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Friday December 23rd 2022 Approaching 1 year after the CSX coal explosion, Curtis Bay residents are starting a new fund to address the urgent health and environmental crises worsened by living next to a concentration of dozens of toxic and hazardous developments. The first $100,000 payment into the fund comes from a push from Curtis Bay residents to ensure that penalties following the December 2021… Read More »The Community of Curtis Bay Association launches community governed Environmental Justice and Zero Waste Fund

Exciting news is coming to the community of Curtis Bay! The historic development of a new rec center is on its way, replacing the existing center at 1630 Filbert St. This is a momentous occasion for the community and will bring over 10 million dollars into a critical part of our community that needs it most.  The new development represents some real follow through from… Read More »WOW! Curtis Bay is getting a new Recreation Center!

Baltimore City Council is set to investigate the massive coal explosion that rocked our community and beyond back in December of 2021. No explanation for the cause of the explosion has been offered by CSX. Long before the recent explosion residents have reported coal dust on the exterior and interior of their homes to city and state officials but the problem has gone unaddressed. The… Read More »Coal Explosion Investigatory Hearing: Wed June 15th

THE CURTIS BAY COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! Must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Must have at least a High School Diploma and experience with community organizing. Must be able to work independently and be self motivated. Bilingual preferred (Spanish) Must have a passion and belief in community empowerment The Community of Curtis Bay Organizer position will work the Board leadership team to strengthen the… Read More »We’re Hiring

The Community Association of Curtis Bay is alarmed by the explosion at the CSX coal facility in our community this morning. While we are relieved to learn that there appear to be no injuries, we are deeply concerned about the impact of the explosion on local and regional air pollution. Furthermore, we are amplifying the reports of broken windows and other damages from local residents and business owners. The association… Read More »Statement on Explosion at CSX Coal Terminal

The Community of Curtis Bay Association stands for peace and is shaken to the core by the violence that has taken the lives of far too many this year. Waking up to the news of an officer shot just steps from our community recreation center – now hanging on to her life – brings us to the very depths of despair. Every life lost and… Read More »Statement on violence in our community

 We, the Community of Curtis Bay Association (CCBA), are writing in collaboration with Baltimore’s Zero Waste Coalition to formally communicate that we find it unacceptable that our City and anchor institutions continue sending materials, the majority of which are compostable and recyclable, to the BRESCO/Wheelabrator/WIN incinerator. The incinerator is Baltimore City’ worst single source of air pollution and we can and must do better to… Read More »Zero Waste Infrastructure Needs