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#CALENDAR: Are you a Baltimore County Business Owner? Then Consider Advertising in the Oella Calendar.

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The Oella calendar is designed by Marco Kathuria, a video producer, graphic designer, and website builder who has lived in Oella for over 20 years. In addition to the We❤️Oella website, Marco owns and manages the My Motorhome Life brand. … [Read more...] about #CALENDAR: Are you a Baltimore County Business Owner? Then Consider Advertising in the Oella Calendar.

#RESOURCE: BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRECINCT 1—WILKENS

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BY Baltimore County Police Department–BCoPD’s mission is the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of Maryland and Baltimore County, the protection of life, property and the rights of all citizens; prevention and detection of crime; and the preservation of the peace. Our organizational values are "integrity...fairness...service." … [Read more...] about #RESOURCE: BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRECINCT 1—WILKENS

#NEWSLETTER: GOCA Newsletter, Spring 2023 Edition

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BY Marco Kathuria—The Greater Oella Community Association newsletter is sent to residents via postal mail every quarter. Thanks to Jay Patel, a PDF version of the newsletter will now be published on this website (and a clone of the site at ILoveOella.com) once the bulk mailings have taken place. The newsletter also serves to promote local businesses. Contact Jay Patel at the … [Read more...] about #NEWSLETTER: GOCA Newsletter, Spring 2023 Edition

#RESOURCE: Halethorpe Improvement Association

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The Halethorpe Improvement Association has been a leader in addressing community issues for over 50 years to meet the needs of  a growing community. It is a volunteer organization that strives to connect residents to people, places, opportunities and resources for the betterment of make a positive community environment. Our aim is to maintain and improve our community … [Read more...] about #RESOURCE: Halethorpe Improvement Association

#VIDEO: Paul Dongarra Talks About Sustainable Development

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BY Marco Kathuria—After contacting the Democrat candidates running for Baltimore County Council District 1 Representative, Paul Dongarra responded to my enquiry. I explained that I was interested in having him speak on camera about the proposed redevelopment of the Ellicott Mill so the greater Oella community would better understand his position regarding this matter. … [Read more...] about #VIDEO: Paul Dongarra Talks About Sustainable Development

#REFERENCE: 1st Community Input Meeting Minutes (CIM) for the Ellicott Mill Project (May 2021)

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BY Marco Kathuria—The developer and his team behind the proposed historic redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Ellicott Mill, presented their initial plan to members of the community last year. They heard questions and comments from those in attendance and responded to them. … [Read more...] about #REFERENCE: 1st Community Input Meeting Minutes (CIM) for the Ellicott Mill Project (May 2021)

#EXPLAINER: Why was the June 16, 2022 Hearing for the Ellicott Mill Redevelopment Plan Postponed?

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BY Marco Kathuria—A letter from Judge Paul M. Mayhew addressed to Peter Gutwald, Director Department of Permits, Approvals & Inspections with Baltimore County explains why he postponed the Ellicott Mill Project hearing (PAI Case Nos. 01-0616 & 2021-0291-SPHASA). … [Read more...] about #EXPLAINER: Why was the June 16, 2022 Hearing for the Ellicott Mill Redevelopment Plan Postponed?

#MEMO: Baltimore County’s Preservation Services Division Supports Plan

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BY Marco Kathuria—Caitlin Merritt, Chief of Preservation Services with Baltimore County's planning division posted a memorandum of support in late January. It lays-out the county's support for the historic preservation of the vacant Wilkins-Rogers Mill in Oella, Maryland — as opposed to demolition and general redevelopment. … [Read more...] about #MEMO: Baltimore County’s Preservation Services Division Supports Plan

#ABOUT: Baltimore County’s Preservation Services Division

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BY Marco Kathuria—As noted by Baltimore County's Department of Planning, "Historic districts, buildings and their settings provide continuity with the past, establish a tangible sense of place, enhance the visual quality of life in Baltimore County, and present opportunities for economic revitalization. Preservation of historic resources has long been advocated by County … [Read more...] about #ABOUT: Baltimore County’s Preservation Services Division

#PLAN: Historic Preservation of the Ellicott Mill

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BY Marco Kathuria—Part one in a multipart interview series featuring the key participants in the plan to redevelop an historic flour mill in Maryland is now available for viewing on YouTube and Vimeo. The existing structure was built in 1916 and stands on the footprint of several mills dating back to 1774 when the Ellicott Brothers built the first structures … [Read more...] about #PLAN: Historic Preservation of the Ellicott Mill

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