TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Director of Department of Public Works Steve Walsh announced on Wednesday that he will retire from Baltimore County government, effective May 22nd. “Steve has been a steady hand, a thoughtful leader, and invaluable partner in our work to build a better Baltimore County,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “On behalf of the people of Baltimore County, I […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—The Department of Public Works will be closing the Jericho Road covered bridge over Little Gunpowder Falls later this week. The bridge on the Baltimore County/Harford County line will close on Friday, April 10 for maintenance. The closure will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and should take only one day for completion, according to a news release […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in Parkville has left many residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch diameter water main has broken at in the 7400-block of Park Drive (21234). Seventy customers and three hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
UPDATE: Comptroller Peter Franchot is also warning residents to be wary of stimulus scams. More in the tweet embedded below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark on Monday advised Baltimore-area water customers to be aware of scams being done during the COVID-19 pandemic. DPW advises that scammers may call customers on the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In response to the evolving conditions related to the threat of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of the public and of our employees, Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced that the following will take effect Monday, March 23, 2020: 1. All services other than curbside collections, condo collections, disposal services at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—During the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (which also handles drinking water for Baltimore County) has taken steps to: Ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water Protect the health and safety of our employees Continue DPW’s essential services DPW officials say their water filtration and disinfection process and testing procedures ensure that […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a series of new efforts to further expand Baltimore County’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Large Gatherings of Over 50 People Prohibited In accordance with the CDC’s new interim guidelines, County Executive Olszewski issued an executive […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community should expect water service disruption later this week. The Department of Public Works will be repairing a 24-inch main in the 9300-block of Seven Courts Drive (21236), according to Councilman David Marks. The repair work will be done between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020. If water service is […]