“Woefully inadequate” public sewers – halting a development project near Lake Roland – are reaffirmed as a growing public health problem The plan to turn six acres adjacent to Lake … Continue reading “Baltimore County Appeals Board upholds thumbs-down on Bluestem Village”
Category: In the News
Radebaugh Park in Towson enters second stage of construction
Grading work at Radebaugh Park in Towson is complete, and construction of park amenities will begin soon, according to an update from the Green Towson Alliance. The work so far … Continue reading “Radebaugh Park in Towson enters second stage of construction”
In rare move, judge rejects development, citing Baltimore County’s sewer problems
Bluestem Village is disapproved because of infrastructure deficiencies in the Lake Roland area In a decision considered unprecedented in Baltimore County, a large-scale development has been disapproved on the grounds … Continue reading “In rare move, judge rejects development, citing Baltimore County’s sewer problems”
Baltimore County reports a sewage spill it claims really didn’t happen
Baltimore County has rebuilt a stacked manhole that environmental activists say spewed raw sewage earlier this month at Lake Roland, a popular water recreation and nature park in north Baltimore. … Continue reading “Baltimore County reports a sewage spill it claims really didn’t happen”
Baltimore County says it is unaware of sewage spill at Lake Roland
A citizens group says that sewage spewing out of a manhole last week at Lake Roland posed a health risk to park users and demonstrates the need for urgent sewer … Continue reading “Baltimore County says it is unaware of sewage spill at Lake Roland”
Affordable housing development proposed for East Towson
By Libby Solomon Towson Times June 19, 2019 A proposed affordable apartment building in East Towson is drawing skepticism from residents and environmental activists raising concerns about issues including traffic … Continue reading “Affordable housing development proposed for East Towson”
Encouraging the use of native plants
Much research has documented the importance of native plants in our yards, our neighborhoods, and our ecosystems. Two members of Green Towson Alliance submitted the first-ever plant exhibit using … Continue reading “Encouraging the use of native plants”
County breaks ground on Radebaugh Park
After more than three years of planning and community advocacy, Baltimore County officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday morning for the Radebaugh Park in Towson’s Aigburth Manor neighborhood. The 3.76-acre … Continue reading “County breaks ground on Radebaugh Park”
6.75 Tons Of Trash In Towson Removed By Volunteers
A 100-pound hubcap and fallen utility pole were among the items found in streams by volunteers in Towson during clean-ups at 21 sites this spring.
Maryland braces for invasion of lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is poised to invade Maryland for the first time this year. Appearing first in a shipment of Asian rock in Pennsylvania, the lanternfly has been found in three … Continue reading “Maryland braces for invasion of lanternflies”