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For many years the Green Haven Improvement Association has been working with the Anne Arundel County traffic and engineers on trying to fix some of the problems we have with the roads in making them safer for the residents.
One of the latest intersections we are working on is the Catherine Avenue and Duvall Highway location. Studies have been made the last few years on this location, a new house was hit three times in one month, something has to be done.
The traffic and engineers met with the Board of Directors to get their approval on May 20,2008 and than after their approval met with the members at our regular meetng on May 27,2008.
Many questions were asked, it seems that all approved of the proposal, pictured above.
The traffic and Enginerers now have to check with all the departments that would be affected, to see if there is any problems. If everything is okay, the engineers will start working on this project In general what the project will do is to turn Catherine Avenue between Duvall Highway and 205th.Street to a one way going North. They will place stop signs on Duvall Hgihway at the intersection of Catherine Avenue, one for the east traffic and one for the west traffic. These signs will be set back far enough to allow traffic to make the turns. After the final approval, they will have to place notices in advance that there will be traffic changes in the near future. Any questions on this, call James Schroll or Edward Horky at 410 - 222 - 7331. UPDATE On August 4,2008, the Traffic Engineers will post Catherine Avenue and Duvall Highway on the new traffic pattern. The new change will take effect on August 14,2008. So please be alert, and hope this will solve the traffic accidents at this area. |
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The Green Haven Improvement Association,Inc. will again sponsor a "Flea Market" on Saturday October 17,2009 from 7:a.m. til 11:30 a.m. The flea market will be held at the parking lot of the roller rink on Mountain Road west of Outing Avenue.
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| New Drunk driving law for teens passed recently. Anyone younger than the age of 21 convicted of drunken or drugged driving will lose their license for one year.Their license will be taken away for two years for subsequent offenses. Graffiti Bill
State Delegate Nicholas Kipke is proposing a graffiti bill this session that will authorize the Juvenile Court to order the Motor Vehicle Administration to suspend the drivers license of a child under the age of sixteen for six months if he or she is convicted of destructiing property by an act of grafiti. If the person already has his drivers license, then his or her license will be suspended for six months as well.
If you have a comment about this bill, please call Delegate Kipke. A hearing was to be held on January 29th, but still call him. 410-841-3421 or email Nicholas.Kipke@house.state.md.uswww.kipke.com The National Association of Counties has awarded Anne Arundel County's Bureau of Utility Operations a 2006 Archievement Award for the Utilities Team Manager Apprenticeship Program.
Anne Arundel County wins best tasting water competition in the Chesapeake region. That's the result of the annual water tasting competition at the Chesapeake Section of the American Works Association held this spring at the University of Maryland in College Park. The Severndale Water Treatment Facility took home first prize for the best tasting ground water in the entire AWWA Chesapeake Region. The Harundale Treatment Facility, which won the best tasting ground water last year, finished in second place. The tasting competition consist of two categories, ground water and surface water. Anne Arundel County competes in the ground water division. The competition included samples from surrounding municipalities in Virginia,Maryland,Delaware and the District of Columbia. The Broadneck Wastewater Reclamation Facility has once again received national recognition for 100% compliance with its national pollutant discharge permits.Known as the Plainum Peak Performance Award, Broadneck was recognized by the National Association of Clean Waters Agencies this week.The award is reserved for those facilities nationwide that achieve 100% compliance with the NPDES permits for five consecutive years. In addition to Broadneck, the County's other eligible plants received Gold Peake Performance Awards which recognize 100% compliance with the NPDES permit for one calendar year. The Mayo facility, although not eligible for national recognition due to its size, also achieved 100% compliance with the NPDES per Notice of Rate Increases Utility rates to increase by 5% to cover estimated expenses. Rates are per 1000 gallons. Water Wastewater Both 2006 Rate $2.00 $3.52 $5.52
2007 Rate $2.10 $3.70 $5.80
Based on household average of 20,000 gallons, will result in a average of $6.24 increase to quarterly bill. For more information visit www.aacounty.org/dpw or call 410-222-7582 for print copy. |
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New Maryland State Law A new Maryland State Law taking effect January 1,2009 will require persons charged with a violent crime or an attempt to commit one in Maryland must submit a DNA sample to a state database before conviction. Until now, the law required only convicted felons to submit samples. State and local authorities have spent months preparing to implement the law, which expands Maryland's previous rules for DNA collection.
More than 400 state and local law enforcement personnel have been trained to carry out the law. About 50,000 kits with swabs to collect samples were sent in December throughout the state.
The state police crime lab has hired three scientist, and $400,000 in equipment has been purchased to handle thousands of additional samples. An automated computer system will enable booking or charging officers to check whether a person who has been charged must submit a DNA sample.An amendment was made to the new law to address various concerns, including adding an automatic expunging process for people found innocent.
Along with violent crimes, the Maryland law will affect people charged with first, second or third-degree burglary. New Maryland State Web Site The new Web Site, www.problemsolver.maryland.gov was launched in November. the web site will pull the state government's vast resources and assistance programs into one place. Ther are dozens of programs and projects listed under 11 categories: children and families, seniors and disabled, education, shelter and housing, employment, transportation, food, utilities and energy, finances, health and veterans. There is also a section with an online eligibility calculator and other forms and tools.
The programs range from food stamps and kids health insurance to Medicaid and housing counseling. There's also information on help paying utility bills, filing for unemployment, finding job training and even applying for college financial aid. |
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Cell Phones As the 2009 General Assembly begins its session they again will consider a new law banning on hand-held cell phones and text-messaging while driving in Maryland. The law known as "Heather's Law" is to try and make it safer for the public by not using the hand-held phone while driving.
Seven states prohibit any driver from text messaging. Nine other states including Maryland ban Novice Drivers such as those with a provisional license or under age 18. You must watch the news on the update of this law. |
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County Park Permits
You may obtain permits or passes for the four regional parks, Downs Park,
Fort Smallwood Park(recently took over from Baltimore City, has been
improved greatly and still working on the park), Quite Waters Park near
Annapolis and the Kinder Farm Park inSeverna Park.
Regular fees are $5.00 per park per day, or a $25.00 annual permit good for all
four parks.Anne Arundel Citizens over the age of 60 may purchase a life time pass for $30.00 good for all four parks.
For additional information, call 410-222-7317.
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Towing Practices
Councilman Jones is preparing a bill to introduce at the next Council's meeting concerning new licensing rules aimed at curbing predatory towing.
The legislation will forbid towing companies to employ spotters who watch parking lots waiting for cars to park illegally. It requires towing companies to have a contract with and a specific request from the parking lot owner in order to tow vehicles. The tow zones must be clearly marked and include directions on how to retrieve vehicles.
The bill will also limit how much the tow company can charge, requires them to keep detailed records and mandates they release a vehicle immediately if the owner shows up before it is towed from the lot. It also forbids lot owners from having financial or family ties to towing companies that profit from towing vehicles from their lots. More on this can be had by checking the February 4th edition of the Maryland Gazette on page A2. |
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Rabies Vaccination For the 12th year, the Department of Health will conduct the Raccoon Oral Rabies Vacination Project. Beginning Tuesday, September 8, baits will be placed throughout Anne Arundel County to vaccinate raccoons against rabies. The project should be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.
The Baits
contain liquid rabies vaccine, A raccoon is immunized when it bites into the bait.
Cannot cause rabies and are not harmful to raccoons,pets or other animals.
Protect people and pets, Raccoons are the main source of rabies in Anne Arundel County.
Will be placed in neighborhoods by teams of trained Department of Health staff.
Teams will wear orange vests and travel in marked County vehicles.
Will be dropped from a low flying County Police Helicopter in less-populated areas.
come in two styles - one looks like a light brown ketchup packet, and the other looks like a small brown brick that is rectangular in shape and approximately 0.75 inches thick by 1.25 inches square.
Are marked with a toll-free 800 phone number. Anyone who comes in contact with the bait or has a pet that finds the bait should call that number or 410 - 222 - 7168.
Have been used in many other parts of the United States and Europe without serious human health effects. It is recommended that persons who are younger than 18 years old, pregnant or immune-compromised avoid handling the bait. Even though the bait and vaccine pose a minimal risk to people and pets, pet owners are asked to keep their pets confined or on a leash during the baiting and for two weeks thereafter.
Homeowners who see raccoons on their property may request to have the property baited by calling the Department of Health at 410 - 222 - 7168 before August 28.For more information about the ORV Project, visit www.aahealth.org |
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