Baltimore City / BGE Conduit Agreement

Baltimore City and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) have finalized an agreement for use of the City's underground conduit system. According to the terms of the agreement, BGE will pay $134 million for capital improvements to the system over the next four years along with an occupancy fee of $1.5 million a year. This ultimately gives BGE full control of conduit operations in Baltimore City, of which systematic rate increases to citizens can be all but guaranteed.

Even though Mayor Scott has stated that the agreement is not a sale or a lease, several opponents of the deal agree that the approval circumvents the will of the voters, who unanimously voted against this Charter Amendment measure during the November 2022 Gubernatorial election.

The LRIA agrees with this assessment and has provided a Letter of Objection to the Baltimore City Board of Estimates until further review can be completed.

View Our Letter Here

General INFORMATION

Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund

You may be eligible for FREE help through the State of Maryland if Covid-19 has affected your ability to pay your mortgage or other housing related costs.

For assistance as to who qualifies for assistance, and for what types of help are available, please call 833-676-0119, or follow the link below.

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Baltimore Eviction Prevention Resources

If you are struggling to pay rent or have rent-related legal questions, these resources are available:

Maryland Legal Aid

410-951-7777

mdlab.org

Public Justice Center

410-625-9409

publicjustice.org

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Homeowners' Property Tax Credit

The Homeowners' Property Tax Credit program is now available to qualified Maryland homeowners who meet specific requirements.

Your name must be on the deed..
You must live in the house full time.
Your net worth must be less than $200,000, not including the value of the house or any qualified retirement savings or Individual Retirement Accounts.
Your combined gross household income cannot exceed $60,000.

To find out if you're eligible, call 443-961-6220, or click the box below for more information.

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Community Health & Wellness

Stress is the body’s physical, mental, or emotional response to stimuli. It is a normal part of life that could be a response to changes in one’s life or environment. Some short term stress can be life-saving (i.e. getting out of a danger), but many of us live in a near constant state of stress. Unlike short term stress which can be protective, constant or chronic stress can be harmful. Research has linked chronic stress with high blood pressure, clogged arteries, obesity, poor sleep, and brain changes linked to anxiety, depression, and addiction.

In an effort to encourage a healthy community, the Loch Raven Improvement Association will be starting a “Stress Less” Challenge. Participants who engage in 15+ minutes of stress lowering activities (laughing, meditating, exercise, etc.), 4+ days per week for 3+ weeks will be entered to win a prize pack!

If you are interested in participating or would like more details, please text Dena at 443-267-8380.

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Inclement Weather Updates

In the event of Baltimore City School closure, all LRIA activities shall be CANCELLED!
If you are driving, PLEASE SLOW DOWN!!! Speeding and aggressive driving puts everyone's lives at risk. Please do NOT double-park and always be courteous. Leave space for others to navigate.
Please DO NOT pile snow in the middle of the street. This impedes emergency vehicles that may be enroute to YOUR house! Shovel and salt your walkway to prevent slips, trips and falls, and possible legal jeopardy.
Be a good neighbor. Assist the elderly and other restricted neighbors who may have difficulty during periods of inclement weather.
PLEASE DO NOT PLACE OBSTACLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY! Chairs, cones, furniture, and other objects placed in the street to "reserve" parking spaces IS ILLEGAL! Not only will these items be confiscated, but the homeowner may also be subject to a citation. Please contact 311 to have this "Debris Removal" from the roadway

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Code Blue Alert

The Health Commissioner declares a Code Blue Alert during periods of extreme periods of extreme cold weather. Code Blue is a multi-agency effort to reduce hypothermia deaths during the winter months by protecting our City’s homeless, seniors and other vulnerable populations. Individuals may call 311 to report specific concerns about vulnerable neighbors during Code Blue Alerts. Call 911 to report a cold-related emergency.

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