Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services clinics and County senior centers, will be closed on Friday, December 23, Monday December 26, and Monday, January 2, 2023 in recognition of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Towson Loop and CountyRide service will not operate on Monday December 26 or Monday, January … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the 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 … Read more
–photo courtesy of CCBC- Baltimore County, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) announced the Public Health Pathways Program, an innovative workforce development partnership that aims to connect residents in historically underserved communities with high-demand nursing positions through customized educational programming and community wraparound supports. … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski was sworn in today for his second term as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, vowing to continue his administration’s historic investments in public education, provide open and accessible government, and ongoing work to enhance Baltimore County residents’ quality of life. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, County employees and members of … Read more
Due to freezing temps, the Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelters will be open from Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4. There are located at Eastern Family Resource Center 9150 Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale and the Woodlawn Community Health Center, 1811 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn. The shelter is open from 9 p.m. to 6 … Read more
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works reported a water service disruption at 2614 Masseth Ave. in Sparrows Point. A 6” main is affecting 40 services and one hydrant in that area on Monday, Nov. 28. Water was turned off to allow crews on the scene to repair the broken water main.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski made the following personnel announcements for leadership positions; Sameer Sidh has been named Baltimore County Deputy Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Infrastructure Colonel Dennis J. Delp has been named Baltimore County’s Interim Chief of Police, effective December 6 Dori Henry has been named Chief of Staff Jennifer Aiosa has … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- At its meeting on Nov. 22, the Baltimore County Council approved a landmark agreement that allows for the county to acquire the Rutkowski Farm on Raphel Road in Kingsville, and facilitate the moving of a maintenance facility away from residential neighbors and closer to Interstate 95. Under the terms … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- The County Executive and staff members from our Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability team joined esteemed community partners including the Nature Conservancy, Turner Station Conservation Teams, Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition, Union Baptist Church and the CT Group on Friday at the Lyon Homes neighborhood in Turner Station in … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced plans to retain a significant number of current County officials as members of his second-term leadership team. Olszewski plans to re-nominate the following individuals to continue serving as County department and office heads, subject to confirmation by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the County … Read more
The Baltimore County Council will remain in the hands of the Democrats as Eastcountytimes.com has declared Democratic candidate Mike Ertel as a winner in County Council District 6. He defeated Republican candidate Tony Campbell on Tuesday night. The Democrats still hold a 4 to 3 majority in the council. Republicans were trying to take the … Read more
Both Republicans and Democrats have been trying to take control of all three seats in District 8 since the start of the 1990s. Republicans thought they had a chance in 2014 but fell short. Democrats thought this was the year and Democrat Nick Allen helped give the Democrats all three seats after him and Del. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski along with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, and Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, broke ground on the new Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance … Read more
In the latest effort to improve quality of life for residents and expand vermin abatement efforts, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced a new pilot program to distribute high-quality trash carts for residential trash pickup in the Essex community. Beginning on Thursday, Nov. 3, new 65-gallon trash carts will be delivered to approximately 4,300 residences … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today joined local partners and leaders at Roca Baltimore to announce a new pilot partnership with Roca Baltimore to expand the organization’s youth violence intervention efforts into Baltimore County. The County’s partnership with Roca will be a pilot funded with a combination of state … Read more
The Sparrows Point Park is project will be the first entirely new park built by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks in several years and fill a longstanding recreational gap in the Edgemere-Sparrows Point area. . The Amenities include; Activity Rooms Community Center Meeting Rooms Paved Walking Paths Piers Playgrounds The historic and famed … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and other elected officials on Oct. 21 broke ground on a new Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Rosedale. The new facility, supported by over $7 million in state and County funds, will open alongside McCormick Elementary School and … Read more
Councilman David Marks announced that an organic recycling company is no longer pursuing plans to open a plant at the former Vince’s Auto Parts site on Philadelphia Road in White Marsh. “PEH Organics Recycling, Inc. will NOT be leasing Vince’s Auto (11235-11239 Philadelphia Rd) for a Composting Facility and therefore will not be seeking special … Read more
Eastcountytimes.com will preview some of the local races and candidates for the Nov. 8 Election. Here is County Councilman David Marks. He is a Republican seeking a fourth term on the County Council in District 5. Why have you decided to run for county council? I’ve been a bipartisan problem-solver who gets things done. Working … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the details of a compensation package for BCPS employees. The package is the result of ongoing collaboration and discussions between Olszewski and Williams on how best to provide significant changes in compensation so that the school system continues to attract and retain high-quality … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has nominated nine applicants to serve on Baltimore County’s Police Accountability Board. The nominees have been submitted to the County Council for discussion for a work session and confirmation at its September 19 legislative session. The Police Accountability Board (PAB), a civilian panel charged with working with law enforcement and … Read more