Eastern Baltimore County News
– photo courtesy of Eastbaltco.com-
The Baltimore County Emergency Management Twitter page reported a large watermain break in Dundalk at Ashwood Road and North Point Road near the corner of Drug City Pharmacy on Monday, July 19 before 1 p.m.
Baltimore County Police shut down a portion of Ashwood Road due to large amounts of water.
Motorists are asked to seek an alternate driving route.
Storyville Returned to the Baltimore County Public Library Rosedale Branch on Monday with a reopening for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March 2020.
The new Storyville hours are on Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The play-and-learn center will operate at 50% capacity, allowing a total of 30 children and adults at one time.
Storyville is for children from birth through five years old.
-photo courtesy of Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson Maryland Facebook page-
Baltimore County Emergency Crews had a busy day as a result of the strong storms in the area on Saturday, July 7.
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two alarm condo fire in the 2200 block of Lowells Glen Road in Parkville.
The fire was reported through the roof. Crews evacuated tenants and pets. Everyone got out safely. No injuries were reported. The fire started before 3 p.m.
Investigators have confirmed this fire began with a lightning strike.
There have been multiple reports of damages from the storm throughout the day.
Another area that saw storm damage was Essex.
The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a tree heavily damaged the two apartment buildings in the 900 block of Garden Drive on Saturday afternoon.
Several families were displaced. No injuries were reported. Building engineers and the RedCross responded to the scene.
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company-
The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company told motorists to avoid the area of Philadelphia Road and Chesaco Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Crews were on scene with major flooding.
Many low-lying areas are flooding around Baltimore County at this time so please be careful and do not enter any standing water.
Water rescued from car & propane leak at building on Pulaski
-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company-
The Baltimore County Emergency Management Twitter page reports several water rescue calls along Pulaski Highway in the Rosedale area. Other roads on the east side of the county are also flooded.
The Baltimore County Volunteer Fireman’s Association reported that a vechile was trapped in floodwater and two people were rescued on Pulaski Highway near Contractor Road on Saturday around 4:15 p.m.
The Fireman’s Association also reported a propane leak at a building in the 7800 block of Pulaski Highway.
Motorists are being told to -AVOID Pulaski Highway and find another route.
There is a Flood Warning for most of Eastern Baltimore County until 6:30 p.m.
The County reminds motorists to not drive into high water on any roads.
If you see a flooded road, turn around!
Do you have paperwork with private information that you don’t want to just throw in the trash?
The Baltimore County Public Library will hold a Community Shredding Day on Saturday, July 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk.
There is a three box limit per car. Business or commercial shredding is not permitted at this event. It is for personal/residential users.
Baltimore County Public Schools is hosting a job fair seeking qualified educators to join its team. BCPS is hiring art, elementary, English, French, math, music, physical education, science, Spanish, special education and technical education teachers.
The school system is also seeking library media specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school nurses, social workers, speech language pathologists, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, and teachers of the visually impaired. Applicants can apply online in advance of the job fair.
The event will be held on Tuesday, July 27, from 3 – 7 p.m. at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Road in Towson.
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported that crews are operating on the scene of a standard rescue in the 11800 Block of Cedar Lane in Kingsville.
Crews arrived with one patient trapped under heavy machinery. Extrication was made and patient was airlifted with life threatening injuries.
This rescue was reported on Thursday, July 15 around 2 p.m.
BCPS School Board of Education Vice Chair Julie Henn has filed for re-election. She serves in the 5th District that covers Perry Hall, Parkville, Towson and Kingsville. She is a resident of Perry Hall.
Henn made the official announcement on her social media page.
“Today I filed my candidacy to seek re-election to continue to represent the Fifth Council District on the Board of Education of Baltimore County,” Henn said. “I have cherished working with, and for, the students, families, educators, and staff of Baltimore County Public Schools. It has been the ultimate honor to serve the community that has been home to my family for four generations.”
Henn was appointed to the BCPS Board by Gov. Larry Hogan in 2016 and was one of the first elected members in the inaugural school board election in 2018. Henn and all school board candidates must run as a non-partisan candidates.
“The greatest gift we can offer our children is ourselves – our time and talents. I am thankful for all who serve the students of BCPS. Every adult on every child’s path to success matters. The past year has taught me how badly we need one another to lead students to meeting their college or career goals – as one team,” Henn added.
“I am excited to continue the work we’ve started. I will do my best to listen, learn and lead from the perspective of those who make a difference in our students’ lives.”
