The Viaduct – Vol 14 No 2 – April 2001

Here’s a summary of the headlines and summaries in the provided document:

  • Prospects For Carnival Dim – The annual Elkridge carnival, a significant event since 1988, may not occur this year due to the unavailability of rides and games from Amusements of America during peak months.  
  • On The Auction Block … Going, Going, Not Gone – A historic white building on Main Street was up for auction but did not receive the minimum bid, leading to a look back at its history.  
  • This Magic Moment – Magician Frank Buono entertained diners at Elkridge Pizza Hut with card tricks.  
  • County Proposes Sale of Elkridge Land – Howard County is considering selling eight parcels of land in Elkridge to fund an office building in Ellicott City, raising concerns among residents.  
  • LETTERS to the EDITOR – An open letter to the Norbel School community discusses taking action against violence in schools.  
  • Sen. Kasemeyer on Resurfacing 195 – The State Highway Administration will resurface a section of I-95 to reduce vehicular noise, following a request from Senator Kasemeyer.  
  • Concern Over Hanover Road Prompts Letter to SHA – A letter to the State Highway Administration raises concerns about proposed improvements to Hanover Road and their impact on traffic.  
  • Elkridge Seventh Grader Wins Science Award – Kevin Sullivan, a seventh-grade student at Elkridge Landing Middle School, received multiple awards at the Baltimore County Science Fair.  
  • Senior Housing Approved on O’Neill’s Property – The Board of Appeals approved a special exception to build senior housing units on Montgomery Road.  
  • Hanover Road Problems Discussed at Meeting – A Greater Elkridge Community Association meeting addressed concerns about increased traffic on Hanover Road and Route 1.  
  • Letter Results in Flag Donation – Following a letter, two more flags were donated to the Elkridge Kiwanis for their memorial site.  
  • Landing Road Update – Landing Road has reopened after the completion of a new bridge construction.  
  • Quieter Skies – A task force has been formed to reduce aircraft noise levels around BWI by advocating for federal legislation to phase out noisier planes.

Link to full issue:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HENg3p-aqG8UIVGQ5J-1EgDT8ukERCth/view?usp=drive_link