NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED
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NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED

Head over to our events section find out more. All neighbors and friends of the neighborhood are welcome.

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Adorable Children Run Wild in West Towson
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Adorable Children Run Wild in West Towson

Ok, ok. That’s a bit of a clickbait headline, but we stand by the sentiment. Our 2024 Egg Hunt was a wild success. It brought together children and adults from across the community…

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All About Clutter
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All About Clutter

In addition to Dumpster Day, there are many ways to declutter after the long(ish) Winter. Here are 6 ideas for what to do with items that you no longer want plus a Bonus Pro Tip.

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Zoning Update: 305 Chesapeake
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Zoning Update: 305 Chesapeake

After putting out a call to action, several members of the Southland Hills and West Towson communities addressed the Baltimore County Planning Board as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP) on February 27th.

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Zoning call to action: 305 Chesapeake
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Zoning call to action: 305 Chesapeake

If you live in West Towson you’ve certainly seen 305 Chesapeake Ave, the five-story glass building just west of Bosley.  Built in the mid-1960s and now at the end of its useful life, its fate will be determined at next week’s Comprehensive Zoning Map Process meeting (CZMP)

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President’s corner: 2023 in review
William Smith William Smith

President’s corner: 2023 in review

Some may say that the end of January is a little late to be sharing the 2023 year end review. However, after taking the time to celebrate the holidays with family and neighbors, then gear up for 2024, I can see no better time than to share my thoughts on how 2023 went in West Towson.

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Holiday decorating Contest Winners
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Holiday decorating Contest Winners

The decorating contest submissions are in and we want to hear from the neighborhood about their favorites. Please take a look at all the pictures and use the form at the bottom to vote for your favorites for each category.

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Shape the Future: Vote on the West Towson Elementary School Boundary
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Shape the Future: Vote on the West Towson Elementary School Boundary

We know that for West Towson families with children living at home that public school options are a top priority for the neighborhood. Vote on your preferred options for the Baltimore County Public School’s Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study by Dec 17th.

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Shaping West Towson: what sticks out so far
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Shaping West Towson: what sticks out so far

This summer the West Towson Neighborhood Association launched the Neighborhood Pulse Survey to provide residents a way to voice their opinions and shape the future of their neighborhood. The Board thought it was critical to hear directly from as many residents as possible, rather than make assumptions about what residents wanted from the board. We heard from over 200 residents which reflect great representation from across West Towson.

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Shape the Future: West Towson Elementary School Boundary Hearing
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Shape the Future: West Towson Elementary School Boundary Hearing

We know that for West Towson families with children at home that public school options are a top priority for the neighborhood. When asked to rank their most important neighborhood characteristics 78% West Towson parents with children ranked ‘Top Public School Options’ in their top 3.

That’s why it’s so important for West Towson parents to share their voice as part of Baltimore County Public School’s Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study.

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West Towson does Halloween right
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West Towson does Halloween right

West Towson neighbors have many opportunities to celebrate Halloween in and around the neighborhood. This article highlights 4 different events which all lead up to the big bang on Park Av on the night of Halloween.

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The Great Debate: Fall Yard Care - Leave or Rake?
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The Great Debate: Fall Yard Care - Leave or Rake?

As autumn rolls in, homeowners face the perennial question: to rake or not to rake? The age-old practice of gathering and disposing of fallen leaves has its merits, but there's a growing trend toward embracing nature's carpet. Let's explore the benefits and drawbacks of different fall yard care options…

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Expanding West Towson’s Green Canopy
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Expanding West Towson’s Green Canopy

Jon Gorman, a West Towson Neighborhood Association Board member and Chair of the Greening Committee, has been working hard to share his progress in responding to residents' desire for more trees. This has not been a solo effort of course, but he has been central in bringing together local government, Blue Water Baltimore volunteers, and neighborhood residents on this project.

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President’s corner: Multiuse Court
William Smith William Smith

President’s corner: Multiuse Court

Welcome to what will be (hopefully) an occasional feature to our already excellent website (thanks Ben!). I’m hoping this blog will be another tool to enhance our engagement with the community.

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What  a Summer
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What a Summer

Summer in West Towson slows down a bit as the school buses become scarce and neighbors slip off to their vacations. However, there was still plenty going on around the neighborhood. Here are some highlights of several great activities taking place in and around our neighborhood.

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