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State threatens legal action if residents don’t repair Aspen Lake Dam in Hampstead
A 900-foot man-made lake that is home to turtles, fish and migrating geese in Carroll County has become the center of a dispute between state officials and a handful of nearby homeowners. The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that the Aspen Lake Dam and Reservoir, just west of Hampstead, is deteriorating and needs repair. The department has ordered that seven property ...
New apartments for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Columbia
New multifamily housing is coming to Hickory Ridge in Columbia. Mission First Housing Group, in partnership with the Howard County Housing Commission and the Autism Society of Maryland, is set to start work on a 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults and families in Columbia. The...
Carroll County Public Library’s trustees vote unanimously to keep the system fine-free
On Tuesday, the Carroll County Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to maintain its practice of not charging fees for overdue library materials. As board member Joyce Muller read through library staff comments Tuesday, one stuck out to her: “If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.” The quote was submitted as a part of a survey sent to ...
Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 14 members
TOWSON, MD—Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen Baltimore County Fire Department members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following members are being promoted:. FIRE CAPTAIN. Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook. Fire Lieutenant John Cooke. Fire Lieutenant...
Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning 18 acres along Bird River
WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced rezoning recommendations designed to reduce the impact of development on the Bird River. First, Councilman Marks will recommend classifying nearly 18 acres of land on the southern side of the Bird River near White Marsh Run to RC 20, removing an existing industrial zoning. The new classification is designed to better protect this critical area of the Bird River region from development.
Demo work starts on Veterans Park renovations
A project discussed at a Dundalk meeting in January has begun. Crews demolished the pavilion in Veterans Park, the first step in a renovation project at the park. A vision for those renovations was provided by community members gathered in the Dundalk High School auditorium in January. Residents shared their thoughts on the Veterans Park renovation project at the meeting. ...
Howard County resident is first to test BGE program allowing him to power house with vehicle
BALTIMORE - Howard County resident Brian Foreman is the first BGE customer to try and power his home with his electric vehicle.BGE has partnered with Sunrun and Ford to launch the nation's first-ever program where electric cars provide the power for homes.As of now, the Ford F-150 Lightning is the only vehicle equipped to do so but the company wants to expand the technology to more electric vehicles.BGE says in doing so, they hope to reduce energy use, air pollution and lower costs for customers who participate.This comes after the passage of the Drive Act which requires companies like BGE to establish a framework connecting cars to the electric grid.BGE says it will provide a more fleshed-out pilot plan to the state's Public Service Commission by 2025.
Locally-owned macaron bakery debuts in Adams County
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned bakery that offers a wide variety of macarons recently opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront in Littlestown, Adams County. Something Sweet is owned and operated by self-taught baker Brianna Beverly, who first began teaching herself how to bake about 12 years ago...
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