New Board Takes the Helm at Main Street

Congratulations to our new Federal Hill Main Street Board of Directors! We are so excited to have such a superb group of people working hard to keep both our organization and our projects running smoothly.

As stated in the by-laws, the board includes three business directors, two resident directors, two at-large seats, and four committee chairs.

Serving in 2013:

Business Directors: Dave Rather, owner of Mother’s Federal Hill Grille; Mark Cottman, artist and owner of Mark Cottman Gallery; and Sonny Morstein, owner or Morstein’s Jewelers.

Resident Directors: Anne Nelson and Cathy Strodel

At-Large Directors: Christine Cochrum, co-owner of Apothecary Wellness Holistic Wellness Spa & Boutique, and Mike Schollaert, an attorney with Ober Kaler law firm

Committee Chairs:

-Business Development: David Sivak, Federal Hill resident and festival volunteer

-Design: Mike Burton, AIA, Federal hill resident and architect, president of Urban Design Group

-Organization: Cathy Hammond, Riverside resident and long-time volunteer

-Promotion: Chris Riehl, Federal Hill resident and owner of Baltimore Rent-a-Tour

Officers: Cathy Hammond, President; Sonny Morstein, Vice President; Chris Riehl, Secretary; and Cathy Strodel, Treasurer

The board meets bi-monthly, and committees meet on alternate months. All meetings are open to the public. Volunteers are needed to serve on committees, contribute new ideas, and help strengthen our program and our business district. Email admin@historicfederalhill.org for information.

2013 Meeting Schedule:

6:30 pm at Federal Hill Main Street, 42 E. Cross Street

Tuesday, March 19

Thursday, May 16

Tuesday, July 16

Thursday, Sept. 19

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Elizabeth Nelson, intern

Zip to the Polls with Zipcar's Election Day Deals!

This election year, don’t let a lack of transportation prevent you from voting!  Zipcar, with locations throughout Baltimore, including two around Federal Hill, is encouraging all citizens to vote by providing half-priced reservation prices for those who use Zipcar to drive to the polls. 

On November 6^th, members can receive this great markdown to take themselves, family, or friends to vote.  “We know a lot of our members are actively engaged in civic affairs…. We want to make it as easy as possible for our members to cast a ballot in this year’s election” says Scott Griffith, Zipcar chairman and CEO.

Even better for Baltimore residents, using you Zipcar card will give you special deals at the National Aquarium, Merritt Athletic Club, the Maryland Science Center, Baltimore Bicycle Works, Caribou Coffee, Kooper’s Tavern and many more.

For Federal Hill residents, there are two zip car locations near by:

1000 S. Hanover St (Sharp-Leadenhall)

The Light Street branch Library (On Street)

To learn more about Zipcar’s “Zip to the Polls”, visit their website at www.zipcar.com

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern