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Baltimore City, County to host public meetings to update residents on process to report water service line material

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore Service Line Partnership has announced two public meetings for Baltimore City and County residents to learn what water customers need to do to identify and report their water service line material. The Baltimore Service Line Partnership is a collaboration between the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and […]

Olszewski announces plans to consider adding additional capacity to Eastern Sanitary Landfill to extend site longevity

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A public information meeting date has been set. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh — which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group and is anticipated to extend the longevity of the site […]

WINTER STORM WARNING: Snow totals increased, trash collection postponed, government offices closed

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Baltimore area. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. The warning will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Friday, January 19th. Expected snow totals have been bumped up to 5–8 inches for much of the region. The Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect […]

Councilman Marks: Perry Hall Manor Sewer Project to begin in January 2025

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday provided an update on the Perry Hall Manor sewer extension project. According to the Department of Public Works and Transportation, construction will begin approximately in January 2025, contingent on timely property acquisition. Design work is ongoing. The entire project is expected to be finalized by July 2026. There are no additional […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 3

Posted on January 9, 2024 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

Baltimore County awarded $3.5 million federal grant to support efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works this week announced that Baltimore County has been awarded over $3.5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to enhance road safety and infrastructure and support Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. “Investing in our roadways is not just […]

Baltimore County, City form Service Line Partnership to guide residents through the EPA lead and copper inventory

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) have formed the Baltimore Service Line Partnership, a collaboration to address new federal regulations aimed at protecting communities from lead exposure in drinking water. The Partnership is managing a comprehensive program to identify lead service lines in the Baltimore water […]

Traffic calming approved for Necker Avenue in Perry Hall

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that Necker Avenue in Perry Hall has been approved for three speed bumps. The approval is the result of an analysis by the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and a citizen petition. The project will be built beginning on Wednesday, December 13th. The cost is $15,000. “I would like to […]

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