Councilman Marks: Resurfacing to begin in Carney neighborhood

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 […]

Water service disruption expected in Seven Courts community on Friday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community should expect water service disruption later this week. The Department of Public Works will be repairing a 24-inch main in the 9300-block of Seven Courts Drive (21236), according to Councilman David Marks. The repair work will be done between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020. If water service is […]

Nottingham man arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a minor

UPDATE: Benson has been sentenced to prison. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested a former hospital employee, charged with a number of sex offenses, following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detectives arrested Donald Joseph Benson Jr., 40, of the 3400-block of Parkfalls Drive (21236) in the Seven Courts community […]

Water main in Seven Courts community to be repaired on Thursday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in the Seven Courts community may experience water service disruption on Thursday. Awards Construction will be performing repairs between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The water main was originally damaged in December. Water service will be shut off while the work is being completed. Areas most likely be infected include residences on Proctor Lane and Chesthill Court, according […]

Councilman Marks: Seven Courts residents can use Perry Hall Y for showers

UPDATE: Per Councilman David Marks, water service has been restored in the Seven Courts area, but is very low pressure. Due to the low pressure, the Baltimore County Fire Department has arranged for extra engine companies to be on standby in the event of a fire emergency. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks announced on Monday morning […]

Councilman Marks honors Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that several individuals and groups would be honored as Fifth District Citizens of the Year. In Towson, they include Lorrie Geiss for her leadership of the Towson Communities Alliance; John Rinehart, for his work as Vice President of the Towson Communities Alliance and in the Rodgers Forge neighborhood; Scott McGovern, retiring […]

Councilman Marks: Mall youth curfew, Citizens on Patrol have improved public safety this year

The following is a letter to the editor from Councilman David Marks… This year began with a Public Safety Town Hall meeting at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church that attracted more than 400 people—and it ends with, I think, some measurable accomplishments that have made our neighborhoods and businesses safer. White Marsh Mall Youth Escort Policy Working with Councilwoman Bevins and […]