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Olszewski announces BCSTAT, Baltimore County’s first data-driven performance management program

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday unveiled BCSTAT, Baltimore County’s first data-driven performance management program, which aims to improve performance, ensure data quality, enhance transparency, and increase accountability across government. BCSTAT will be focused on the operational performance of individual Baltimore County departments as well as cross-departmental, collaborative analyses focused on Olszewski’s top priorities. “An open, transparent government […]

Free opioid overdose response training coming to White Marsh, Essex

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health will be offering a free, two-hour training session on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using intranasal naloxone. Naloxone is a prescription medication that is used to reverse an overdose. Due to limited seating at these, preregistration is required. Health officials say that overdose death rates involving fentanyl […]

BCPS issues coronavirus update

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week issued an update to parents on the developing coronavirus situation. In the alert, Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams says that BCPS is monitoring the situation closely and that staff members are in close communication with the Baltimore County Department of Health, the CDC, and the Maryland Department of Health. On Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan […]

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Glen Arm

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN ARM, MD—A sanitary sewer overflow occurred in a wooded area in Glen Arm at 10620 Harford Road this weekend. The overflow was discovered by a ScoutMaster from Boy Scout Troop #124 and reported to Baltimore County on Monday morning. Crews responded immediately and discovered a broken sewer line and effluent discharging from a nearby manhole. The overflow was caused […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities closed for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will also be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday and parking meters […]

Baltimore County Opioid Response Working Group issues final report

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Opioid Response Working Group convened by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday issued its final report, which includes 11 recommendations to prevent addiction, expand access to treatment, and reduce overdose deaths. The recommendations fall into seven categories, including stigma, prevention, treatment, recovery, family support, criminal justice, and harm reduction. “Every overdose death means the loss of a […]

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Essex

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—A sanitary sewer overflow occurred in the Essex area overnight. Baltimore County officials say that the overflow occurred in the area of Back River Neck Road at Old Eastern Avenue on Wednesday night and was stopped at around 4 a.m. on Thursday morning. The overflow was caused by the failure of a by-pass pump which was set up to […]

Baltimore County officials encourage residents to dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take-Back Day

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—On Saturday, October 26, Baltimore County officials are recognizing National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide initiative organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to highlight safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs in communities, while raising awareness about the disease of prescription drug addiction. On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, residents are encouraged […]

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