🌱 MDE & Balt. Co. Drinking Water & Wastewater + Local Creator Of CLT

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 51 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. In Gov. Wes Moore's budget proposal for fiscal 2024, he committed funds for hiring 67 new employees for the understaffed Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), which regulates Maryland's drinking water and wastewater treatment. He committed $3.7 million and 43 new positions at MDE for the agency to clear a backlog of expired pollution discharge permits and to help decrease industrial pollution. He also committed funds for 24 new jobs focusing on the regulation of drinking water. Baltimore County and City officials and Maryland lawmakers recently announced legislation to create a task force to modernize the region's drinking water and wastewater facilities after an E-coli outbreak in the Baltimore area last year and "catastrophic failures" at two wastewater treatment facilities. (Subscription: Inside Climate News)
2. Jeremy Tate is the creator of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a former college counselor at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, and the parent of two students at Mount de Sales Academy. Tate was interviewed about the CLT, an alternative to the SAT or ACT that reflects a more "Christian learning." (CatholicVote org)
3. Joseph Poag, chief investigator for the Maryland Racing Commission and former Baltimore County Police Department captain, passed away at 81 after a brief illness on Jan. 25. Poag, a fixture at Maryland racetracks, joined the Baltimore Police Department in 1964 and retired in 1985. The visitation and memorial services were held at the Candle Light Funeral Home in Catonsville on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3. The family requested donations to the Baltimore County Police Assistance & Relief Fund in place of flowers. (BloodHorse.com)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Beginner Yoga Series (4 weeks) At Rolling Brook Yoga & Pilates (4:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Catonsville High School basketball team is in fifth place for Section 1 of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) updated 4A North Regional Standings. Catonsville has a record of 8-6. (Coach Matt Lochte via Twitter)
• Whether looking for a new home or not, it's always good to stay up-to-date with the local housing market! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area, including a three-bedroom on Rosewood Avenue for $650,000. (Catonsville Patch)
• Saturday, Feb. 11, is "Partner Yoga & Sound Meditation" at the Catonsville Clubhouse! Click here to learn more and for tickets. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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!