Councilman Marks: Rat extermination begins south of Silver Spring Road

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that rat extermination efforts have begun in an area south of Silver Spring Road. The extermination area includes Heathrow Manor Court, Manorfield Road, and Ambermill Road. “We are making an extra effort to address rat problems that have been reported by numerous residents along the Silver Spring Road corridor,” said Councilman […]

Councilman Marks announces community meetings for July, August

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will hold two community meetings this summer. The first meeting, which will be held for residents along the Silver Spring Road corridor, will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. It is the first of several neighborhood meetings that Councilman Marks will hold to identify specific […]

Water service to be interrupted for hydrant replacement on Silver Spring Road next week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Water service will be temporarily interrupted for some Nottingham residents next week. The Department of Public Works says that water will be shut off in the 4100-block of Silver Spring Road (21236) on at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23rd. Service is expected to be restored by around 2 p.m. Water is being shut off to replace an inoperable […]

Councilman Marks: Five years after Mars closed, a revived Silver Spring Shopping Center

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks: Nearly five years ago, Mars Supermarkets announced they would close all 13 stores in the Baltimore area. While some were acquired by Weis Markets, other locations became vacant. One spot was the Mars Supermarket at Belair and Silver Spring Roads in Perry Hall. As Councilman, I have worked hard […]

Water main break reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in Nottingham has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 12-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 4000-block of Silver Spring Road (21236). Five hydrants and 100 residents in the Perry Hall Apartments are currently without service. Contractors are on-site and making repairs. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Silver Spring Shopping Center to undergo renovations

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that Silver Spring Shopping Center would soon undergo renovations. The shopping center is located at the intersection of Belair Road and Silver Spring Road in Nottingham/Perry Hall. “The renovation of the Silver Spring Shopping Center has been a top priority for me, which is why we worked so hard to attract […]

Baltimore County Council lightens development on more than 557 acres of residentially-zoned land in Perry Hall, Carney

PERRY HALL, MD—With the adoption of the 2020 Comprehensive Zoning Maps, the Baltimore County Council has downzoned more than 557 acres of land in the Fifth District, acting on recommendations from Councilman David Marks. Approximately 88 percent of residentially-zoned land considered by the Council was downzoned this year. By contrast, about 40 acres were increased in development intensity, and 30 […]