Fullerton residents asked to shelter-in-place after shots fired

UPDATE: Police say the shelter-in-place has been lifted and two suspects have been taken into custody. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are asking residents in the Fullerton area to shelter-in-place following reports of shots fired. Police say residents in the area of Belair Road, Fitch Avenue, and Rossville Boulevard (21236) should remain indoors until further notice. At just before […]

Councilman Marks recommends downzoning 18 acres in Fullerton area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednseday announced that he will downzone the 18-acre property at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in the Fullerton area. The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process issue is 5-074. The current zoning designation is BR, one of the most intense commercial development classifications. Changing the zoning designation to OR-2 would remove numerous uses that are […]

SHA storm drain contractor damages water main on Belair Road

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have provided an update on the water main break along Belair Road at Rossville Boulevard. According to Councilman David Marks, a contractor working on a storm drain project on behalf of the Maryland State Highway Administration  inadvertently damaged an existing 24-inch water main and notified Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW). Water service has not been disrupted; […]

I-695/US 40 interchange to shut down for traffic barrier upgrade

ROSEDALE, MD—The I-695/US 40 in the Golden Ring area of Baltimore County will close temporarily on Sunday, June 23 for a traffic barrier upgrade project. The Maryland State Highway Administration said the 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Thursday project is part of a $200,000 project to upgrade traffic barriers along state highways in Baltimore County and Harford County. Crews […]

Baltimore County to host online compost bin, rain barrel sale for Earth Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. Prices include tax. This sale is not limited to residents of […]