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
The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is now accepting nominations for its 2022 annual awards program. Seven award categories will be considered, involving activities related to education, employment, advocacy, volunteerism and accessibility. The awards program seeks to recognize individual achievements of people with disabilities and activities undertaken by individuals, groups or organizations that contribute to … Read more
Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine announced that the former C.P. Crane Power Station in Bowleys Quarters will be imploded on Friday, Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. weather permitting. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine, Marine Emergency Team 21, Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore County Police Department & Maryland Department of Natural Resources … Read more
–pictured 6th District County Councilman candidates Mike Ertel and Shafiyq Hinton- Election Day is tomorrow. Here is a preview of the county council races in eastern Baltimore County. 5th District Republican David Marks is seeking a fourth term in the 5th District, which now includes portions of Middle River. He is being challenged by Middle … Read more
The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) reminds voters that tomorrow, July 19, is Primary Election Day. Polling places will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Preview of East County Council races) Following the recent redistricting process, county district, state legislative district and congressional district information – as well as polling place … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced in March 2021 that the County Council voted to purchase 22 acres of land for a new park in Perry Hall. The land is located east of Gerst Road in Perry Hall’s Honeygo area, between New Gerst Lane and Glenfield Road. The area borders the Glenside Farms neighborhood to … Read more