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Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Funds

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Funds. Baltimore County will receive around $365,000. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders, and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “Investing in […]

Vehicle overturns after hitting pole in Bowleys Quarters

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to a crash with entrapment in Bowleys Quarters on Monday night. At just before 8:15 p.m. on July 3, 2023, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire, Rescue & Marine responded after a vehicle struck a pole along Bowleys Quarters Road at Wye Road. The vehicle then flipped onto its side and firefighters had to remove the […]

Community member holds private fundraiser, generates over $6,000 for Bowleys Quarter Volunteer Fire

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—When Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine needed funds to replace an aging defibrillator on one of its units, community member Steve Hamilton swung into action. After Hamilton’s initial efforts were unsuccessful, though, he decided to host a private fundraiser. In doing so, he was able to surpass his initial goal of $5,000 and raise a total […]

Delegate Nawrocki’s bill to provide property tax relief to volunteer fire stations passes unanimously

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]

Bowleys Quarters Road closed due to downed tree, power lines

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Road has been shut down due to a downed tree. The incident was reported on Friday afternoon after high winds brought down a tree onto nearby power lines. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine advises that Bowleys Quarters Road is closed between Carroll Island Road and Eastern Avenue. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]

Councilman Marks: Local volunteer fire companies to receive $1 million in grant funding

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that, as previously announced here, Baltimore County’s 29 volunteer fire companies will receive $1 million in grants as a result of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Marks is a cosponsor of Resolution 30-22, which allocates the grants based on formula funding. The following local fire companies will receive funding: White Marsh ($74,094.70); Bowleys […]

Baltimore County to receive over $260,000 in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund grants

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. This funding is awarded to 45 applicants statewide, supporting efforts that include new public boating access, amenities, and facilities; dredging of navigable waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; […]

Crews attempt to rescue boat stranded in Bird River, find it empty

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews attempted to rescue a boat that appeared to be stranded in a White Marsh river on Thursday morning. Units from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine Emergency Team 21 responded to the Bird River in White Marsh to investigate a boat that was reportedly stuck […]

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