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Baltimore County celebrates completion of Hamiltowne Park restoration project in Rosedale

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday morning celebrated the completion of the Hamiltowne Park playground restoration and park enhancements project. The update includes a full playground replacement, LED lighting upgrade, new entry path, and work on a new drinking fountain that will include a dog bowl and bottle filler. “Hamiltowne Park […]

Baltimore County Council passes bill to ban plastic bags

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council voted on Monday to pass a bill that will ban plastic bags in the county. The “Bring Your Own Bag Act” calls for some retailers, including grocery stores, to stop providing plastic bags to customers. WBAL reports that an amendment to the bill reduces the fee charged for paper or reusable bags from $0.10 to […]

POLL: Should Baltimore County ban plastic bags?

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the bag ban bill. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials are considering a bill that would ban plastic bags. The Bring Your Own Bag Act hopes to address trash buildup across the county and in its streams. Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka (D-District 2) introduced and serves as one of the […]

Olszewski launches new Baltimore County Street Tree Replacement Program

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a new Street Tree Replacement program, continuing his administration’s ongoing efforts to restore critical green infrastructure throughout Baltimore County. The County Executive, local community members, and business owners kicked off the initiative — which will see more than 1,300 trees planted in six concentrated areas — by planting a native hackberry tree […]

INAUGURATION 2022: Baltimore County elected officials sworn in as new term begins

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and several other elected officials were sworn in on Monday as a new term begins in local government. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, Baltimore County employees and members of the public celebrated the inauguration of Baltimore County officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue […]

Baltimore County announces 2022 inauguration plans for Monday, December 5

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join elected leaders from across the county to take their oaths of office for Baltimore County’s 2022 inaugural ceremonies. Olszewski will provide his second inaugural address following his victory this past November. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. The following elected officials will be […]

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