General Election Information

TCNA President's Message

New Board Members

Neighborhood Committees

• Public Safety
• Neighborhood Crime Updates
• Car Break-Ins
• Free Covid Tests
• Greens Committee
• TCNA Tree Stewards
• Neighborhood Gardens
• City Legislation Passes to Save Trees
• Streets Committee Updates
• 39th Street Calming Plan: Update
• Linkwood Road and Stony Run Walking Path Connection
• Tuscany Road Calming
• Calvert School: Liaison Updates
• Communications Committee
• Website: History of Tuscany Court Homes (1940)

News in and Around Tuscany Canterbury

• Street Lights
• Stoneyford Street Sign
• Dumpster Information
• Yard Waste Reminders
• University Parkway Bridge near Linkwood Road
• Event Space at the Rotunda
• Where in Tuscany-Canterbury Photo Challenge?

TCNA Spotlight People, Places, Events

• Playground Named after Mary Pat Clarke
• Kenna Forsyth

Johns Hopkins University

• Early Childhood Center: Updates
• JHU Ranks 6th Best College in Nation
• Calendar for Homewood Field and Other Events

Restaurants In Tuscany-Canterbury

Home & Condo: Sale Prices, Active Listings

Events In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury

Fall and Halloween Photo Galleries

TCNA is stronger with you as a member!

If you aren't a member, please consider joining TCNA this year.

Last year 25 individuals/ households became new members. The newsletter is now sent to 684 neighbors. Encourage your neighbors and friends to join the TCNA or just sign up to get the newsletter to learn more about the neighborhood.

November 5, 2024

General Presidential Election

Voting by Mail Options

US Mail or Drop Box

Drop Boxes for Mail-In Ballots:

Any time before 8 pm on November 5.

Available 24 hours a day.

Nearest drop box for Tuscany-Canterbury:

Baltimore Museum of Art

(10 Art Museum Drive) 

The drop box is located on the circular drive at the main entrance by Gertrudes.

US MAIL: Must be postmarked by 8 PM November 5.  Don’t wait to mail your ballot. Mail it early. Putting your ballot in a mailbox on Election Day does not mean it is postmarked that day.

If you want to make sure your ballot arrives at the Election Board, you can track your mail-in-ballot at vote.md.gov/search

REMEMBER TO SIGN YOUR BALLOT BEFORE MAILING IT.

In Person Voting Options

Early Voting : October 24-October 31, 7AM-8PM

Early Voting Location near Tuscany-Canterbury:  

THE LEAGUE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

1111 E COLDSPRING LANE

General Election Day : November 5, 2024 7AM-8PM

Polling Location for Tuscany-Canterbury

First English Lutheran Church

Charles and 39th Street

TCNA President's Message

Pat Hawthorne

Greetings to Everyone and Happy Autumn!!

I don’t have to tell you how lucky we are to live in this wonderful community!!! Tuscany-Canterbury is truly a gem!! I have said this before, but I will say it again: Thank you to everyone who supports the TCNA by becoming a new member or by renewing your annual membership. Your dues monies help keep our neighborhood safe, clean, vibrant and eminently livable. And, of course, we welcome new neighbors who move into the community. I am pleased to report we already have ten new members since July 1st and are above budget in collecting dues so far this year. If new neighbors move to your block or your building, please reach out and welcome them with open arms and recommend they check out our web site: tuscanycanterbury.org where they can join the TCNA and request to receive our extremely informative newsletter.

I also want to give a “shout-out” to all of our community volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make Tuscany-Canterbury one of the best Baltimore neighborhoods in which to live. If one of your neighbors is a volunteer, please thank them for their service.

There are several updates that might be of interest to readers:

Our fall general meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th. We are considering several different programs and will send out details when they have been finalized. All residents are invited to attend.

 A Zoom meeting was held on August 5th by Johns Hopkins University to update the community about the relocation of the Early Childhood Learning Center. Groundbreaking for the new center (to be located at the intersection of San Martin Drive and University Parkway) will begin this fall with an anticipated opening in January of 2026. Please see the article later in the newsletter for more details.

Pat

New TCNA Board Members

Brandon Eilertson, New TCNA Board Member

Brandon Eilertson has lived on Cloverhill Road since 2019. He is the board secretary for Baltimore Greenspace and is interested in protecting green spaces in Baltimore City to make them more accessible to all. He works as an infectious disease physician, seeing patients at UM-St. Joseph Medical Center.

Brandon currently is the Chair of the Tuscany-Canterbury Streets Committee and works closely with the City and the Broadview on the 39th Street Calming Project. He is also working with Parks and People on the Linkwood Road Project that connects the Stony Run Walking Path between the two pedestrian bridges on Linkwood Road.

Tuscany-Canterbury Public Safety Updates

Garth Thompson, Chair of TCNA Public Safety Committee

John Warshawsky, Vice Chair

Suggestions from Northern District Police

• Remove anything visible from your car whenever and wherever you leave or park your car.
• Always lock your car and check it to make sure it's locked.
• Have motion lights where the area is dark.
• Report any broken street lights to be repaired as soon as possible.

CALL 911 if you see something happening. Police will respond.

CALL 311 to report the the crime if the crime already happened.

FREE COVID SELF TESTS

39th Street Calming Plan is Happening

Work has started and will be finished before Winter!!

The Street Calming Project reflects the hard work of TCNA leadership. The Broadview Apartments, Hopkins House and Johns Hopkins University. The Broadview owners are the leaders in the project and committed to this plan in 2015. They have spent over $100,000 to make all the phases happen.

UPDATES: Stony Run Trail/ Linkwood Road Project

Tuscany Road Calming Project

A Tuscany Road working group in conjunction with Calvert School is exploring traffic calming options on Tuscany Road. In the spring of 2024 fifteen Tuscany Road and Tuscany Court neighbors put in 311 requests to slow traffic on Tuscany Road. The response from the City was that by mid September the requests would be evaluated.

The City has agreed to do a study of the traffic issue on Tuscany Road this fall.

This issue was discussed at the Calvert Liaison meeting in August 2024. Calvert supports the neighbors' request for speed bumps on Tuscany Road.

TCNA Landscape Committee

The landscape committee was able to contract with Mark Pratt, a retired landscaper, who nicely groomed our four garden areas, 39th Street, pedestrian bridge at the intersection of Linkwood Road and Stoneyford, Ridgemede Elbow, and the Tuscany Oval. We hope he will continue to serve TCNA for future weeding and plantings. 

TCNA Tree Stewards



The TCNA Tree Stewards Committee is pleased to report that two tree stumps on Cloverhill Road (leftover from dead trees taken down by the city) have been ground up. Next steps are for new trees to be planted this fall. We also anticipate that three or four new trees will also be planted next spring after stump removal. 

Everyone Can Help!

See a Dead or Diseased Tree in a Public Place?

Make a request via telephone 311 or at DPW

http://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov

Then send an e-mail to TCNA at presidentTCNA@gmail.com and let us know where the tree is located, the date you submitted the 311 request, and the 311 ticket number. TCNA will follow up with Baltimore City if tree is not removed..

Linkwood Park

This year several of the trees fell down in the park and along the Stony Run Walking Path

Mayor Brandon Scott signed into law City Council Bill 23-04654 to protect trees on recreation and parks property. This will increase Baltimore’s tree canopy, improve water quality and combat the urban heat island effect that makes our city hotter than surrounding areas.

The Baltimore City Rec and Parks Forestry Division is on the leading edge of preserving the environment. It is responsible for Baltimore being one of the few cities gaining in tree canopy. Now with the new council bill, it puts into law one of the strongest protections for park trees in Maryland.

Calvert School

• Liaison Committee Updates August 2024
• Calvert's Calendar for October and November

Liaison Committee Report, September 2024

Amy Mutch, Chair

The TCNA Liaison Committee met on August 28^th with Headmaster Andrew Holmgren and Director of Finance Tom Travers. Our agenda covered the school calendar, landscaping and tree maintenance, traffic and carpool concerns, sidewalk repairs, and school upgrade enhancements. Six dead trees on the Tuscany Road bank will be replaced when the weather is conducive. Dying trees on the Stoneyford bank were brought to Calvert’s attention at the meeting. The increase in severity of summer storms will require greater attention paid to the Calvert grounds as trees fall.

Prior to the start of school Calvert parents were informed of the carpool policy and need to respect the residents by not blocking intersections, by using only Tuscany Road for school access, not speeding, and facilitate car exiting by practicing seat belt release with young students. 

TCNA allows for a 2-week adjustment at the beginning of the school year and the official monitoring began on September 16th. The afternoon pickup has been slower in recent years, but Calvert expects to see an improvement when the after-school clubs begin. 

The sidewalk repairs on Stoneyford have failed so many large cracks have returned. 

Calvert informed us that the concrete yard behind the lower school new addition will be replaced with artificial turf. It will be a simple project and may involve one day of jackhammer noise. Just to confirm the additional classrooms in the rear of the lower school were to allow for smaller homerooms and upgrade the science and music space. No increase in enrollment was or is planned going forward.

The new trees that did not survive the summer will be replaced.

Calvert's sidewalks on Stoneyford Road that need to be repaired.

Tuscany Court is a small circle of Colonial-and Tudor-style houses, constructed by the Mullan Contracting Company in 1940.

These homes are similar to the Tudor design on Tuscany and Ridgemede Roads. Garages are either under the homes or are at the end of each alley. Some of the homes have decks or some have fenced in yards. These 14 homes rarely are on the market for sale because of the strong village-like atmosphere that has been maintained over the decades.

More Pictures of Tuscany Court

Tuscany Court is beautiful and fun in every season.

Several times a year the neighbors in Tuscany Court have a cook-out or party and invite all the neighbors on Tuscany and Ridgemede.

TCNA Newsletter and Website

If you have any ideas or thoughts about the website or newsletter, please let us know. If you are interested in helping with the TCNA newsletter and website, please let us know.

We need someone to help identify events for the newsletter and someone to keep the JHU's and Calvert's calendars current.

In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury

Questions, Comments, Messages

If you see a problem, have a question, or want to help, let TCNA know.

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Stoneyford Street Sign

There was a car accident 3 years ago and the light was knocked down. The light was replaced one year ago but no sign. Then the wrong sign was put up.

Now the correct sign is there! (Stoneyford at Tuscany)

Special thanks to our neighbor John and his dog Cooper, who immediately report street light problems that they see while walking through Tuscany-Canterbury. If it's not fixed, John then follows up again until the light works!!

From the City Public Works Department, please remember the following:

• Put your yard waste out on your regular Tuesday trash collection day.
• Put it at the same place where you put out your trash.
• Put yard waste in plastic bags (preferably clear or labeled bags), paper bags, or bundle it.
• Limit yard waste to 5 bags per collection.
• Tree branches larger than 4 inches in diameter or longer than 3 feet will not be collected.

University Parkway Bridge near Linkwood Road

Tuscany-Canterbury Challenge

Where in Tuscany-Canterbury were the photos taken?

HINT: Can be seen from a public street or alley

The proposed Barn and Lodge restaurant and events venue at the Rotunda in Hampden with live entertainment.

Spotlight:

TCNA Neighbors, Places, Events

Let us know about anything that should be featured.   Email: PresidentTCNA@gmail.com

Kenna Forsyth (June 1941-June 2024)

At the zoom meeting of August 5, 2024 with JHU and TCNA, the following updated information was provided.

• Construction is still scheduled this fall pending receipt of necessary permits from the city.
• The new ECLC is anticipated to open January 2026.
•  JHU is committed to preserve as many of the current 28 specimen trees as possible. Ten trees will need to be removed. The City requires that, for each tree removed, another tree will need to be planted. JHU will plant some of the replacement trees on the grounds of the Center and others will be planted elsewhere on campus.
• The L configuration selected for the building will allow easier access for parents bringing in infants and toddlers in strollers. It will also allow for more trees to be saved.
• The playground equipment will be made out of all natural materials. There will be many trees and plants that will be incorporated in the area for shade, education, and play.
• The staff parking lot will be pervious. The drop-off area will be impervious asphalt to make it easier to push strollers, etc.
• Access and egress will be off of University Parkway and San Martin Drive.
• The 8’ security fence around the property will be heavily planted to camouflage the fence and provide protective privacy for the children in the playground area.
• The exterior colors used for the building will be natural hues.
• The front entrance and the mechanical storage area (to the left of the front entrance) will be heavily landscaped. The parking lot will have trees to provide shade.
• There will be minimal signage in order to protect the children.
• There will be a natural sensory garden for the children.

The JHU events on the Homewood Field and other activities such as Ice Skating and the Spring Fair are in a separate calendar on the TCNA website in order for neighbors to be updated about what is happening.

Restaurants

In and around

Tuscany-Canterbury

Maureen LaPorta, TCNA Restaurant Liaison

One World Cafe

One World will have Halloween Bingo. Date to be determined. They will post on their Facebook page so please check there.

On Wednesdays, from 3 - 8PM, One World is offering Quesadilla or Bean Burritos for $9.09 eat in or carry out.



Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10- 8 Saturday 9- 8 Sunday 9-4

Happy Hour 5:00-9pm six days per week (closed on Mondays). Happy Hour includes half-price appetizers, a decrease in drink prices, and approximately half price beer.

Ambassador now offers the lunch buffet daily from 11AM - 2:30PM with the exception of Monday. The weekend buffet menu includes Mimosas and Bloody Marys for an increased price.

Happy Hour is at the bar 5-7PM each night with the exception of Saturday. Sunday is Happy Hour at the bar all night.

Kanom has new management. Oat is the new manager and they continue to serve their classic sweets menu. Coconut cake is a speciality that they have on occasion. Tiramisu and almond croissants are their most popular items. There may be updates/changes in the future. 410-829-5393.

Hopkins Market

Hopkins Market has had their health inspection and have one more inspection to go. Once that is complete, they will apply for their occupancy license. Goal is for an October opening.

Read more about all the local restaurants in Tuscany-Canterbury in the new TCNA restaurant web page.

Tuscany Canterbury Homes & Condos

Sold Prices, Active Listings, Under Contract

List Now Also Includes Rentals

Active means currently on the market. .

Closed means the property has sold and no longer for sale.

Thanks to TCNA member and realtor, Julia Frazier, who provides this information.

Note: The information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.   

Source:  This information is gathered from BRIGHT MLS, Inc and is provided courtesy of Julia Martin Frazier of Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Realtor for the Sales, 42 Village Square, MD, Cell: (410) 908-1760; Office: (443)708-7074 email: julia@monumentsothebysrealty.com

Events In and Around

Tuscany-Canterbury

If you have an event that you would like included in the newsletter, send information to presidentTCNA@gmail.com the month before the event.

October 5 and 6

Last time for Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Until Spring 2025

Spooky Tuesday Movies

Wyman Park Dell

October 8th, 6PM

Friends of Wyman Park Dell is hosting a Spooky Tuesday Movie Night. See a favorite, E.T. The Extra-Terrestial! You can bring your blanket or chair. Popcorn will be available for purchase.

Concerts Near Tuscany-Canterbury

The Goats are coming back! 

The Friends of Wyman Park Dell are bringing back the Goats! The Goats are scheduled for October 25th and will stay around until they are full.

Tuscany-Canterbury in the Fall

TCNA Officers and Board Members 2024-2025

• President: Pat Hawthorne (Gardens of Guilford, Stony Run Lane), Calvert Covenant Renewal Workgroup, Chair Membership Committee, Member, Greens Committee
• Vice President: Garth Thompson  (Ridgemede Road), Public Safety Committee, Chair
• Past President: Julia Frazier (Canterbury Road), Calvert Covenant Renewal Workgroup
• Treasurer: Bill Bass (Cloverhill Road)
• Secretary: Bonnie Boland (The Colonnade, Canterbury Road), Member Greens Committee

Board Members:

• Josh Cohen (Cloverhill Road), Events
• Linda Eberhart (Tuscany Road), Newsletter Coordinator
• Brandon Eilertson (Cloverhill Road), Chair, Streets Committee,
• Eric Elton (Cloverhill Road), Greens Committee, Co-chair, Calvert Covenant Renewal Workgroup
• Nancy Lee LaMotte (Ridgemede/Ridgewood Condo, Ridgemede Rd), Residential Permit Parking Coordinator, Membership Committee, Calvert Covenant Renewal Workgroup
• Maureen LaPorta (Ridgemede Road), Neighborhood Restaurant Liaison
• Rosalyn Mansouri (Winthrop House, Charles Street), Membership Committee
• Amy Mutch (Tuscany Road), Calvert Liaison Committee Chair, Calvert Covenant Renewal Workgroup
• Jo-Ann Orlinsky (St. James Condo, Charles Street), Membership Committee
• John Warshawsky, (St. James Condo, Charles Street), Public Safety Committee
• Julie Watson (Canterbury Road), Webmaster

Find out more about

Tuscany-Canterbury Neighborhod

tuscanycanterbury.org