E-Waste Recycling Event Friday

From Delegate Lafferty:

Towson University Sustainability Committee E-Waste Recycling Drop Off Friday, March 29, 2013 10am – 3pm Towson University, Lot 11, Entrance on Osler Drive, Behind Union Parking Garage Community members can drop off their personal e-waste only, including: Computers, Monitors (CRT and LCD), Laptops, Printers, Scanners, Mouse, DVD Drives, Floppy Drives, Motherboards, Processors, Hard Disks, External Hard Drives, TV’s, Stereo’s. DVD Players, VCR’s, Microwaves, Blu-Ray Writers, Ballasts, Starters, Electric Motors, Finger Print Readers, Power Supplies and Wires Delegate Steve Lafferty Maryland House of Delegates, District 42 410-841-3487stephen.lafferty@house.state.md.us

Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday!

WHEN: Saturday March 23rd. 10:00am
WHERE: The Tot Lot
WHAT: Children up to age 10 are welcome to participate. Children should bring their own baskets. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Big Bunny!
• Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
• Eggs filled with candy, stickers, and other surprises.
• Egg hunts for ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, 8-10 will take place
every 15 minutes.

Click Here For The Flyer!

RFCOP Crime report update-Mar 11-17, 2013

Juveniles Apprehended Following 2 Burglaries

Update on burglaries on Hopkins and Overbrook

Police said the boys were arrested at the Towson branch of the Baltimore County Public Library on March 7.

• By Nayana Davis
• Email the author
• March 14, 2013

   

Two 14-year-old boys were arrested at the Towson branch of the Baltimore County Library in connection with two burglary incidents on March 7.

Around noon last Thursday, a neighbor caught the boys attempting to take a bicycle from a yard, according to a Baltimore County Police report. The burglars fled the scene, in the 300 block of Overbrook Road, on foot.

Police said the juveniles then burglarized another home on Hopkins Road before they were ultimately apprehended at the library.

-          From The Towson Patch

Kudos to the neighbor who called the police!!  This is the second time a Rodgers Forge neighbor has called the police in reference to incidences in the Forge that resulted in an arrest.  That is what it is all about – awareness and calling 911!!!  Thank you from the RFCOP and Rodgers Forge!!

 

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Mar 11-17, 2013

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

March 17: Attempted Second Degree Murder, 1600 block of Yakona Road, 21286

At 10 a.m., officers responded for a subject with a stab wound. The victim and the suspect got into an argument over money, and the suspect stabbed the victim. A second victim was injured when the suspect pushed her to the floor. Jeshua Young, 35, of the 700 block of New Pittsburg Avenue, 21222, was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

March 17: Attempted First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Debonair Court, 21234

Between 3 and 11 a.m., an unknown suspect kicked the apartment door but did not gain entry.

March 16 to March 17: Second Degree Burglary, 1600 block of Jeffers Road, 21204

Between 5:30 p.m. on March 16 and noon on March 17, an unknown suspect entered the location, which is under construction. Power and construction tools were taken.

March 15: Armed Robbery -  Gun, 6000 block of York Road, 21212

At 12:06 a.m., a man entered the Royal Farms store and displayed a handgun. The suspect demanded money and cigarettes, and fled on foot after the employee complied.

March 13 to March 14: Second Degree Burglary, 8100 block of La Salle Road, 21286

Between 10 p.m. on March 13 and 3:28 a.m. on March 14, an unknown suspect entered two teacher work areas at Loch Raven Academy. It is unknown if anything is missing at this time.

March 12: First Degree Burglaries, 7700 block of York Road, 21204

Between 9 a.m. and 5:50 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open doors to two apartments and ransacked the residences. Nothing appears to be missing at this time.

March 11: Robbery, Hillsway Avenue and Perring Parkway, 21234

At 8 p.m., a known suspect pushed the victim down and took her phone. The victim attempted to get her phone back from the suspect, and the suspect bit the victim. The incident remains under investigation.

March 11: Robbery, 1000 block of Charlesview Way, 21204

At 7:20 p.m., two male suspects wearing masks approached the victim and took a large amount of money.

 

 

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Mar 11-17, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130750570 Theft of Motor Vehicle  3/16  9:44 am      3xx Dunkirk Road

130730579 Theft from Motor Vehicle       3/14  9:41 am      xx Dunkirk Road

 

Easter Egg Hunt a Week Away!

WHEN: Saturday March 23rd. 10:00am
WHERE: The Tot Lot
WHAT: Children up to age 10 are welcome to participate. Children should bring their own baskets. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Big Bunny!
• Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
• Eggs filled with candy, stickers, and other surprises.
• Egg hunts for ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, 8-10 will take place
every 15 minutes.

Click Here For The Flyer!

RFCOP Crime report update-Mar 4-10, 2013

Suspicious Activity – claiming to be BGE representatives:

Please advise your neighbors of this and follow the lead of the resident.

 

On 3/11 a resident of Copeleigh Rd, 21212 had a young (20's) African-American male knock on her door claiming to be a BGE representative asking to view her recent BGE bill. When the resident asked to see his identification first the young man could not produce any and was told to leave by the resident which he did.  Another resident on Copeleigh Rd was also approached by two young African-American males making the same request. 

 

Please remind your family and neighbors to always request identification of anyone coming to their door requesting information or aid, if they're legitimate they'll have no problem producing it.  If necessary the Agency (BGE, Comcast, Verizon, etc) can always be contacted too to verify their representatives. Don't give out information to anyone you're not familiar with or recognize.  Call 9-1-1 when suspicious persons of this type are in your community so that our Officers can respond and identify them.

 

Thanks, Sgt Fink, PC06 COT

 

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Mar 4-10, 2013

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

March 9: Fourth Degree Burglary, Unit block of Ensor Avenue, 21204

At 12:15 a.m., two suspects were arrested after attempting to retrieve their vehicle from the lot of Pollard's Towing. They damaged a fence and backed into an air conditioning unit. John James, 22, of the 100 block of Chapeltowne Circle, 21236, and Devin Johnson, 21, of the 4200 block of Mispillion Road, 21236, were charged with burglary and theft.

March 8: Robbery, Unit block of Comet Court, 21234

Between 9:30 and 10 p.m., three black males assaulted the victim and took his wallet, watch, and ring. The incident was not reported until the following day.

March 8: First Degree Burglary, 100 block of Hopkins Road, 21212

Between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., an unknown suspect broke the basement window pane and took a computer.

March 7: First Degree Burglary, 8300 block of  Hillendale Road, 21234

Between 5 and 7:25 p.m., an unknown suspect entered through an open window. A jersey and magazines were taken.

March 7: Second Degree Burglary, 400 block of Hopkins Road, 21212

Between 12:20 and 12:30 p.m., two 14 year old juveniles were arrested after opening a garage door and entering the garage. The suspects fled after being witnessed by a neighbor.

March 7: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 8300 block of Hillendale Road, 21234

At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect damaged the latch on the rear window. Entry was not gained.

March 6: First Degree Burglary, 8100 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286

Between 5 p.m. and midnight, an unknown suspect entered through an unlocked window and took electronics and clothing.

March 5: Armed Robbery, 400 block of Schwartz Avenue, 21212

At 10:57 p.m., a delivery driver from China Wok was called for a food delivery. The driver was flagged down by a man who told the victim that he ordered the food. Two other suspects jumped from the bushes and one displayed a gun. The suspects fled after taking food and money. The first suspect is a black male, 5'10", with braids. The second suspect is a black male, 6'2" tall. The third suspect is a white male.

March 5: Attempted Armed Robbery, 6600 block of Collinsdale Road, 21234

At 9:46 p.m., the suspects approached the victim at his front door and knocked him to the ground. They searched through his pockets. The victim fought back, and the suspects fled on foot. The first suspect is a black male, 5'9", with a slim build. The second suspect is a black male.

March 5: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 1400 block of Taylor Avenue, 21234

At 9:20 p.m., the victim heard someone trying to open her window. When the victim opened the curtain, the suspect fled.

March 5: Second Degree Burglary, 1600 block of West Joppa Road, 21204

At 3:50 a.m., the suspect smashed the front window of the Royal Farm store and took cartons of cigarettes. The suspect is a white male with a medium build and brown hair

 

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Mar 4-10, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130671852      1^st Degree Burglary                3/8      8:16 pm           1xx Hopkins Road

130660834      4^th Degree Burglary               3/7      12:13 pm         3xx Overbrook Road

130660843      2^nd Degree Burglary               3/7      12:17 pm         4xx Hopkins Road

(2 14 year old youths arrested)

130642040      Armed Robbery                     3/5      10:56 pm         4xx Schwartz Avenue

130631231      1^st Degree Burglary                3/4      2:57 pm           2xx Midhurst Road

130631103      Destruction of Property       3/4      1:33 pm           6xx Kingston Road

 

Burglaries are back in the Forge, We need everyones help:

Recapping last week’s incidents:

130571437      2^nd degree Assault                  2/26    3:54 pm           3xx Dumbarton Road

130581294      4^th degree Burglary                2/27    4:04 pm           3xx Murdock Road

130620870      1^st degree Burglary                3/3      1:59 pm           3xx Stevenson Lane

130620726      Destruction of Property       3/3      12:02 pm         70xx Heathfield Road

130571910      1^st degree Burglary                2/26    8:22pm            1xx Dumbarton Road

            If you view the last two weeks of burglaries and other incidents in just the past two weeks a negative trend is developing in Rodgers Forge that we have not had in the past three years.  They are as follows:

3  -  First degree Burglaries

2  -  Second degree Burglaries

2  -  Fourth degree Burglaries

1  -  Second degree Assault

            Summer is not yet here and already we have accrued more Burglaries in the past 2 weeks then we had in almost a year.  The reason for the drastic increase is unknown, but the answer is we need EVERYONE in the Forge to be extra vigilant!  The Citizens on Patrol can only do so much; we desperately need your help to curb this drastic increase in crime. We welcome all suggestions and most of all volunteers.

            We are a community of 1,777 homes.  If one household could donate one hour of patrolling a month, for 24 hour around the clock coverage we would only need 720 homes to cover one full month.  We understand there are not many people who have free time at night, but if you see the times above, a lot is happening during the day and in the early morning and evening hours.  Any help given is appreciated.

Tree Rodgers Forge Spring Street Tree Program and Application

Tree Rodgers Forge Street Tree Program

Please submit by April 6, 2013 for Spring Planting

Why plant street trees?

Trees create healthier and more attractive neighborhoods. Street trees increase property values, cool our homes, reduce street noise, enhance walkability, clean the air, and filter and absorb rain water runoff.  These benefits contribute to the overall health of our community, local streams, and the Chesapeake Bay.

What is a street tree?

Street trees typically grow in the area between your sidewalk and the street curb within the County’s right of way (or on your front lawn next to the sidewalk within the County easement). The trees are free by way of a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant given to Blue Water Baltimore (formed by the merge of the Jones Falls Watershed Association with four other watershed groups in Baltimore). Tree planting can be performed by the homeowner and/or volunteers, or BWB will plant your tree for a fee of $50.

Minimum requirements for a street tree:

1. Own the house at the requested location and have a 4’ by 10’ planting area or wider.
2. Agree to water the tree weekly between May and October for its first two years.
3. Give BWB and Tree Rodgers Forge permission to plant the tree by completing this form.
4. Call Miss Utility a week before the planting (you will be notified by BWB or TRF before the date).
5. Volunteer on the day of the planting or pay BWB to plant your tree (planting in early May).

YES!  I WANT A STREET TREE PLANTED AT MY HOUSE!

I give BWB and Tree Rodgers Forge permission to plant a street tree in the right-of-way along my house. I agree to water the tree weekly from May to October for the first two years. I understand that some locations may not be suitable for trees due to utilities, signs, or width of sidewalk, and that the Baltimore County Dept. of Environmental Protection & Sustainability shall make final determinations of suitable locations and species. The trees, once planted, will be the property of Baltimore County. By signing or emailing this form I request a tree to be planted at my house and in an existing planting location and agree to the requirements above to ensure its survival.

Name (printed) ________________________________________________

Signature (not necessary if emailing):_______________________________  Date:______________

Street Address and Zip___________________________________________

Telephone: (h or c)________________________(w)___________________

Email:________________________________________________________

            __ I will plant my own tree.

           

                                               

Please submit this form by April 6, 2013 for spring planting to Ryan Cosgrove at rpcosgrove@gmail.com or 228 Overbrook.

 


To download a printable copy of the application, click here

Historic Tax Credit Seminar

From Stu Sirota, RFCA President:

 

A HISTORIC DISTRICT TAX CREDIT SEMINAR will be held on MARCH 19th AT 7:00 PM at FIRST & ST STEPHENS CHURCH HALL

6915 YORK ROAD, PRESENTER, NEIL JUNKER, O’CONNELL AND ASSOCIATES. 

Rodgers Forge is a National Historic District and homeowners are eligible for historic tax credits for qualified work. Neil will present information on the types of projects that might qualify for the tax credits as well as application, getting approvals and finally obtaining the credits.

Suspicious Activity Notice

From Sgt Fink of the Baltimore County Police Department:

"

Please advise your neighbors of this and follow the lead of the resident.

On 3/11 a resident of Copeleigh Rd, 21212 had a young (20's) African-American male knock on her door claiming to be a BGE representative asking to view her recent BGE bill. When the resident asked to see his identification first the young man could not produce any and was told to leave by the resident which he did.  Another resident on Copeleigh Rd was also approached by two young African-American males making the same request. 

Please remind your family and neighbors to always request identification of anyone coming to their door requesting information or aid, if they're legitimate they'll have no problem producing it.  If necessary the Agency (BGE, Comcast, Verizon, etc) can always be contacted too to verify their representatives. Don't give out information to anyone you're not familiar with or recognize.  Call 9-1-1 when suspicious persons of this type are in your community so that our Officers can respond and identify them.

Thanks, Sgt Fink, PC06 COT"

March 2013 Meeting of the RFCA Board of Governors

AGENDA*

RFCA Board of Governors Monthly Meeting

March 13, 2013, 7 PM

Dumbarton Middle School Cafeteria

7:00        Welcome and pledge

7:05        Guest speaker: Amy Yost – Scouting For Food

7:10        Guest speaker:  Mitch Jones – Food and Water Watch

7:20        Guest speaker: Damian Bohager – Baltimore Food Truck Association

7:40        Approval of February Minutes

7:45        Vote on new board member appointees

7:50        President’s Report            

8:10       Committee Reports

Architecture

       Budget

       By laws review

Membership

       Safe Routes to School

       Tree Rodgers Forge

       Others

8:40        Old Business

8:50        New Business

9:00        Adjourn

*  Subject to change

Weekend Work at TU Arena

From Marina Cooper, our liaison at TU:

 

Weekend Work 3/9 at Tiger Arena

Please be advised Gilbane will be working on Saturday 3/9 from 7 AM to 3:00 PM in the New Arena and Towson Center.

 

Thank you,

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University

Annual Rodgers Forge Easter Egg Hunt!

WHEN: Saturday March 23rd. 10:00am
WHERE: The Tot Lot
WHAT: Children up to age 10 are welcome to participate. Children should bring their own baskets. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Big Bunny!
• Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
• Eggs filled with candy, stickers, and other surprises.
• Egg hunts for ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, 8-10 will take place
every 15 minutes.

Click Here For The Flyer!

RFCOP Crime report update-Feb 25-Mar 3, 2013

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Feb 25-Mar 3, 2013

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

March 4: Armed Robbery, 6000 block of Falls Road, 21209

At 2:34 a.m., the suspect entered the Royal Farm store and displayed a gun. The suspect fled on foot after taking money from the register. The suspect is a black male, 6', and he was wearing a mask.

March 3: Second Degree Burglary, Unit block of Ensor Avenue, 21204

At 2:25 a.m., a man was arrested after climbing over the fence to Pollard's Towing to try to retrieve his vehicle. Perry Halley, 22, of the 1500 block of Oakland Road, 21136, was charged with burglary.

March 1: Fourth Degree Burglary, 8300 block of Kendale Road, 21234

At 9:05 a.m., the victim observed two suspects steal his car rims, jack stands, and socket set. The first suspect is a black male, 40 to 45 years old, 6'1", and 200 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 35 to 40 years old, 6', and 170 pounds.

March 1: First Degree Burglary, 8100 block of Barksdale Road, 21234

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the residence through a rear door and took video games.

February 27: Armed Robbery, Yakona Road and White Oak Road, 21234

At 8:10 p.m., two suspects approached the victim and one held an unknown object to the victim's head. The suspects took money and a gift card from her purse and fled on foot. The first suspect is a black male, 5'11", with a thin build. The second suspect is a black male, 6', with a thin build.

February 27: Fourth Degree Burglary, 300 block of Murdock Road, 21204

Between 3 and 3:35 p.m., an unknown suspect removed a package containing children's toys from the front porch.

February 27: Second Degree Burglary, 6200 block of North Charles Street, 21212

At 1:54 a.m., officers responded to the Exxon Mobile station for an alarm. They found that the front door had been pried open. Nothing appears to be missing.

February 26 to February 27: First Degree Burglary, 300 block of Stevenson Lane, 21212

Between 9 a.m. on February 26 and 5 p.m. on February 27, an unknown suspect entered the apartment through unknown means and took money.

February 26 to February 28: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 8200 block of Jeffers Road, 21204

Between 7 a.m. on February 26 and 10 p.m. on February 28, an unknown suspect attempted to enter the home through a rear basement window. Entry was not gained.

February 25: First Degree Burglary, 1000 block of Halstead Road, 21234

Between 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect took electronics and watches from an apartment

 

Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Feb 25-Mar 3, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130571437      2^nd degree Assault                  2/26    3:54 pm           3xx Dumbarton Road

130581294      4^th degree Burglary                2/27    4:04 pm           3xx Murdock Road

130620870      1^st degree Burglary                3/3      1:59 pm           3xx Stevenson Lane

130620726      Destruction of Property       3/3      12:02 pm         70xx Heathfield Road

130571910      1^st degree Burglary                2/26    8:22pm            1xx Dumbarton Road

130580079      2^nd degree Burglary               2/27    1:54 am           62xx Charles Street

Weekend Work at TU Arena

From Marina Cooper, our liaison with Towson University:

"Per the MOU between Towson University and Rodgers Forge Inc. requesting notification of weekend work, please be advised Gilbane Construction will be working on Saturday 3/2 from 7 AM to 3:00 PM in the New Arena and Towson Center. 

Marina H. Cooper

Office of the President

Towson University "