Water main break causes Christmas Eve sinkhole in Seven Courts

UPDATE 3: Seven Courts Drive has reopened. UPDATE 2: Seven Courts Drive will remain closed through Monday, December 28, for repairs. UPDATE: Showers are being made available to residents who are without water. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break has caused a sinkhole to open up in the Seven Courts community, leaving many residents without water on […]

Baltimore County crews, plows ready for potential winter weather

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday affirmed the County’s readiness to respond to winter storms as the region prepares for the season’s first snow event forecast for Wednesday. “Our Department of Public Works stands ready to respond whenever winter weather hits to keep our residents safe,” Olszewski said. “Our crews are well-trained and our equipment is in great […]

Baltimore County water billing under way after county secures outside vendor to assist with meter reading, billing

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore City has begun sending water bills to Baltimore County residents, following a halt to billing due to the pandemic. Based on current estimates, meter readings for all accounts should be completed and bills mailed by December 31st. Baltimore City manages water meter reading and billing for Baltimore County residents and businesses. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Rosedale water main break leaves hundreds without service

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a major water main break in Rosedale. The Department of Public Works reports that a 10-inch main has been turned off at the intersection of Delegge Road and Golden Ring Road (21237). Approximately 350 customers, including residents at the Kenwood Park Apartments and the Rosedale Garden Apartments, have been left without water. DPW […]

Olszewski creates Solid Waste Work Group

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday signed an Executive Order to create the Solid Waste Work Group, which will examine the County’s current solid waste collection and disposal practices, and will make recommendations for implementing innovative industry practices and trash diversion strategies to reduce the overall volume of trash produced in Baltimore County. “Our residents expect and deserve […]

Baltimore County to secure outside vendor to assist with water billing

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County would hire an outside contractor to assist with water meter readings, and will deploy County staff to assist the Baltimore City Department of Public Works with sending bills to County customers in order to avoid any further billing delays. “Residents deserve to have their water bills delivered in an […]

Baltimore County to hold public hearing on amendment to solid waste management plan

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works is proposing an amendment to the County’s Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding the availability of recycling in office buildings 150,000 square feet or larger (approximately 20 in the County). For community input, a web-based public hearing will be held in cooperation with the County Planning Board. The hearing is tentatively […]