🌱 Baltimore County Proposes Zoning Map Changes + Clothing Donations

Morning, neighbors. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community today.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower; not as cool. High: 59 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. The Baltimore County Council proposed two Comprehensive Zoning Map Process changes to allow for more transparency and community input. To increase transparency, the first change would require an Information Report from the Planning Department that would be made available to the public upon request. To increase community input, the second change would shift the timeline for zoning approval. The Planning Department would provide its recommendations to the Planning Board after the public hearings, instead of before. The new bills will be discussed on Dec. 13 at the County Council Work Session. The final reading and vote will occur on Dec. 19 at the Legislative Session. (Perry Hall Patch)
2. The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Dundalk Gender & Sexuality Acceptance (GSA) Club and the Student Programming Board are accepting cold weather clothing donations now through Dec. 9 on behalf of Baltimore Haven. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Life Offices at CCBC Catonsville, CCBC Dundalk, and CCBC Essex. (CCBC MD)
3. The Catonsville High School boys basketball team won their first game of the season on Dec. 5. The team, led by new Catonsville coach Jason Harris, won 84 to 16 against Sparrows Point High School. Congratulations! (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Catonsville Farmers Market Wednesdays At Christian Temple (9:00 AM)
• Reaching 4 Wellness "Wellness Wednesday" At 405 Frederick Road, Suite 106 (5:00 PM)
• Nutcracker! Magic Of Christmas Ballet At Hippodrome Theatre At The France-Merrick PAC in Baltimore (6:55 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Philip Berrigan, a Josephite priest who was one of the Catonsville Nine draft protestors, died yesterday (Dec. 6) in Baltimore. He was a longtime peace activist and a co-founder of the Jonah House community. (Baltimore Parade)
• A stately four-bedroom with a screened-in porch and a gas fireplace is for sale on Hickory Springs Circle in Catonsville! View the link to see more homes on the market in your area. (Catonsville Patch)
• Bob, an adorable Domestic Short Hair cat, was found terrified on the streets of Pigtown (SW Baltimore). Bob is looking for a safe forever home! Click the link to see Bob and many more adoptable pets in the Catonsville area. (Catonsville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!