The following op-ed was submitted by Senator Chris West and Councilman David Marks, who represent northeastern Baltimore County. This month, instruction for Baltimore County Public Schools’ system was disrupted by a ransomware attack, the costs of which are still not known. We would like to thank the personnel who are working to correct the problem, as well as educators, students […]
UPDATE: A photo from the sign unveiling ceremony can be viewed here. Original story below… —— CARNEY, MD—A new sign will be dedicated on Wednesday to welcome visitors to the “heart of Carney.” The sign is being installed at the corner of Magledt Road and E. Joppa Road during a brief ceremony to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that a significant traffic calming project had begun in the Seven Courts community. The project, which was announced in November, entails the installation of six speed bumps and the construction of raised intersections along Hickoryhurst Drive and near Stoneway Place. Shawn King, the president of the Seven Courts Area Citizens on […]
UPDATE: Seven Courts Drive has reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A stretch of Seven Courts Drive in Nottingham remains closed due to the Christmas Eve water main break that caused a large sinkhole in the roadway. On Thursday, a 24-inch water main ruptured in the 9300-block causing a large sinkhole and leaving many residents without water. Water service has […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents affected by the Christmas Eve water main break on Seven Courts Drive will have access to hot showers. Councilman David Marks on Thursday afternoon announced that Maximum Fitness Perry Hall would be making their showers available for those without water. Residents will be required to sign a waiver upon entering the gym. Disinfectant guidelines will be communicated at […]
UPDATE 3: Seven Courts Drive has reopened. UPDATE 2: Seven Courts Drive will remain closed through Monday, December 28, for repairs. UPDATE: Showers are being made available to residents who are without water. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break has caused a sinkhole to open up in the Seven Courts community, leaving many residents without water on […]
UPDATE: Construction on this project is now set to begin in November 2021. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that the long-awaited expansion of the Seven Oaks Senior Center parking lot is expected to begin in April 2021. The expansion will add capacity to one of the fastest-growing senior centers in the area. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that renovations are under way at two of Perry Hall’s largest parks, and should be completed by this summer. At Honeygo Park, the artificial turf field should be replaced by February, weather permitting. The project will cost $455,000. The turf field is about a decade old. At Perry Hall Park, […]