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Trashy Behavior and a Lack of Civility: Week in Review

From the school board to the pub, here are some of the week's most-read, most talked about stories from Howard County.

Here's a roundup of some of the top stories from Elkridge, Columbia, Savage-Guilford and Ellicott City in the past week:

Trashy Behavior on Montgomery Road

Resident takes pictures, calls police after seeing bus driver littering in Elkridge.

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County Council Opens Route 1 for Development

Local legislators voted unanimously that infrastructure was in place to support new residential projects to the tune of 600 units in Elkridge.

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Does School Board Need Lessons in Civility?

The perceived infighting and dysfunction of Howard County Board of Education members reminds Patch readers of reality television and spurs Howard County Education Association President Paul Lemle to encourage the board to seek professional help.

Acidity of Tainted Milk May Have Caused Symptoms

Lab tests performed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showed unusually high acid levels in tainted milk that was pulled from sale at Glenwood Middle School last month. The high acidity, possibly caused by a sanitizer that was not completely flushed from Dairy Maid Dairy processing equipment, could have caused the symptoms — including a burning sensation in the throat and nausea — experienced by some students. 

Behind the Counter: Rams Head Tavern

Rams Head Tavern is a local hotspot for fresh food and microbrew beers in the middle of Historic Savage Mill. Head chef Brent "Turbo" Shellem recently sat down with Patch to talk about the craft of managing a high quality kitchen.

No Successful Challenges to Speed Camera Citations

Three months after speed cameras began issuing citations, they are averaging more than 100 a day. So far, not one has been successfully contested.

Coming Soon to Ellicott City: Chipotle

Commenters have a lot to say about a new chain Mexican restaurant moving into town, across the street from another chain, and a locally-owned joint.

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