Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
A plan to build 94 single-family houses on a wooded tract near Saltpeter Creek in Chase could face environmental hurdles.
Southern Land Co. plans to build the houses and a community pier on a 139-acre wooded area off Carroll Island and Keeners roads....
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Tom Smyth, co-president of Smyth Jewelers, recently spoke at a luncheon meeting sponsored by a group of Christian businessmen about the rise of his family's business, his personal fall and how he picked himself back up again.
Smyth is co-president wit...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
An Annapolis developer has finalized plans to purchase the Excalibur at Avalon apartment complex in Pikesville and convert it into condominiums in early 2006.
Doug Lashley, a director with Triton Real Estate Partners, said his company signed a contrac...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Kroff Chemical Co. looking to expand
Kroff Chemical Co. plans to increase its oil-processing capabilities after a special exception was granted Nov. 23 by Zoning Commissioner William Wiseman.
Kroff leases 4.46 acres off North Point Road for it...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County police are investing a rash of graffiti found on several Catonsville businesses recently.
The black, spray-painted damage was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Nov. 20, in the 900 block of Frederick Road, police said.
Six locatio...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Fountain grass, river birch and gold flame spirea will soon spring from a derelict parking lot in Randallstown.
County officials and area residents have finalized a plan to transform an abandoned lot at the corner of Liberty and McDonogh roads into a ...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Wider, faster roads may help move traffic along, but they could also destroy the character of the county's rural communities, according to a report by a land preservation group.
"Baltimore County residents have made a substantial investment in land co...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Many people find the holiday season a time to share their blessings with the less fortunate.
Below are some nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups that serve as conduits for charitable gifts.
Abilities Network
410-828-7700
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Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
They are innocuous, little cylindrical pellets made from compressed sawdust and wood chips and at the moment they are getting hard to come by.
"We ran out and we've been trying for two weeks to get more," said Butch Neudecker, warehouse manager at the...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
This is the tale of two families, one from Perry Hall, the other from Rosedale.
Both reached milestones when they welcomed adopted sons into their homes earlier this month.
"I've been waiting 40 years to adopt a boy. I call him my dream come t...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Five Baltimore County organizations were awarded grants by the American Lung Association to eliminate disparities in tobacco use among targeted populations.
Groups to be served by the grants include blacks, Asians, Hispanics-Latinos, American Indians,...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
A rape committed Nov. 2 in Riverview has heightened residents' concerns about the Riverview-Baltimore Highlands footbridge across Interstate-295.
You wouldn't think something like that would happen in your neighborhood, said Bonnie Asbury, president o...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in News
Waiting in cold at a bus stop doesn't make you a 'loiterer'
I take issue (and offense) at the characterizing of people waiting for the No. 8 bus as "loitering" ("Moving Towson bus stop helps some, hurts others," The Jeffersonian, Nov. 17).
I h...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in News
During President Bush's scheduled Baltimore visit to churn up some scratch for Michael Steele's senatorial campaign this week, I didn't get a chance to thank him for his letter to me.
It arrived more than a year ago, and I at least wanted to ap...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in News
On Thursday, Nov. 17, there was an "open house" for Crossroads@95, a 1,000-acre business community planned between White Marsh and the Baltimore County waterfront. Crossroads@95 will add thousands of jobs to eastern Baltimore County, yet it would never...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County is calling for bids on the following contracts. Proposals will be publicly opened in the Purchasing Bureau, Room 148, 400 Washington Ave., Towson. Bid results can be found on bulletin boards in the bureau or by calling 410-887-3880.
D...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Crime
Crime Log is compiled from police reports. The Jeffersonian describes suspects only when a description might contribute to apprehension.
East Joppa Road, 2100 block, McDonald's, 11:50 p.m. Nov. 21. Two men in masks entered the store, pulled out a gun ...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The following hearings and meetings concern cases in the county land-use planning process. They are open to the public.
Development Review Committee
For information about DRC meetings, contact Don Rascoe at 410-887-3321. All DRC meetings will ...
Published December 2, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Looking for somewhere besides MacDonald's or Chuck E. Cheese to take your young child on a rainy afternoon?
If so, Amy Huber, owner of I Wonder, in Timonium, has an alternative she considers safe, healthy and educational.
"What people like her...
Published December 6, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Tuesday, Dec. 6
> The Baltimore County Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs sponsors a free seminar on How to Become a Nonprofit/Tax Exempt Organization, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Towson Library, 320 York Road. Registration and free con...
Published December 6, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in News
Starting a new job? Winning recognition? Earning a degree? Send announcements to Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204 or to jeffersonian@patuxent.com. High-resolution, head-and-shoulders photos are welcome.
Agriculture
> Maryland & Virgini...
Published December 6, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Development should not and does not need to come at the expense of losing the essential character of a community. Is a place that looks like every other place any place to be proud of or a place you want to go? These are certainly not the places that a...
Published December 6, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Occasionally this column will feature updates on the activities of the Baltimore County Chamber's several committees. Below are updates from three committees.
Economic and Workforce Development committee
As part of the chamber's two-yea...
Published December 6, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
As the holidays fast approach, it is normal to observe people being nicer and more thoughtful to each other than at other times of the year. As many of us prepare to make resolutions for the coming year, it would be refreshing to learn of goals that ar...
Published December 6, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The Arbutus Business and Professional Association's first annual "Most Fun You Ever Had Networking" event turned out even bigger and better than anticipated.
More than 100 people attended the event from businesses as far away as southern Maryla...