Dear Friends and Neighbors,

While we can all agree that this year has held far too much fear, loss, and frustration, it has been heartening to see that this year has also brought out the best in our community. This Holiday Season, my wish for all of us is the ability to see the light shining in the darkness as we recognize the near end of this devastating pandemic and a return to some new normalcy. We should also hold on to the spirit of caring for one another that we have rediscovered during the past several months. I wish you all peace, love, and especially hope during this season of miracles.
 
I am happy to share some good news! 
It is the season of giving and there is still time if you can
Student Support Network at Cockeysville Middle School is running strong because of the support you and so many others provide.

If you would like to donate please click here.
And there are plenty of other great organizations you can donate to:
The First Vaccines are Here!!!
My husband and other first responders have begun receiving their first vaccines! While I will not be eligible to get mine for some time, he reports no ill-effects at all and it gives us some security since he has continued to work in the hospital every day throughout this pandemic.
North Baltimore County Broadband Projects are a Go!
The Baltimore County Office of Information and Technology has submitted approximately 20 franchise projects to Comcast, requesting build-out to over 250 homes in North Baltimore County.

Projects currently approved and moring forward including the Carroll Run Projects, Corbett Road Project, and Carroll Mill Road Project with many others to be discussed between the county and Comcast in mid-January.

OIT/BCG was awarded a pilot grant for $68K from the state to build out to 24 homes along Grace and Blackrock Roads. This project will begin in late January or early February.

OIT and Comcast are partnering on a State Grant application for approximately $3M to build out to over 650 homes in the northwest part of the county.
NEW DATE: Let Delegate Guyton Hear Your Priorities at Her Virtual Listening Session now on Monday, January 4
Due to a scheduling conflict, I had to reschedule my virtual listening session to one day earlier on Monday, January 4 at 5:30 pm. I look forward to hearing from all of you about your concerns and priorities. Please register at the link below. If you have already registered you do not need to register again even with the change of date.
If You Need Someone To Talk To, Please Call WARMLine
The holidays, especially this year, can be a very difficult time for many of us. Please reach out if you need help. Pro Bono and suicide prevention line.