TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Monday announced the launch of a new initiative, Community Conversations, aimed at strengthening the relationship between law enforcement officers and residents. The program is designed to “break down barriers to ensure the person beyond the badge is seen,” according to a press release. Police Chief Robert O. McCullough said the program is part […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday that a public meeting would be held to discuss a proposed development project that would increase the number of homes along the Chapel Road corridor. The project, known as Perry Hall Chapel Estates, would require a zoning change to proceed. Marks, a Republican who represents Perry Hall, stated that the development […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning is seeking final public feedback on Small Area Plan 11 (SAP 11) with a series of community meetings scheduled throughout September. The department is entering the final phase of its engagement efforts for the plan, which will help guide future development in the area. Officials will present updates and gather input at five […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A landfill on Days Cove Road in White Marsh is applying for a new discharge permit through the MD Department of the Environment, according to Gunpowder Riverkeeper. On July 22, Gunpowder Riverkeeper requested a hearing for the discharge application. That hearing will tentatively be held on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library. “Thank […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed revisions to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, a key voluntary plan guiding restoration efforts for the nation’s largest estuary. An open house is scheduled for Aug. 5 in Annapolis, with a public comment period running through Sept. 1. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement is a collaborative plan signed by […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks will hold a virtual public meeting with the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to discuss the progress of safety improvements at the intersection at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road. A WebEx meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. “Our office has worked for more than a decade to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is launching an online survey and a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. This initiative aims to update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment, a critical tool in enhancing road safety across Maryland. Vulnerable road […]
UPDATE: Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action following the town hall. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Residents concerned about traffic safety on Eastern Boulevard are urged to attend a community meeting in July where the Maryland State Highway Administration will present findings from a traffic safety study. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced the meeting, […]