Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has held senior leadership roles including … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks gave an update on the water main break at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in Nottingham on Wednesday. “A contractor working on a storm drain project on behalf of the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) inadvertently damaged an existing 24” water main and notified Baltimore City Department of Public Works … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Del. Harry Bhandari- A major water main break at Lineage Courtin Nottingham on Sunday around 9:30 a.m. Del. Harry Bhandari reported the break affected 430 residents. “Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and our District 8 team are taking this issue very seriously. The DPW acknowledges the need for a long-term solution, including … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- Local leaders held a ribbon cutting for the new Bengies Community Center playground in Chase. Baltimore County Rec. and Parks Director Bob Smith attended the event Saturday morning along with Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki and members of the Bengies-Chase Recreation Council. According to Marks, the … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the administration plans to partner with experienced and highly-specialized law firms, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. and Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin, LLC, to proactively pursue and address legal claims against all those responsible for the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Through this partnership, Baltimore County will … Read more
–photo courtesy of Gov. Wes Moore- Members of the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Protecting Opportunities Regional Trade (PORT Act) on Monday and the bill was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday. These bill will help assist businesses that are hurt by the Key Bridge collapse and establish a scholarship program … Read more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin to operate the following Business Recovery Centers (BRC) to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status updates on loan applications. These Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice. BALTIMORE COUNTY Dundalk Renaissance Center 11 Center Place … Read more
The County Council created an advisory body back in 2023 to conduct research and make recommendations on the size and structure of the Baltimore County Council and related matters. There are currently seven districts and seven council members (pictured) Three public meetings will be held and the east side meeting is set for the White … Read more
–Fifth District Councilman David Marks released a statement that has introduced a resolution that would place a traffic light at the intersection of Perry Hall Bouelvard & Bucks Schoolhouse in Rossville area- I have introduced a resolution that requests the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to follow through on a traffic light … Read more
County Executive John Olszewski and Councilman Todd Crandell will host a District 7 Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dundalk Elementary School. Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback on the budget Every year, prior to submitting his budget to the County Council … Read more
-photo courtesy of Greenleigh at Crossroads- –The following statement was released by County Councilman David Marks after the County Council set a cap for the development of Greenleigh at Crossroads in Middle River- The Baltimore County Council passed my legislation that slashes the potential number of future homes at the Greenleigh at Crossroads area by … Read more
A development meeting will be held online for the proposed Avenue at White Marsh apartments on Thursdays March 7 and March 14 at 10 a.m. The project is proposing 200 multi-family apartments at 4921 Campbell Blvd. in Nottingham. Federal Realty is the development of this project and the acreage is listed at 4.96 acres. This will … Read more
Baltimore County today announced it has entered into an agreement in principle with Charlotte-based Forsite Development to acquire major portions of former Charles P. Crane generating station in Middle River and preserve the majority of the site as future parkland. “I am proud of the ways in which our administration is preserving cherished open space … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks- Baltimore County gave an update on the construction of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center. The new $10 million facility will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School. “Construction is buzzing at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center, and we’re thrilled to share the progress with … Read more
Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along Back River in Eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. … Read more
– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks– Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced an agreement in which the old Perry Hall Elementary School (known as the Annex) will be recommended for protection as a historic landmark. In return, Marks said he will support rezoning the property to accommodate expanded business uses at the location. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Aero Acres Community Improvement Association- The Aero Acres Community Improvement Association announced the reopening of a the tot lot in the Aero Acres community. A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday to celebrate the new playground equipment. “We want to express our sincere appreciation to Mrs. (Ashley) Buxenstein of the Aero Acres … Read more
Seventh District Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell is upset that Council Bill 3-24 Mixed-Use Development bill was extended at last night’s County Council Legislative Session after it was scheduled to get withdrawn. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Council chair Izzy Patoka announced on Tuesday the controversial bill would be withdrawn and a new compromise … Read more
–Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks gives an update about the Master Plan adopted by Baltimore County last night- At its meeting on Feb. 20, the Baltimore County Council adopted a new Master Plan to help guide land use and budgeting decisions over the next decade; over the next few days, we will highlight … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced his administration will withdraw Council Bill 3-24 currently under consideration. This was considered a controversial bill as the three Republican councilman on the council opposed this measure. as they said the bill would allow high density housing projects without County Council input, review, or approval. Councilman Wade Kach was … Read more