Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The City Council voted 5-4 Monday night to spend $300,000 to add women's bathrooms and redesign the interior of the City Dock centerpiece.
Annapolis City Council narrowly approved spending $300,000 on another round of Market House renovations that city officials said should help make the troubled, downtown landmark more attractive and profitable. The issue split the council Monday night, with the vote passing 5-4. Those voting to spend the money were Mayor Josh Cohen, Aldermen Richard Israel, Classie Hoyle, Sheila Finlayson and Kenneth Kirby. Those voting against were Aldermen Ross Arnett, Fred Paone, Mathew Silverman and Ian Pfeiffer. "I find this request absolutely outrageous," Paone said during the meeting. "I think we have spent so much money, good money going after bad money. It's not just me, but many people in the public who have simply had it." He said he didn't think…
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Just in case you missed something this week, Patch brings you the week in review for Annapolis and the top stories that everyone's talking about.
The successful passage of same-sex marriage in Maryland was the main topic of conversation seemingly everywhere you went around Annapolis last week. And downtown, the fate of the Market House, not to mention sharing an opinion on City Council considering spending $300,000 on interior renovations, was frequently discussed. Especially since work on the geothermal wells still dominates the City Dock area. And that's just to name a couple of the stories people were talking about this week. We also have some detailed information if you'd like to know more about how to use the Patch site. Remember you can sign up to receive daily or weekly newsletters from Patch. We're also active on Facebook and Twitter. This week's top five stories (in no …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Council to consider spending about $300,000 to help make the interior more accommodating for diners and customers.
The question to spend another $300,000 on the Market House in downtown Annapolis set off yet another lengthy debate at City Council's last meeting. Alderman Ross Arnett (D-Ward 8) while again voicing his concern of spending more money on the troubled City Dock landmark, said he also was concerned that the request for money came to council before it was reviewed by the Finance Committee. The council held off a decision that night and referred the funding request back to the committee, which Arnett chairs. According to a recent story in The Baltimore Sun, the Finance Committee approved the money for the next slate of renovations. Some of the key components of the project include renovating the inside of the Market House to create seating …
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
The spaces will be free as work continues on the installation of the geothermal heating and cooling units.
Annapolis officials said the parking spaces along Market Space will be free as workers continue to drill wells for a new geothermal heating and cooling system for the Market House. Mayor Josh Cohen said the move to provide the two-hour spots for free is an attempt to support the businesses located along the street, according to a release. There are 17 affected spaces. Delivery parking on the street must be made available Monday though Friday from 7 to 11 a.m. Free parking is available after 11 a.m. One lane of traffic is open in Market Space during construction and all sidewalks are open. Also, the Market House is a popular pickup spot for students from St. Mary's Elementary and High Schools. The city has asked parents to not use the area …
Monday, January 23, 2012
The underground units are designed to more efficiently cool and heat the downtown Annapolis landmark.
Drilling to install the geothermal wells to help cool and heat the Market House is set to begin Monday morning. The work is expected to last until about mid-March, Lisa Grieco of the Annapolis planning and zoning department, said during a council workshop on Friday. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected and one lane of traffic will be open on Market Place during construction, according to a press release from the city. Delivery parking in Hopkins Plaza will be available on weekdays until 11 a.m. Workers will install 20 geothermal wells, Grieco said. The work will be concluded in three stages, each stage lasting two weeks, according to the release. City officials said they expect the closed-looped geothermal wells to be a significant …
Monday, October 10, 2011
Legislation to be discussed includes the Market House, alarm registration and the presence of vendors at an upcoming City Dock event.
The Annapolis City Council will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that aims to "revise and establish policies with respect to the Market House and open-air markets and authorizing the Mayor to enter into leases with vendors at the Market House on behalf of the City for terms not to exceed five years." The drafted legislation accompanies this story. In March, the city council approved legislation to open the Market House temporarily on a short-basis starting in July. Several months later, a Market House manager was hired under a short-term contract. Nine vendors were selected under 6-month contracts, and in July it opened. According to Rhonda Wardlaw, public information officer …
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The 10 tables are set up as part of a trial project, under initiatives set forth by the City Dock Advisory Committee.
From now through the end of the boat shows on Oct. 17 part of Market Space is being used for extra outdoor seating near the Market House. According to a recent news release from the city of Annapolis, 10 4’x4’ tables with four chairs each are set up along the nine parking spots adjacent to Hopkins’ Plaza. The extra seating is part of a pilot program and each table will have flowers provided by Homestead Gardens. This trial project follows the City Dock Advisory Committee’s recent initiatives and “will provide feedback and direction as the redesign of Hopkins Plaza and Market Space gets underway,” according to the release. During phase one when the group released its report of guiding visions and principles for improving the area, the …
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The free concert series kicks off Aug. 9 and runs through Aug. 18.
When Mayor Joshua J. Cohen saw an opportunity to exhibit this city's talents and promote local businesses, he gladly accepted. Since Annapolis is a musical mecca, Cohen and the Market House vendors teamed up to offer a free concert series featuring local musicians. Performances, ranging from Caribbean, Old Time, rock, jazz, folk, stomp and classical hits, will be held at Hopkins Plaza, near the Market House, Aug. 9-18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. "The city remains committed to breathing new life into downtown," Mayor Cohen stated in a press release. "Weekday evenings are generally a little slower, and this Artist Showcase should give another reason for people to enjoy what downtown has to offer." According to a press release, Market House …
Friday, August 5, 2011
Green restaurateurs Serve up healthful food in West Annapolis and at the Market House.
It started with two women working at Trader Joe’s. Carla Lucente started a catering business on the side, and her co-worker and friend Stacey Jackowski began helping her. “We got along so well. We were very efficient together. And one day Carla said, ‘Do you want to open a restaurant together?’ The next day we started looking at real estate,” Jackowski said. “One month later, we signed a lease…unbeknownst to our husbands,” Lucente added. “We knew it was the right thing to do. One thing after another fell into place. We were searching for a coffee machine, and a gentleman walked in the door and said, ‘Do you guys need an espresso machine?’ We said, ‘Yes!’ and bought it for a quarter of what we would have spent.” Lucente envisioned local, …
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
City officials Tuesday announced the latest vendors that plan to open shop in the troubled City Dock landmark.
Nine shops sporting fine foods, art, snacks and crafts are set to debut at the Market House’s grand reopening on July 11. Though speculation has surrounded the opening and some vendors were previously reported, on Tuesday the city formally announced the list of short-term vendors for the Market House when it re-opens its doors. Store owners are now scrambling to fill their slots with wares and many said they see this as an opportunity to expand their businesses. Among the nine vendors are old Annapolis favorites and new business faces, including some Greater Annapolis restaurants. According to a news release sent out Tuesday, the full lineup is: The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitor’s Bureau also will have an office …
Myra W.
12:24 am on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
I can't speak for the other area stores, but each shop in the Market House was a "mom-and-pop" business! As one of the small business owner’s, I came to the conclusion, that the majority of residents that live downtown did nothing but complain about what the City has been trying to fix. I could invite you to lunch, and tell you story, after story, that I personally heard from the locals … more ›