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Baltimore County City Water Report 20210816

New report released following comprehensive review of Baltimore County, Baltimore City shared water delivery system

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Monday released a new report following a comprehensive review of the business processes that govern the water delivery system that serves both Baltimore County and Baltimore City residents. “This report is a critical and long overdue step towards improving how our jurisdictions can better work in partnership to modernize our shared water system,” Baltimore County […]

Water main break reported in Overlea

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

OVERLEA, MD—A water main break in the Overlea area has left some residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 7300-block of Beech Avenue (21206). Forty customers and three hydrants are out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Councilman Marks: DPW to inspect Carney stormwater lines after flooding reported in some neighborhoods [PHOTOS]

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—The Nottingham area has been inundated with heavy rains over the past week, to the point where some older neighborhoods have experienced flooding. Carney’s Lakewood Road neighborhood was hit particularly hard, as seen in the photos above and below from Councilman David Marks. Councilman Marks says Baltimore County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation will now be inspecting the […]

Water service to be interrupted for hydrant replacement on Silver Spring Road next week

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Water service will be temporarily interrupted for some Nottingham residents next week. The Department of Public Works says that water will be shut off in the 4100-block of Silver Spring Road (21236) on at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23rd. Service is expected to be restored by around 2 p.m. Water is being shut off to replace an inoperable […]

Jericho Road Covered Bridge to be closed for graffiti removal, maintenance

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Per Councilman David Marks, the bridge will also be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 25th for maintenance. Councilman Marks has alerted the Greater Kingsville Civic Association and the Friends of Jerusalem Mill. Original story below… —— KINGSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works will be closing the Jericho Road […]

Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski Announcement 20210510

Olszewski announces creation of new Baltimore County Department Of Housing and Community Development, renames Department of Public Works and Transportation

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday signed legislation creating Baltimore County’s first dedicated Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to help ensure access to affordable housing, provide housing stability support, and develop stronger neighborhoods by providing community revitalization supports in a timely and efficient manner. Additionally, Olszewski signed legislation officially renaming the Department of Public Works to the […]

Baltimore County Sewer Relining Project Map 20210505

Extensive sewer relining project to begin in Carney, Perry Hall, Towson [FULL MAP]

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Department of Public Works & Transportation has announced plans to begin an extensive sewer relining project in Carney, Perry Hall, and Towson this month. More than twelve miles of sanitary sewer pipe will be relined during the next 18 months. The project will cost about $5.8 million. Most of the work will be below ground with minimal impacts […]

Repairs complete following Seven Courts rupture, water main to be replaced

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Repairs have been completed and service has been restored to residents following a major main break in Perry Hall. Thursday’s rupture on Seven Courts Drive sent water about 40 feet into the air and disrupted traffic for much of the afternoon. This same main has ruptured several times in recent months, causing a sinkhole and creating headaches for local […]

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