WMCCA Archives - Nottingham MD

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 […]

Councilman Marks recommends downzoning in Darryl Gardens area

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend downzoning large properties in the Darryl Gardens area in White Marsh to limit future development and preserve open space. The issues are 5-099, 5-100, 5-101, 5-103, 5-104, 5-105, and 5-107. The changes would lower the intensity of development on 30 acres of residentially-owned property to DR […]

Vacant property in White Marsh goes up in flames

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The property has now been bulldozed by the county. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—A vacant property that was on Baltimore County’s demolition list went up in flames overnight. At just after 11 p.m. on Monday night, August 5, firefighters were dispatched to a vacant home on Carrington Drive near Hamilton Place (21162). Emergency personnel arrived to find the […]

Celebrate National Night Out with WMVFC, WMCCA

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company and White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association will be holding a National Night Out celebration next week. The event will take place 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, at WMVFC. There will be four law enforcement agencies, the Oriole bird (5:00 – 6:00 p.m., the Paw Patrol, free face painting 5:30 – […]

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]

Councilman Marks, local community groups announce series of litter clean-ups

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks and several local community groups have announced a series of litter clean-up events throughout northeastern Baltimore County in the coming weeks. Students seeking service hours or those looking to make a difference in the community are encouraged to attend. Friday, March 29, 2024 10 a.m. 4300 Fitch Avenue (21236) MD Waterways Foundation Saturday, April 20, 2024 […]

WMCCA President expresses support for expanded speed camera bill in Baltimore County

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTE: The following is a letter to the editor from White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association President Heather Patti. HB58/SB450 proposes legislation which will permit autonomy to Baltimore Co to install speed cameras in residential areas, as Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties already have. With the high numbers of accidents in our area (not counting highway accidents) along with the severity of […]

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