Graffiti is a nuisance. Graffiti is a community issue. It obstructs the beauty of a neighborhood. When left unchecked, this means a community is not actively seeking to prevent or eliminate graffiti.
Rodgers Forge has its share of graffiti issues. The type of graffiti we experience is classified as "conventional graffiti." It's best described as spontaneous acts of "youthful exuberance."
Rob Williams, leader of the RFCOP is launching the Graffiti Removal Initiative Project, or GRIP. The Graffiti Elimination Team is now forming, better known as GET.
"GET a GRIP on Graffiti."
The goal of the campaign is to help reduce graffiti in Rodgers Forge. It may not be totally eliminated but with community awareness and effort and continued support from the BCPD, acts of vandalism can be minimized.
Residents can be involved in a four point process.
1) Awareness-graffiti appears throughout the Forge on traffic signs, poles, mailboxes etc.
2) Education-Inform residents/children about the penalties one can incur if caught in the act of vandalizing property.
3) Prevention-Volunteer in the RFCOP.
4) Elimination-Join the Graffiti Elimination Team. Safe graffiti removal products will be purchased to help eliminate graffiti from vandalized areas.
Mr. Williams hopes that you will help him GET a GRIP on Graffiti.
To become involved or if you have any questions, contact Rob Williams at rodgersforgecop@gmail.com.
Home 410-377-4756
Cell 410-561-6378
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
*** TRASH COLLECTION UPDATE ***
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION IN BALTIMORE COUNTY (February 16, 2010)
Effective Wednesday, February 17 and until further notice -- residents who normally have alley collection for trash and recycling should place those materials out as scheduled, but at their front street.
Trash and recycling will be collected from the front streets where these items are both clearly accessible and visible to the collector. Residents should leave their materials out until collection occurs.
The County will issue another announcement when conditions permit a return to collection in alleys.
Also, all three of the County's trash and recycling drop-off centers are open regular hours.
Please pass this information to anyone you know who might be affected by this temporary change
Effective Wednesday, February 17 and until further notice -- residents who normally have alley collection for trash and recycling should place those materials out as scheduled, but at their front street.
Trash and recycling will be collected from the front streets where these items are both clearly accessible and visible to the collector. Residents should leave their materials out until collection occurs.
The County will issue another announcement when conditions permit a return to collection in alleys.
Also, all three of the County's trash and recycling drop-off centers are open regular hours.
Please pass this information to anyone you know who might be affected by this temporary change
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Snow, Snow, and More Snow!
As we all dig out, please keep in mind the following:
1) When cleaning off your car or clearing your sidewalk, do not throw snow out onto the streets.
2) If at all possible, at least do a pathway on your sidewalk for pedestrians.
3) If someone can not get out to the grocery store, maybe Giant Pea Pod service is an option. Also, consider asking neighbors if they may be making a run to the store; they may be able to pick up a few items for you.
4) At some point storm drains need to be opened for the eventual melting.
5) Consider digging out any fire hydrants.
6) HAVE FUN!!!!!!
1) When cleaning off your car or clearing your sidewalk, do not throw snow out onto the streets.
2) If at all possible, at least do a pathway on your sidewalk for pedestrians.
3) If someone can not get out to the grocery store, maybe Giant Pea Pod service is an option. Also, consider asking neighbors if they may be making a run to the store; they may be able to pick up a few items for you.
4) At some point storm drains need to be opened for the eventual melting.
5) Consider digging out any fire hydrants.
6) HAVE FUN!!!!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Recycling Bill Approved by Council
Rob Williams shared that the following bill has been approved by the County Council regarding recycling of home electronic devices.
County Council of Baltimore County
Bill no.62-09
Recycling of Home Electronic Devices
"Home electronic device" means a computer, cpu, computer peripherals, including a monitor, keyboard or printer, laptop, scanner, computer cables and cords, television, stereo, telephone
answering machine, video cassette recorder, DVD player, facsimile machine, telephone, cell phone, video display device, and any other electronic product that is sold, primarily for personal use, to a household by means of retail, wholesale or electronic commerce.
A person may dispose of a home electronic device by delivering
the device:
1)To a Recycling Center
2)To a manufacturer or retailer that has established a program for the collection and recycling of a home electronic device.
A person who disposes of a home electronic device in violation of this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100.
CLICK HERE to review this and other County Council-approved legislation in the 2009 session.
County Council of Baltimore County
Bill no.62-09
Recycling of Home Electronic Devices
"Home electronic device" means a computer, cpu, computer peripherals, including a monitor, keyboard or printer, laptop, scanner, computer cables and cords, television, stereo, telephone
answering machine, video cassette recorder, DVD player, facsimile machine, telephone, cell phone, video display device, and any other electronic product that is sold, primarily for personal use, to a household by means of retail, wholesale or electronic commerce.
A person may dispose of a home electronic device by delivering
the device:
1)To a Recycling Center
2)To a manufacturer or retailer that has established a program for the collection and recycling of a home electronic device.
A person who disposes of a home electronic device in violation of this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100.
CLICK HERE to review this and other County Council-approved legislation in the 2009 session.
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