TOWSON, MD—In the latest effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that residents can now directly schedule their appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at all County sites. “As we continue to make amazing progress in vaccinating our neighbors, we’re ready to move into the next phase in our fight against COVID-19. By […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County announced on Wednesday night that it would align with state of Maryland’s latest actions. Effective immediately, masks and face coverings will no longer be required in most outdoor situations. Under the state’s order, face coverings are still required for all Marylanders at all large ticketed venues as well as indoors at all public and private businesses and […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced a new project with SunPower Corp. to install solar panel arrays at two closed County landfills, which are expected to generate the equivalent of 35 percent of the electricity demand of the County’s buildings and facilities—putting the County on track to exceed current renewable energy goals. As a result, Olszewski on Wednesday […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday applauded the passage of his proposed bill allowing County officials to partner with a nonprofit organization to establish a community support fund, and to solicit donations to the fund to support County projects. With a community support fund managed by a not-for-profit fiscal sponsor, the County will be able to leverage corporate […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday evening applauded a proposal in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 county budget that would begin bulk trash pickup next spring. Bulk trash pickup stopped more than three decades ago, forcing county residents to haul large items to county landfills. Under the budget plan unveiled by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, bulk trash pickup […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening passed the New Opportunities for Tourism and Entertainment (NOTE) Act. Introduced by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the NOTE Act will enable more restaurants and bars to offer live music and entertainment across Baltimore County. The legislation will also support the recovery of musicians and performers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’d […]
TOWSON, MD—On the first day of Earth Week 2021, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Jennifer Aiosa will serve as Baltimore County’s new Chief Sustainability Officer, where she will lead the County’s efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change and to promote enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives. “Leaders at all levels have a responsibility to protect our environment for […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County residents and property owners exceeded, by more than double, his goal of planting 5,000 new trees for Earth Day 2021. Last fall, he called on property owners to help increase the County’s tree canopy by planting 5,000 trees, either themselves or through the County’s free reforestation programs. More than […]