Water main break reported in Dunfield community

UPDATE 2: Dunfield Road has reopened to traffic. UPDATE: Councilman David Marks reports that the project has hit a brief delay. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Dunfield area has left many residents without water. The rupture was reported on Wednesday along Dunfield Road at Tapu Court (21236). As of Thursday afternoon, many residents were […]

Water to be shut off on Seven Courts Drive due to break

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Water will be shut off in portions of the Seven Courts community as officials deal with yet another water main break in the area. On Wednesday evening, Councilman David Marks reported that water would be shut off along Seven Courts Drive. Councilman Marks shared the following email from the Department of Public Works: “Councilman Marks, Yes, this break is […]

Speed bumps, raised crosswalk to be installed on Avondale Road in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the approval of a traffic safety project for Avondale Road, one of the busiest corridors in Carney. The project involves the construction of four standard speed bumps along the route from Joppa Road to the Baltimore Beltway overpass, and a brick raised crosswalk in the vicinity of Second Avenue. The traffic […]

Baltimore County to hold public hearing to discuss proposed medical waste facility in Rosedale

TOWSON, MD—In accordance with the amended Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment Article Section 9-503, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is proposing an amendment to the County’s Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding a proposed medical waste facility at 1201 67th Street in Rosedale. For community input, a public hearing is being held in cooperation with […]

Water main break reported in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—A water main break in the Overlea area has left many residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 10-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 600-block of Dale Avenue (21206). Forty customers and two hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Councilman Marks: Left turn lane to be added at Joppa Road, Honeygo Boulevard intersection

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the county will soon install a left turn signal at a busy Perry Hall intersection. The new left turn lane will be added along westbound Joppa Road at Honeygo Boulevard (21128). The intersection met the federal guidelines to justify the installation. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works will […]

Maryland Department of the Environment issues statement after solid material seen floating in Back River [VIDEO]

UPDATE: A Health Alert has been issued advising residents to avoid contact with the water in the Back River. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a statement indicating that it has has begun to take steps toward improving operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant after solid materials were spotted floating in […]

Water main break reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A water main break in the Middle River area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works Baltimore reports that an eight-inch diameter water main has broken at 6914 University Drive (21220). Twenty customers and two hydrants are out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.