🌱 Patch AM: How new county fines could rein in Catonsville’s rowdy backyard parties

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In today's newsletter:

• How new county fines could rein in Catonsville's rowdy backyard parties
• What new bike and trail funding means for getting around Catonsville

Also on today's calendar: Power52 Live On The Green! 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathy B.!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baltimore County eyes crackdown on for-profit house parties (wbaltv.com) — Baltimore County officials are proposing steep fines for large, for‑profit backyard parties after Catonsville residents complained about frequent, rowdy events in their neighborhood this summer. The bill, inspired by similar measures in nearby counties, would penalize commercial party hosts up to $5,000 per incident. A public hearing is set for Sept. 15, giving Catonsville neighbors a chance to weigh in.
   

• MDOT Announces over $11-million in Grants for Bike, Pedestrian & Trail Projects Statewide (wgmd.com) — Catonsville is in line for a state Bikeways design grant as part of more than $11 million Maryland is investing in bike, pedestrian, and trail projects. The funding will help plan safer, more connected routes to parks, schools, and commercial areas. Other communities statewide are also receiving money for trails, bridges, and Safe Routes to School improvements.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catonsville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Power52 Live On The Green! 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic →
  Turf Valley Golf Club, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar →
  Watchdog Krav Maga, 5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Animal Advocates of Howard County HUGE Annual Yard Sale! →
  Animal Advocates of Howard County, 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia
  8:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
  Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Catonsville Wednesday Farmers Market →
  Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Native Plant education event →
  Corner of Oella Ave & Frederick Rd at the river
  9:00 am
• Candle Sale Fundraiser - ONLINE - August 16 to September 13 →
  St John's Grace United Church of Christ, 1000 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore
  6:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Northrop Grumman Gaveliers Toastmasters Club →
  Zoom
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Zen Hiking led by Vicki Bannister & Sissy Greisman →
  Rockburn Branch Park, 5400 Landing Rd, Elkridge
  9:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Free Community Yard Sale! →
  9:00 am
• We Care Elkridge - Community Cook & Family Fun - FREE →
  5929 Setter Dr, Elkridge
  12:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Northrop Grumman Gaveliers Toastmasters Club →
  Zoom
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodlawn

• Governor Moore Highlights Investments in Homebuyers, Seniors, and Agriculture During Baltimore County Tour (radiofreehubcity.com)
• As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it's time to raise taxes (inquirer.com)
• Proposed six-year transportation plan focuses on priorities, not new projects (radiofreehubcity.com)

Ellicott City

• Howard Co. Educator A Finalist For Maryland Teacher Of The Year (patch.com)
• Driver Dies In Police Pursuit With Howard Co. Officer (patch.com)

Baltimore

• Baltimore-area events planned to commemorate 25 years since 9/11 attacks (wbal.com)
• Baltimore County leaders seek to block commercial house parties in private homes (wbal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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