgil Bartram.

Historic Victorian Rowhouse - one, two or three bedrooms available from $750 to $1950 per month. Live in beautiful Butchers Hill, close to Fells Point, Canton, Downtown, Johns Hopkins Hospital and 1 block from Patterson Park. An amazing house with lush tree-canopied fenced deck, parking pad, laundry room, ceiling fans, central air & heat, two working fireplaces, and balcony with incredible views of the Harbor and City. Available as of 1 October. Pets OK. NO SMOKING. Call 410-207-8687.

St. Andrew's Church, corner of Chester and Lombard, will be having its annual FALL FLEA MARKET on Friday, November 7th, and Saturday, November 8th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing, white elephant items, kitchen appliances, jewelry, books, toys and other items will be available for purchase. A bake sale will also be held, and refreshments will be available for a nominal charge. An invitation from St. Andrew's: "All of our neighbors are welcome!"

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