🌱 Possible Flooding In Catonsville + UMBC Spring Grove Takeover?

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 63 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. This weekend's heavy rainfall in parts of central and northern Maryland have led to the possibility of flooding in Catonsville through today. Gauge reports over the weekend indicated heavy rain had fallen, and flooding was already occurring along the Patapsco River near Elkridge as of yesterday. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen and Hammonds Ferry Road and Furnace Avenue are likely flooded. Additional locations that may experience flooding include Elkridge, Arbutus, Brooklyn Park, Ilchester, Linthicum, and Lansdowne. (Patch)
2. The Maryland Board of Public Works is set to vote on May 11 on whether to transfer the 175-acre campus of the 225-year-old Spring Grove psychiatric hospital to UMBC. In 2021, the state announced plans to transfer Spring Grove's services to other healthcare providers by 2041. The campus has a total of 77 buildings, 375 inpatient beds for adult and adolescent patients, and dates back to 1797, making it the second-oldest continuously-operating psychiatric hospital in the country. (WMAR 2)
3. Baltimore County is seeing more carjackings and crimes by teenagers and leaders are sending a strong message and warning of the consequences. Political observers say these leaders are trying to reassure those who live in the county and assuage residents' frustration. Voters are frustrated and a lot of county crime gets blamed on Baltimore City residents. Locals say they because people from Baltimore City are going into the county and committing illegal activity. (FOX Baltimore)

Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Baltimore County Public Library, Catonsville Branch (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual Business Networking Committee tomorrow, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. (Catonsville.org)
• Don't miss tomorrow's Mystery and Suspense Book Club Meeting at the Catonsville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, where the group will be discussing "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim. Get the details and information on June's book selection on the library's website. (Baltimore County Public Library)

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You're officially in the loop for today. 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!