Oct. 2026 Community Meeting Recap
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
The Oct. meeting was held at the Fells Point Corner Theatre (251 S Ann St.) - thanks to FPCT for hosting us!
Introductions and welcoming of new attendees
Guest Speakers
Barbara Hauck, Fells Point Corner Theatre
Discussed the history of the Theatre
Gave updates on upcoming shows, workshops, etc.
Courtney Capute, Ship Caulkers House
More than two houses need interior renovations (612 S Wolfe)
Zoning hearing on 11/17/26
Send letters of support to: cgcapute@gmail.com
Discussion
Broadway and Gough corridor
Motion to approve the proposed letter to Senator Ferguson regarding the S Broadway and Gough corridor. Motion passed (Y-28; N-0; A-1).
Trash Competition Cleanups
There are several cleanup crews now and trophy awards were presented. The S-ANN-itation team won a trash picker; By The Wayside received paper bags and the Pratt St. Pickers received the coveted “Silver Trash Can” award. Congratulations to everyone!
Upper Fell’s Finds
The October Finds is the Sassafras tree and it is located in the 1800 block of E Pratt (near the community garden). This tree is the only North American tree that produces three distinctly different leaf shapes on the same tree - unlobed oval, bilobed (mitten-shaped), and trilobed (three-pronged).
If you have a Finds to share, contact Trevey at (parliamentarian@upperfellspoint.org)
Officer Reports
Treasurer’s summary report was given.
Reminder: if you pay your dues via the PayPal giving fund, please email a copy of your receipt to treasurer@upperfellspoint.org.
Committee Reports
Beautification
Bill Miltenberger - beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Bill Miltenberger is now chair (thanks to Mallory for her years of service and best wishes with her new endeavors).
Last Tues. night cleanup on 10/13
Cleanup on 11/21 from 9-11am; meet at 1931 E Pratt (red garage doors on S Washington side)
The next meeting will be held at the Ministry of Brewing on 10/14 at 7pm; all are welcome to attend.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Jan Mooney - communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org
Oktoberfest was a fun and successful event
Thanks to everyone who attended and to our gardeners who made it possible.
The event raised $1,014 for the greening efforts at the garden.
EDUCATION
Eliza Poffenberger - education@upperfellspoint.org
Next committee meeting is 10/22
Email Eliza for more information if you want to join.
FUND-RAISING
Wendy Bozel - fundraising@upperfellspoint.org
Amy has stepped down as chair and Wendy will be leading the committee.
The next meeting is 10/26 at 7pm at Ministry of Brewing
UFPIA’s Winter Wander will be 12/14, 6:30pm - cash prizes; more details to follow.
Progressive Dinner will be on 3/13/27 - more details soon; if you would like to host, contact Wendy
Hope to have a Bingo night in May (date TBD)
LADY DAY WAY
Beth Russo - ladydayway@upperfellspoint.org
No news
LAND-USE
Mark Hoffmann - landuse@upperfellspoint.org
The next meeting will be held on 11/2 at 7pm at the Julie Community Center.
Safety (sub-committee)
Dan Harrison - safety@upperfellspoint.org
The safety fundraiser dinner on Nov. 7th is sold out. (Proceeds to safety and sanitation activities in UFP.)
MEDIA
Jan Mooney - newsletter@upperfellspoint.org
A newsletter delivery carrier is needed to cover the S Broadway to Eastern route (east side only); about 82 newsletters. Noah volunteered.
The deadline for the Nov. newsletter is Oct. 25th at 5pm.
Last newsletter of the year since we don’t have a meeting in Dec.
Follow us on UFPIA instagram page (@ufpia_baltimore), Facebook and Nextdoor for up-to-date news.
STREETS
Vacant
A volunteer is needed to lead the Committee; contact Ben at president@upperfellspoint.org.
New Business
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Social at Benders
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