Four Baltimore County Fire Department personnel have been deployed to assist with emergency response to the historic flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey. Two of those individuals are members of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Two firefighters were deployed early Sunday morning as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency‘s Pennsylvania Task Force #1, a team of specially trained […]
Organizers of Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week are pleased to announce that the 14th bi-annual promotion begins on Friday, August 4. Sixty-two participating restaurants from across the county will feature special menus at discounted, fixed prices, offering one- to three-course brunch, lunch, and dinner specials ranging from $15 to $35. “Foodies and patrons alike look forward to Restaurant Week – […]
Ground has been broken. Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz joined President Bob Chaney, Councilman David Marks, Captain Don Coster, Fire Chief Kyrle Preis, members of the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company (KVFC), state and federal representatives, and community members to break ground Tuesday on the $2.9 million renovation and expansion of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Baltimore County has committed to supporting […]
Baltimore County officials announced this week that Acting Fire Chief Kyrle W. Preis III took the reins as Fire Chief on July 4th. The County Council confirmed his appointment on Monday. He commands 1,000 career and 2,000 volunteer members of the Baltimore County Fire Service in fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services operations. Preis takes over for Chief John […]
Baltimore County Fire Chief John J. Hohman announced on Friday that he will retire as Chief effective June 30th. Hohman joined the Baltimore County Fire Department in 1977, and was appointed Chief in 2000. He is the longest serving Fire Chief in Baltimore County history. “I have advised the County Executive that I will be retiring from the Baltimore County […]
A memorial service to honor Baltimore County police officers who died while performing their duties will take place Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m. The service will be held on the plaza of the Towson Courthouse, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, Maryland. Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence B. Sheridan, government dignitaries and the families of the […]
Project to Improve Boating Navigation and Safety Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Sixth District Councilwoman Cathy Bevins visited the Bird River waterfront in Middle River on Thursday to announce a dredging project to support recreational boating on the upper Bird River and enhance the county’s waterfront communities. “Our waterfront is one of Baltimore County’s best amenities and this project will […]
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the Fiscal Year 2018 budget will include significant upgrades to recreation areas in northeastern Baltimore County. The budget will fund: § Ball diamond upgrades at Gunpowder, Joppa View, and Seven Oaks Elementary Schools ($37,500) § Multi-purpose court resurfacing at Carney Elementary School ($22,750); § Natural turf improvements at Cowenton Ridge Park ($110,500); […]