Perry Hall Improvement Association November Meeting

The Perry Hall Improvement Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 at Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road (Dorsey Room) in Perry Hall. There will be updates on development projects in the area as well as preparing for the ongoing Comprehensive Zoning Map. County Councilman 5th District David Marks will give … Read more

Councilman Marks: Tree Maintenance at Perry Hall Mansion

Perry Hall Mansion

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that tree removal and replanting will occur at the historic Perry Hall Mansion, which is owned by the county. The trees identified for removal have been evaluated by the county’s arborist. It is expected the removal will occur at Perry Hall Mansion in early December. Discussions continue about … Read more

Gough Park Walking Path in Perry Hall to be Repaired

Gough Park

The popular walking trail at Perry Hall’s Gough Park will be repaired over the next week. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has worked with Baltimore County to have the pathway repaired over the coming week at Gough Park.  The contractor will be at the park on Monday, Nov. 11 and Tuesday, Nov. 12 to prepare … Read more

Volunteer Soccer Coach Arrested by Baltimore County Police

Detectives with the Baltimore County White Marsh Police Precinct arrested and charged 42-year-old Nicholas Fioravanti on Monday, Nov. 4. Through their investigation, detectives determined Fioravanti placed recording devices inside two areas of his home including a bedroom and bathroom. Fioravanti, who was a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area, has … Read more

Councilman Marks: Nominations Sought for 5th District Citizen of the Year

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district, and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on … Read more

David Marks: “Shooting in the Ridgelys Choice Drive Area”

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks shared that Baltimore County Police confirmed to his office there was a shooting in Perry Hall on Monday. “I can confirm, based on communication with the Baltimore County Police Department, a shooting in the Ridgelys Choice Drive area,” Marks wrote on social media. According to the post, one suspect is … Read more

Former Perry Hall School Considered for “Historic Status”

The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider historic status for the former Perry Hall School at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14. Information can be found here:   Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has written a letter of support, saying that he will act swiftly to add the property to th list of protected landmarks … Read more

Chapel Hill Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona named four Maryland public schools from Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery counties as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools.  One of those schools is  Chapel Hill Elementary, located at 5200 Joppa Road. in Perry Hall. Chapel Hill is the only Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) to be named a Blue Ribbon School … Read more

Baltimore County Announces Community Heroes Winners

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the 2024 awardees of Baltimore County’s Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. 2023 Community Heroes Winners “The dedicated community stakeholders who invest their time and energy to advocate for their neighborhoods and neighbors exemplify the … Read more

Planning Underway for Perry Hall’s 250th Birthday

The following article waa submitted Councilman David Marks. Plans are underway to celebrate and commemorate Perry Hall’s 250th anniversary in 2025. Perry Hall was founded in 1775 when Harry Dorsey Gough, a prominent businessman, completed construction of the mansion for which the community derives its name. A committee has been formed to plan events throughout … Read more

Perry Hall Community Turning 250 in 2025

–photo courtesy of facebook.com/250 The community of Perry Hall is turning 250 years old in 2025. Councilman David Marks said a celebration is planned for next year. “Perry Hall is 250 years old in 2025! A group of community leaders is planning a series or events to celebrate. Please join our Facebook page to stay … Read more

Open House for Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

An Open House will be held at Perry Hall High School about the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation project. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. About the project on the BGE website “PJM Interconnection, the organization responsible for the safety and reliability of the regional electric transmission system, … 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

Marks to Block Townhome Rezoning, Ligthten Philadelphia Road Growth

The following press release has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today 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 … Read more