Councilman Marks: $3.1 million allocated in budget to repair Silverwood Stream

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that $3.1 million has been included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget to repair the Silverwood Stream. The stream is located off of Seven Courts Drive in Perry Hall, near Pinedale Drive. Many streams have been impacted by the impact of development over the past several decades, causing private property […]

Councilman Marks: Bulk trash pickup to begin in 2022

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday evening applauded a proposal in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 county budget that would begin bulk trash pickup next spring. Bulk trash pickup stopped more than three decades ago, forcing county residents to haul large items to county landfills. Under the budget plan unveiled by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, bulk trash pickup […]

Governor Hogan advances plan to move state agencies to downtown Baltimore, help revitalize Central Business District [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced the initial steps of a sweeping plan to move 3,300 state employees from 12 different agencies to downtown Baltimore, and help revitalize the city’s Central Business District. To jumpstart this plan, the state is publishing a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking commercial office space to relocate the headquarters of the Maryland Department of […]

Councilman Marks: Perry Hall fire station to receive new roof

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the Perry Hall fire station will receive a new roof, should the Fiscal Year 2022 budget be approved by the County Council. The budget submitted by County Executive John Olszewski Jr., includes $200,000 to replace the roof at Station #55, which was built in the 1980s. “We appreciate the additional […]

Olszewski announces premium pay for Baltimore County employees, first responders amid continued service during COVID-19 pandemic

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the critical services Baltimore County government employees have continued to provide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that the County will provide one-time premium pay of $3,000 for first responders, public safety, and public health employees as well as one-time premium pay of $1,000 for all other eligible County employees. These […]

Councilman Marks: Funding secured to plan new park, improve turf fields and playgrounds

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that funding has been included in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal to plan for Perry Hall’s newest park and improve playgrounds and turf fields throughout northeastern Baltimore County. The budget includes $100,000 to plan for Perry Hall’s newest park at a 22-acre site on Gerst Road. The Baltimore County Council […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County budget includes funding to replace Seven Courts water main

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget will include millions of dollars for community improvements throughout northeastern Baltimore County. In Perry Hall, the proposal includes $1.5 million to replace the Seven Courts water main, which has leaked constantly over the past year. The budget also includes money to […]

Olszewski releases $4.2 billion budget providing record education funding, major investments to support Baltimore County’s recovery

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $4.2 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 that provides record funding for public education and provides investments in key priorities that will support the County’s ongoing recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “This budget is an investment in our shared future and a better Baltimore County – with stronger […]