🌱 Council Consents To PAB Members + BC School Evacuates + Adopt A Pet

Welcome back, Catonsville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

But first, today's weather:

Warm with sun, some clouds. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Yesterday, Sep. 20, Baltimore County Council consented to a county executive's nominees for the first-ever Police Accountability Board (PAB). County Executive Johnny
   Olszewski's nine nominees were first announced on Sep. 13. Catonsville resident Peter Fitzpatrick, a registered nurse with Children's National Hospital, will serve as the District 1 member. (Conduit Street)
2. A Baltimore County school only 30 minutes away from Catonsville was evacuated after the discovery of a suspicious package. Yesterday, Sep. 20, a package was found in a vehicle just off campus at Pine Grove Middle School. Baltimore County police and school officials evacuated the school "out of an abundance of caution." All students and faculty were safe. The Baltimore County police said they have a person of interest in custody, but as of Sep. 20, there were no further details. (WBAL TV 11)
3. Looking for a new furry best friend? There are many adoptable pets in the Catonsville area, including Sir Reginald, an adorable gray cat with gorgeous green eyes. Click the link to view photos and pet listings. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Catonsville Farmers Market Wednesdays At 5820 Edmondson Avenue (9:00 AM)
• Art Lab: Pointillism At Catonsville Branch Of BCPL (6:30 PM)
• Song Circle At The Clubhouse Of Catonsville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new poll showed that the majority of Maryland's would-be voters support legalizing recreational marijuana. In the Nov. 8 general election, Maryland voters will be asked, "Do you favor the legalization of the use of cannabis by an individual who is at least 21 years of age on or after Jul. 1, 2023, in the State of Maryland?" View the link to read more. (Maryland Patch)
• Bolton Hill resident Michael Thomas Britt, a 61-year-old revered church musician and choir director who composed organ accompaniments to 1920s silent films, died Sep. 14 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Arbutus. Click here for more information. (Twitter)
• The CCBC Catonsville Cardinals Cross Country team's Delaware State XC Sting 5k results from this weekend show that training is going very well for this freshman-heavy team! The next event is this Saturday, Sep. 24, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Farm Run in Princess Anne, Maryland. (CCBC Catonsville Cardinals)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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!