County passes bill allowing police retirees to continue serving Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD— On Monday night, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilmen Tom Quirk (D-Catonsville) and David Marks (R-Perry Hall) that will allow for police retirees to be hired back by the county if they provide specialized knowledge that will benefit the county. Police retirees are one group that could be rehired by the county. The legislation was […]

Councilman Marks: Bulk trash pickup to begin in 2022

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday evening applauded a proposal in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 county budget that would begin bulk trash pickup next spring. Bulk trash pickup stopped more than three decades ago, forcing county residents to haul large items to county landfills. Under the budget plan unveiled by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, bulk trash pickup […]

Councilman Marks: Perry Hall fire station to receive new roof

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the Perry Hall fire station will receive a new roof, should the Fiscal Year 2022 budget be approved by the County Council. The budget submitted by County Executive John Olszewski Jr., includes $200,000 to replace the roof at Station #55, which was built in the 1980s. “We appreciate the additional […]

The Village Gem celebrates 20 years in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local jeweler is celebrating an important landmark. The Village Gem this weekend celebrated its 20-year anniversary in the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center. Councilman David Marks stopped by on Friday to deliver a resolution commemorating the occasion. “This afternoon, I presented a County Council resolution to The Village Gem as this local business marks 20 years at the […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Joppa Road bridge

UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday provided an update on the replacement of the East Joppa Road bridge in Perry Hall. “Public Works will begin work the Joppa Road bridge over Honeygo Run which was closed in late January,” said Councilman Marks. “The first order of […]

Councilman Marks: Funding secured to plan new park, improve turf fields and playgrounds

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that funding has been included in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal to plan for Perry Hall’s newest park and improve playgrounds and turf fields throughout northeastern Baltimore County. The budget includes $100,000 to plan for Perry Hall’s newest park at a 22-acre site on Gerst Road. The Baltimore County Council […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County budget includes funding to replace Seven Courts water main

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget will include millions of dollars for community improvements throughout northeastern Baltimore County. In Perry Hall, the proposal includes $1.5 million to replace the Seven Courts water main, which has leaked constantly over the past year. The budget also includes money to […]

Councilman Marks: Upgrades under way at Perry Hall intersection

PEREY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that upgrades were under way to improve mobility at the intersection of Carlisle Avenue and Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall. The sidewalk, curb, and ramp upgrades will improve the accessibility of this area to disabled and older residents. Improvements have been mandated by the Americans With Disabilities Act and other […]