Councilman Marks: more senior housing, less traditional development

The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks: Today, more than 25 percent of Baltimore County’s population is estimated to include senior citizens. Put another way, there are more seniors than school-age children. The growth of our senior population is occurring throughout the United States, but especially in Baltimore County. Our housing, unfortunately, does not reflect that dynamic. […]

Water rescue reported in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—A rescue operation was under way in Perry Hall/Kingsville on Friday night. At around 9 p.m., the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company swiftwater was involved in a rescue operation on the Great Gunpowder Falls at Pot Rocks, according to Councilman David Marks. Rescuers were reportedly accessing both Belair Road and Anvil Court off of Forge Road. The victim was […]

County Council passes legislation to better shield Forge Road from BGE substation

PERRY HALL, MD —At its last meeting on January 21st, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that better shields the Forge Reserve community from a proposed expansion of the BGE substation near Forge Road. Among other features, the legislation requires quality architectural standards; the screening of rooftop equipment; monumental road signage only; decorative fencing; a […]

Councilman Marks: Forge Road water project to begin

UPDATE 2: The Forge Road water line project has been completed. UPDATE: Councilman Marks has provided an update on this project. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that work was about to begin on the new Forge Road water line, a project that was the focus of a community meeting earlier this […]

Gas station robbed in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Police are on the scene of a Sunday evening armed robbery in Perry Hall. At around 6:45 p.m., an armed individual robbed the Shell station located in the 9000-block of Belair Road, near Forge Road. The Baltimore County Police Department aviation unit is searching the surrounding area. The suspect reportedly fled on foot. Police have not yet released […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Town Square in Perry Hall, Councilman Marks tours facility [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—Town Square is ready for its unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Perry Hall. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m. and is by invitation-only. Town Square is an immersive, reminiscence adult day center that offers unique interactive programs for seniors. Resembling a classic, small town from the 1950s, Town Square is designed to […]

Councilman Marks to propose digital speed signs to calm problem areas

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday a new proposal to help tackle the epidemic of speeding plaguing many local neighborhoods. As speed bumps are not practical for many communities, Councilman Marks is working with the County Executive’s staff to determine whether digital speed signs, or Driver Feedback Signs, will serve to effectively slow speeders. The […]