Councilman Marks: Seven Oaks Senior Center parking expansion set for April

UPDATE: Construction on this project is now set to begin in November 2021. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that the long-awaited expansion of the Seven Oaks Senior Center parking lot is expected to begin in April 2021. The expansion will add capacity to one of the fastest-growing senior centers in the area. […]

Nottingham-area 2020 National Night Out events announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The 37th annual National Night Out was pushed back to Tuesday, October 6 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event celebrates the partnerships that are strengthened as police and citizens unite in neighborhoods. Community engagement has been especially challenging in 2020. This annual community-building campaign is an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive […]

Councilman Marks: more senior housing, less traditional development

The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks: Today, more than 25 percent of Baltimore County’s population is estimated to include senior citizens. Put another way, there are more seniors than school-age children. The growth of our senior population is occurring throughout the United States, but especially in Baltimore County. Our housing, unfortunately, does not reflect that dynamic. […]

Councilman Marks votes for nearly $100 budget million in cuts over 2 years

TOWSON, MD—At Friday morning’s meeting of the Baltimore County Council, Councilman David Marks voted to cut $59 million from the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. Combined with his vote last year, Councilman Marks has supported cutting nearly $100 million from the budget over the past two years. “This year, I supported nearly $60 million in cuts to bring our county […]

Councilman Marks secures funding for parking at Seven Oaks Senior Center, waterways, and Fullerton fire station

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Tuesday that the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 county budget includes funding to design and expand parking at Seven Oaks Senior Center in Perry Hall. The senior center is one of the busiest in northeastern Baltimore County, sharing an entrance with Seven Oaks Elementary School. Parking is often difficult. Members have advocated […]

Johnny Olszewski, Police Chief Hyatt, Councilman Marks to tour Seven Courts area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, Precinct 8 Commander Captain David Trivett, Councilman David Marks, and other elected officials will go on a walking tour of the Seven Courts community next week. The visit will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The walk will begin and end at the […]

Community forums to be held in Perry Hall, Nottingham to seek input on BCPS superintendent search

Towson, MD – Community members are invited to participate in forums about Baltimore County Public Schools’ superintendent search process. During these forums, community stakeholders will be invited to share their ideas about the characteristics, experiences, and professional attributes desired in the next superintendent. The forums will be facilitated by consultants from Ray and Associates, the executive search firm the Board […]