Eastern Baltimore County News
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works reported a 12-inch water main break on Turkey Point and Back River Neck Roads in Baltimore County on Tuesday Crews are on site.
There are about 700 residents whose water services may be impacted in addition to a school.
It is recommended that motorists and pedestrians temporarily avoid the area. Crews are working expeditiously to repair the water main break and anticipate that the break will be repaired soon.
Nine locations have been added to the list of distribution sites: 2420 Bibury Lane, 9902 Cervidae Lane (Deer Park Apartments), 7414 Bixworth Court (Activity Center), 7710 Windsor Mill Road (Jesus House), Hillen Road and Linden Avenue, Loalan Avenue and Rabon Avenue, Middleborough Road and Sassafras Road (Fire Hall parking lot), S. Marlyn Avenue and Damsel Road, and Sandalwood Road and Moline Circle.
Six locations have been removed from the list: Baltimore Avenue and 5th Avenue, Fairbrook Road and Scarborough Circle, Salem United Methodist Church (Windsor Mill Road and Rolling Road), 8200 Diamond Point Rd (at guardrail), Hartland Road and Bridge Crossing Road, and YMCA (Back River Neck Road).
Times for meal distribution have been updated for 5th Avenue and Bero Road, Hithergreen Drive and Hallam Ct., Opposite 1809 Coburg Court, Brice Run Apartments, Randallstown Elementary, and Berkshire Elementary.
Through its fall meal distribution program, BCPS is providing school meals, at no cost to students, to all children ages 2-18, through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Students with disabilities can receive no-cost meals regardless of age.
The meals, supported with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are being distributed at more than 300 community locations by the BCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services in cooperation with the Office of Transportation. The large number of distribution sites is designed to provide increased access to meals during virtual learning.
No sign-up or registration is required, and students or their parents or caregivers can pick up the meals. In general, the meals are distributed on Monday and Wednesday. On Monday, BCPS distributes two breakfast and two lunch meals. On Wednesday, BCPS distributes meals (breakfast and lunch) for three days. The nutritious meals include cold food items, fruit, vegetables, milk, and breakfast items.
The distribution schedule will be adjusted as needed to align with the school system’s schedule.
Meals are distributed in two ways:
Curbside pickup at the main entrance of every middle and high school, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Here is a list in easten Baltimore County:
Chesapeake High
Cockeysville Middle
Deep Creek Middle
Dundalk High
Dundalk Middle
Eastern Tech High
General John Stricker Middle
Golden Ring Middle
Holabird Middle
Kenwood High
Middle River Middle
Overlea High
Parkville High
Parkville Middle
Patapsco High & Center for Arts
Perry Hall High
Perry Hall Middle
Pine Grove Middle
Sparrows Point Middle/High
Stemmers Run Middle
By bus from 270 locations across the county. Times vary according to location. Here is a list of locations in eastern Baltimore County:
1701 Chesaco Ave – Chesaco Shopping Center
11:00-11:20
66th Street and E. Biddle Street
11:00-11:20
7810 Philadelphia Road (former bank)
11:30-11:50
Barstow Road and St. Regis Road
11:55-12:30
Blue Grass Road and Hamiltowne Circle
12:00-12:30
Burnfield Road and Avery Road(adjacent to Red House Run fields)
11:30-11:50
Carney Elementary
11:00-11:50
Chesaco Avenue and Patapsco Avenue
11:00-11:20
Chesaco United Methodist Church – Chesaco Road and Elmhurst Road
12:00-12:30
Corner of Baker Lane, Holiday Manor Road and Wescott Way
12:00-12:30
Country Farm Road and Red Lion Road
11:30-11:50
Cowenton Ridge Park
11:00-11:20
David Avenue @ Parkville Nazerene Daycare
12:00-12:30
Delegge Road and Kenwood Park (just before Getty Drive)
11:00-11:20
Dunfield Road and Eastmet Drive
11:30-11:50
Eagle Walk Road and Brushfield Court
12:00-12:30
Eagle Walk Road and Leatherwood Place
11:55-12:30
Eastern Family Resource Center
11:00-11:20
Elmwood Elementary
12:00-12:30
Fontana Lane (@ Golden Ring Park)
11:40-12:30
Fullerton Elementary
11:30-11:50
Gavigan’s Furniture – 1750 E Joppa Road
11:00-11:20
Gilley Terrace and Stellabrooke Lane
11:00-11:45
Green Needle Drive and Redberry Way
12:00-12:30
Hazelwood Inn
12:00-12:30
Hoerner Road and Putty Hill Road (@ park)
12:00-12:30
King Road and Stapleford Road (@ park)
11:00-11:20
Kings Court Shopping Center
12:00-12:30
Kings Ridge Road and Nunley Road
11:30-11:50
Kingsville Elementary
11:00-11:30
Kintore Drive and Dunfield Road (by the open field)
12:00-12:30
Kintore Drive and Upton Road (by the open field)
12:00-12:30
Leiden Road and Arnhen Road
11:30-11:50
Life Source International Church (Salvation Road)
11:30-11:50
Marquette Road and Barstow Road
11:00-11:45
Marquette Road and St. Regis Road
11:00-11:20
McCormick Elementary
12:00-12:30
North Plaza Shopping Center – Waltham Woods Road
11:00-11:20
Northwind Road and Maidbrook Road
11:30-11:50
Oakleigh Elementary
11:00-12:30
Oakleigh Road and Dalhousie Court
12:00-12:30
Oakleigh Road and Redwood Avenue
11:00-11:20
Old Harford Road @ Putty Hill Shopping Center
11:00-11:20
Pataspco Avenue and Poplar Avenue
11:30-11:50
Putty Hill Plaza (Belair Road)
12:00-12:30
Ravenwood Road and Nottingwood Road
11:00-11:20
Red House Run Elementary
11:30-11:50
Ridge Road and Square Ridge Road
11:30-11:50
School Road and Hiss Avenue
11:00-11:20
Shady Spring Elementary
12:00-12:30
Shakerwood Road and Jarwood Road
12:00-12:30
Villa Cresta Elementary
11:00-11:20
Wendell Avenue and Lambros Road
11:30-11:50
Whitby Road and Rubens Road
12:00-12:30
White Marsh Road, Opposite Cool Meadow Court
11:00-11:30
White Marsh Swim Club (Beaconsfield Drive)
12:00-12:30
Willow Oak Road and Joan Avenue
11:30-11:50
1460 Hadwick Drive (Rental Office) – Kingsmill Apartments
11:00-11:40
51st Street opposite Eastdale Road
11:50-12:30
Ballard Avenue and Midego Drive
11:00-11:40
Battle Grove Elementary
11:00-12:30
Battle Grove Park
11:40-12:30
Bear Creek Elementary
11:40-12:30
Beech Drive and Wilson Point Park (boat launch lot)
11:00-11:30
Berkshire Elementary
11:00-12:30
Bridgewood Drive and Westham Way
11:00-11:30
Charlesmont Elementary
11:50-12:30
Charlesmont Road and Wallford Drive
11:00-11:40
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary
11:40-12:30
Cove Village Apartments
11:00-12:30
Deep Creek Elementary
11:40-12:30
Dundalk Elementary
11:40-12:30
Dundalk First Baptist Church (St. Helena Avenue)
11:00-11:30
Essex Elementary
11:40-12:30
Fleming Community Center (Main Street)
11:00-12:30
Fuselage Avenue and Glider Drive
11:00-11:30
German Hill Road and East Branch Road
11:00-11:30
Grange Elementary
11:40-12:30
Gray Manor Park
11:40-12:30
Hadwick Drive and Ashbridge Drive – Kingsmill Apartments
11:45-12:30
Harewood Road and Harewood Park Drive
11:00-11:30
Hawthorne Elementary
11:00-12:30
Holabird East Apartments (Holabird Road)
11:00-11:30
Loalan Avenue and Rabon Avenue
11:00-11:30
Logan Elementary
11:40-12:30
Logan Village Shopping Center
11:00-11:30
Maple Crest Drive and Compass Road
11:45-12:30
Mars Estates Elementary
11:40-12:30
Martin Boulevard Elementary
11:40-12:30
Middleborough Road and Sassafras Road (Fire Hall parking lot)
11:00-11:30
Middlesex Elementary
11:00-11:30
New Battle Grove Road and North Point Road
11:00-11:30
North Point Road and Millers Island Boulevard
11:00-11:30
Norwood Elementary
11:00-11:40
Oak Grove Apartments – Cedar Drive @ basketball court
11:00-11:30
Oliver Beach Elementary
11:40-12:30
Orems Elementary
11:40-12:30
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (Bird River Road)
12:00-12:30
Portside Apartments (Cameron Drive)
11:00-11:30
S. Marlyn Avenue and Damsel Road
11:40-12:30
Sandalwood Road and Moline Circle
11:00-11:30
Sandy Plains Elementary
11:00-11:30
Seneca Elementary
11:00-12:30
Sollers Point Multipurpose Center
11:00-12:30
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church (Eastern Avenue)
11:40-12:30
Stansbury Road and Stansbury Lake Drive
11:00-11:30
Stembridge Recreation and Parks Center
11:00-11:30
Sussex Elementary
11:40-12:30
Sussex Road, Opposite Tampa Road (at Fire Department)
11:00-11:30
Terrace Road and Riverside Road
11:00-11:30
Virginia Avenue and Helena Avenue
11:00-11:30
West Inverness Recreation Center
11:40-12:30
Whispering Woods Apartments
11:00-12:30
Williams Court and Greenleigh Avenue
11:00-11:20
Williams Estates – Bengies Road @ playground opposite of Raspberry Court
11:40-12:30
Wilson Avenue and 46th Street
11:50-12:30
Windlass Glen Road
11:30 – 11:50 a.m.
Police responded to the unit block of Aspinwood Way in Rosedale on Oct. 3 at midnight for a subject who was shot.
Responding officers found the victim, an adult male, who was shot in the lower body while in the 9700 block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River earlier in the night.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate this incident and ask anyone who may have additional
With these two arrests detectives were able to clear eleven burglary cases that have occurred in Dundalk since mid-August.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit have charged two suspects in a string of overnight burglaries in the Dundalk Precinct.
With these two arrests detectives were able to clear eleven burglary cases that have occurred in Dundalk since mid-August.
The first case occurred on Aug. 16, when one of the suspects broke the lock on a sliding glass door to enter a home on Westfield Road around 2 a.m. while the residents were sleeping. The last burglary occurred around 6 a.m. on Thursday morning, October 1, in the 1900 block of Searles Road.
Both suspects were arrested later that afternoon, one of whom was in possession of items stolen from the home on Searles Road earlier in the morning.
In all of the cases the burglars either forced entry or entered homes through unlocked doors or windows and stole personal items, including purses, wallets, cash, jewelry, phones, credit cards, and in one case, a camera.
During a search and seizure warrant executed at the suspects’ residence numerous items belonging to the victims were recovered.
The suspects are identified as Dundalk residents Dakota Lee Barnard (24) and Brooke Michelle Theis (24), both of the 1900 block of Eastfield Road.
Both are charged with numerous counts of first, third and fourth degree burglary, and misdemeanor and felony theft. Both are held on no bail status pending bail review hearings.
Maryland State Highway Administration has temporarily closed one lane along north and southbound MD 151 Sparrows Point Boulevard at MD 151B Wharf Road in the Sparrows Point area.
SHA reported that 24/7 closures will allow work in the median for the project to replace three bridges at the interchange.
The closures will take place through late October.
Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) have released the recommendations from the first phase of the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS).
MYIPAS is a 10-year capital planning process that will identify and prioritize needed improvements to Baltimore County’s school infrastructure.
The first phase focused on high schools. The second phase, focusing on all remaining schools, centers, and programs, is scheduled to be complete in May 2021. A final report is expected by fall 2021.
“We view the development of this plan as an important step forward on the path toward ensuring that all of our school buildings offer the type of physical environment most conducive for teaching and learning,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams.
Part of the construction recommendations has three groups based on priority.
Group 1 is considered the highest priority and is called Legacy Project which includes a $150 million demolition/reconstruction 1700-seat capacity school at Lansdowne High School.
The Group 2 recommendations is called Critical Additions which includes for four projects:
• Additional 650 seats to Dundalk High School
• Additional 500 seats and renovation for a new kitchen and cafeteria area at Towson High School
• Additional 200 seats and renovation at Loch Raven High School, which would relieve some overcrowding at Parkville High School
• Additional 250 seats to Patapsco High Center for the Arts
The Group 3 Recommendations is Relief Schools and/or Additions for a new high school in the northeast area of Baltimore County area and a new middle school/high school in the Sparrows Point/Edgemere area.
There are two options for both areas depending on funding. The first option calls for Perry Hall High School to add 225 seats with an addition to the cafeteria area; additional 200 seats to Overlea High School; and an additional 75 seats to Kenwood High School. Those three additions are projected to cost $50 million.
The second option for the northeast area is for Baltimore County to acquire land and to build a 1,200 seat new high school, along with the Perry Hall High renovation plan. Total cost is projected at $200 million.
Fifth District Councilman David Marks said he favors new school buildings.
“For more than two decades, I have worked to build new schools in Baltimore County. We have had some success with the construction of Honeygo Elementary School and county funding for two new schools,” Marks said in a statement.
“While these recommendations are preliminary, I do not support warehousing students by building additions at already-crowded schools. This plan needs input, scrutiny and changes.”
In Sparrows Point, both the high school and middle school share one building.
The first plan is to add 325 seats to the high school for around $50 million. The second proposal is build a new 750-seat middle school at a new location at $200 million and renovate the high school/middle school campus into a larger Sparrows Point High school.
Of course, the plans will be determined by the amount of funding. It appeared that Baltimore County and other jurisdictions throughout the state were going to be beneficiaries of the Learn to Build Act. The $400 million school construction bill was passed by the Maryland General Assembly and was expected to be signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and Hogan vetoed all spending bills. The Maryland General Assembly could override Hogan’s veto.
A portion of that bill would provide funding for three northeast Baltimore County school projects; a new elementary school in the Rossville area, a new middle school at Nottingham Park on King Avenue and to expand Pine Grove Middle School in Carney.
If the veto is overridden and Baltimore County commits local matching funds, large renovation projects for all assessed adequacy, equity, and condition priorities could take place at all schools within 15 years.
If the Learn to Build Act does not provide local funding, there are two scenarios.
The first scenario would prioritize renovations for reduced scope at all schools within 15 years. The other scenario is not recommended by Baltimore County but would provide single large renovations every two – three years, but with many schools waiting decades for improvements.
“Every student in Baltimore County, regardless of their zip code, deserves access to a safe, modern school facility that meets the needs of their community,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski.
“With aging infrastructure and a growing population, we have significant needs at the high school level, and these initial recommendations will serve as a critical resource as we work to ensure equitable allocation of resources throughout the County.”
The initial recommendations were developed by consultants from CannonDesign, a national architecture and planning company that has led over 1,300 education facility projects across the country, including over 200 education master plans.
The 37th annual National Night Out is being celebrated on Tuesday, October 6 this year. The COVID-19 pandemic may have communities celebrating a little differently and later in the year, but one thing remains the same and that is the partnerships and camaraderie that are strengthened as police and citizens unite in neighborhoods.
Community engagement has been especially challenging this year. This annual community-building campaign is an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances and enhance relationships with the goal of keeping neighborhoods safe.
Join your neighbors and friends in events scheduled throughout Baltimore County. There will be food, games, vehicle parades, and visits from police officers. The theme at each event will be the same – to keep your community, businesses and visitors safe.
Turn on your porch light on Tuesday, October 6 to show your support. And remember another safety precaution when gathering this year – wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands.
The following is a list of events that are scheduled at the various precincts in eastern Baltimore County.
Precinct 8 Parkville
Magnolia Glen Homeowners Association
Contact: Greg Hamilton (jghamilton53@att.net)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood dessert party
Location: Bender Ridge Court
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Perring Park Citizens On Patrol (COP)
Contact: Kristen Piscopo (443-823-1738 or kpiscopo@baltimorecountymd.gov)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party with KONA Ice Truck
Location: Harford Hills Road behind Harford Hills Elementary School
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Seven Courts Citizens On Patrol (COP)
Contact: Shawn King (shawn@owl-analytics.com)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood party
Location: Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts Drive
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Precinct 9 White Marsh
Linover Improvement Association
Contact: Caitlyn Klimm (president@linover.org)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood caravan and hand out Citizens On Patrol (COP) fliers
Location: Holt Park, 34 Elmont Avenue
Time: 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Park East Community
Contact: Danielle Fowlkes (410-866-3443)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Enjoy refreshments while discussing how to keep the neighborhood safe and build partnerships
Location: Playground area at Park East Apartments, 2022 Kelbourne Road 21237
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Precinct 11 Essex
Henderson-Webb Properties
Contact: Dave Hopp (410-440-7121)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Hartland and Middleborough roads
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Precinct 12 North Point
Boston Courts
Contact: Lee McBride (410-288-1313)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Cookout and games
Location: Red Rose Way and Villager Circle, 21222
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Old Dundalk
Contact: Jessica Lilli (443-955-1541)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Cookout and games
Location: Heritage Park, 2717 Playfield Street
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Police from the Essex Precinct is asking for help identifying the suspect (pictured), responsible for stealing nine bottles of detergent from the Food Lion store in the 1400 block of Fuselage Avenue in Middle River.
Around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, the suspect entered the store and picked up the detergent. He fled without paying, dropping three of the bottles as he fled toward the bridge under Orems Road that leads to Canberra Drive in the Middlesex community. This suspect may be responsible for additional similar thefts from the Food Lion.
If you recognize this suspect contact Officer Bachman #6318 of the Essex Precinct by calling 410-887-0220.
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams said he is consulting with BCPS officials about the possibility of starting high schools this fall.
This is after State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced that schools may resume high school fall sports as soon as Oct. 7.
“I recognize that athletics plays a vital role in the educational success and engagement of students,” Williams said. “In light of the State Superintendent’s announcement, I am consulting with our Office of Athletics, athletic directors, Return to Play Committee, and Baltimore County Health Department to determine if and how adjustments to our plan can be safely made. If adjustments can be safely made, we will share those adjustments with the community.”
Earlier this summer, BCPS convened a Return to Play Committee. This committee worked with school system medical staff and the Baltimore County Health Department to determine that, based on then-current health conditions, it would be safest for BCPS to begin the year with a virtual coaching and support program and move toward possible in-person athletics during the spring. This approach was endorsed by Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) guidance and supported by the MPSSAA’s eventual decision to cancel the start of athletics for fall 2020.
Baltimore County Public Schools has revised its timeline for a phased-in resumption of in-person learning. The revised timeline calls for staff to return to the school system’s four public separate day schools on Monday, Nov. 2, with students at those schools having the option to begin in-person learning on Monday, Nov. 16.
The schools to be impacted – Battle Monument, Maiden Choice, Ridge Ruxton, and White Oak – serve students with disabilities who receive special education and related services. According to the school system, the return of these students and staff will be closely monitored, and further adjustments will be made as necessary.
The timeline no longer calls for all staff to return to school buildings in October and no longer calls for identified preschool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten students to resume in-person learning in November.
“Making plans in this ever-changing landscape is challenging and requires flexibility,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Through it all, our priority continues to be the health and safety of our students and staff while maximizing learning and wellbeing. We are focused on providing rigorous and engaging instruction for all students and finding ways to provide in-person learning to those students who will benefit most.”
BCPS is seeking feedback from families and staff regarding the revised timeline. Families of students at the four schools slated to physically reopen in November will be surveyed from October 2 – 9 to indicate whether they want their children to return to the school building or continue online instruction. In addition, all BCPS stakeholders may send feedback to reopening@bcps.org for review by the BCPS Reopening Design Team and COVID-19 task force.
