Helicopters over Perry Hall part of annual BGE inspection

Many residents on Saturday were wondering why there were helicopters hovering over their homes. Those helicopters are part of Baltimore Gas & Electric Company’s annual power line inspection, per Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. The helicopter was primarily spotted near the Seven Courts area on Saturday. From BGE: “BGE will be using a utility helicopter contractor (see photo depicting the […]

Water main break reported in Parkville

Some Parkville residents are being affected by a Tuesday water main break. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 9500 block of Avondale Road (21234). Approximately thirty residents and one fire hydrant are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.  

BGE provides updated on Nottingham-area power outages

The wind storm is over, but the lights remain out for several residents in and around Nottingham. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided the following update from BGE on those still affected by Friday’s powerful storm. 1. Burton Avenue, Carney: Large tree is down at 9533 Burton Ave affecting 23 customers and has been referred to manual tree crew. Estimated […]

Showers available for residents at Y of Central Maryland

As residents assess the damage from Friday’s high winds, many still find themselves without power on Saturday morning. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that residents without power may use the Y of Central Maryland facilities in Towson and Perry Hall for showers and for phone charging. The Parkville location was without electricity but now will open at 9:30 […]

BGE crews working to restore service to more than 225,000 customers affected by powerful storm

BGE crews continue to work to restore electric service to customers affected by Friday’s powerful nor’easter storm that began moving through central Maryland overnight and continues to cause trees and limbs to come down on power lines and other electric equipment. With wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour in the BGE service area still expected this afternoon […]

Marks, Miele announce construction of new sidewalks in Dunfield

Councilman David Marks and Delegate Christian Miele on Friday announced the start of a sidewalk project along Dunfield Road in northeastern Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works has begun construction on sidewalks along Dunfield Road from Tapu Court to Kintore Drive. The request was made by a local constituent and included in the sidewalk budget for the […]

Water main break reported in Rosedale

Repair crews are responding to the scene of a water main break in Rosedale. The eight-main reportedly ruptured at the intersection of Hospital Drive and Lennings Lane (21237). Approximately fifty residents and four fire hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.