Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

Retiring Baltimore County recreation leaders recognized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two retiring longtime Baltimore County recreation leaders were recognized on Wednesday. Shawn Sprole is retiring after 33 years with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and Ed Beranek is the longtime president of the White Marsh Recreation Council. Councilman David Marks presented citations to both men on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Beranek was was instrumental in the […]

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Jerry Jones to retire, Lt. Colonel Roland Butler named Acting Superintendent

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. “Jerry” Jones, III, has notified him of his intent to retire at the end of the year after 35 years in law enforcement. The governor has named Lt. Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. to serve as acting superintendent. “Maryland is fortunate to have the finest […]

Baltimore ranked among worst cities in which to retire in 2022

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore has been named one of the worst cities in which to retire, according to a new report from WalletHub. With fewer than 3 in 10 workers reporting that they are “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Places to Retire. To help […]

Three retiring Perry Hall High School educators recognized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Three Perry Hall High School educators who are retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools were recognized on Wednesday. Ms. McCauley, a guidance secretary, has been with BCPS for 16 years. Kathleen Watkins, Assistant Principal, has been with BCPS for 30 years. Melissa Laing, an administrative secretary, has been with BCPS for 20 years. The three were recognized on Wednesday […]

Three retiring Perry Hall Middle School educators recognized

PERRY HALL, MD—Three retiring Perry Hall Middle School educators were recognized this week. Tammy Mills, Patricia Chlan, and Leslie Klock are retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools after this school year. Councilman David Marks, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and Senator Kathy Klausmeier recognized the trio on Tuesday afternoon. “Congratulations and thank you to Tammy Mills, Patricia Chlan, and Leslie Klock on […]

Olszewski announces deferred retirement option program for Baltimore County police officers, firefighters

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that, following County Council approval, Baltimore County will now offer a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for police officers and firefighters hired after July 1, 2007. The program allows these employees who stay with the County for three years beyond their normal service retirement to earn a lump sum payment upon […]