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

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

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 […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Seven Courts water main replacement project

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks this week provided an update on the ongoing water main replacement project in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community, The water line has ruptured several times over the past year, prompting the Department of Public Works to replace it entirely. The update from DPW reads as follows: “We should be completed with this project (with)in the next 2 […]

Water main break reported in Dunfield community

UPDATE 2: Dunfield Road has reopened to traffic. UPDATE: Councilman David Marks reports that the project has hit a brief delay. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Dunfield area has left many residents without water. The rupture was reported on Wednesday along Dunfield Road at Tapu Court (21236). As of Thursday afternoon, many residents were […]

Water to be shut off on Seven Courts Drive due to break

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Water will be shut off in portions of the Seven Courts community as officials deal with yet another water main break in the area. On Wednesday evening, Councilman David Marks reported that water would be shut off along Seven Courts Drive. Councilman Marks shared the following email from the Department of Public Works: “Councilman Marks, Yes, this break is […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Water main break reported in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—A water main break in the Overlea area has left many residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 10-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 600-block of Dale Avenue (21206). Forty customers and two hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.