Program Open Space Archives - Page 4 of 4

Baltimore County breaks ground on new Recreation Activity Center in Middle River

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and other elected officials on Thursday broke ground on a new Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Middle River. The new facility, supported by approximately $10 million in state and County funds, will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School and focus on recreational, social and wellness opportunities for residents […]

Governor Hogan Open Space Executive Award

Governor Hogan receives Partners For Open Space Executive Award for leadership on conservation, ocean space

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference in Ocean City, Governor Larry Hogan received the Open Space Executive Award from the Partners for Open Space, a statewide coalition of environmental, agricultural, recreation and historic preservation organizations and the Maryland Association of County Park and Recreation Administrators (MACPRA). “We are pleased to honor Governor Larry Hogan with a special […]

Olszewski announces preservation of 22-acre site in Perry Hall area

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced the purchase of a 22.3-acre parcel of land at the northeast corner of Gerst Road and New Gerst Lane in the eastern Perry Hall area, through Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS). The site was purchased for $3.07 million and is the latest effort to expand park and recreation opportunities throughout […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County to purchase 22-acre open space for new park in Perry Hall

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: This property has officially been purchased by the county. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday told Nottingham MD.com that the County Council will vote on Monday, March 15th to purchase 22 acres of land for a new park in Perry Hall. The property is located east of Gerst Road in Perry Hall’s […]

Governor Hogan urges Congress to fully fund Chesapeake Bay restoration

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan, chairman of the Chesapeake Executive Council, along with other watershed state leaders sent a letter on Thursday to U.S. House of Representatives and Senate leaders calling on Congress to fully fund federal Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The Senate approved a measure today that increases funding for the Bay, but falls short of the $85 million in […]

County purchases 23 acres in Middle River to be preserved as open space

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore County has purchase several acres of land in Middle River that will be preserved as “Open Space.” Using environmentally beneficial Program Open Space funding, the county will be acquiring 22.93 acres on the southwest corner of Bengies Road and Bourque Avenue (21220). The announcement was made on Tuesday by County Executive Don Mohler and Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. These large […]

Kamenetz advances purchase of 160 acres for open space in Essex

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Chris Montcalmo

More than 160 acres will add to the open space in Essex as Baltimore County prepares to acquire properties off Barrison Point Road. The property, in a Resource Conservation Critical Area, includes eight parcels of land that will be maintained as passive open space. “I am pleased to add this significant open space in Essex to help ensure that we, […]

Public meeting set for Sept. 14 to discuss new Honeygo-area elementary school

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Chris Montcalmo

Progress is being made on the new elementary school that will be built near Chapel Road and Joppa Road in Perry Hall, at the former Susquehannock Trail Park site. Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday night that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and Baltimore County Public Schools will host a public meeting to provide information about the […]

Tag: Program Open Space