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White Marsh-Cowenton Improvement Association: Dept. of Permits violated Baltimore County Code re: proposed crematorium

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Cowenton-Improvement Association says it is seeking legal council after alleging that Baltimore County officials violated County Code last month with regard to a proposed Evans Funeral Chapel crematorium in White Marsh. Several public meetings have been held regarding the proposed crematorium and area residents and public officials have expressed concerns over the potential pollution and […]

Councilman Marks to block townhome rezoning in Perry Hall, lighten Philadelphia Road growth

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road corridor, he will recommend downzoning the site of the Evans Funeral Chapel to CB (Issue 5-063) and […]

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. […]

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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. […]

Plans for White Marsh crematorium to move forward after pending legislation tabled

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A new public hearing has been scheduled by the Maryland Department of the Environment to discuss the proposed crematorium. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Plans for a crematorium in White Marsh are set to move forward after a piece of legislation was tabled earlier this week. A bill introduced by Councilman David Marks that would have prohibited the construction […]

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

Posted on April 19, 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 […]

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

Posted on April 13, 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 […]

WMCCA creates petition opposing proposed White Marsh crematorium

Posted on March 24, 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 […]

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