General Meeting Held November 2004
Pam Cheesboro
On November 20th, 2004, the Franklintown Community Association- came together to
share information and resolve issues important to the community's interests.
After introducing the rest of the board members to the general assembly, Pamela Cheeseboro invited the first guest speaker, Mr. Edward Massagli of Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School, to present.
Mr. Massagli envisions a school without boundaries and a campus that extends to the Gwynns Falls Trail. He hopes to create a magnet school that rivals any in Baltimore City and the surrounding areas, through partnerships already forged with The University of Maryland and Gwynns Falls Trail
Association, which would promote Dickey Hill as a magnet school for Environmental
Sciences. After enthusiastically laying out his vision, he entertained questions from the floor. Mr.
Massagli left with us an invitation and a plan of how to become a
community organization or individual partner with the school. A copy will be made available to you upon request.
Next, Major Owens, Commander of the Baltimore City Southwest District, introduced herself to the community and explained the police department's strategy to improve the quality of life for area residents.
Dave Green from Baltimore County
Planning and Zoning discussed zoning issues of concern to the community. A property
owner from the 5600 block of Windsor Mill Rd. has requested a change in zoning from residential only to
business/ residential. In addition, the Mill Stream Inn wants to increase |
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the parking area next to the Inn. Mr. Green explained the steps the community needs to take to express preferences or objections to zoning issues.
The following committee reports were presented: Treasurer's, Web Site, and Solution Line Reports. You may access the Web site at Franklintown.org or Franklintown.net for details.
The Association dues for 2004 have been increased to $15.00 per household by vote of the general members.
Revisions of the by-laws were passed and will be provided upon request, or they can be found on the Web site.
The general meeting was attended by a diversity of residents and community partners. We were informed, involved and even received a few overdue hugs. Thank you to all the
board members who helped coordinate and make this a successful meeting.
C.O.P. United
Pam Cheeseboro
On Nov. 10, 2003, the weather mirrored my feelings of both hope and skepticism as I attended Baltimore's first citywide COP conference as the Franklintown representative. Unveiled was "Operation Crime Watch", one phase of a larger program of the community policing efforts being introduced in the city.
The conference began with opening words from Mayor Martin O'Malley. He compared our battle with crime and addiction with other historical calamities that have faced Baltimore. He conveyed confidence that the strength, commitment and integrity of its citizens will overcome our current problems. Sgt. Robert Gibson, Jr., next introduced the city's "New |
