by David Marks | Nov 9, 2015 | Aigburth Manor, Burkleigh Square, East Towson, open space, Towson Manor Village
In June, the County Executive’s office announced the pending purchase of a park site at the Radebaugh property in eastern Towson. The retail shop would remain, and Baltimore County would redevelop the site into a new community park. At the time, I applauded...
by David Marks | Sep 9, 2015 | NeighborSpace, open space, Patriot Plaza, Towson Circulator, West Towson
Since taking office, our office has worked across party lines to make Towson a model for sustainability. Now, it is time to take Towson to a new level. Our Plan for a Greener Towson will provide the resources to create and improve new parks and recreation sites in...
by David Marks | Jul 29, 2015 | air conditioning, Carney, Joppa View
This summer, work started on air conditioning at Carney and Joppa View Elementary Schools. The design phase is in 2015, with construction in 2016. Other schools that serve northeastern Baltimore County will also receive air conditioning over the next two years....
by David Marks | Jun 14, 2015 | Aigburth Manor, Angel Park, Burkleigh Square, dog park, Downtown Towson, Gough Park, open space, Patriot Plaza, Ridgely Manor, Soukup Park, Towson Manor Village
Friday’s announcement that Baltimore County will purchase part of the Radebaugh property is terrific news for the Towson community. Our office had been working with the County Executive’s office on this project for several months. Once the property is...
by David Marks | May 27, 2015 | Carney, Harford Hills Elementary, Honeygo Plan, Parkville, Perry Hall High School, school overcrowding
One of my priorities as County Councilman has been to reduce school overcrowding. This is a complex problem, and not entirely driven by new development. In Carney and Parkville, for instance, we are seeing a demographic turnover as older homeowners sell to young...