Council passes bill for infrastructure improvements on Earls Rd

Fifth District County Councilman David Marks submitted the following article that his legislation was passed by the Baltimore County Council to require infrastructure improvements along Earls Road.  On March 2nd, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed legislation that requires infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the Lafarge Quarry, addressing community concerns about future truck traffic … Read more

Southeastern-Area Elementary Schools Boundary Study Meeting

A boundary study meeting for  southeastern-area elementary schools will be held on Wednesday. Here is the official release from Baltimore County Public Schools. The next boundary study for the committee charged with examining attendance areas and considering boundary options among three southeastern-area elementary schools will hold its second meeting Wednesday, September 24 from 6 to … Read more

Harewood Park Community League Fall Craft/Vendor Fair   

Harewood Park Community will hold a League Fall Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.at 12940 Community Road in Chase. The event will feature local crafters/vendors, food Trucks; Kelly’s Kitchen & Bakery and Flamme Del Forno (pizza). Drinks will be sold by HPCL. For more info; call 410-382-4159  

Chase House Fire Reported on Joggins Court

Baltimore County Fire Department

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported its crews responded to a structure fire in the unit block of Joggins Court on Friday night. Arriving crews found fire showing from a second-floor bedroom window. Baltimore County Fire Department and the Maryland Air National Guard fire department brought the fire under control and helped all … Read more

Chase Fire Reported on Gunder Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association reported an overnight fire on Gunder Avenue in Chase. The fire was reported on Friday just prior to midnight. Crews were alerted for an odor of smoke in a residential structure and arrived with heavy smoke throughout the structure. The fire was placed under control. There is no further information.

Volunteers Needed for Boundary Study Committee

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks three volunteers each – two parents and one staff member – from Chase, Oliver Beach and Seneca elementary schools to serve on a boundary study committee. The purpose of the study is to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach and Seneca elementary schools. … Read more

Oliver Beach Woman Named 5th District Citizen of the Year

–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Carol Sue Hart of Oliver Beach was named Fifth District Citizen of the Year by Councilman David Marks. Here is the statement from Marks about Hart’s effort to help repair Oliver Beach Improvement Association community hall. “In March, the Oliver Beach Improvement Association community hall was nearly destroyed by … Read more

Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk Returns to Chase

Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K

Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk A “Chesapeake Road Runners” Charity Event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Gunpowder Falls State Park, Graces Quarters Road in Chase. The event is held by the Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc. All proceeds raised go towards environmental and scholarship programs. Register as an individual or bring a … Read more

Marshy Point Fall Festival on Saturday

Marshy Point Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fall Festival showcases the harvest season with autumn activities and family fun. Activities include animal shows, apple cider pressing, honey extraction, crafts, Native American games and archery, canoe tours, and the Marsh Mucker Obstacle Course for kids. … Read more

Marks: “Over 4,900 Acres Downzoned to Lighten Development and Preserve Open Space”

The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property.   … Read more

Gunpowder Falls State Park in Chase to Receive Funding for Projects

–photo courtesy of Maryland DNR- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1.  The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first … Read more

New Playground Opens at Bengies Community Center in Chase 

–photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- Local leaders held a ribbon cutting for the new Bengies Community Center playground in Chase. Baltimore County Rec. and Parks Director Bob Smith attended the event Saturday morning along with Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki and members of the Bengies-Chase Recreation Council. According to Marks, the … Read more

Chase Fire Reported at the Oliver Beach Community Hall

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a fire at the Oliver Beach Community Hall on Friday around 10:30 p.m. The hall is located at 13203 Susquehanna Rd. in Chase. The Oliver Beach Improvement Association (OBIA) reported that no one was at the hall during the fire, but the building will remain unavailable as they … Read more

Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk Set for March 16

Chesapeake 5K Fun Run

Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk is a “Chesapeake Road Runners” charity event scheduled for Saturday, March 16 · 8am – noon at Gunpowder Falls State Park, Graces Quarters Road in Chase. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:55 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit environmental and scholarship programs. Register … Read more

Oliver Beach Community Tree Lighting

Robert Oliver Park presents Community Christmas Tree Lighting at 7315 Greenbank Road in Chase on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. Come out and join your community to celebrate the start of the holidays. Enjoy some hot chocolate, candy canes, and other goodies. Bring the entire family. For more information, visit their Facebook … Read more