🌱 Spotted Lanterfly Quarantine In Baltimore County + Meet Pat Young

Good morning, Catonsville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; a morning shower. High: 87 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. The Maryland Department of Agriculture has expanded the spotted lanternfly quarantine order to Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and other counties nearby. The quarantine order restricts moving materials that might contain the spotted lanternfly in any of its life stages. Residents are asked to check backpacks, bicycles, trash cans, lumber, and other material before moving them, as well as to report any spotted lanternfly sightings. Secretary Joe Bartenfelder said, "While they are not known to pose any serious human or animal health concern, the spotted lanternfly is a destructive invasive species that has negatively impacted agriculture operations throughout the mid-Atlantic region." (Maryland Patch)
2. Baltimore County Council candidate Pat Young, who was born and raised in Catonsville, is having a casual meet and greet to enable residents to get to know him, hear his vision for the county, and ask him questions. The meet and greet will be on Thursday, Jun. 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 121 Forest Drive in Catonsville. (Catonsville Patch)
3. Brian Ruppel, a Catonsville High School lacrosse goalie, received the 2022 Kelly Award for the second year in a row. The award recognizes him as the most outstanding lacrosse player in Maryland Division 3A. Congratulations, Brian! (Catonsville HS Boys Lacrosse)

Today in Catonsville:

• SweetFrog Catonsville Story Time At 852 North Rolling Road (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Creativity Zone at Guinness for the Arts & Drafts Festival from Jun. 24 through Jun. 26! Click here for more information. (Instagram)
• Look back at some of the memorable moments of Catonsville area schools during the 2021-2022 sports season! View the link for the full story and pictures. (Baltimore Sun)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another 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!