June 2022 Newsletter

GABA Members

Be sure to get in the swing of things with a Golf Tournament Sponsorship!

Here is an opportunity to introduce your business to a different group of potential customers or clients!

All for only $200, your donation will give you a place on the golf course.

We supply the sign with your business name and place for you!!!!

You will also be supporting GABA’s Quests

You can order your spot online or contact Patsy:

Do not delay, Limited Opportunities!

Thank you,
Patsy Plowman

For complete information on entering your vehicle or organization in the parade, contact us at ArbutusParade@gmail.com to request a full parade application, which may require a donation.  Entries are due by June 15, 2022

Rules and requirements available in the package.

Baltimore County Council District 1 Updates

Do you want to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Baltimore County’s First Council District? You’ve come to the right place. From water and sewer line replacements to zoning hearings and more are available for review here.

Need to reach the Council Office?

E-mail
council1@baltimorecountymd.gov

District Office
754 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
410-887-0896
410-887-1012 (fax)
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Towson Office
400 Washington Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-3386
410-887-5791 (fax)

What’s Happening at Dewey Lowman American Legion Post #109

Saturday, June 4th: Post 109’s annual Flea Market with tables and tables full of values and some smoked beef and turkey sandwiches, hot dogs, and cold soda’s as well as some cold beer. Open for business from 8am to 2pm.

Tuesday, June 21st: Election of officers for the 2022-2023 membership year. This is your chance to choose the officers who will lead the post throughout the coming year.

For more info, or to join the Legion, visit their webpage:
https://www.americanlegionpost109.org/

Visit the Master Plan 2030

Hub at any time at

Master Plan 2030 Hub

While we await the release of Master Plan 2030 this summer, it might be a good time to revisit one of the leading goals in its development:  sustainability. At its most basic, the word sustainable is defined as the ability to be maintained at a certain level or rate; and the ability to be  defended and upheld. When we talk about sustainability in the context of communities, organizations or government we are doing so with a broader concept – “Sustainability means meeting our own needs without  compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources.  Sustainability is not just environmental- ism. (University of Alberta)”

The Master Plan’s series of public input sessions dealt with many aspects of individual, community and governmental needs and goals. As a Maryland designated Sustainable Community, Arbutus can look forward to continued opportunities as well as challenges.

Opportunities exist in the community’s relationship with a growing, nationally recognized university, UMBC, and the associated public outreach and economic development activities associated with it. Healthcare  providers Saint Agnes Hospital and Kaiser Permanente are close neighbors, employing many residents and serving the needs of the community. Joined with small and mid-sized businesses, many owned and operated by GABA members, they form the backbone of the economy in the Arbutus area. Designated opportunity zones in the Halethorpe Farms/Hollins Ferry Roads area and along Benson Avenue have brought major investments by logistics companies, a commercial bakery, manufacturers and large scale service providers.

The Baltimore County Arts Guild maintains space in the Maiden Choice area while Guinness has established a public presence at the Howard County border, reinventing the former Seagrams Distillery. The location along the Patapsco River is spurring discussions about ways to connect through greenway and water trails.

A diverse mix of large and small businesses, educational resources and healthcare providers helps to create economic growth and stability. Economic benefits also derive from tourism associated with natural areas (Patapsco River and State Park), entertainment venues (UMBC’s Events Center and Performing Arts and Humanities Building; the Hollywood Theatre) and other unique attractions. All are factors in creating sustainability.

Special Alert – At a recent meeting of the Halethorpe Improvement Association Officer Tom Warehime advised the members about break-ins that have taken place in recent months throughout the 1st precinct area.  Some have included “cat burglar” type thefts taking place in the overnight hours, sometimes while residents are in their homes.

As we are now in the warmer months, remember to lock your doors and windows at night.  Don’t leave the house with windows open and unlocked.  Report suspicious activity and keep an eye on your neighbors’ homes if you know they are on vacation or otherwise away from their home for an extended period.

Remember to lock sheds and garages after finishing outdoor projects.  Do not keep valuables in your vehicles.  Minimize opportunities for thefts.

Bicycle Theft Prevention

Here are some prevention techniques, which if followed, can make it more difficult for a thief to steal your bicycle:

• Always lock it.  Never leave your bike unlocked, even if unattended for just a few minutes.  A thief can steal your bike in seconds.  Always lock your bike through the frame and at least one wheel.  Use a cable, cable lock, or second U-lock to lock the other wheel.  If you have a quick release front wheel, remove it and take it with you.
• Invest in the best lock you can afford, usually hardened steel U-lock or hardened steel chain and padlock.
• Lock your bike to a permanent object.  Make sure a thief can’t slide your bike over the top of the object.
• Don’t lock your bike to another bike, small tree, aluminum or wooden posts, or to a chain link fence.  These items can easily be broken or cut.  If you keep your bike in a garage, basement, or on a porch, lock it.
• If you store your bike in a shed or garage, lock it to some other large item as a riding lawnmower, snow blower, power washer, etc.
• If you must lock your bike outside, always lock your bike in a visible, well-lighted area.  Lock it up in an area where it can easily be seen by as many people as possible.  Try to maximize the use and take advantage of “natural surveillance.”  Thieves usually don’t like an audience.
• Write down the bicycle’s serial number and keep it in a safe place.  Look for the serial number stamped on your bike’s head tube, seat post, under the crank, or on the frame’s rear wheel mount.
• Engrave your bike with your driver’s license (soundex) number.  This will allow law enforcement to find the owner of a recovered stolen/found bike.

Any questions or concerns please contact the Precinct One Community Outreach Team at 410-877-5165