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Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force announces series of public meetings

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 […]

Emergency utility work snarls Belair Road traffic in Fullerton

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The power outage was reportedly caused by a drunk driver who struck a utility pole along Belair Road. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Motorists should be aware of major traffic delays on Belair Road in the Fullerton area on Saturday. At around noon, Councilman David Marks reported that there were major backups along a stretch of Route 1 due […]

Roadway shut down in Glen Arm due to downed power lines

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN ARM, MD—A roadway in Glen Arm has been shut down due to downed power lines. On Wednesday afternoon, the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company reported that Long Green Road was closed in the area of Prigel Family Creamery due to downed power lines. There has been no word as to when the road will be reopened. Motorists should use […]

Early morning traffic stops scheduled on I-83 in Baltimore County on Sunday

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police have scheduled two early morning temporary traffic total traffic stops on all lanes in both directions of I-83 (Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway) on Sunday, August 20 in Parkton. The traffic delays will allow a telecommunications utility company (Xfinity/Comcast) to safely drag a new transmission cable across all lanes of I-83 at the […]

Governor Wes Moore Westminster Storm Damage

Governor Moore visits Carroll County to survey storm damage

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Westminster in Carroll County to survey major damage incurred as the result of statewide storm activity. The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Stickland, Carroll County Commission […]

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]

Carney road closed for water valve repairs

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—A street in Carney has been shut down so crews can repair a broken water valve. Per Councilman David Marks, there is a water service disruption at 9116 Hines Road (21234). The Department of Public Works has shut off a 12-inch main affecting 50 services and 2 hydrants. The water was turned off to allow crews to make repairs […]

Overnight crash takes out utility pole, brings down power lines in Parkville

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Parkville area overnight. The crash was reported along Putty Hill Avenue between Perring Parkway and Old Harford Road. Reports indicate that a vehicle struck a utility police and brought down power lines across Putty Hill Avenue, knocking out power to those nearby. There has been no word on any injuries. Photos via […]

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