🌱 Dead Zone In Chesapeake Bay Shrinking + MTA Grace Period Ending

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with decreasing clouds. High: 54 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. According to a recent study by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University, the dead zone of the Chesapeake Bay is shrinking. The dead zone, an oxygen-depleted zone that is deadly to fish, stretches from the middle of the bay near Baltimore to Mobjack Bay. Beth McGee, director of science and agriculture policy at Chesapeake Bay Foundation, said, "This year's results showing a 'better than average' dead zone is, in part, a reflection that our pollution reduction efforts are working." However, said McGee, this rating still means that much of the bay is "off-limits for aquatic life." (The Virginian-Pilot)
2. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the grace period for resolving outstanding video tolls will end on Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m. According to the MTA, 1.3 million customers still need to pay their outstanding tolls after the nine-month civil penalty waiver grace period. (Perry Hall Patch)
3. The Catonsville Sunday Farmers Market has been extended until Dec. 18 and all of the Holiday Farmers Market vendor spaces have been filled! Don't miss the market, taking place every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 15 Mellor Avenue in Catonsville. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Photos With Santa At The Shops at Kenilworth in Towson (11:00 AM)
• Baltimore Django Jazz Jam At Arthouse Pizza in Baltimore (6:30 PM)
• Bachata/Salsa Dancing Lessons At El Guapo, 729A Frederick Road (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are many organizations in the greater Baltimore area offering a wide range of services for veterans. View the link to see "17 Resources for Veterans in Baltimore," including Lighthouse, Inc. in Catonsville. (Baltimore Post-Examiner)
• Lot land is for sale on Meyers Drive in Catonsville! Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup to see more details and other properties on the market in the Catonsville area. (Catonsville Patch)
• Hiroya Tsukamoto, a second-place finalist in the 2018 International Finger Style Guitar Championship, is performing live at the Clubhouse in Catonsville on Friday, Dec. 9! Don't miss the guitarist and composer who "fuses folk, jazz and world music." (Baltimore County Arts Guild)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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!