Introducing our new Board President: Ben Aylesworth
Recently the West Towson Neighborhood Association voted to elect me as the next President of the Board. I’m grateful for this vote of confidence from the Board and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m been lucky in having had the opportunity to learn from our current president, Bill Smith, who has shepherded our organization through a post-COVID revamp, a large turnover of the Board, and through some very thorny zoning topics. By way of this note I’d like to share a bit about myself and the reasons that I’m looking forward to the extra responsibility.
Dispatch from our Annual Meeting
On May 9th, the Orokawa Y hosted local dignitaries and our neighborhood for the West Towson Neighborhood Associations annual meeting. Roughly 30 neighbors and board members joined State Delegate Cathi Forbes, State Senator Mary Washington, the Y Executive Director Jovan Custis, and Assistant Commander Deneisha Seaman of the Towson police precinct.
Congrats to Our Holiday Decor Winners!
We have our winners for this year’s Home Decorating contest.
Holiday Contest Voting Is Open
Who will best last year’s winner for Biggest Wow Factor? Best overall? and Most Creative?
Voting has opened for this year’s Home Decorating contest.
We had a blast when Santa Visited West Towson
It was another enchanting evening in West Towson as Santa made his triumphant return, bringing joy and cheer to the community. This year, there were no hiccups with Santa’s “sleigh,” allowing him to glide through the neighborhood without a hitch.
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Name that Neighborhood Spot!
Enter this month’s West Towson Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt!
NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED
Head over to our events section find out more. All neighbors and friends of the neighborhood are welcome.
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…
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.