TCNA Spotlight People, Places, Events

• Maggie McIntosh, Women's Hall of Fame
• Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Center

Johns Hopkins University

• Ice Rink: Thank You
• Spring Fair
• Commencement at Homewood

Restaurants In Tuscany-Canterbury

• Hopkins Market: New Hours
• Cypriana: Traditional Greek Easter Menu
• One World: Free Movie Nights Every Thursday
• Alizee: Special Easter Brunch
• Ambassador Dining Room: On-Line Order

Home & Condo Sale Prices, Active and Sold Listings

Events In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury

TCNA Photo Galleries

Support Tuscany-Canterbury

Tuscany-Canterbury is a beautiful and safe neighborhood. Neighbors and owners take great care of their homes, condos, and buildings. TCNA supports various efforts to keep our neighborhood a Baltimore treasure.

TCNA is stronger with you as a member! We’d ❤️ to have you join us or renew your dues. 

New neighbors have become members between July 1, 2024-March 22,2025 =22 Compared to last year(13) that is a 38% increase. If you are a member, you will receive a renewal email the month that your membership should be renewed. If you aren't a member, join today.

TCNA President's Message

Pat Hawthorne

The purpose of the meeting was to survey the neighborhood about traffic safety concerns (vehicle, pedestrian and biking) to assist the TCNA Streets Committee and the Board to prioritize where we should focus to make Tuscany-Canterbury a safer place to live. Many of the issues that were raised will involve the city Department of Transportation (DOT). A request was made to the department last year to conduct a speeding/safety study on Tuscany Road, but they have not responded as promised. We will now ask DOT to expand their study to other areas that are potentially risky and to list the interventions as engineers recommend that will reduce traffic hazards. Below is the list of concerns voiced by T-C residents:

1.   The intersection of Canterbury and Highfield Roads. Visibility is poor and drivers often go around the corners too fast. Traffic calming is needed particularly with regard to the Roland Park Elementary Middle School children who are picked up and dropped off by the school bus at that corner. Also, there is no enforcement of cars parking in a No Parking zone on Highfield at the intersection.

2.   Speeding on 39th Street between Charles Street and the circle at 39th Street and Canterbury Road.

3.   The intersection of Linkwood Road and University Parkway. Cars turning right on University Parkway from 39th Street often do not heed the No Turn on Red sign. Cars turning left onto University Parkway from San Martin Drive often run the red light after the traffic light controlling traffic from Linkwood Road has turned green. These hazards plus a lack of a pedestrian crossing signal at Linkwood and University are particularly problematic at rush hour.

4.   Calvert School traffic and other cars speeding on Tuscany Road and on Canterbury and Highfield Roads leaving the community.

5.   Improve pedestrian crossing at Charles Street and Highfield Road. That intersection is also difficult for vehicles making right or left turns onto Charles Street because of large vehicles parked on Charles blocking sight lines and because of the blind curve on Charles Street coming south.

6.   The intersection of Linkwood and Overhill Roads. The intersection is a four-way stop but often cars coming down Overhill do not stop.

7.   The flex posts on University Parkway impede traffic and are a safety issue.

8.   Exhaust fumes from vehicles in line to drop off and pickup children at Calvert School are a safety hazard for pedestrians in the area and residents of Canterbury Road.

We will continue to keep you posted as we begin to develop a comprehensive traffic safety plan. Because we will need DOT to work with us to address many of these concerns, we will probably have to ask Councilwoman Ramos and the Community Liaisons in the Mayor’s Office for assistance. Anyone with additional concerns should send them to presidentTCNA@gmail.com.

Pat Hawthorne

President, TCNA

TCNA Board Members

One of the many things that makes Tuscany Canterbury a great place to live is neighbor participation. Please increase your participation and become a Board Member.

The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominees.

Maureen LaPorta and Garth Thompson, Co-Chairs Nominating Committee

At the June 2025 meeting, the Nominating Committee will recommend a slate of officers and board members. This recommended slate will be sent to the membership 30 days prior to the June meeting in accordance with the TCNA by-laws. The goal is to have an active and committed board with members from all sections of the neighborhood, including the condominiums.

All Board members serve one year terms and

• Are responsible for a committee or other neighborhood project; and are willing to provide information for the newsletter and website concerning the committee's activities or projects
• Attend the majority of the board and general meetings each year
• Must be current TCNA members
• Reach out to neighbors in their section of the neighborhood when necessary
• Keep the Board informed about neighbors' issues and concerns

Tuscany-Canterbury Public Safety Updates

Garth Thompson, Chair of TCNA Public Safety Committee

Jack Boyson

39th Street Calming Plan is Working

Spring is Here! Adopt a Planter

Plants in the pots need to be maintained. If you would like to donate money to maintain a pot (estimated to be $40/year) or if you would like to adopt-a-pot and give the plants a little TLC, send us an e-mail to presidenttcna@gmail.com with your name and address and we will send you instructions.

TCNA Streets Committee Report

Brandon Eilertson, Committee Chair

Tuscany Road Updates

We are still awaiting a response from the city Department of Transportation (DOT) about a traffic study to monitor the speed and volume of traffic on Tuscany Road. We have asked DOT to amend the traffic study to include Canterbury Rd between Tuscany Road and Highfield Road, and Highfield Road between Canterbury Road and Charles Street.

Once the traffic study has been done, we will have a clearer picture of possible remedies. As noted in the TCNA President's report, there was a neighborhood meeting about traffic safety and several comments involved the Tuscany / Canterbury / Highfield corridor used by Calvert parents during drop-off and pick-up during the school day. The Calvert Liaison committee will continue to work with Calvert School leadership for possible adjustments to pick up and drop off. We acknowledge that Calvert School does not directly control the driving behaviors of its parents. Additional changes may need to be funded by some combination of DOT, Calvert School and the neighborhood.

Linkwood Road Updates

We continue to await the release of the funds for the Stony Run projects, including the completion of the Stony Run trail between the Linkwood Road pedestrian bridges. At present, we are waiting on Friends of Stony Run to obtain insurance coverage for the project so that the state will hand the money to the Parks and People foundation, who are serving as the financial sponsor for the project.

Friends of Stony Run Meeting

March 31, 5-6 pm

Space Telescope Science Institute, San Martin Drive 

The meeting will discuss the design of the Linkwood Road project as well as the other Stony Run projects. All are welcome to attend

TCNA Landscape Committee

TCNA has adopted public spaces and created four neighborhood gardens. With the help of TCNA volunteers and contracted services, routine weeding and mulching of the four neighborhood gardens will be done in the spring. Periodically, the TCNA Greens Committee will replant and refresh the gardens.

March 2025: 6 New Street Trees

TCNA made this request through 311 and followed-up with the City until the trees were planted. Neighbors have agreed to water the trees for the next several seasons. Special thanks to Sharon Dlhosh, tree steward on Cloverhill Road for the pictures and information.

Sweetgum Tree at 3931 Cloverhill Road

103 W 39th Street

Service berry Tree at 3902 Cloverhill Rd

Another tree at 103 W 39th Street

39th Street between Canterbury and Charles

Tree at 331 Tuscany Rd

Tree Adoption Program

April 26, 10-2pm

Johns Hopkins at Eastern Campus

Loch Raven Blvd at 33rd Street

Blue Water Baltimore is partnering with Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State, Purdue University EPICS program, and Tree Baltimore to celebrate mother earth. There will be crafts, activities, educational booths and the tree giveaway. Giveaway only open to Baltimore City residents to plant a tree in their yard, and care for its growth to maturity.

The tree adoption event is from 10a-12p to pick up your preregistered tree adoption. Any tree not picked up 12 will be available for anyone to adopt between 12 and 2.

From small flowering and fruiting trees to large canopy trees, each one makes a difference in our city. Trees cool and clean our air, absorb stormwater, increase biodiversity, and beautify our neighborhoods. Ultimately they contribute to improved water quality by reducing runoff and, if located near your home, reducing your energy usage to heat and cool your living space.

Calvert School

• Calvert Liaison Report, Amy Mutch, Chair
• Calvert's Calendar

Calvert Liaison Committee Report

The Liaison committee met with Tom Travers, Calvert’s operations director on February 24, 2025, to discuss ongoing concerns about various issues we share as neighbors. The morning and afternoon carpools are always on the agenda. The TCNA Streets Committee of TCNA has been doing the deep dive into the traffic issues on Tuscany, Canterbury, and Highfield Road. See the Traffic Committee’s report in the newsletter. 

Recently Calvert reported an incident of harassment of a Calvert employee during carpool. During the harassing, the picture of the individual was taken and was assumed to be a neighbor. The photo was circulated to the TCNA board, but the person was not identified as a neighbor. We need to be good neighbors and screaming at a Calvert employee will not solve any problem.

Approximately six of the recent planted trees on the Tuscany bank are to be replaced. If you notice a tree that did not survive this winter on the bank, please let Amy know so those trees can be placed on Calvert’s list of replacements.

The Calvert Liaison Committee continues to communicate with Calvert on a variety of issues such as the carpool line. If you have a concern, please contact Amy amyemutch@yahoo.com

Calvert School Calendar

• April 18, School Closed – Good Friday
• April 21, School Closed – Professional Development
• May 23, School Closes at 12:15 PM – Track & Field Day 
• May 26, School Closed – Memorial Day
• June 4, School Closes at 12:15 PM
• June 4, Lower School Moving Up Ceremony – 9:30 AM
• June 5, Thursday Graduation – 9:30 AM

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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NOW WORKING: Light on Stoneyford near Linkwood light was reported not working in January. BGE came out and removed the top light fixture. The BGE service technician investigated the reported outage and has diagnosed the situation. Delays in restoration are expected as the repair requires order and delivery of special materials. Parts arrived and repaired on March 28.

Lamppost on Tuscany Road in front of Calvert's field feel over. It has been report to the City and waiting for it to be replaced.



There are numerous concrete patches that were made to sidewalks when previous street light were repaired. Hopefully, all of the repairs will be made before winter arrives.

Areas along Charles Street, Highfield Road and in front of the Ambassador have been particularly bad lately. PLEASE take a bag with you and dispose of it correctly.

The NW Corner, Charles at 39th Street, has a large trash container that can also be used to dispose of your dog bags.

Cars without license plates or expired plates and appear abandoned are on its parking lot. Residents use one of the cars to play music that blasts for several hours throughout the area. Tires and trash are piled outside the dumpsters. Used tires have been on the property for months.

Cherry Blossoms

There are beautiful Cherry trees and other blooming trees throughout the neighborhood. Some start blooming in March and others bloom in April and May.

Blooms in March on Stoneyford

Linkwood Park, Blooms in April

Tuscany Road, last to bloom

Residential Permit Parking (RPP)

Nancy Lee LaMotte, TCNA Coordinator

No Neighborhood Pick-up

June is the month that Tuscany-Canterbury permits are due for renewal. Renewals can be purchased on-line or in-person beginning June 1. Only residents who live on blocks with the Resident Permit Parking sign are eligible to purchase a permit.

There are 2 ways you can renew your permit.

1. Go to the Parking Authority downtown and pick it up. (free parking provided)
2. Have it sent to you by paying a small additional fee.

There is no neighborhood pick-up option this year since only 6 neighbors used this option in 2024.

Spotlight:

TCNA Neighbors, Places, Events

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

Maggie McIntosh

Our former delegate and neighbor

2025 Women's Hall of Fame

March 10, 2025

Delegate Maggie McIntosh represented Baltimore City in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1992-2023. She was appointed Chair of the Appropriations Committee in 2014, and previously chaired the Environmental Matters Committee from 2003-2013. She was the Majority Leader in the House of Delegates from 2001-2003. Maggie began her political career as the State Director for U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski from 1988-1992 and was the Campaign Manager for Senator Mikulski’s 1992 Senate campaign.

Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Center

3800 N Charles Street

The Baltimore Scottish Rite Temple has a Childhood Language Program (SRCLP) that provides diagnostic evaluations and treatment of speech and language disorders, as well as learning disabilities. The clinic is staffed by speech-language pathologists and other trained personnel.The clinic accepts preschool children who have difficulty speaking or understanding the spoken word and school-age children who have difficulty learning to read. Some centers also offer literacy training for adults. All services are available regardless of race, creed, or the family’s inability to pay.

Below is the brochure with more information . The program has expanded to include additional communication challenges, including those that are Autism related. There are also many new programs in place that utilize additional tools like I-Pads, etc.

For more information contact Jason Standish, (office) 410-243-3200 (office) aasr@verizon.net

Johns Hopkins Ice Rink, 2025

Thank You Johns Hopkins for sharing the Ice Rink with the community. Tuscany-Canterbury had a great time.

Pat Hawthorne skating at the rink and using one of the kiddie balancing prop

Restaurants

In and around

Tuscany-Canterbury

Maureen LaPorta, TCNA Restaurant Liaison

FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Every Thursday, 6PM

They are showing Film Noir Classics starting at 6PM. The movie is free and you can have drinks and dinner or simply watch the movie. 

Special Easter Brunch

Seating times:11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM,3:30PM

Reservations are suggested.

The menu includes an Omelet station, Smoked Salmon Crostini display, Avocado Toast Display, Pastries, Breads, Fruits, Soups and Salads, Carving Stations with Turkey and Ham, Tempura Shrimp, Fried Chicken, Penne Pasta, Roasted Vegetables, Assorted cakes, Pies, and Bread Pudding.

Read more about all the local restaurants in Tuscany-Canterbury

TCNA restaurant web page.

Barn & Lodge Restaurant at the Rotunda

Tuscany Canterbury Homes & Condos

Sold Prices, Active Listings, Under Contract

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.

Concerts Near Tuscany-Canterbury

Turn Again to the Earth

The BMA is embarking on an ambitious environmental initiative that includes a series of nine exhibitions that capture the relationships between art and the environment across time and geography, the development of a sustainability strategic plan, and a citywide eco-challenge led by the Museum.

Video gives the history how we got the fantastic Oriole Park at Camden Yards that we know and love today. This trendsetting stadium opened in 1992 and has been a symbol of our city ever since. 

Women's Club of Roland Park invites you to:

Tuscany-Canterbury

March 16 -Deer resting after feasting on most of the early spring flowers.

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:

• Jack Boyson (Tuscany/Lombardy)
• 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

Find out more about

Tuscany-Canterbury Neighborhood

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