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From the President (Harford Park)
Friends and Neighbors,
On behalf of the Harford Park Community Association, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.
I know we are all very busy this time of year, but don’t let that be a reason to let your guard down. As you might expect, crimes such as robbery and burglaries are up this time of the year. When you are out shopping, be aware of your surroundings. Keep your packages out of site in your locked car. When you get home, especially if it is dark, take a second or two to check around the area for anything out of the ordinary.
On Thursday we will be holding elections of officers for the upcoming year. There are a couple seats open on the Board of Governors for anyone interested in getting involved with our organization and to help with the planning for next year. Remember, you have to have attended at least 6 meetings in the past 12 months to run for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer.
For more information on our association, please visit our website at www.harfordpark.org.
Bob Stadnik, President HPCA
Next Meeting (Harford Park)
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7:30pm at 2522 Linwood Road, Parkville. We invite you to join us at the next meeting to learn about our exciting events and efforts to connect with our own neighbors and the communities around us.
Possum on Hillcrest (Harford Park)
A neighbor in the 2600 block of Hillcrest reported a possum hanging around the street. Please remember to put out your trash in covered containers and not leave pet food or other food matter out on your property that may attract them to the area.
Crime Report (Harford Park)
A neighbor contacted us to report a theft of a wallet from an unlocked vehicle in the 2600 block of Wentworth Road on Thanksgiving morning at 1:20am. They had not called county police and we strongly encouraged them to call 410-887-2222 to file a report as soon as possible.
A neighbor on Glencoe Road contacted BGE to report tampering with a utility pole. A BGE employee told the neighbor that there have been recent thefts of copper grounding wire in the county. BGE has asked that if anyone sees someone fooling with a utility pole to call 911 immediately.
Yard Waste Collection (County)
Separate yard materials recycling collections will end for this year on Wednesday, December 14. For more information see the news release. Lost your trash and recycling collection schedule? You can download a new copy from Collection Connection.
Trash Schedule (City)
Director Alfred H. Foxx reminds Baltimore City residents that, since Christmas Day is a City holiday, Department of Public Works’ offices and yards will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2011, in observance of the holiday; offices will also be closed on Friday, December 23, a Mandatory Furlough day.
On the Mandatory Furlough day – Friday, December 23:
- Trash and recycling, both curbside and City containers, WILL BE COLLECTED as regularly scheduled.
- There WILL BE NO BULK TRASH collection scheduled.
- Citizen drop off centers WILL BE CLOSED (all yards including Quarantine Road Landfill, the Northwest Transfer Station and the Eastern, Western and Northwestern Sanitation Yards).
- All City buildings WILL BE CLOSED with the exception of the Police Headquarters complex. Citizens will be unable to pay City bills or obtain permits at City offices. Some bills can be paid online; please visit www.baltimorecity.gov.
- Parking meters WILL BE IN EFFECT.
On the Christmas Day holiday – Monday, December 26:
- Trash and recycling, both curbside and City containers WILL NOT BE COLLECTED.
- There WILL BE NO BULK TRASH collection scheduled.
- Citizen drop off centers WILL BE CLOSED (all yards including Quarantine Road Landfill, the Northwest Transfer Station and the Eastern, Western and Northwestern Sanitation Yards).
- All City buildings WILL BE CLOSED.
- Parking meters WILL be in effect. NOTE: Parking meters WILL NOT be in effect on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25.
