Tag: Seton Hill

Councilman Bill Cole

Photo of Councilman Cole provided by williamcole.net
Photo of Councilman Cole provided by williamcole.net

Seton Hill is sad to see our councilman Bill Cole leave the 11th district, but we are very excited that he will be the new President of the Baltimore Development Corporation.  Below are a number of news clippings about this appointment:

Mayor Announces Departure of Baltimore Development Corporation President and CEO Brenda McKenzie, Councilman William Cole to Replace Her, 7 August 2014, Mayor Press Release

Councilman Cole to replace McKenzie as head of BDC, 8 August 2014, Baltimore Sun.

New direction for BDC [Editorial], 8 August 2014, Baltimore Sun.

Incoming BDC president Bill Cole: ‘Baltimore is sitting on the launching pad’, 11 August 2014, Baltimore Business Journal

Cole’s record on development draws praise and concern, 12 August 2014, The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Development Corp. awaits direction as Bill Cole steps in, 13 August 2014, Baltimore Business Journal

What’s next for the 11th district council member?  The city council president is creating a committee to nominate a finalist for Cole’s seat, who then needs to be approved by the Mayor.  “I am looking for someone who will be independent and vote the conscience of the district, and not mine or not the mayor’s,” Young said.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn about developments!

Message Board Contest

Seton Hill's message board
Seton Hill’s message board

I’m sure you’ve noticed the message board.  Thanks to the park steward, John, it was recently moved down near the park building.  Right now there’s not much in the message board – this is where you come in.

We’re inviting all to join in and submit ideas for the background of the message board.  It can be Seton Hill themed, Baltimore themed, or specific to St. Mary’s park.  Use your creativity!

Your design should cover a 2 feet by 4 feet area.

Take a picture and submit your fun and creative ideas to the Seton Hill Association board: president@setonhill.org

The next Seton Hill Association meeting is 12 August 2014, where all can vote on the submissions!

Artscape!

Artscape 2013Seton Hillers,

Artscape is just around the corner! It’s one of the biggest events in Baltimore, and it’s happening in our backyard, Bolton Hill.

First timers – get ready for the largest free arts festival in America! There will be live performances – singing, dancing, acting, not to mention crafts, art shows and tons of food!

Artscape band, 2013

Just a reminder that there will be a number of street closures due to Artscape, some closures begin today, 14 July 2014.

Here is a list of the closures:

Thursday, July 10
Dolphin Street

Monday, July 14
Mt. Royal Avenue from North to Charles Street

Cathedral Street from Preston to Mt. Royal Avenue

West Preston Street from Cathedral to Howard
LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY: West Oliver Street from Maryland to Mt. Royal Avenue
CURB CLOSURE: South side curb lane East Mt. Royal from Charles to St. Paul

Thursday, July 17
Charles Street from Preston Street to North Avenue
East and West Lanvale from Maryland Avenue to Lovegrove Street -Parking Lot access only at St. Paul and Lanvale
East and West Lafayette from Maryland Avenue to St. Paul Street – access to Hess Station and Schuler school only
POST: Local traffic only- 1200 block of Charles Street
CURB CLOSURE: N/S East Preston from Charles to Lovegrove Streets
CURB CLOSURE: N/S Lanvale from Rutter to Mt. Royal

Friday, July 18
Maryland Avenue from North to Preston – begin 2-way from Oliver to North

For more information go to the MRIA website.

Or, go to Artscape’s traffic website.