Fair enough to say that the bus routes have immensely helped to change and decrease the "niceness" around Arbutus/Halethorpe. More places than others of course, but people just don't respect others property, or think that they have to right to destroy or take what they want. That's truly a shame. But it does not surprise me, unfortunately.

What a shame. Mr. Miller did such a good deed to benefit the neighborhood, and a few miscreants shamefully vandalized it. We have very similar problems with vandalism and graffiti of public property in our neighborhood. Recognizing that if left unaddressed it will propagate, so we have several volunteer members who regularly paint over or remove graffiti through our neighborhood. It can be disheartening to watch it recur constantly. This beautiful bench being of natural wood finish will present a real challenge in removing it or covering it.The damage was done by only a few disrespectful people, but being so visible to many passers-by gives the wrong impression to them that this destruction represents all the neighborhood residents. We encourage the Palladi neighborhood join together to keep graffiti eradicated.

Not only did the vandals damage this donated bench but they stole the community's right to have something nice! What a shame!!!!!

Unless the area of Maiden Choice steps up to reform their community association there is really nothing more that can be done.
by the way..... if anyone is interested I can provide the name & contact information for the former President of the Maiden Choice Improvement Association!
Reason the MCIA folded is she no longer lives in the area (out of state) and no one wanted to take it over when she left.... but she is willing to give all the information to help reform, but someone needs to step up!!!!

People need to TAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES BACK!!!!
Its only our property values at risk!!!!!!

Someone once said at one time Arbutus was the hardest area's to purchase a home, now its the hardest area to sell that home! There is no guessing why!

Thanks for posting the photo. Can we identify the people in the pic to give proper credit?

I lived on Linden Ave for 10 yrs, not far from where this bench sets. I ran around with kids that lived in the Palladi homes, and is was always safe and clean there. I have seen a difference since then. Recently there was an untagged car sitting in a side yard of a house at Linden Ave.and Westland Blvd. for several years. The yard had a lot of other junk stored in it too. All this was clearly visible to passers-by and it became to represent the entire neighborhood to anyone not driving further into the Palladi homes neighborhood to see that most are kept up pretty well. Just 100 feet from this bench now, the same couple of graffiti tags have adorned the Westland Blvd. bridge over the Beltway for 2 years now. People in the Palladi homes, when you see that the State Highway Admin. had not painted over this in a reasonable time, you as a concerned citizen and homeowner should be on the horn with your elected representative or government agency representative requesting that it be removed or painted over. If you don't stay active in the community it will atrophy like an in active muscle.

Hi Chillin, One of the problems is with the Immigration, they don't believe in calling police FACT, Then you have house's that are being rented without landlord permits (Niki knows who). The landlords let the property run down Tenets don't want get involved turning landlord in. Some owners have up to 35 homes in the county.
I have Commented before People are afraid PERIOD. This is a Serious Situation. If you take notice ALL counties with city zip codes are in decline I have no idea the connection? When you do step up to the plate you wind up with Intellectual Thugism explained here when you speak of our issues.
http://archive.frontpagemag.com/readArticle.aspx?ARTID=2797
Nikki Marlatt-Young I comment of how great a job your area does but everyone lacked the understanding. This is what I was criticized for nonparticipating and the understanding of direct cause, and root cause. Now you might understand now what to focus on. Direct cause: Vandalism, Root cause? The good work will be fruitless unless the root cause is contained. The article "Is arbutus going down hill? Some views Articles like that need to be on going blog of critical thought and dialogue on a continuous bases

Making a “United Arbutus Assn.” would be a great start each area with a neighborhood Respective consisting of two from each, Renter and home owner. Elect a president as a represent the united area. The renters will not be afraid to speak if they are supported and backed by the “United Group”. The two representatives will meet with the President to take action. To keep the reps and president in check from political and any other outside influences and maintain critical thought and dialogue on a continuous bases. Then we could have a party for the accomplishments similar to Arts fest. Each neighborhood would have representatives’ booths for new neighbors and local officials in attendance to hear all our voices. With Citizens to busy a website and Registered blog would reach out to all working, health issues or have issues with public speaking.

town cry baby. are you on some type of medication?

Al I know you are, you even apologized for you on set of Dementia I hope you are doing fine and bless you

Arbutus Town Crier- I thik you’re ideas can work this is a modal that all demacracies need to be can be with people that can understand. We first need to unite only people that get it. that they see our government is corrupt and can not be trusted not know wear we meet and not let them know what how we our planning for “northern Arbutus”. If they know are plan it will fail from a collusion of undermining ideas deep from the democrats &there operatives. They are many,can see them I know some that listen on my cell phone,it clicks a lot when I talk on it. Better should give into renters at this pointe,but not landlords. Will landlords have a seat on committte? Can’t let Quirk in meetings til zip code changed is. That is when we him let he know we changed District 1 boundries in two territories. Can no longer control us. New councilman will we demand be loyal to us and US. Consttution. Must be have to able to recite in entirety. I’m in… Where..when? Please encrypt that they won’t catch on(you know who).

computer went down for 3 minutes from after time comment was sent. probabaly intercepted. Change location and time. they must not know. Make meetin in 21229. Tom does not come to 21229. That way he Won't even know the plan that way.

al, Arbutus Town Crier has a great plan. it is an group not just one person. the plan willwork if first given credability for there thowghts. to bee on board persons must submit submitting to ackowledging this system is knot working as is not. if you can't not decifer the messages of ATC than you might not be eligible too join the rank of this group. If yuor posts make complete sence and logic to most you will not be allowed the HomeOwner committte. Reed ATC's messages til they make sence to you. Pass this on too yuo're friends. They will see Change zip codes Draw lines new district. Immigrents with brocken language, crime . Landlords...all out to get us.Oh yeah ...Rats too. When this makes sensce come join us. Donot tell where we have secret council meetings. ATC will lead. Can't disclose age to you...the people in 21228 could use this info to find out us and thoughts. SHHHH!

welcome aboard, Chillin! How can i tell you from another?

Well, I'm a renter, but I look like a homeowner It fools them. Live in 21229, but look like I live in 21228 , you'lll know me from near the apartments. I'll represent 21229 district til Quirk changes it. When is the ackomplishment festivies. Who 's in with us Come on guys step up.