OVERLEA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a water main break in Overlea/Fullerton. The Department of Public Works reports that a 12-inch diameter water main has ruptured at 7001 Belair Road (21206). Seventy customers and one hydrant are currently without of service. DPW says crews are on the scene and working to fix the break;. One slow lane has been […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that Baltimore County will replace the cement barriers located at New Gerst Lane in Perry Hall. The barriers, which have been in place for more than a decade, have often been criticized for being ugly and distasteful in the community. “The Baltimore County Department of Public Works is evaluating several […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A water main break in Rosedale has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a ten-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 6700-block of Golden Ring Road (21237). Fifty customers, three hydrants, and one un-named major facility are without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a water main break in the Towson/Parkville area. A 20-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 1600-block of East Joppa Road near the Loch Raven Boulevard intersection. Officials say 25 water customers, including a number of businesses, have lost water or are losing pressure. At least one fire hydrant is out of […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Thursday announced the Department of Public Works – Bureau of Solid Waste Management has started a new glass recycling program in partnership with Cap Glass, Inc. of Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Under the new 10-year agreement, the county will deliver glass from the Cockeysville Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to the Cap Glass facility in Baltimore City. Cap […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will sponsor an online discussion to allow residents to ask questions about trash and recycling. The guest will be Scott Krell from Baltimore County’s Department of Public Works. The meeting will be held on Monday, August 3rd at 3 p.m. and last for one hour. The event can be accessed through Zoom via […]
CARNEY, MD—A water main break in the Carney area has left several residents without service. The break was reported in the area of Greenleaf Road at Ridgely Avenue (21234). About 100 customers and eight hydrants are out of service on Orbitan Court, Rader Court, Primrose Court, Hyacinth Court, Greenleaf Road, and Ridgely Road, according to Councilman David Marks. There has […]
PERRY HALL, MD—In response to an unannounced water shutoff earlier this month in Perry Hall’s Seven Courts community, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will introduce legislation requiring advanced notice to residents before water is turned off. A contractor would need to give 72 hours notice for water shutoff, and be prohibited from bidding on future work for two years if […]