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Baltimore County Council passes Councilman Marks’ legislation to cut down on unruly disturbances

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—At its meeting on July 6, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ legislation to make the social host ordinance permanent and countywide. The social host initiative levies penalties on tenants and landlords at rental properties where there are multiple disturbances. This concept has been hailed for helping to improve the peace of mind in many neighborhoods. […]

Association of Inspectors General Letter to Johnny Olszewski 20210705

Association of Inspectors General condemns Olszewski’s bill to ‘shackle’ Baltimore County IG

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill, […]

Olszewski announces legislation to create oversight board for Inspector General

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. UPDATE: The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill to restructure the […]

Baltimore County Public Library permanently discontinues late fees

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library on Thursday announced that branches would eliminate extended loan fees, or late fees. Extended loan fees have been permanently discontinued and outstanding balances on cardholders’ accounts have been removed. Customers who may not have visited the library recently due to financial obligations or fear of accruing late fines are encouraged to visit their local […]

Councilman Marks announces community meetings for July, August

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will hold two community meetings this summer. The first meeting, which will be held for residents along the Silver Spring Road corridor, will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. It is the first of several neighborhood meetings that Councilman Marks will hold to identify specific […]

Groundbreaking for new BCPS northeast elementary school postponed due to weather, site conditions

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Ground has officially been broken. UPDATE: The groundbreaking event will now be held on August 11th. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Due to inclement weather and unsafe conditions at the site on Tuesday morning, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new northeast elementary school at Ridge Road has been postponed. A new date for the celebration will be announced […]

BCPS to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new northeast elementary school next week

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 3: Ground has officially been broken. UPDATE 2: The groundbreaking event will now be held on August 11th. UPDATE: The groundbreaking ceremony has been postponed due to inclement weather. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—A date has been set and ground will be broken on a new northeastern Baltimore County elementary school. Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl […]

GreenDrop to open in White Marsh this month

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: See photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new, manned donation center will be opening in White Marsh later this month. GreenDrop will be opening a facility in the parking lot at White Marsh Mall on June 18, according to Councilman David Marks. “Councilwoman Cathy Bevins worked to locate this business here for nine […]

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