Growing up and spending some of my college and post-college years in Towson, I certainly was no stranger to Charles Village Pub. Towson Patch posted this article, raising a glass to the now fallen Towson nightlife staple.
An Ode To Charles Village Pub
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Reminder to be considerate when shoveling out your cars!
I know its probably a bit too late but I figured I'd voice my opinion on the heated topic of snow removal and parking in the Forge.
When digging out your cars, please try and remember that parking here is at a premium. I notice many large piles of deposited snow taking up valuable spaces all over the neighborhood. Try and be a bit more considerate and dump your snow either in your yard or on the strip between the sidewalk and road. It may take you a few extra steps per scoop, but it really will help with the grand scheme of things.
My car was in the shop during during the storm and when I brought it home today the spare spots were either piles of discarded snow or lawn chair reserved. Which brings me to my other peeve. I understand that you worked hard to shovel out that spot and you expect it to be there when you come home...for a few days following the snow, I understand. But please remember, just because you dug it out doesn't make it yours to keep forever. Use your judgment and once things appear to be improving, it may be time to fend for yourself and leave the chair inside.
Just some thoughts about what I realize can be a very frustrating situation. Just try and remember you share these spots with 1776 other homes.
When digging out your cars, please try and remember that parking here is at a premium. I notice many large piles of deposited snow taking up valuable spaces all over the neighborhood. Try and be a bit more considerate and dump your snow either in your yard or on the strip between the sidewalk and road. It may take you a few extra steps per scoop, but it really will help with the grand scheme of things.
My car was in the shop during during the storm and when I brought it home today the spare spots were either piles of discarded snow or lawn chair reserved. Which brings me to my other peeve. I understand that you worked hard to shovel out that spot and you expect it to be there when you come home...for a few days following the snow, I understand. But please remember, just because you dug it out doesn't make it yours to keep forever. Use your judgment and once things appear to be improving, it may be time to fend for yourself and leave the chair inside.
Just some thoughts about what I realize can be a very frustrating situation. Just try and remember you share these spots with 1776 other homes.
2011 Legislative Session Update from Del. Susan Aumann
Delegate Susan L.M. Aumann
6 Bladen Street
303 Lowe House Office Building
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3258
Susan.Aumann@house.state.md.us
January 27, 2011
The 2011 legislative session began Wednesday January 12th with the swearing in of the members of the Maryland General Assembly. We are ready to tackle the hard work ahead in the next 90 days.
With the 428th session of the Maryland General Assembly underway, a number of issues will be addressed during the 2011 legislative session.
Budget Deficit:
Secretary Eloise Foster of the Department of Budget and Management, and Joe Bryce, Governor O’Malley’s Chief Legislative Officer, briefed us on what to expect from the FY 2012 budget. The Governor’s proposal will have to address the estimated $1.6 billion deficit along with a capital budget that is nearing the sustainable debt ceiling. Under Maryland law, the state’s budget must be in balance (in contrast to federal budgets which may continue under deficit conditions). Maryland has an executive-driven budget process, wherein the Governor’s budget is presented to the General Assembly, which may only make cuts to the proposed budget. The legislature is not able to add additional funds to the proposed budget, and may move monies from one fund to another on a limited basis. The Governor’s budget must be submitted by January 21.
Pension Shortfall:
We also heard from a panel presenting on the growing crisis within Maryland’s pension and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) funds. Maryland’s pension obligation is only 64% funded, leaving us $19 billion short of where we need to be. Additionally our OPEB obligations, which include things like health insurance for retirees, stand at $16 billion.
While our $1.6 billion budget deficit gets a great deal of attention and needs to be eliminated, our massive pension shortfalls must be dealt with.
Redistricting:
The redistricting process begins this year. Across the nation, new legislative district boundaries are drawn every ten years, following the census. When census information has been processed and forwarded to the Governor’s office, the multi-part process of creating new district maps for both Congressional and state legislative districts begins. This process is critical to ensure that all Maryland citizens have fair and equal representation at all levels of government.
The Congressional and Legislative plans follow separate processes – the Congressional plan will be dealt with in a Special Session this fall and the Legislative Plan being introduced next year during the 2012 Legislative Session.
But that’s not all…;
While each of these issues is expected to be a major focus of the 2011 General Assembly session, there are many other important issues for us to deal with. Social issues such as the death penalty, illegal immigration, same-sex marriage, and tighter regulation of abortion clinics will all have significance this year. While the Governor has said his budget will not contain tax increases, the General Assembly’s thirst for new revenue cannot be taken for granted. We will keep you informed as to the progress of these and many other issues as we move through the 90-day session.
Please keep me informed of your views and opinions.
Very truly yours,
Delegate Susan L.M. Aumann
District 42 - Baltimore County
303 Lowe House Office Building
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3258; FAX 410-841-3163
Susan.Aumann@house.state.md.usThursday, January 27, 2011
Public Meeting for Towson Center Arena Addition
Dear Neighbors:
As promised, a date and location has been finalized for a public meeting to share the final site plans and surrounding elevations of the Towson Center Arena Addition with the greater community. The event is an opportunity for Towson University officials to make an informational presentation to interested community members prior to the May 2011 groundbreaking. For more information about the project, please visit www.tigerarena.com.
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Minnegan Room, Unitas Stadium Field House
Parking: Available in Lot 20 on Auburn Drive (immediately across from the meeting room)
Please feel to contact me for additional information or questions.
Marina Cooper
Assistant to the President for Communications and External Relations
Towson University
410-704-3300
TU's Community Relations Website: http://www.towson.edu/tuinthecommunity/relations/index.asp
As promised, a date and location has been finalized for a public meeting to share the final site plans and surrounding elevations of the Towson Center Arena Addition with the greater community. The event is an opportunity for Towson University officials to make an informational presentation to interested community members prior to the May 2011 groundbreaking. For more information about the project, please visit www.tigerarena.com.
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Minnegan Room, Unitas Stadium Field House
Parking: Available in Lot 20 on Auburn Drive (immediately across from the meeting room)
Please feel to contact me for additional information or questions.
Marina Cooper
Assistant to the President for Communications and External Relations
Towson University
410-704-3300
TU's Community Relations Website: http://www.towson.edu/tuinthecommunity/relations/index.asp
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
RFCOP Crime Update Week of Jan 17th -Jan 23rd
Fallen Firefighter Laid to Rest
An estimated crowd of 3,000 people came to pay their respects to Mark Falkenhan, who died fighting a four-alarm apartment fire last week. Mark Falkenhan fought his first fire 37 years ago. While Falkenhan and his older cousins made Jiffy Pop popcorn, the wrapping caught fire on the stove. As his cousins ran for help, Falkenhan stood firm, grabbed a pot of water and doused the flames. He was 6 years old. The popcorn fire incident of 1974 was the first of many quick thinking and heroic acts by Falkenhan, the 43-year-old volunteer firefighter who died Wednesday night battling a four-alarm blaze in Hillendale. Falkenhan was volunteering with the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Co. on the night of his death and was helping with an effort that rescued two residents from the flames. Falkenhan was also a former chief at Middle River Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Co. and a career firefighter and paramedic for the Baltimore County Fire Department for 16 years before joining the U.S. Secret Service in 2006. Baltimore County Fire Chief John J. Hohman said Falkenhan, whose assignments included the Fire-Rescue Academy and several stations across the county, helped make the department better through his leadership and his ability to teach at every assignment. Hohman used Falkenhan’s own words to describe him as he read an excerpt from his 2006 resignation letter from the department. “The man who dares, the man who decides what he wants to achieve and works until his dream comes true,” Hohman read to the packed church. “The man who will alter his course when he must and bravely begin something new. The man who’s determined to make this world better, who’s willing to learn anything. The man who keeps trying and doing his best is the man who succeeds.” Our thoughts are with the family of Mark Falkenhan.
Click here for this week's full report. Includes an update on the apartment stabbing.
An estimated crowd of 3,000 people came to pay their respects to Mark Falkenhan, who died fighting a four-alarm apartment fire last week. Mark Falkenhan fought his first fire 37 years ago. While Falkenhan and his older cousins made Jiffy Pop popcorn, the wrapping caught fire on the stove. As his cousins ran for help, Falkenhan stood firm, grabbed a pot of water and doused the flames. He was 6 years old. The popcorn fire incident of 1974 was the first of many quick thinking and heroic acts by Falkenhan, the 43-year-old volunteer firefighter who died Wednesday night battling a four-alarm blaze in Hillendale. Falkenhan was volunteering with the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Co. on the night of his death and was helping with an effort that rescued two residents from the flames. Falkenhan was also a former chief at Middle River Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Co. and a career firefighter and paramedic for the Baltimore County Fire Department for 16 years before joining the U.S. Secret Service in 2006. Baltimore County Fire Chief John J. Hohman said Falkenhan, whose assignments included the Fire-Rescue Academy and several stations across the county, helped make the department better through his leadership and his ability to teach at every assignment. Hohman used Falkenhan’s own words to describe him as he read an excerpt from his 2006 resignation letter from the department. “The man who dares, the man who decides what he wants to achieve and works until his dream comes true,” Hohman read to the packed church. “The man who will alter his course when he must and bravely begin something new. The man who’s determined to make this world better, who’s willing to learn anything. The man who keeps trying and doing his best is the man who succeeds.” Our thoughts are with the family of Mark Falkenhan.
Click here for this week's full report. Includes an update on the apartment stabbing.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Historical Designation Info Added to Community Website
By popular demand, the RFC has added a page with important info regarding our new Historical Designation. Take a look at the info here http://www.rodgersforge.org/historical.htm
RFCOP Crime Update Week of Jan 10th -Jan 16th
RF Crime Report week of Jan 10-16
BGE isn't sending staffers to your door asking for cash
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. just sent out an advisory to make sure you realize that anyone showing up at your door, demanding cash to settle an overdue BGE bill, is trying to pull a fast one.
"Periodically, people posing as BGE employees visit customers, usually seeking entry into their homes to attempt to steal money and other valuables," the company said in its press release. "Occasionally, these scam artists call customers seeking credit card or other personal information. Many times, they indicate that they're trying to collect payment on a past due BGE bill and threaten to suspend service if the 'payment' isn't made."
Said Jeannette M. Mills, the company's senior vice president of customer relations and account services: "BGE no longer accepts cash payments from customers and at no time should a customer give cash to someone who approaches them claiming to represent BGE, nor should they give personal information such as credit card numbers to people misrepresenting themselves as BGE employees in telephone calls."
BGE usually only sends employees your way to respond to an emergency, check equipment, read meters or get service started or stopped. "Although it is rare for the BGE representative to require entry into the customer's home, if the entry is requested, the customer should always ask to see photo identification," the company said. "All BGE employees and contractors carry company identification badges displaying their name, photograph and identification number."
Want to make sure it's the real deal? Call BGE at 410-685-0123.
Click here to view the full report.
Finally, Towson Patch has been following a story regarding a stabbing in the apartments. Click Here for the latest on that event.
BGE isn't sending staffers to your door asking for cash
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. just sent out an advisory to make sure you realize that anyone showing up at your door, demanding cash to settle an overdue BGE bill, is trying to pull a fast one.
"Periodically, people posing as BGE employees visit customers, usually seeking entry into their homes to attempt to steal money and other valuables," the company said in its press release. "Occasionally, these scam artists call customers seeking credit card or other personal information. Many times, they indicate that they're trying to collect payment on a past due BGE bill and threaten to suspend service if the 'payment' isn't made."
Said Jeannette M. Mills, the company's senior vice president of customer relations and account services: "BGE no longer accepts cash payments from customers and at no time should a customer give cash to someone who approaches them claiming to represent BGE, nor should they give personal information such as credit card numbers to people misrepresenting themselves as BGE employees in telephone calls."
BGE usually only sends employees your way to respond to an emergency, check equipment, read meters or get service started or stopped. "Although it is rare for the BGE representative to require entry into the customer's home, if the entry is requested, the customer should always ask to see photo identification," the company said. "All BGE employees and contractors carry company identification badges displaying their name, photograph and identification number."
Want to make sure it's the real deal? Call BGE at 410-685-0123.
Click here to view the full report.
Finally, Towson Patch has been following a story regarding a stabbing in the apartments. Click Here for the latest on that event.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Councilman David Marks' January 2011 Newsletter
Councilman Marks of the 5th district (that's us!) will release monthly newsletters updating our community on important events, legislative changes and news that pertain directly to the Forge and surrounding neighborhoods.
Click here for the inaugural issue.
To receive regular updates from the county simply visit this page and subscribe by providing your email address and name.
Click here for the inaugural issue.
To receive regular updates from the county simply visit this page and subscribe by providing your email address and name.
Slow Down Baltimore County!
Hello,
As you may know, we recently started a group called Slow Down for Baltimore County Schools to support Councilman Tom Quirk's proposal to allow more speed cameras in school zones. We’re happy to say that the Facebook page has quickly grown to over 200 people who believe that we can provide safer streets for our children by using this technology to curb speeding.
Now we need to let the County Council know that we support Councilman Quirk's proposal, because 15 speed cameras are not enough to protect children at the county's 170+ schools. Please consider sending a pre-written email to all the Council members encouraging them to pass this legislation as soon as possible. We need more cameras in place in time for spring, when even more children will be walking to school. It will only take you a couple seconds to enter your name and email address at www.SlowDownBaltimoreCounty.com, which will send email to all seven Council members. If you'd like to send your own email, address it to countycouncil@baltimorecountymd.gov, or call 410-887-3196.
As you may know, we recently started a group called Slow Down for Baltimore County Schools to support Councilman Tom Quirk's proposal to allow more speed cameras in school zones. We’re happy to say that the Facebook page has quickly grown to over 200 people who believe that we can provide safer streets for our children by using this technology to curb speeding.
Now we need to let the County Council know that we support Councilman Quirk's proposal, because 15 speed cameras are not enough to protect children at the county's 170+ schools. Please consider sending a pre-written email to all the Council members encouraging them to pass this legislation as soon as possible. We need more cameras in place in time for spring, when even more children will be walking to school. It will only take you a couple seconds to enter your name and email address at www.SlowDownBaltimoreCounty.com, which will send email to all seven Council members. If you'd like to send your own email, address it to countycouncil@baltimorecountymd.gov, or call 410-887-3196.
Please forward this email to your friends and neighbors so they can contact the County Council as well.
Thank you for your help,
Slow Down for Baltimore County Schools
P.S.: If you haven't 'liked' our page on Facebook yet, please do!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Kamenetz Outlines Baltimore County's Legislative Priorities
In a recent press release, County Executive Kevin Kamenetz laid out his outline for continuing to move Baltimore County forward as we slowly recover from the recession.
The press release can be downloaded here.
The press release can be downloaded here.
Forgers in Need of Home Improvment Advice!
Several Forgers have reached out to me asking about some references and advice for home improvement projects. Use the comments in the post to ask your questions, refer your best workers and companies or anything else you'd like to discuss regarding fixing up your home!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Baltimore County Restaurant Week 1/14-1/24
better late than never!
Baltimore County's First Annual Restaurant Week is running from January 14th-24th.
Click here for the official website and download this press release for more info!
Baltimore County's First Annual Restaurant Week is running from January 14th-24th.
Click here for the official website and download this press release for more info!
RFCOP Crime Update Week of Jan 3rd -Jan 9th
My apologies for the lack of updates, I've been abroad for a week but am back in town with several updates. To lead off, here's last week's crime report. I will space out my updates over the next couple days to catch up but not so much as to flood the blog all in one day.
-Del
and now for the report:
RF Crime Report week of Jan. 3-9, 2011
Don't Be Left Out in the Cold, Don't Leave Your Car Alone
Cold weather is here, no doubt about that. Just dressing to go outside in the morning to warm the car seems to take forever. It would be so easy just to start up the car, run back into that warm, cozy house and have a little more coffee. Not a good idea. In the amount of time it takes to walk into your home someone can steal your vehicle.
Car thieves wait and watch for people to walk away and then strike. They are not only in your neighborhood, but at convenience stores waiting for you to run in to get a quick cup of coffee. You may think that locking your keys in the car will dissuade these criminals but it doesn't. They can pick a lock often times faster than you can open it with your key. Baltimore County Police Sergeant Robert Jagoe, a member of the Regional Auto Theft Team (RATT), says in one study more than 25 percent of the vehicles stolen in the area were due to keys left in the ignition.
There are many reasons not to leave your car unattended; walking in the cold is not fun, making car payments on a car that is no longer available to you, insurance that probably will not pay for your mistake, and lastly you could get a ticket if a Baltimore County Police Officer sees that you have stepped away from your vehicle.
So if you don't want to be left out in the cold, ice, freezing rain, or snow, don't leave the car unattended.
Click here for the crime report.
-Del
and now for the report:
RF Crime Report week of Jan. 3-9, 2011
Don't Be Left Out in the Cold, Don't Leave Your Car Alone
Cold weather is here, no doubt about that. Just dressing to go outside in the morning to warm the car seems to take forever. It would be so easy just to start up the car, run back into that warm, cozy house and have a little more coffee. Not a good idea. In the amount of time it takes to walk into your home someone can steal your vehicle.
Car thieves wait and watch for people to walk away and then strike. They are not only in your neighborhood, but at convenience stores waiting for you to run in to get a quick cup of coffee. You may think that locking your keys in the car will dissuade these criminals but it doesn't. They can pick a lock often times faster than you can open it with your key. Baltimore County Police Sergeant Robert Jagoe, a member of the Regional Auto Theft Team (RATT), says in one study more than 25 percent of the vehicles stolen in the area were due to keys left in the ignition.
There are many reasons not to leave your car unattended; walking in the cold is not fun, making car payments on a car that is no longer available to you, insurance that probably will not pay for your mistake, and lastly you could get a ticket if a Baltimore County Police Officer sees that you have stepped away from your vehicle.
So if you don't want to be left out in the cold, ice, freezing rain, or snow, don't leave the car unattended.
Click here for the crime report.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
In Search Of: Child Care
So with the ever growing population of young families in the forge, I find that one of the hottest commodities in the neighborhood is good daycare for the little ones. I felt that this would be a great forum to allow forgers, day care specialists and sitters alike to post (in the comments) some of their reccomendations. If you are or know of any good leads in this department please go ahead and use this as a place to spread the word! There is no shortage of little ones here, that's for sure...so who's out there to watch them while mommy and daddy are unavailable??
Any help would be greatly appreciated by many new families, I am certain!
Any help would be greatly appreciated by many new families, I am certain!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
New book on Towson - Then & Now by Melissa Schehlein
The following is a message sent out to the community from Jason Domasky, Coordinator, Baltimore County Legacy Web:
Hi, my wife's new photo essay of the Towson area is scheduled to be released by Arcadia Publishing in April 2011: "Towson Then & Now."
Amazon and Barnes & Noble started providing product details last week. The project is a year-long collaboration with the Baltimore County Public Library Legacy Web historic photo collection in the Towson Library.
If you would like to "pre-order" a copy signed by the author that will be available in April, please send a quick note to:
Jason Domasky, Coordinator, Baltimore County Legacy Web
Email: jason@bcpl.net
Phone: 410-887-6124
A companion website is currently under development: http://www.towsonthenandnow.com/
Thank you for your support. -- Jason Domasky
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
RFCOP Crime Update Week of Dec 27th-Jan2nd
Rodgers Forge 1st Degree Burglaries 2009 vs. 2010
2009 - 19 Total
(2)-100 block Dumbarton Rd.- Wed 10/14 & Mon 11/9 (1)-200 block Hopkins Rd.- Thu 9/10
(2)-300 block Dumbarton Rd.- Thu 7/16 & Mon 8/10 (1)-300 block Overbrook Rd.- Sat 9/19
(2)-300 block Old Trail- Tue 10/6 & Sat 11/7 (1)-7400 block Stanmore Court- Thu 10/29
(1)-400 block Old Trail- Fri 1/16-Sat 1/17 (1)-100 block Brandon Rd.- Tue 11/10
(1)-300 block Stanmore Rd.- Wed 1/21 (1)-100 block Glen Argyle Rd.- Tue 11/10
(1)-7000 block Heathfield Rd.- Thu 2/5 (1)-100 block Stanmore Rd.- Tue 11/10
(1)-300 block Regester Av.- Wed 3/4 (1)-400 block Chumleigh Rd.- Sun 11/29
(1)-Unit block Dunkirk Rd.- Tue 7/28-Wed 7/29 (1)-300 block Stevenson Lane- Mon 12/7
2010 - 11 Total
(4)-Unit block Murdock Rd.- Tue 3/16, Thu 8/19, Sat 10/2, & Thu 11/18
(2)-100 block Dumbarton Rd.- Mon 3/15-Tue 3/16 & Tue 3/16
(1)-7100 block Rodgers Court- Sun 1/10-Wed 1/20
(1)-400 block Murdock Rd.- Sat 9/4
(1)-100 block Overbrook Rd.- Sat 9/4
(1)-100 block Hopkins Rd.- Sat 10/2
(1)-400 block Murdock – Mon 12/27
Notes: In the fall of 2009, an individual was arrested and charged with several break-ins that occurred in Rodgers Forge in 2009. Most of the break-ins for 2010 occurred at properties that were not properly secured. To our knowledge, two individuals were charged with the break-ins that occurred on 8/19 & 11/18 in 2010.
Let's continue the downward trend of 1st degree burglaries in 2011.
We need your help. Remember: LIGHTS ON LOCK UP LOOK OUT
Click here for this week's report
BALTIMORE COUNTY CODE – What you should know about Snow and Ice regulations in Baltimore County:
18-3-107. - REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE.
(a) Required. Within 24 hours after the fall of any snow, each person or public institution occupying or using a residential, commercial, or industrial building in any manner or for any purpose shall remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, the snow from the foot pavements fronting the respective houses, stores, shops, stables, houses of worship, lots occupied by any buildings, unoccupied buildings, and unoccupied lots that run along streets in the county.
(b) Manner of removal. In removing or clearing the snow, the person may not:
(1) Obstruct the passage of water in gutters along the street; or
(2) Throw the snow on the paved portion of the street.
(c) County may remove. If the person required to remove and clear snow under this section does not remove and clear the snow, the county may do so at the expense of the person.
(d) Expense a lien.
(1) If the person does not pay the expense incurred by the county for snow removal under this section, the expense shall be a lien on the property in the same manner as taxes, and shall be collected in the same manner provided by law for the collection of taxes.
(2) Charges and assessments imposed under this subsection are benefit charges and may not exceed a reasonable estimate of the special benefit conferred on the property.
(e) Removal of ice. The person required to remove and clear snow also shall keep ice and every type of obstruction out of the gutters leading to and off the pavements or sidewalks located in front or at the rear or sides of the same buildings.
(f) Penalty. In addition to the other remedies provided in this section, a person who fails to comply with this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of $25 for each failure and an additional $25 for each day the obstruction continues.
Correction to the Fire Hydrant list on last week’s email:
There's no 301 Stevenson Lane, it should be 311 Stevenson Lane for the location of the fire hydrant.
2011 Goal For the Forge
The Rodgers Forge Citizens on Patrol hopes you all enjoyed your holiday season! A new year begins and it is time to again focus on reducing crime in Rodgers Forge. This will only be accomplished by EVERYONE in our neighborhood participating in communication with each other and taking necessary steps to deter offenders from finding the Forge a desirable community to rob, assault and steal from. If you know of anyone that would like to be added to the email weekly crime reports or join our Facebook site please reply to this email and send appropriate information that we can widen our communication base. We are also looking for new patrollers, if you or someone you know could join us for even an hour a month, please reply to this email. Thanking you all in advance to make 2011 an even less crime oriented year!!
Rodgers Forge Citizens on Patrol
2009 - 19 Total
(2)-100 block Dumbarton Rd.- Wed 10/14 & Mon 11/9 (1)-200 block Hopkins Rd.- Thu 9/10
(2)-300 block Dumbarton Rd.- Thu 7/16 & Mon 8/10 (1)-300 block Overbrook Rd.- Sat 9/19
(2)-300 block Old Trail- Tue 10/6 & Sat 11/7 (1)-7400 block Stanmore Court- Thu 10/29
(1)-400 block Old Trail- Fri 1/16-Sat 1/17 (1)-100 block Brandon Rd.- Tue 11/10
(1)-300 block Stanmore Rd.- Wed 1/21 (1)-100 block Glen Argyle Rd.- Tue 11/10
(1)-7000 block Heathfield Rd.- Thu 2/5 (1)-100 block Stanmore Rd.- Tue 11/10
(1)-300 block Regester Av.- Wed 3/4 (1)-400 block Chumleigh Rd.- Sun 11/29
(1)-Unit block Dunkirk Rd.- Tue 7/28-Wed 7/29 (1)-300 block Stevenson Lane- Mon 12/7
2010 - 11 Total
(4)-Unit block Murdock Rd.- Tue 3/16, Thu 8/19, Sat 10/2, & Thu 11/18
(2)-100 block Dumbarton Rd.- Mon 3/15-Tue 3/16 & Tue 3/16
(1)-7100 block Rodgers Court- Sun 1/10-Wed 1/20
(1)-400 block Murdock Rd.- Sat 9/4
(1)-100 block Overbrook Rd.- Sat 9/4
(1)-100 block Hopkins Rd.- Sat 10/2
(1)-400 block Murdock – Mon 12/27
Notes: In the fall of 2009, an individual was arrested and charged with several break-ins that occurred in Rodgers Forge in 2009. Most of the break-ins for 2010 occurred at properties that were not properly secured. To our knowledge, two individuals were charged with the break-ins that occurred on 8/19 & 11/18 in 2010.
Let's continue the downward trend of 1st degree burglaries in 2011.
We need your help. Remember: LIGHTS ON LOCK UP LOOK OUT
Click here for this week's report
BALTIMORE COUNTY CODE – What you should know about Snow and Ice regulations in Baltimore County:
18-3-107. - REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE.
(a) Required. Within 24 hours after the fall of any snow, each person or public institution occupying or using a residential, commercial, or industrial building in any manner or for any purpose shall remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, the snow from the foot pavements fronting the respective houses, stores, shops, stables, houses of worship, lots occupied by any buildings, unoccupied buildings, and unoccupied lots that run along streets in the county.
(b) Manner of removal. In removing or clearing the snow, the person may not:
(1) Obstruct the passage of water in gutters along the street; or
(2) Throw the snow on the paved portion of the street.
(c) County may remove. If the person required to remove and clear snow under this section does not remove and clear the snow, the county may do so at the expense of the person.
(d) Expense a lien.
(1) If the person does not pay the expense incurred by the county for snow removal under this section, the expense shall be a lien on the property in the same manner as taxes, and shall be collected in the same manner provided by law for the collection of taxes.
(2) Charges and assessments imposed under this subsection are benefit charges and may not exceed a reasonable estimate of the special benefit conferred on the property.
(e) Removal of ice. The person required to remove and clear snow also shall keep ice and every type of obstruction out of the gutters leading to and off the pavements or sidewalks located in front or at the rear or sides of the same buildings.
(f) Penalty. In addition to the other remedies provided in this section, a person who fails to comply with this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of $25 for each failure and an additional $25 for each day the obstruction continues.
Correction to the Fire Hydrant list on last week’s email:
There's no 301 Stevenson Lane, it should be 311 Stevenson Lane for the location of the fire hydrant.
2011 Goal For the Forge
The Rodgers Forge Citizens on Patrol hopes you all enjoyed your holiday season! A new year begins and it is time to again focus on reducing crime in Rodgers Forge. This will only be accomplished by EVERYONE in our neighborhood participating in communication with each other and taking necessary steps to deter offenders from finding the Forge a desirable community to rob, assault and steal from. If you know of anyone that would like to be added to the email weekly crime reports or join our Facebook site please reply to this email and send appropriate information that we can widen our communication base. We are also looking for new patrollers, if you or someone you know could join us for even an hour a month, please reply to this email. Thanking you all in advance to make 2011 an even less crime oriented year!!
Rodgers Forge Citizens on Patrol
Monday, January 3, 2011
Christmas Tree Pickup and Light Recylcing
Hope everyone in the Forge had a Happy Holiday Season! Here's a few tips on what to do with your trees and lights now that we're getting back to the daily grind!
Trees will be picked up the week of January 10th throughout Rodgers Forge. Please remember to leave your trees by the FRONT curb of your home, free of any light strands or decorations. Trees left in the alley will NOT be picked up! Residents of the apartments should consult their management company about where to leave their trees.
Recycling old lights:
The end of the holiday season can leave many residents with strands of holiday lights that are in need of being replaced. Rather than throwing these strands of lights away, residents are encouraged to recycle them, thereby reducing trash and conserving resources. Residents may take their holiday lights to the electronics recycling containers located at any one of the following Baltimore County drop-off
facilities:
· Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility, off of the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway, in White Marsh. Monday - Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
· Western Acceptance Facility, off of the 4500 block of Hollins Ferry Road, in Halethorpe. Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, on Drop-off Drive, off Warren Road, in Cockeysville. Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For additional information, including driving directions and hours of
the County's drop-off facilities, please visit the Bureau of Solid Waste
Management web site at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/recycling or call
410-887-2000.
Trees will be picked up the week of January 10th throughout Rodgers Forge. Please remember to leave your trees by the FRONT curb of your home, free of any light strands or decorations. Trees left in the alley will NOT be picked up! Residents of the apartments should consult their management company about where to leave their trees.
Recycling old lights:
The end of the holiday season can leave many residents with strands of holiday lights that are in need of being replaced. Rather than throwing these strands of lights away, residents are encouraged to recycle them, thereby reducing trash and conserving resources. Residents may take their holiday lights to the electronics recycling containers located at any one of the following Baltimore County drop-off
facilities:
· Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility, off of the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway, in White Marsh. Monday - Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
· Western Acceptance Facility, off of the 4500 block of Hollins Ferry Road, in Halethorpe. Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, on Drop-off Drive, off Warren Road, in Cockeysville. Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For additional information, including driving directions and hours of
the County's drop-off facilities, please visit the Bureau of Solid Waste
Management web site at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/recycling or call
410-887-2000.
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