Councilman Marks, Weis Markets, Marian Preparatory Academy to hold food drive this month

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks, Weis Markets, and the Marian Preparatory Academy will be holding a food drive this month to help families in need. Donations will benefit the Student Support Network. The event will be held at Weis Markets, located at 7927 Belair Road in Fullerton (21236). Food will be accepted 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 5, 6, […]

Councilman Marks: Construction to begin on Joppa Road bridge next week

UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that crews will mobilize at the Joppa Road bridge in Perry Hall the week of November 8th to start replacing the structure. The bridge has been closed for repairs since January. Bearing assemblies and precast concrete slab units will […]

Rosedale woman celebrates 104th birthday

ROSEDALE, MD—On Monday, Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped a local woman celebrate her 104th birthday. Rose Boughter, of Rosedale, survived the Spanish flu as an infant. She lived in Hampden where she and her husband operated Davis’ Grocery, then she moved to Rosedale. Boughter has four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She has also […]

Baltimore County Council passes legislation to lower costs for homeowners connecting to sewer system

TOWSON, MD—On Monday night, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that provides significant relief to homeowners who are connecting to the public water or sewer system due to a health situation. When this occurs, homeowners must pay construction or connection costs. The current law sets the interest rate over the 40-year period at 5 percent. […]

Olszewski announces preservation of 22-acre site in Perry Hall area

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced the purchase of a 22.3-acre parcel of land at the northeast corner of Gerst Road and New Gerst Lane in the eastern Perry Hall area, through Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS). The site was purchased for $3.07 million and is the latest effort to expand park and recreation opportunities throughout […]

Councilman Marks announces additional rat extermination in Seven Courts community

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that another round of rat extermination would soon begin in the Seven Courts Drive area. This latest effort will target the densely-populated townhouses near Oakpark Drive. The extermination is expected to start around November 29th and should last approximately four weeks. “I would like thank the Office of Code Enforcement for […]

Councilman Marks appoints longtime educator Bev German to Planning Board

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will appoint longtime educator Beverly German to the Baltimore County Planning Board, filling the seat vacated by Paul Hartman. The Planning Board advises the county government on planning and development policies, making recommendations on zoning issues during the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. “I would like to profoundly thank Paul […]

Additional details released on Officer Caprio/Unity Playground dedication, ribbon-cutting to be held at Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Additional details have been released regarding this weekend’s dedication of the Unity Playground. A host of county and state elected and educational leaders, including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, will participate in the ribbon-cutting for the new Unity Playground to honor the life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio, […]