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What's Happening
News around the neighborhood
Overlea Community President’s Message
There is a lot on the horizon, even as that stubborn groundhog taunts us with a delayed start to warmer Spring weather.
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County Water/Gas Line Replacement Updates
The county contractor is still working on Willowdale and intersecting streets. Recent temperatures and snow have slowed progress. The main pipe work is complete on Beech with tie-ins remaining.
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Facade Grants
The Overlea Community Association had previously received a $50,000 grant which was folded into State funds to administer to businesses looking to help improve and develop our neighborhoods.
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Beware of Phone and Soliciting Scams
The Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant regarding telephone scams in which individuals falsely claim affiliation with the Police Department to solicit funds.
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What to Do If You Are Stopped by ICE
If you are NOT a U.S. citizen and are stopped or questioned by the police or ICE, you should: Remain silent. Remain calm. Say “no” when asked to search.
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Congratulations to the Natural History Society of Maryland
On January 29, 2026, NHSM was honored to accept the 2026 Revitalization Award from the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce at A Night for Legacy and Leadership.
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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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