TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2025 operating budget. The public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation has announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than two million property accounts that are split into three groups, each appraised once every three years. The overall statewide value increase for “Group 3” properties was 23.4% since its last reassessment three […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each district in Baltimore County, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the interim changes proposed as part of the Honeygo Boulevard/Cross Road traffic circle project are on hold, and that the next milestone will be activities related to the actual construction of the traffic circle. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation had initially proposed an interim solution […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) will host five “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Community members are invited to share their ideas on budget priorities and the investments the system should make to provide high-quality public education to every student. In addition to the budget forums, Team BCPS […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced $80 million in additional state grant funds that will be leveraged to support a number of major ongoing school construction projects. Specifically, Olszewski announced: $26 million in additional funds towards a new Lansdowne High School; $20 million in additional funds towards a like-new Towson High School; $15 million in additiPine Grove […]
TOWSON, MD—Earlier this week, the Baltimore County Council passed County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s $4.9 billion FY 2024 budget. The budget was passed by a unanimous vote. County Executive Olszewski has issued the following statement: “Thank you to my partners on the County Council for their advocacy and partnership as we continue to invest in a better Baltimore County. This budget […]