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Governor Moore visits Carroll County to survey storm damage

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Westminster in Carroll County to survey major damage incurred as the result of statewide storm activity. The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Stickland, Carroll County Commission […]

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]

Carney road closed for water valve repairs

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—A street in Carney has been shut down so crews can repair a broken water valve. Per Councilman David Marks, there is a water service disruption at 9116 Hines Road (21234). The Department of Public Works has shut off a 12-inch main affecting 50 services and 2 hydrants. The water was turned off to allow crews to make repairs […]

NOW YOU KNOW: A big task ahead for new water task force

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, a press release was issued from Baltimore County regarding membership in the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force, created by the General Assembly earlier this year. We have been asked to share the information regarding upcoming meeting dates with our constituents so that this process […]

Early morning traffic stops on I-695 in Parkville scheduled for next week

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police will conduct two early morning temporary traffic slow-downs with total traffic stops on all lanes of I-695 (Baltimore Beltway inner and outer loops) in Parkville. The work is planned for Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Putty Hill Road bridge in the Parkville area of Baltimore County. The two traffic […]

Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and State of Maryland leaders announce Regional Water Governance Task Force members

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, state and local officials named the members appointed to the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force. The 13-member coalition is a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and the State of Maryland who aim to address pressing water-related challenges in the region and foster sustainable solutions. Created by an act of […]

Governor Moore launches Maryland ActNow campaign to close digital divide

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway, to further close the digital divide by extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable. The governor was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate the campaign […]

Voluntary Water Restriction issued for residents, businesses in Baltimore area

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, in conjunction with county and state partners across the Baltimore area, on Thursday evening issued a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,’ urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide water conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City, Baltimore […]

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