David Marks Archives - Nottingham MD

Baltimore County Council unanimously passes bill restricting apartments east of White Marsh Town Center

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night unanimously passed Bill 52-23, which restricts new construction of apartments near White Marsh Mall. In recent weeks, plans had surfaced to build numerous apartments near both White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh, prompting backlash from community members and elected officials alike. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed …

Business, Education, Politics

Celebree School breaks ground on new corporate headquarters in Nottingham

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Celebree School has broken ground on its new corporate headquarters in Nottingham. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday afternoon at 8029 Corporate Drive (21236). Last September, Celebree School, which presently operates 34 early childhood education and care centers throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania, acquired 8029 Corporate Drive for $3 million with the intent to relocate its corporate …

Business, Events, Opinion, Politics

Councilman Marks: Why I Am Restricting Apartments at the White Marsh Town Center

Posted on September 14, 2023September 19, 2023 by News Desk

UPDATE: Bill 52-23 has passed unanimously. Original story below… The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. At its meeting on September 18th, the Baltimore County Council will consider my legislation to restrict apartments at the White Marsh Town Center. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed for apartments in an area east of White Marsh Mall. That …

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Ebenezer Road shut down in White Marsh due to downed tree

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The roadway has now been reopened. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Ebenezer Road has been shut down in the White Marsh area, according to Councilman David Marks. Ebenezer Road was closed near Meyers Lane on Wednesday morning due to a downed tree. Crews are working to clear the scene. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo by Travis Saylor …

Business, Events, Family, Politics

White Marsh Town Center recommendations to be unveiled at community meeting

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The public is invited to attend a community meeting in which the White Marsh Town Center Task Force will unveil its recommendations for future land use, transportation, open space, and other issues impacting White Marsh Mall and surrounding areas. Councilman David Marks has announced that the meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 to …

Education, Traffic

Councilman Marks: Pedestrian crosswalk to be built near Gunpowder Elementary School

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new pedestrian crosswalk will soon be built in the Nottingham area. Baltimore County will construct a brick raised pedestrian crosswalk at Baker Lane and Holiday Manor Road to reduce speed and improve safety at Gunpowder Elementary School, Councilman David Marks announced on Friday. The crosswalk will be constructed over the next two weeks and will cost $15,000. “Speeding …

Health, Sci-Tech

Another round of midge treatment to occur along Back River next week

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur in the afternoon on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12. As is often the case, timing will …

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Business, Politics

Baltimore County to initiate purchasing development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CHASE, MD—Baltimore County is taking steps to purchase development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms east of Ebenezer Road and Earls Beach Road, Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday. The move will preserve a large area of farmland from development. “Thank you to County Executive Olszewski’s administration for initiating this plan, which will come before the County …