Fifth District Councilman David Marks gave an update on the water main break at Honeygo Boulevard/Silver Spring Road on Monday afternoon after 4 p.m. “I stopped out at the site of the water main break at Honeygo Boulevard/Silver Spring Road to thank all those working on this incident. Nearly 220 tons of asphalt is being … Read more
Dundalk Renaissance Corp. has closed. A person close to the DRC confirmed the non-profit has shut down and former DRC members are looking to start a new organization in the Dundalk area. The DRC website is offline and their Facebook page has not been updated since it announced its financial troubles in October. The DRC … Read more
The following article was submitted by the office of Fifth District Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced the appointment of Perry Hall resident Bill Murray to the Recreation and Parks Board. “I am thrilled to accept the opportunity to serve on the Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks,” Murray said. “My … Read more
Kathy Klausmeier was sworn in today as the 15th Baltimore County Executive. The Baltimore County Council unanimously voted for her. “I am committed to working with the council, Administrative Officer Walker, and all our department directors to improve public safety, continue investing in our schools, and secure our county’s fiscal future,” Klausmeier said in a … Read more
Kathy Klausmeier is the new interim Baltimore County Executive. She was selected by the Baltimore County Council to replace outgoing County Executive John Olszewski, who is now a member of Congress Klausmeier is a Perry Hall resident and the state Senator from District 8. The Democrac’s political career began in 1994 when she was elected … Read more
–The following article was released by Baltimore County Government- Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s … Read more
A water leak has been reported in the Nottingham area of Perry Hall Boulevard and Silver Spring Road over the weekend. With freezing temperatures, motorists have complained the water leaked has turned into ice. Councilman David Marks said the situation has been reported to Baltimore City and they shared these response: “[T]he repair has been … Read more
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works reported a 10-inch water main has broken in the 6400 block of Golden Ring Road in Rosedale on Friday. DPW reported 110 customers are currently without service. Baltimore City Department of Public Works has a contractor on site and is working to repair the damage. For more information … Read more
Baltimore County 5th District Councilman David Marks announced the Baltimore County Council preserved land in Middle River on Monday night. “The Baltimore County Council preserved another 35 acres, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area,” Marks said. “This purchase creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected … Read more
–photo courtesy of Port of Baltimore- Governor Wes Moore joined President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate more than $147 million in federal funding to create good-paying, clean jobs and to expedite decarbonization and electrification efforts at the Port. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the funding to the … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that the supplemental capital budget passed on Monday, October 21st includes $1.2 million for road and park projects in northeastern Baltimore County. At Marks’ request, the budget includes $400,000 to implement traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard near the Windlass Run community in Middle River, a project strongly supported … Read more
Delegate Carl Jackson announced a ribbon cutting will take place for the new Rosedale RAC (Recreational Activity Center) next Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. “For anyone who follows me on social media, you know that this RAC project has a special place in my heart and is something that has been years in the … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that work will advance soon on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center. The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy … Read more
The Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’s bill that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh at its legislative session on Oct. 7. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which requires a legislative change. “I am delighted … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government– Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials joined state and local elected leaders and skateboarding advocates to debut the new Hazelwood Skate Park, the County’s second public skate bowl facility. “Our residents deserve modern and inclusive recreational opportunities, and Hazelwood Skate Park – … Read more
Dundalk Renaissance Corporation released a letter to the public stating they are “facing serious financial and organizational challenges” and are working on a new plan. The DRC started in 2001 and according to its website, “Dundalk Renaissance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community development organization. We are a certified HUD certified Housing and Financial Counseling agency, … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the derelict home that burned on Aug. 5 on Carrington Drive has been bulldozed and the remains cleared from the site. The long-neglected home was on the demolition list when it went up in flames, sparking a blaze that took several hours for firefighters to extinguish. Councilman Marks … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today nominated Joseph W. Dixon to serve as chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Dixon brings more than three decades of firefighting and emergency response experience and would be Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief. “Keeping our communities safe is among the most sacred responsibilities of local government, and … Read more
–photos courtesy of Ryan Nawrocki- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today joined federal, state and local elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate plans to protect, preserve and transform an 85-acrage parcel of the former Charles P. Crane facility grounds in Middle River as waterfront park space. The site is one of the Olszewski administration’s … Read more
The Baltimore County Council approved purchase of 85 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant in Middle River on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The county will purchase about 85 acres of the site closest to the community, combining it with about 50 acres of county-owned land. Roughly 33 acres will remain privately-owned, and this part will … Read more
–The following press release was submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the plans for the Gerst Park site in Perry Hall- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that concept plans are now available for the Gerst Road Park site. The 22-acre park will be located east of Gerst Road in Perry Hall. Councilman … Read more