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Gov. Hogan signs Executive Orders extending prohibition on utility shut-offs, expanding services by state-licensed breweries & wineries

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Friday morning, Governor Larry Hogan signed two new Executive Orders meant to help residents and small businesses as they continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the first Executive Order, Governor Hogan extended the emergency order prohibiting utility providers from shutting off or charging late fees for residential services, including electricity, water, phone, and […]

Harford County waives 2020 requirement for volunteer fire, EMS retirement program due to COVID-19

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Friday waived this year’s point-requirement for fire and EMS volunteers working toward their retirement benefits in the county’s Length of Service Award Program, or LOSAP. LOSAP is a vital recruitment and retention tool for volunteer first responders. To qualify, participants must earn 50 points per year for a total of 25 years […]

Glassman eases Harford County parking lot requirements to facilitate outdoor dining

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Thursday signed an Executive Order temporarily waiving certain requirements to give restaurants additional space in their parking lots for outside dining. The action under Harford County’s State of Emergency takes effect on Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m. to coincide with Governor Hogan’s completion of Stage One under the Maryland Roadmap to […]

Olszewski: Baltimore County to begin reopening at 9am on Friday

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The County Executive’s office has released additional clarifications on Thursday’s announcement: County Executive Olszewski will issue an executive order stating that effective Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m., Baltimore County will take the following actions: Retail stores may reopen for in-store retail with a maximum capacity of 10, including staff. This applies to all retail establishments outside of those […]

Gov. Hogan directs MDH to offer appointment-free COVID-19 testing, allow testing without symptoms

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD–Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the state has reached a critical milestone, surpassing 200,000 COVID-19 tests and completing testing of 3.5 percent of the state’s population. The state now has the capacity and supplies to offer testing to Marylanders who may have been exposed to the disease, even if they do not have symptoms. With this progress, […]

What will be open, closed in Baltimore County as of 5pm [FULL LIST]

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials have issued additional guidance as to which business will be allowed to reopen and which businesses will remain closed when Governor Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order expires at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. “Jurisdictions like Baltimore County must do what’s in the best interest of our communities with the health and safety of our residents […]

Governor Hogan issues executive order allowing court clerks to issue licenses, conduct marriage oaths remotely

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on many couples’ marriage plans. Governor Larry Hogan took steps on Thursday to alleviate some of their frustration. “The impact of COVID-19 has required Marylanders to make extremely difficult decisions regarding their wedding plans,” the governor said on Thursday. “I’ve issued an emergency order that allows court clerks to issue marriage licenses and […]

Olszewski creates advisory councils to advance equity, inclusion

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday issued an Executive Order creating a Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Community Advisory Council and Employee Advisory Council, both aimed at advancing equity and inclusion in Baltimore County and changing the culture of County government to consistently focus on equity in decision-making. The Executive Order also establishes a Policy Statement on Diversity, Inclusion […]

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