Last Updated 1/11/2012

PAID JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITY -- DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2012  !new!

If you are 18 years or older with a high school diploma and you are interested in getting paid to attend a training program in Auto CAD, Carpentry, or to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL), please visit the BuildUp Program website at  http://www.roads.maryland.gov/index.aspx?PageId=398. Please review the materials and submit an application before January 15, 2012.

Staycie Francisco Community Outreach Coordinator Office of External Affairs Maryland Transit Administration 6 Saint Paul Street, 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone (410) 767-0667 Cell (410) 245-0640 Fax (410) 333-0901.

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FREE Flu Shot Clinics  
Baltimore County is one of the few counties that offer free flu shots to its residents. Flu vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Next clinics will be held:

Saturday, October 29
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Randallstown Community Center - 3505 Resource Drive - Randallstown, MD 21133


Wednesday, November 2
1 to 7 p.m. - Drumcastle Government Center, 3rd Floor - 6401 York Road - Baltimore, MD 21212

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Maryland To Add New Area Code In 2012   !new!

Commission: 410, 443 Area Codes To Be Exhausted

The Maryland Public Service Commission has learned that an additional area code will be implemented across several areas of the state next year. A 667 area code will be used starting March 24.

The commission said the remaining numbers in the 410 and 443 area codes are expected to be exhausted by early 2012.

The new area code will be assigned to all or parts of the following areas in Maryland beginning in March: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County and Worcester County.

Callers will continue to dial the area code before the number, and existing 410 and 443 telephone numbers will not be affected by the new area code, the commission said.

The previous implementation of a new area code occurred in 1997, with the addition of area codes 240 and 443. The same process will be used this time, according to the commission.

reprint WBALTV.com Baltimore Md news

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2011 National Night Out - August 2, 2011

Thank you Kings Park Estates for supporting this important community event - see you next year!

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Community Clean-Up Day - May 21, 2011

Thanks to everyone who participated in the community clean-up event.  We faced a few challenges this year, but it all worked out in the end.

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Shred Day a Success - April 30, 2011

A big thanks to all who participated in this Community Event. For the two hour event, we filled 16 large shred bins containing over 4800 pounds of paper. Everyone in the community was very appreciative of this event and asked that we continue it. Special thanks to Delores and Annie who handled the registration, Ray Butler who assisted the residents with dumping their documents in the bins and to the residents who paid their membership dues.

 

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KPA Block Captain Report for 2011

Block Captain Report

 

Our current membership is at 66.67% - please help us reach our goal of 80%.

 

Block Captain Vacancies as of 06/30/2011-

    

       - Hoyt Circle

       - Laguna Court

  

 

If you are interested in becoming a block captain please contact

Vice President Annie Butler or President Keith Dyson.

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Ribbon Cutting at The Liberty Center

In the old Giant Food building on Offutt Road

read on

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Volunteer Opportunities for Retired and Senior Citizens -    55 yrs. and older 

Baltimore County Department of Aging would like you to become a part of an amazing national volunteer program, which serves local communities and demonstrates how seniors are a part of the solution to today’s challenges. Interested??? please read on. . .

A RSVP Volunteer Goes the Extra Step

For the past 40 years, RSVPs, Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs, across the nation have encouraged individuals age 55 and over to volunteer and be a part of the solution for many of our community problems. By forming partnerships with a wide variety of non-profits and government agencies, Baltimore County’s RSVP has striven to offer a diverse array of service opportunities i.e., one-day or ongoing, short or long–term duration, spread throughout the County, and with all age groups.


RSVP seeks talented and motivated individuals to address problems in areas such as the following: mentoring children, supporting seniors’ independence, alleviating hunger, providing meal delivery, promoting energy-efficiency, offering Medicare Counseling, assisting nursing home residents to resolve problems, housing rehabilitation, preparing for disasters, addressing unemployment, free preparation of taxes, educating about financial literacy, planting trees, cleaning streams, and so much more.

Take that extra step today and call Eddrena Miller, RSVP Volunteer Coordinator, at 410-887-3101 for additional information and to explore volunteer opportunities. Click here for more information.

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Randallstown Library 

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz officially recognized recent renovations at the Liberty Rd branch. 

Read article here

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Walmart Supercenter coming to Randallstown

Read article here

Walmart map

Sun Paper article

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SHIP for Medicare Assistance

Baltimore County Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is offering a program for people who may be eligible for financial help with the costs of Medicare. PROJECT LINK will review the available programs to help with the costs of Medicare Part D (prescription drug premiums, co-pays and gap coverage costs) and Medicare Part B (medical and physician co-pays and deductibles). SHIP can assist in determining if someone is eligible for assistance programs available through the state or federal programs. For more information, mention PROJECTLINK when you call    410-887-2059 or email  ship@baltimorecountymd.gov .

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 2011 State of the State Address - Governor O'Malley 

 state address  

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Maryland General Assembly 

Read all about the Maryland General Assembly 2011 Legislative sessions

http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/Wrap_up

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A Brief History of Randallstown  

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http://www.bcpl.info/info/history/hist_ra_history.html

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Randallstown Community Center   

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Y Aquatic Center at Randallstown
3505 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21133
410-496-4272

Check out the 2011 class schedules

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New Senior Residence Being Built On Liberty Road

-Construction is expected to be completed by February 2011.

    - 81 1-Br units 

    - 24 2-Br units (7 of which have 2 bathrooms)

 Tenant requirements:

-The building is for seniors ages 62 and above.  Not all members of the household must be 62 (i.e. a married couple where the husband is 62, but the wife is only 57).

-The combined income of the members of the household cannot exceed 60% of area median income.

-If you are interested in obtaining more information you are encouraged to please call (410)332-7400 or click on the link below.

The Greens Information

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Baltimore County's Single Stream Recycle Program

Recycling is up 33% this year over last year. Baltimore County saves $55 for each and every ton of recycle collected.Please continue to recycle.

Recycling in Baltimore County is going to be easier than ever with the start of the new single stream program on February 1, 2010.

  • Paper, bottles, and cans (all combined in the same container) will be collected each week.
  • Recycling is a great way residents can “go green” and protect the environment.
  • Look for an updated 4-year trash and recycling schedule, with program guide, in the mail shortly before the new single stream recycling program starts February 1, 2010. 

By recycling you will help reduce waste in our landfills, preserve resources and save the county on waste disposal.Please join me in recycling all you can!

For more information go to:

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/recycling/

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Check Your Mail This Week January 1, 2010 as our Homes in the Kings Park Area Have Been Reassessed

Nearly all Randallstown homeowners due to receive new property assessment notices being mailed today (12/29/2009) will see lower assessed value on their houses, reflecting what offcials say is the largest decline in the state assessment office's history. In September 2009, the KPA had a representative from the Department of Assessments and Taxation explain the process at a General Meeting. He said Randallstown was being reassessed as part of the once every three year process and this was the year.

93% of home owners will see a decline in the assessed value of their property. While some owners will see tax bills go down, some homeowners will not see corresponding declines in their tax bills come July 1, unless local governments reduce the tax rate, which is unlikely because they need the revenue. Some residents are paying taxes on only a fraction of their home's assessed value because the state's Homestead Tax Credit program caps the amount of increase that may be taxed each year. As home prices climbed rapidly early in the decade, owners were protected from sudden jumps in tax bills. While statewide the cap is set at 10%, most jurisdictions have lower ceiling.

Please make sure to read your assessment fully as each home is different.

In addition, a new law enacted by the 2007 session of the Maryland General Assembly requires all homeowners to make a one-time application in order to be eligible to receive or continue receiving the Homestead Tax Credit. The Homestead Tax Credit law limits each year the amount of assessment increase on which an eligible resident homeowner actually pays County, Municipal and State property taxes. The application is required to insure that all property owners receive the credit on the one property used as their principal residence and not on properties used for other purposes, such as a rental or vacation home.In addition, each homeowner must fillout for the Homestead Tax Credit. This can be done online at https://sdathtc.resiusa.org/homestead/

Source: Baltimore Sun

UPDATE 7/21/2010: I received my County Tax Bill and it was MORE than last year. Even though my assessment was 20% lower - my tax bill went up. Why? The Homestead Tax Credit was lower this year, coupled with in the increase water distribution charge and the increased sewer service = a larger tax bill.

Just remember the government always gets its money.

Random Sampling of Home Assessments for Kings Park Estates taken on 12/29/2009

Sourcce: Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation BALTIMORE COUNTY

For a graphical map of Maryland click on the link - Maryland Reassessments

Assessment as of
Location7/1/2009 7/1/2010 % Down
Kings Point Road251,060224,70010.50%
Eustice302,040232,50023.02%
Paxton Road482,840372,60022.83%
Clanford Road330,340244,30026.05%
Mendoza Road318,330236,80025.61%
Hoyt Circle288,150224,40022.12%
Kittridge  Court294,800221,10025.00%
Ames Court231,630187,70018.97%
Plowline Road286,860216,10024.67%
Templar Road276,570224,50018.83%
Kerrigan272,760245,8009.88%
Hobart Court289,270216,20025.26%
Cabot Road283,760255,30010.03%
Average for Kings Park Estates Community20.63%

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