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Baltimore County to develop framework for new Resilience Authority to combat ‘climate change’

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced plans to develop a framework for a Resilience Authority that will finance, and support sustainability infrastructure projects to protect Baltimore County’s shorelines, communities, and residents from “climate threats,” according to the official press release. In addition, officials on Thursday announced that Baltimore County was awarded nearly $2 million to support climate resilience efforts in […]

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Olszewski announces plans to retain key Baltimore County department heads for second term

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to retain a significant number of current County officials as members of his second-term leadership team. Olszewski plans to re-nominate the following individuals to continue serving as County department and office heads, subject to confirmation by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Baltimore County Council: […]

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Baltimore County rolls out trash cart pilot program in Essex

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced a new pilot program to distribute high-quality trash carts for residential trash pickup in the Essex community. Beginning Thursday, new 65-gallon trash carts will be delivered to approximately 4,300 residences in Essex neighborhoods that currently receive bi-weekly trash pick-ups as part of a targeted pilot to provide a safer, more efficient […]

Baltimore County releases draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for public comment

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday released a draft report, which includes recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements in Baltimore County. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations until Tuesday, November 1, and may submit comments online. “We are proud to have reimagined […]

Public hearing scheduled for Baltimore County trash, recycling collection regulation changes

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management will be holding a public hearing in October regarding proposed changes to solid waste collection regulations. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPWT) is proposing revisions to the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s (BSWM) “Regulation for Baltimore County Residential Trash and Recycling Collection” regarding bulk item collection and […]

Speed bumps, raised crosswalk to be installed on Avondale Road in Carney

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the approval of a traffic safety project for Avondale Road, one of the busiest corridors in Carney. The project involves the construction of four standard speed bumps along the route from Joppa Road to the Baltimore Beltway overpass, and a brick raised crosswalk in the vicinity of Second Avenue. The traffic […]

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Baltimore County to hold public hearing to discuss proposed medical waste facility in Rosedale

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In accordance with the amended Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment Article Section 9-503, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is proposing an amendment to the County’s Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding a proposed medical waste facility at 1201 67th Street in Rosedale. For community input, a public hearing is being held in cooperation with […]

Baltimore County, BGE crews working around the clock to restore power following severe storms

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials said on Friday that crews are working around the clock to restore power for those residents who are still in the dark following Tuesday’s severe storms. BGE officials say the company expects to have service restored to most customers by Friday night. Due to extensive damage to equipment that serves a small number of customers, these particular restoration […]

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