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Maryland DNR announces $2.1 million in grants to protect land, expand recreational opportunities

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $2.1 million that will fund local government and land trust initiatives to protect land, expand recreational opportunities, and promote healthy outdoor lifestyles. The grants were approved by the state’s Board of Public Works and will support three projects, including the acquisition of 4.3 acres to expand the Brunswick Sports […]

Maryland grants $14.8 million for outdoor space preservation

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that $14.8 million will be granted to local governments as well as land trusts to be used for the preservation of outdoor spaces. The funds were was approved by the Board of Public Works on Wednesday. The funding will be used for a variety of projects including the development of trails […]

Baltimore County acquires Pikesville Armory from State of Maryland to support future redevelopment of historic site

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following a vote by the Maryland Board of Public Works, Baltimore County officials this week announced that the county will be acquiring ownership of the historic Pikesville Armory from the State of Maryland. “Today is a vital step forward in our ongoing work to reimagine this historic site as a thriving community anchor for Pikesville,” said Baltimore County Executive […]

Governor Moore announces over $100 million in local grants to expand public access to outdoor recreation, open space

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the availability of more than $100 million in local grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to expand and enhance public access to outdoor recreation and open space throughout Maryland. Through Program Open Space and Community Parks & Playgrounds programming, Maryland is continuing to meet the challenges of land conservation and recreation […]

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski applauds successful 2023 legislative session

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday applauded a successful 2023 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session highlighted by the passage of several key Baltimore County legislative priorities and vital capital improvement requests. “Baltimore County residents were winners in this year’s legislative session, and I am thrilled that some of our most important priorities are now on Governor Moore’s desk,” […]

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Governor Moore announces $13.4 million to support affordable housing following Board of Public Works meeting

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced $13.4 million to support projects that create or preserve affordable rental housing units, awarded Wednesday morning during the Board of Public Works meeting. The board approved requests from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to provide $10.4 million through the Rental Housing Works Program and $3 million from the […]

Governor Moore directs Maryland Aviation Administration to conduct new procurement for Airport Retail and Concessions Program

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore directed the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) to conduct a new procurement solicitation for the Airport Retail and Concessions Program for the Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. The new procurement solicitation cancels the solicitation and the contract award recommendation by the previous administration. With more than 9 million enplanements, BWI Marshall is the busiest commercial […]

Governor Moore announces $13.7 million in Capital Grants funding, $9.1 million for Oyster Recovery Partnership following Board of Public Works meeting

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced $13.7 million in Capital Grants funding and a $9.1 million contract for the non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, awarded Wednesday morning at the Board of Public Works meeting. The funding will foster essential capital projects for museums, community centers, medical and athletic facilities, community revitalization, and historical buildings, and will continue the state’s critical oyster restoration […]

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