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Olszewski to appoint D’Andrea L. Walker as Baltimore County Administrative Officer, makes additional senior leadership announcements

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced plans to appoint D’Andrea L. Walker as Baltimore County Administrative Officer. Walker, who currently serves as Director of the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation, will succeed Stacy L. Rodgers who is retiring from Baltimore County government next month after serving more than 30 years in federal, state, and […]

Olszewski announces plans to consider adding additional capacity to Eastern Sanitary Landfill to extend site longevity

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh — which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group and is anticipated to extend the longevity of the site by up to 20 years. In combination with other ongoing waste diversion […]

Baltimore County awarded $3.5 million federal grant to support efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works this week announced that Baltimore County has been awarded over $3.5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to enhance road safety and infrastructure and support Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. “Investing in our roadways is not just […]

Baltimore County officials unveil comprehensive Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Monday released its first-ever countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (PDF). The document offers a strategic roadmap for the development of active transportation infrastructure, and was created to reflect the evolving needs of Baltimore County communities. It updates and builds upon the Eastern Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan (2006) […]

Baltimore County announces expanded electronics recycling program

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday announced the expansion of Baltimore County’s electronics recycling program under a new partnership with a leading electronics recycling firm, Securis. The partnership allows the county to accept a more comprehensive range of electronics including several harder-to-recycle items such as CRT televisions that contain leaded glass, hard drives and […]

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Olszewski announces plans to retain key Baltimore County department heads for second term

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week 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 Baltimore County Council: […]

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Baltimore County rolls out trash cart pilot program in Essex

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced a new pilot program to distribute high-quality trash carts for residential trash pickup in the Essex community. Beginning Thursday, new 65-gallon trash carts will be delivered to approximately 4,300 residences in Essex neighborhoods that currently receive bi-weekly trash pick-ups as part of a targeted pilot to provide a safer, more efficient […]

Baltimore County releases draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for public comment

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday released a draft report, which includes recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements in Baltimore County. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations until Tuesday, November 1, and may submit comments online. “We are proud to have reimagined […]

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