Neighborhood Notes: January 2021
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Canton Contributes – Join Us!
In December, Canton Community Association co-hosted the Canton Day of Giving and collected non-perishable food items. The food will be distributed locally via Church on the Square. The CCA thanks you for your support and invites you to join them in contributing to our community all year round. To become a member, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us.
CCA Social Media - Follow Us!
For the latest information about our neighborhood and other helpful community/city news, please follow our CCA pages on social media. Instagram @CCA_Baltimore and www.facebook.com/CantonCommunityAssociation.
CCA Virtual Public Meetings 2021
Save the dates: February 16, May 18, August 17 and November 16.
The Canton Local
A new pub, The Canton Local, is now open in the former QuarterHouse Tavern location at 801 S. Decker Ave. The restaurant features Irish food with a twist including Fish & Chip Eggrolls, Grilled Salmon BLT, Reuben Pit Beef, Irish Sloppy Joes, and more. To see what’s on the menu visit www.thecantonlocal.com.
Baltimore Happenings
Want a fun way to support local restaurants while you compete for cash prizes and foodie fame? Check out Baltimore Happenings at https://baltimorehappenings.squarespace.com/.
Black-owned Business List
One way to support our neighbors of color is to shop and dine at Black-owned businesses. Use this link (https://bit.ly/2YnvhT7) for a map of Black-owned restaurants in Baltimore City, including the Knotty Pine, Black Acres Roastery and Shipyard Pub in Canton. Don’t forget Gift Cards are a great way to support as well.
Tray & Company
If you need help removing the last of the leaves, or shoveling snow this winter give Tray & Company a try. Tray Smith, the 2020 CCA Volunteer of the Year, is also the President of the Southeast Youth and Families Engagement Organization (www.facebook.com/SoutheastBaltimore2019/). He volunteers regularly in the neighborhood and attends most CCA meetings. We value his commitment to our community and this city. To support this young entrepreneur and community activist, book online at https://www.facebook.com/TrayandCompany.
Christmas Tree Removal
Are you ready to take down your Christmas tree and not sure what to do with it? The Baltimore DPW offers two solutions. 1.) Put your tree out with your regular trash collection from January 2- February 6, 2021. Or, 2.) Tree mulching starts Saturday, January 2. Drop off your tree at the Northwest Citizens' Convenience Center located at 2840 Sisson St. and carry home some mulch. For details, visit https://bit.ly/38N0YJs.
Community Collection Centers – Recycling
Curbside recycling collections are set to resume on January 19, 2021, as Mayor Brandon M. Scott previously announced. Until recycling restarts, DPW will continue to operate recycling collection drop-off centers Monday-Saturday in each of the 14 City Council Districts. The five DPW Citizens’ Convenience Centers are available to accept recycling as well. For more information, https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/collectionupdate.
Reporting and Preventing Crime – Tip Line
The Baltimore City Police Department asks neighbors to report crimes via this TIP email: SEDtips@baltimorepolice.org. They also want to remind residents that 75% of home invasions happen through unlocked doors. So please lock your doors and windows and hide your car keys as well so your vehicle won’t get stolen after a break-in. And, as an additional precaution, do not leave packages or any personal items in your car.
LEGISLATIVE & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES (Office of the Mayor & Baltimore City Council)
• Baltimore City Council Meeting – Upcoming digital council meetings may be viewed on Charm TV at http://www.charmtvbaltimore.com/. The next meetings are scheduled for Monday, January 4 at 5:00 p.m.
• Plastic Bag Ban – Baltimore City is taking an important step forward to having a cleaner greener city in January 2021. Starting on January 13, 2021, Baltimore will be prohibiting plastic bags at the store as an effort to reduce litter in our streets and pollution in our waterways. Everyone is encouraged to use reusable bags when you are out shopping to reduce our waste even further. For more questions on the implementation of this law see: https://www.baltimoresustainability.org/projects/bringyourbag/
• Free Utility Bill Consultation - The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland is offering free utility bill consultations. Volunteer attorneys will give residents free legal advice regarding their water, gas, and/or electric bills. Attorneys will advise on issues such as bill disputes, shutoffs, and questions about financial assistance that may be available. If interested in this remote service, call 443-703-3052 to register.
• City Council Covid-19 Resource Map - Council President Brandon Scott has compiled Baltimore COVID-19 resources into an asset map. Visit bit.ly/bmorecovidmap for an updated list of food sites, health care clinics, and shopping options for seniors & people with compromised immune systems.