Owen Brown

Announcement

CA Bikesharing Program

The Columbia Association, as part of a joint grant application with Howard County is studying the possibility of implementing a bikeshare system in the county. They have created a short 3 question survey which can be accessed here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LQ79L3Q.

Getting community input would be greatly appreciated so CA can understand who would support a bikesharing program in Howard County and where users would like to go.

Please check out SarahSays blog on this as well.

http://www.sarahsaysblog.com/2011/12/bikesharing-in-howard-county.html

CA will also be applying for feasibility funding. More information can be found using this link: http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/Planning/Bike/Bikeshare_Apply.html

Owen Brown Seeks Volunteers for Election Committee

The Owen Brown Village Board is seeking volunteer residents to form the Owen Brown 2012 Election Committee. Owen Brown residents will have the opportunity to elect three Village Board members. Volunteers for this important process need to make a commitment to serve for a few hours in February, March and April. Please consider becoming a member of this important committee that provides insight on the Village Board election process. Please call the Owen Brown Community Association at 410-381-0202 for more information and/or email the Village Board to volunteer, OBVillageBoard@columbiavillages.org. Please indicate your interest no later than February 15, 2012.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE A HUGE SUCCESS!

THANK YOU OWEN BROWN FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND

GOOD WISHES TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Lake Elkhorn Dredging Update - The Columbia Association has rejected a request by the Lake Elkhorn dredging contractor to consider longer work hours for the dredging project this coming summer. The contractor had made a request to continue work on the lake until 11pm but that request has been denied and dredging work will be limited to work hours from 7am to 9pm.

The Columbia Association (CA) has contracted with JND Thomas Co., Inc. of Riverside, Calif., for the dredging of Lake Elkhorn in the amount of approximately $3.2 million. JND Thomas proposes to hydraulically dredge and mechanically dewater the Lake Elkhorn sediment. Per the contractor’s availability, the start date for Lake Elkhorn dredging will be June 2012.

CA will continue to keep the public informed with project updates as they are available. Please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Dredging for more information.

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Featured Item: Owen Brown Street Captains

Want to help increase communication and connection between your neighbors? Then join the Street Captain Program. Learn about the program, and then e-mail Nancy Thomas to get involved.