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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

New trash, recycling schedules to be mailed to Baltimore County residents

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will mail new trash and recycling collection schedules to single-family homes.  The schedules will be sent out in mid-December. These annual schedules will cover all of 2024 and contain specific collection-day information for each addresses throughout the County. As different areas have different collection days, it is important that residents […]

Councilman Marks: Construction timeline announced for White Marsh bridge

WHITE MARSH, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks on Tuesday provided the following update regarding construction on a bridge in the White Marsh area: “Construction of the Mohrs Lane Bridge has been a priority for mine since being elected to serve the White Marsh area. “The original bridge was closed in 2007 due to structural deficiency, and it was removed in […]