NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local traditions will resume this summer, and one will not. Councilman David Marks has announced that the Kingsville Independence Day Parade and the Towson 4th of July Parade will go on as scheduled this year. The Fullerton fireworks, meanwhile, have been cancelled. “(I was) very happy to join leaders from the Kingsville community last night as they planned […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents of northeastern Baltimore County may see some low-flying helicopters in the coming days. On Tuesday, Councilman David Marks reported that, over the next week & a half, BGE will be using helicopter crews to replace equipment on its transmission tower lines. Activity has already started in the Seven Courts community, and it will continue throughout Perry Hall, White […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that Winkler Street in Perry Hall has qualified for traffic calming. After an engineering review and a petition drive supported by over 75 percent of residents, the route qualified for speed bumps along an area extending from Forge Road. The project will cost $15,000 and be constructed within two months. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A dedication ceremony was held in Nottingham on Saturday morning to honor two local heroes. The bridge located at White Marsh Boulevard and Belair Road (8200 Belair Road) was dedicated to the memories Sergeant Eric M. Houck and Staff Sergeant Christopher O. Moudry. Sgt. Houck, a Perry Hall native and graduate of Perry Hall High School, was killed in […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that $3.1 million has been included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget to repair the Silverwood Stream. The stream is located off of Seven Courts Drive in Perry Hall, near Pinedale Drive. Many streams have been impacted by the impact of development over the past several decades, causing private property […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct planted and dedicated a shrub on Wednesday afternoon to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The ceremony was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers planted a Double Knockout Rose to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and to introduce the community to the important resources and services available. Every […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD— On Monday night, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilmen Tom Quirk (D-Catonsville) and David Marks (R-Perry Hall) that will allow for police retirees to be hired back by the county if they provide specialized knowledge that will benefit the county. Police retirees are one group that could be rehired by the county. The legislation was […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday evening applauded a proposal in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 county budget that would begin bulk trash pickup next spring. Bulk trash pickup stopped more than three decades ago, forcing county residents to haul large items to county landfills. Under the budget plan unveiled by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, bulk trash pickup […]