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Baltimore County announces expanded electronics recycling program

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday announced the expansion of Baltimore County’s electronics recycling program under a new partnership with a leading electronics recycling firm, Securis. The partnership allows the county to accept a more comprehensive range of electronics including several harder-to-recycle items such as CRT televisions that contain leaded glass, hard drives and […]

Carney road closed for water valve repairs

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—A street in Carney has been shut down so crews can repair a broken water valve. Per Councilman David Marks, there is a water service disruption at 9116 Hines Road (21234). The Department of Public Works has shut off a 12-inch main affecting 50 services and 2 hydrants. The water was turned off to allow crews to make repairs […]

NOW YOU KNOW: A big task ahead for new water task force

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, a press release was issued from Baltimore County regarding membership in the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force, created by the General Assembly earlier this year. We have been asked to share the information regarding upcoming meeting dates with our constituents so that this process […]

Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and State of Maryland leaders announce Regional Water Governance Task Force members

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, state and local officials named the members appointed to the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force. The 13-member coalition is a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and the State of Maryland who aim to address pressing water-related challenges in the region and foster sustainable solutions. Created by an act of […]

Voluntary Water Restriction issued for residents, businesses in Baltimore area

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, in conjunction with county and state partners across the Baltimore area, on Thursday evening issued a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,’ urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide water conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City, Baltimore […]

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Cromwell Bridge Road water main repairs complete, roadway partially reopened

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Public Works says it has completed repairs on a 42-inch water main located on Cromwell Bridge Road and Cowpens Avenue in the Towson/Carney area. The two westbound lanes of Cromwell Bridge Road are now open and will operate as eastbound and westbound travel lanes. On Monday morning, June 26, 2023, DPW responded to Cromwell Bridge Road […]

Water main break creates massive sinkhole on Cromwell Bridge Road

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Sunday night’s water main break on Cromwell Bridge Road has created a massive sinkhole. Late Sunday night, a 42-inch main ruptured in the area of Cromwell Bridge Road and Cowpens Avenue. Photos from the scene show that a large sinkhole has now opened up on Cromwell Bridge Road. Cromwell Bridge Road remains closed in the vicinity of Cromwell Valley […]

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Water mains rupture near Parkville, Overlea

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Crews are working on two water mains that ruptured in northeast Baltimore on Tuesday morning. A water main break was reported early on June 27 in the 3000-block of Woodhome Avenue near Harford Road (21234). A second water main break occurred in the unit block of Chesley Avenue in Overlea (21206). There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists […]