The following is an op-ed piece from Fifth District Councilman David Marks. It’s Groundhog Day all over again. Baltimore County, like every other jurisdiction, has a long list of school construction projects. In my district, we desperately need to build the new northeastern middle and elementary schools, as well as the addition at Pine Grove Middle School. For two years […]
PARKVILLE, MD—One local Girl Scout is doing her part to give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Abby Letocha’s Girl Scout Gold Award project, she has already made over 600 period cycle packs of tampons, pads, and liners for distribution through the Student Support Network at Parkville High School and Owings Mills High School, according to Councilman […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday recognized more local Good Samaritans who are giving back to the community. Over the past two weeks (and into the foreseeable future), volunteers with the Building for God Community Foundation will be delivering at least 250 meals to front-line workers. The effort is part of the organization’s “Feed the Front Lines” program. […]
UPDATE 2: The parking improvements have been completed. UPDATE: The parking lot expansion is now under way. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday announced the approval of the contract to expand the parking lot at Gunpowder Elementary School. The Board of Education approved the contract at its May 5th meeting. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks reminded local business on Tuesday that the application for small businesses grants would be going live next week. Baltimore County has created a COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program, which will provide grants of up to $15,000 each to more than 650 county-owned firms. “This funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday provided an update to the Forge Heights community on efforts to upgrade the Richlyn Manor interceptor. The treatment plant currently experiences higher than normal flows during wet weather events, indicating that the piping in the area requires improvements. The station is located at the end of Richlyn Drive in Perry Hall, […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks confirmed on Friday that a key section of Ferguson Road west of Northwind Road in Carney will be resurfaced over the next week, weather permitting. The section extends westward toward Linbelle Terrace and Fontaine Drive, where it becomes Seven Courts Drive. Residents have consistently complained about potholes in this community, says Councilman Marks. “In […]
FULLERTON, MD—Another long-anticipated road resurfacing project has begun. Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the Maryland State Highway Administration had begun paving Belair Road from I-695 to Dunfield Road in Nottingham/Fullerton. Milling, the process of removing the old surface, has already started along this corridor. SHA officials took advantage of reduced traffic and made this project a priority, according […]