–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
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
Baltimore County announced that due to freezing temps, the Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelter will be open Tuesday, Nov. 22 and Wednesday, Nov. 23. Check-in is from 6 to 10 p.m. and the hours are from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. The shelter is at the Eastern Family Resource Center, 9150 Franklin Square Drive in … 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