SBNA Meeting Minutes – June 2026 (Draft)

These are the draft minutes of the South Baltimore Neighborhood Association general membership meeting, pending approval at the next meeting.

Meeting Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: AJ's On Hanover, 2nd Floor, 1500 S Hanover St

South Baltimore Neighborhood Association 

General Membership Meeting 

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 

6:30pm 

 

Attendees:  

Justin Lane; Clausen Ely III; Mike Murphy; Peggy Murphy; Josh McCurry; Whit McCurry; Sam 
Cappella; Linda Durand; Jennifer Reed; Max Reason; Rebecca Bielamowicz; Hannah George Sharp 
(South Baltimore Gateway Partnership); Peter Bartels; Tara McNulty; Betty Bland-Thomas 
(Sharp-Leadenhall)  
 

Recent Wins:  

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Stop signs and tree pits  

 

Public Safety: 

● 

Tara attended what was supposed to be an Entertainment Unit meeting (it was Central 
District)  

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Officers Weese & Washington gave stats updates  

● 

City Watch camera mentioned  

● 

SoBo Cafe outdoor seating issue  

 

Future:  

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Threads - multi-level volunteering organization (like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, etc.) - maybe 
September  

 

Guest: Hannah George Sharp, South Baltimore Gateway Partnership:  

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The next Community Grant Cycle starts July 1 - August 14 (intermediate) - August 28 (final 
deadline).  

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There is an open seat on the Board of Directors.  

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July 4 - weekend Cherry Hill Arts event.  

 

Visitor: Betty Bland-Thomas, Historic Sharp-Leadenhall:  

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Historic Sharp Leadenhall, including concerts, police resources, and a $25,000 grant from 
Johns Hopkins. Recommends a study on respiratory problems.  

 

Adjournment