New Social Networking Site and Major Overhauling to RFC's Online Presence

Join your fellow neighbors at the new social networking site, https://nextdoor.com/.

In an effort to severely overhaul the RFC's online presence in the coming months (including streamlining the blog, website and all other social networking tools in to one word press based home page) we are encouraging all online residents to join up!

Our "tech" team has been meeting and discussing new ideas and you will be seeing some big changes down the road.

Stay tuned for more updates.

REQUEST FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Who? Baltimore County residents only

What? One and one-half hour focus group to provide input on 4-year trash/recycling collection schedules/program guides, and possibly some other public education materials

When? Monday, December 3, 2012 (two focus groups: 5:30pm- 7pm and 7:30pm - 9pm)

Where? County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson  21204 (room numbers to be determined)

Why? For the Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management/Recycling Division to obtain valuable input prior to deciding how best to communicate collection schedule and program information to Baltimore County residents. The next collection schedule/program guide distribution is expected to occur in January 2014.

Other Notes: Light refreshments will be provided. Free recycling program promotional items will also be made available.

Thanks for contacting Public Information Specialist Rashida White at rwhite@baltimorecountymd.gov if you are interested in participating. Please specify your phone number, zip code, and which time period(s) are acceptable for you.

We will contact enough people to hold the focus groups. If you are not contacted, we will hold your contact information for possible future reference. However, we may not be able to follow up with every person that contacts us regarding the December 3 focus groups. Again, we appreciate each and every person who makes themselves available.

Intern Opportunities With Baltimore County

Promote RECYCLING as a PAID INTERN with

Baltimore County's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Recycling Division!

We have multiple openings for internships, starting between late December 2012 and Spring 2013. Prospective interns should be able to work at least a total of 120 hours. Internships have lasted from 2 months to 4 years. For best consideration, please apply (details below) by Monday, December 3, 2012.

The Bureau accepts resumes and cover letters, on an ongoing basis, from motivated, talented

individuals with an interest in promoting recycling and waste prevention. Applicants should have strong research and writing skills (if interviewed, a writing sample will be required).

As paid Baltimore County employees ($8/hour to start), our interns:

• Gain purposeful work experience in an office environment;
• Apply and develop skills in research, writing, public relations, marketing, video production, data analysis and/or other areas;
• Provide input and receive feedback as part of a team promoting recycling, waste prevention, and best solid waste management practices;
• Learn more about how local government works;
• Work flexible schedules customized to academic, job, and other commitments;
• Improve future employment prospects; and
• May become eligible for permanent County jobs!

For further information on the internship program, including testimonials, go to www.baltimorecountymd.gov/recycling.

If this internship program seems like a good fit for you, why "waste" any more time? Become a part of a proud tradition (88 interns since 1991)!

Submit a resume and cover letter to Clyde Trombetti, Public Information Specialist, via e-mail (ctrombetti@baltimorecountymd.gov). Resumes should include GPA (grade point average), and cover letters should mention month/time of day availabilities to the extent known. For more information, call 410-887-3188.

Not a candidate for such an internship?

Please pass this information on to others who might be interested!

Alert From BCPD

Two pieces of information we are requesting you heed for yourself and tell your neighbors.

Last week PC06 Officers took several Burglary reports where the nature of the crimes were very similar and possibly related: two burglaries occurred on Loch Hill Rd, one on Jacobo and an attempt on Gilbert Ct.

In all cases the crimes happened between 8 am and 3 pm between Tuesday and Thursday with entry gained by breaking a rear window.  In one situation two (2) black male juveniles, 16-18 years of age, were scared off by a person inside the residence.  Please be alert to suspicious activity or juveniles in the area who should be in school but aren't and call 9-1-1 for an Officer to respond and investigate.

PC06 Detectives are also investigating a possible "re-sealing of driveways" scam involving a white male subject, early 50's named Jovan Jovanovic. In one instance when the job was completed the victim reported some jewelry missing.  At this time the Detectives are still conducting the investigation and there are no charges against Mr Jovanovic but should anyone make contact with this man please contact Detective Bialecki, PC06 IST @ 410-887-2361.

Thank You for getting the word out, Sgt Fink PC06 COT

Hurricane Sandy Food Truck Rally

November Meeting Agenda

Posted here.

Please remember per the earlier post, it has been moved to Monday 11/12 and to the RFES Library. It will start at the normal time, 7:00pm.

November RFC Meeting DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE

Due to several conflicts we will not have use of the RFES Cafeteria next Wednesday. This months meeting will be on Monday November 12th at 7pm in the RFES Library.

Directory Time

Directories are in and should be dispersed by your RFC Board Members in the coming days (if not already). Be on the lookout!

Storm Update From Councilman Marks

Storm update, as of 11:45 a.m.

 

There are now only 41 homes without power in Perry Hall; Kilbride Court area has been restored. 

 

Cromwood-Coventry area in Carney is back on-line.

 

Knettishall is back.

 

In Towson, the traffic signal at Hillen and Stevenson is now functioning, and Greenbrier is back on-line. 

 

West Towson is back on-line; crews are in Southland Hills.  

 

Still waiting on Campus Hills, part of Stoneleigh/Idlewylde, Hillendale Park, and parts of Carney. 

 

 

County Councilman David Marks

dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Weekend Work at TU Arena

FYI: Please be advised Gilbane Construction will have nearly a full crew working at the Tiger Arena on Saturday 11/3 from 7 AM to 3:00 PM. 

Thank you, 

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University