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Senator Jennings, Delegates Nawrocki & Szeliga send letter to Maryland Department of Environment regarding proposed White Marsh crematorium concerns

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The debate over a proposed new crematorium in White Marsh rages on. Earlier this year, Evans Funeral Chapel announced plans to construct a crematorium at 11543 Philadelphia Road. The White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association then created an online petition opposing the plan. Residents have voiced concerns over the potential for toxic materials and smoke to be released into nearby neighborhoods. …

Opinion, Police/Fire, Politics

Editorial: Baltimore County Fire Department’s union votes ‘No Confidence’ in Chief Rund

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from White Marsh Cowenton Community Association president Heather Patti In 2021 FACETS Consulting, LLP was retained by Baltimore County through a competitive procurement process to conduct an independent, third-party evaluation of the Baltimore County Fire Department. The study’s scope was to focus on the department’s overall management and administrative functions. The Final Report was …

Sci-Tech

Black bear spotted in Nottingham

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—More and more black bears have been spotted in Baltimore County in recent days. Just last week, a bear or bears was/were spotted in Glen Arm, Phoenix, Towson, and Carney. On Friday morning, a black bear was spotted in the Nottingham area. The White Marsh Cowenton Community Association and South Perry Hall Boulevard Improvement Association report that the bear …

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MDE to hold public hearing on proposed White Marsh crematorium

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed Evans Funeral Chapel crematorium that is set to open in White Marsh. The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company to discuss the proposed facility, planned for 11543 Philadelphia Road. …

Business, Family, Health, Sci-Tech

Public meeting on proposed White Marsh crematorium postponed due to introduction of new legislation

Posted on April 19, 2023May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The crematorium plans are set to move forward. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment’s informational public meeting that had been scheduled for April 25, 2023 to discuss the crematorium proposed by Evans Funeral Home for 11543 Philadelphia in White Marsh has been postponed. The meeting was postponed after the Baltimore County Council introduced legislation …

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Public meeting to be held to discuss concerns over potential White Marsh crematorium

Posted on April 13, 2023May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The crematorium plans are set to move forward. UPDATE: The public meeting has been postponed. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—An informational public meeting will be held later this month to discuss community concerns over a previously-announced potential new crematorium in White Marsh. The Maryland Department of the Environment has announced that the meeting, which will be held …

Business, Family, Health, Sci-Tech

WMCCA creates petition opposing proposed White Marsh crematorium

Posted on March 24, 2023May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 3: The crematorium plans are set to move forward. UPDATE 2: The public meeting has been postponed. UPDATE: A public meeting has been announced to discuss community concerns over the crematorium plan. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Some local residents are hoping that plans to open a new crematorium in White Marsh go up in smoke. The White Marsh-Cowenton …

Business, Opinion, Politics

WMCCA: Vote NO to Bill 41-22

Posted on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 by News Desk

NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association President Heather Patti. On Tuesday evening, June 28th, the Baltimore County Council will vote on Bill 41-22, a Bill that would allow the County Administrative Officer the discretion to waive Developer’s Fees. Recall for a moment that Baltimore County’s Inspector General found that Baltimore County had illegally waived …