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Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]

Baltimore County acquires Pikesville Armory from State of Maryland to support future redevelopment of historic site

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following a vote by the Maryland Board of Public Works, Baltimore County officials this week announced that the county will be acquiring ownership of the historic Pikesville Armory from the State of Maryland. “Today is a vital step forward in our ongoing work to reimagine this historic site as a thriving community anchor for Pikesville,” said Baltimore County Executive […]

Former Baltimore County treasurer sentenced for theft, perjury

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III on Monday announced that William “Christopher” McCollum was sentenced to five years, with all but six months suspended, for one count of felony theft scheme and one count of perjury, to run concurrently. The State had requested a period of incarceration of one year. According to the statement of facts read at […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

Councilman Marks issues statement after Board of Education approves boundary study

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its Tuesday evening meeting, the Board of Education of Baltimore County voted 6-2 to approve the original recommended school zoning map after delaying finalization of boundary changes for middle schools. The agreed upon map looks to reduce school capacity to 93% or less. Two board members, Felicia Stolusky and Brenda Savoy, abstained from voting, according to The Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Council passes legislation to advance revitalization of Middle River Depot

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Council advanced an important piece of legislation this week. On Monday, July 3, the County Council passed legislation that will advance the revitalization of the Middle River Depot. The depot, now known as Aviation Station, played a critical role in manufacturing thousands of aircraft during World War II. Reich Brothers is currently renovating the historic […]

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Councilman Marks opposes ‘sea of apartments’ at White Marsh Town Center

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday released the following statement regarding the proposal for more apartments in the White Marsh Town Center: “I inherited three major land use challenges after taking office: the potential development of the C.P. Crane plant in Bowleys Quarters, the proposed warehouse project at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River, and a plan for hundreds […]

Majority of Baltimore County Council urges Board of Education to vote on redistricting plan

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Friday, a majority of the Baltimore County Council urged the Board of Education to move forward with a vote on the recommended redistricting plan. The aforementioned majority includes every member of the area affected by the middle school redistricting process. Council members David Marks, Wade Kach, Mike Ertel, and Todd Crandell signed a letter urging the Board take […]

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