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Overlea News

Local news for Overlea, MD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday May 8 | North East Booster

Kenwood Avenue repairs near end

“At the end of the whole thing, we will have an infrastucture that will last 70 to 80 years”

"We got a commitment from them to have it done by the end of June," said Steve Emm, the county engineer for the $2.6 million project. via North East Booster

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Sunday May 4 | North East Booster

Grandpop's still a cozy nookConvenience store a Rosedale fixture for half a century

“You can sit here all day if you want”

Grandpop's still a cozy nook Convenience store a Rosedale fixture for half a century 05/01/08 by linda gaRman weimer How many convenience stores offer you a seat on a sofa? Grandpop's Place, at the point where ... via North East Booster

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Friday May 2 | Owings Mills Times

Senator seeks study of fees on development

“Such a high fee would have the opposite effect and end up driving people away from Baltimore County. Do people really want to pay $20,000 every time they buy a house? I don't think so.”

"The issue of a new school site is a big one in the 42nd District," said Sen. Jim Brochin, whose district includes Towson, Timonium and part of Pikesville, "But it could happen next in Catonsville; it could be ... via Owings Mills Times

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Wednesday Apr 30 | Examiner.com

Police crack mysterious Pikesville phenomenon

“He just happened to have pyrotechnics and, early in the morning, he would set them off.”

One person suggested meteors. Another, a propane-propelled cannon. Gunshots. One man said the mysterious flash of light and gut-rattling bang could only be the product of time-travel experiments. via Examiner.com

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Wednesday Apr 16 | Baltimore Sun | Posted by Baltimore Sun

Tough times, tight budget

“But it doesn't mean we can afford them.”

Baltimore County Council Chairman Kevin Kamenetz finished listening to the county executive discuss his proposed $2.58 billion operating budget yesterday and said, 'It's not a happy moment.'

The proposal doesn't require increases in taxes or fees, but it requires council members to decide whether to keep raises for some police officers called for in binding arbitration, or to cut the $4 million budgeted for it.

'That's the toughest part of this whole package,' said Councilman Joseph Bartenfelder, an Overlea-Fullerton Democrat. Read more

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Monday Apr 14 | Baltimore Sun | Posted by Baltimore Sun

Condominium plan spurs debate in Bowleys Quarters

“We don't care if an owner of a marina lives on the property”

There are no condos in Bowleys Quarters.

But some residents worry that the eastern Baltimore County peninsula could eventually be overrun with them.

One marina owner's plan to build condos in the waterfront community has sparked a fierce debate. And other marina owners are seeking zoning designations that would allow them to develop homes.

To prevent more residential development, Councilman Joseph Bartenfelder has introduced a measure to remove residential zoning from properties that are designated in the future as marinas or boatyards in the Bowleys Quarters and Lower Back River Neck areas. Read more

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Apr 12, 2008 | North County News

County to review plans for Loch Raven addition

Loch Raven serves students from Glen Arm, Hydes and Baldwin, in addition to Parkville, Carney and Towson. via North County News

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Apr 10, 2008 | Towson Times

No stopping review of school planResidents seek meeting, county sticks to schedule

“It's not right for our community.”

No stopping review of school plan Residents seek meeting, county sticks to schedule 04/09/08 by virginia terhune A county review of plans for a 400-seat addition to Loch Raven High School will go forward as ... via Towson Times

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Apr 2, 2008 | WBAL-AM Baltimore

Police Looking For Leads In Stabbing Of "The Wire" Actor

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 WBAL Radio as reported by Steve Fermier Police in Baltimore County are asking the public for help in the investigation into a stabbing from last month that left an actor in the HBO ... via WBAL-AM Baltimore

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Mar 30, 2008 | Baltimore Sun

Correction

Because of incorrect information supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department, an article in yesterday's Maryland section misidentified the business where an actor was stabbed Sunday. via Baltimore Sun

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