In an effort to reduce truck traffic in residential areas and address long-standing community concerns, Baltimore County Department of Public Works announced plans to install vehicle height monitoring camera systems at seven designated residential roadway locations in Southwestern and Southeastern Baltimore County. The vehicle height monitoring system is an automated enforcement tool that uses cameras … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD … Read more
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- The Baltimore County Council officially approved Colonel Robert McCullough as new Baltimore County Police Chief 7 to 0. McCullough was selected as a nominee last week by County Executive John Olszewski. McCullough is a 35-year veteran of The Baltimore County Police Department and becomes the first African-American leader of … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks- On April 13th, Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr., presented the Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal to the Baltimore County Council. The Council may now cut from the budget plan; we are prohibited from adding or moving money around. In my time … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski nominated Robert O. McCullough to serve as Chief of the Baltimore County Police Department. A 35-year veteran of the department, McCullough would be the first African-American leader of the nation’s 21st largest police agency. “Keeping our communities safe is among the most sacred responsibilities of local government, and identifying the … Read more
The Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 41st annual Women of the Year Awards to honoring women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations are open until May 1, 2023. Each year the Baltimore County Commission for Women accepts nominations for “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of the Year” … Read more
Baltimore County Council Todd Crandell announced that he and has fellows six Baltimore County Councilmembers passed a resolution in support of Baltimore City’s decision to not allow the treatment of toxic water from an Ohio train derailment. “The County Council just convened an Emergency Legislative Session in which we unanimously passed Resolution 5-23. This resolution … Read more
-Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott sent a letter to Clean Harbors of Baltimore denying their request to pretreat wastewater from a East Palestine, OH train derailment- Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore will not permit Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. to pretreat the wastewater from the train derailment in East … Read more
Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. (Clean Harbors) announced in a letter that it has been selected to “treat and discharge the wastewater collected from rainwater, collected water, and stream water above and below the cleanup site of the Norfolk Southern Railroad derailment in East Palestine, OH that occurred February 3, 2023.” That announcement has caused … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront this week to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster … Read more
– by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- Recently, a bill was introduced to put speed cameras all over Baltimore County! Currently in Baltimore County, expansion of speed cameras beyond school zones requires approval from legislators in Annapolis. This proposal will allow speed cameras on any road with … Read more
Baltimore County is hosting on online sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 and rain barrels for $65 (tax included) and can be ordered through Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be available … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, today announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize … Read more
County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the level of nuisance midges in upper Back River declined significantly last summer thanks to an aerial spraying effort conducted by Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS) with financial support from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). “We are committed to ensuring those who visit, live … Read more
–by Coucilman David Marks- In 2022, I opposed both the extension of public water and the start of a review process for a proposed industrial center at the LaFarge Quarry on Earls Road in Middle River. My colleagues on the Council nonetheless advanced both actions. Now that I actually represent the LaFarge Quarry, I am … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott today joined State Senator Jill P. Carter, State Senator Charles Sydnor, Delegate Stephanie Smith, and Delegate Eric Ebersole to announce state legislation to create a Task Force on Regional Water and Wastewater. This new Task Force would be … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced his fifth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council districtexternal link, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have … Read more
There is a water main break near Perry Hall High School. The break can be found at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Perryvale Road. Motorists started noticing the break on Wednesday afternoon. A public works crew was spotted on the scene on Thursday morning.
Changes could be coming to the Baltimore County as Councilman Izzy Patoka (D-2) has introduced legislation called “Bring Your Own Bag” Act. If passed, this law would require retailers to charge customers 10 cents for each plastic bag. Eastside councilmen Mike Ertel (D-6) and David Marks (R-5) are co-sponsors on this bill. Marks told eastcountytimes.com … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order to double Baltimore County’s goals for Minority-and-Women Owned enterprise participation in County contracts to 30 percent by Fiscal Year 2026. This new order updates a 2017 Executive Order, which set an overall goal of 15 percent of total dollars spent on discretional procurements awarded to and … Read more
The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2023. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled … Read more