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- Update On the I-95 Hunt Club Noise Wall: No author given.
- Summary:
- A meeting was held on February 5 by the State Highway Administration regarding the proposed Noise Wall for construction along the northbound lanes of I-95 adjacent to Hunt Club Estates.
- Over 80 people attended.
- The state requires at least 75% of residents affected to approve the project, which has been met.
- The state plans to begin construction late this summer.
- The county is required to fund 20% of the cost.
- Okay, So Who Didn’t Notice the Snow?: Polly Thornton
- Summary:
- Elkridge and Maryland experienced record-breaking snowstorms starting on February 14, with 28.2 inches of snow.
- Public works employees worked to clear roads.
- The snow was too deep for children to play in.
- People with snowplows, bobcats, or snow blowers were in high demand.
- The weather had been around the 20s the week before the storm, and people enjoyed skating on frozen ponds.
- Now, temperatures are in the 60s, and flowers are blooming.
- Grace Episcopal Breaks Ground for Day Care: No author given.
- Summary:
- Grace Episcopal Church in Elkridge held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 27 for the Grace Church Child Care Center.
- The Child Care Center has been in existence for 30 years.
- The ceremony was attended by Fr. Taylor Smith, Fr. Mark Gatza, government leaders, parishioners, and children.
- The children sang a song called “Build Our Brand New School.
- Fr. Garza said this was the tenth groundbreaking for Grace Church.
- County Revises Flood Plain Boundaries In Harwood: No author given.
- Summary:
- Howard Saltzman from the Howard County Storm Water Management Division met with the Harwood Park Neighborhood Community Association on February 13 to discuss new flood zone boundaries.
- The new flood zone includes properties on Ivy Terrace, Athol Avenue, Harthorn Avenue, and some properties west of the railroad tracks on Woodburn, Forest, and part of Beechfield Avenues.
- The original FEMA flood zone boundaries were drawn in the 1970s after Hurricane Agnes.
- Howard County established new 100-year flood plain boundaries based on a computer model recommended by FEMA.
- No new permits for buildings or additions will be issued for properties within the new flood zone.
- FEMA has not yet formally approved the new boundaries.
- Saltzman recommended that property owners in the revised flood zone purchase flood zone insurance.
- Letters to the Editor Conflict Between Peace and Flag: Rita Chelton
- Summary:
- After 9/11, two Elkridge citizens put up flags on Montgomery Road over I-95.
- Later, a peace symbol banner was placed next to one of the flags but was torn down.
- One of the flags came loose and was taken down.
- Someone sprayed a large peace symbol on the remaining flag.
- The author expresses support for peace banners and respect for others’ opinions but condemns defacing property.
- A Word of Thanks to Dr. Mumford: No author given.
- Summary:
- The author thanks Dr. Mumford and the staff of Elkridge Elementary for their dedication to the children, especially after a recent bus accident.
- An Open letter to Councilman Merdon: Ed Huber
- Summary:
- The letter is in regards to the proposed Noise Barrier along northbound I-95 next to Hunt Club Estates in Elkridge.
- The State has met all requirements and will begin construction if the County funds its portion.
- The author asks Councilman Merdon to support the funding.
- Meeting On Drive-in Property: Arthur LisowskydFr. Joon Vim
- Summary:
- The owner of the former Elkridge Drive-in Theater property invited community residents to a meeting on April 15.
- The meeting was to discuss a proposal for developing the 17-acre property on Washington Boulevard.
- School Bus Accident on U. S. Route 1: Betry McMillion
- Summary:
- In January, there was an accident at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Loudon Avenue involving a bus carrying children from Elkridge Elementary School.
- A school bus attempting to turn left onto Loudon Avenue was struck by a northbound vehicle.
- The bus operator was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
- No serious injuries were sustained by the students.
- A flashing light will be installed at the intersection in the fall of 2003
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