Councilman Marks provides update on Seven Courts community water improvements

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that preparations are underway for improvements to improve the water system in western Perry Hall, replacing a decaying network that has experienced numerous leaks over the past two years. Baltimore County will begin replacing 4,000 feet of water line along parts of Seven Courts Drive, Pinedale Drive, Proctor Lane, and Gunview […]

Councilman Marks shares update from Baltimore County on Joppa Road bridge

UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday shared the following update on the Joppa Road bridge from the county bridge team: “Progress on the Bridge No. B-0545 Joppa Road project is being made and we are hopeful to have it re-opened to traffic in mid-October,” the update stated. “The […]

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

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

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 provides update on Joppa Road bridge delays

UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday shared the following email from the Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation regarding the Joppa Road bridge repair delays: “Councilman Marks, I’ve had a lot of internal conversations with DPWT on the bridge that is currently closed […]

Water main break reported near Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—A water main break near the Overlea area has left several residents without water. Officials say an eight-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 5700-block of Trumps Mill Road (21206). Thirty customers and two hydrants are currently out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Pixabay

Reopening of Joppa Road Bridge delayed

UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday provided an update on the reopening of the Joppa Road Bridge. Baltimore County officials now advise that the bridge will now likely be reopened in August. Officials say the extended duration is due to workload constraints, labor and material availability, and a more […]

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

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 […]