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Overlea Community President’s Message
As the last vestiges of winter grudgingly retreat, we find ourselves on the cusp of another vibrant season. The promise of warmer days isn’t just about shedding layers; it’s about rekindling connections and remembering that, despite our individual quirks, we’re all part of this vibrant Overlea community.
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Local Paint Recycling Program
Sherwin-Williams, located at 7927 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21236 (410-665-5222) will accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers.
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Mosquitoes are a Summertime Health Concern
Mosquitoes transmit serious diseases—including Malaria, Dengue, West Nile virus, Zika, Chikungunya, and Yellow fever. Eliminate standing water in birdbaths, planters, buckets, and gutters. Use larvicides in water that cannot be drained, (lily ponds or birdbaths.)
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Keep Grass Clippings Out of the Street
Maryland laws prohibit blowing or raking grass clippings and leaves into streets, gutters, or storm drains. This is considered illegal littering or dumping, violating municipal codes due to safety hazards and environmental damage.
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Reporting Abandoned Vehicles
If you see an abandoned car or truck in the neighborhood, please report the location to the city or county agencies.
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Cherry Heights Woodland Garden Update
The Cherry Heights Woodland Garden spring clean-up event was a success! We planted and mulched two dogwoods, three different oak trees, and ten native chokeberry shrubs.
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The History of Overlea
The community of Overlea, which means “over the meadows,” started in the late 1800’s. Numerous parcels of high-lying farmland were eventually subdivided into homesites. The Belair Road carline, which originally ended at Kenwood Avenue, made this area very attractive to potential buyers that wanted a country setting with access to city amenities.
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