🌱 Upcoming Elections + Baltimore County COVID-19 Public Art Memorial

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Marylanders will elect a new governor, attorney general, comptroller, and dozens of major local races this November. View the link to learn about the key races, deadlines, and what is on the ballot. (Fox Baltimore)
2. Since 2020, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of over 12,000 Marylanders, including over 2,000 Baltimore County residents. Artist James Dinh, Baltimore County staff, a team of esteemed artists and art educators, and the local community will work together to create Baltimore County's first public art memorial. Baltimore County and Dinh will host a virtual meeting on Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m. to hear from the community before writing inscriptions on the "mending wall." (Baltimore County Government; Baltimore County Arts Guild via Twitter)
3. Looking for work in the Catonsville area? View the link to see the latest job openings in your area including Salesforce Administrator, Floating Service Manager, Class A CDL Driver, Administrative Coordinator, and more. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Pumpkin Patch At Clark's Elioak Farm in Ellicott City (10:00 AM)
• Taco Tuesday + Karaoke At Bella Italia Baltimore in Baltimore (5:00 PM)
• Beginner Salsa Classes At Dance & Artistic Expressions Studio (6:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• The eighth installment of "The Real Housewives" franchise, "The Real Housewives of Potomac," is filmed in Catonsville! Specifically, there were important sequences filmed in and around Kier M. Johnson, LCPC at 10 Winters Lane in Catonsville, which is temporarily closed. (The Cinemaholic)
• Chengpeng Chen, a University of Maryland Baltimore County professor, hopes to create a device that will shorten the time it takes to get U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval! View the link to learn more. (Biz Journals)
• This is a reminder to mark your calendar for Oct. 24! The Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management is hosting a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to trash collection. If you can't make the hearing, community members may also send written comments on the proposed revisions to Nicholas Rodricks, Chief, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 211, Towson, Maryland, 21204, or recycle@baltimorecountymd.gov. (Owings Mills Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. 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!