Councilman Marks: More permanent resurfacing of Joppa Road expected

Councilman David Marks on Tuesday provided an update on two important projects taking place along Joppa Road. Baltimore County is completing water infrastructure improvements east of Walther Boulevard, and BGE has been doing utility work west of Walther Boulevard. “The water project is particularly important,” said Councilman Marks. “I spend much of my time these days responding to water main […]

Helicopters over Perry Hall part of annual BGE inspection

Many residents on Saturday were wondering why there were helicopters hovering over their homes. Those helicopters are part of Baltimore Gas & Electric Company’s annual power line inspection, per Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. The helicopter was primarily spotted near the Seven Courts area on Saturday. From BGE: “BGE will be using a utility helicopter contractor (see photo depicting the […]

Water main break reported in Parkville

Some Parkville residents are being affected by a Tuesday water main break. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 9500 block of Avondale Road (21234). Approximately thirty residents and one fire hydrant are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.  

BGE provides updated on Nottingham-area power outages

The wind storm is over, but the lights remain out for several residents in and around Nottingham. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided the following update from BGE on those still affected by Friday’s powerful storm. 1. Burton Avenue, Carney: Large tree is down at 9533 Burton Ave affecting 23 customers and has been referred to manual tree crew. Estimated […]

Showers available for residents at Y of Central Maryland

As residents assess the damage from Friday’s high winds, many still find themselves without power on Saturday morning. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that residents without power may use the Y of Central Maryland facilities in Towson and Perry Hall for showers and for phone charging. The Parkville location was without electricity but now will open at 9:30 […]

Water main break reported in Rosedale

Repair crews are responding to the scene of a water main break in Rosedale. The eight-main reportedly ruptured at the intersection of Hospital Drive and Lennings Lane (21237). Approximately fifty residents and four fire hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Water mains rupture in Parkville, Essex

The Department of Public Works reports that water mains have ruptured in Parkville and in Essex. DPW says a six-inch diameter water main has broken at 8 Tigerwood Court in Parkville (21234). Six customers are currently without service. A 12-inch water main has also ruptured in the 600 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex (21221). Approximately 70 customers and two […]