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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 ...
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...
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...
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. ...
Marks to recommend lower development on 188 acres in South Perry Hall
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that he will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the South Perry Hall area as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. The properties are included in Issues 5-036 and 5-181 and stretch from the White Marsh Road area across to Bucks Schoolhouse Road and Perry Hall Boulevard. Specifically, Councilman Marks will recommend that 175 acres be reclassified...
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