Read more about the article $22M Goes to Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works
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$22M Goes to Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved a total of $22M in state funding for Maryland counties and Baltimore City at its latest meeting with the largest share being a $17M loan to Baltimore City from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The Board of Public Works (BPW) approved a total of $22M in state funding for Maryland counties and Baltimore City at its latest meeting, based on the projects listed. The largest share came through…

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October 8, 2026
Read more about the article $1.6M Goes to Three Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works
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$1.6M Goes to Three Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works

Carroll, Montgomery, and Washington counties received funding allocations this week from the Maryland Board of Public Works for recreation and infrastructure improvements. The Board of Public Works approved a combined $1,692,050 for projects in Carroll, Montgomery, and Washington counties. Carroll County received $123,300 in Program Open Space funding for improvements at Piney Run Park, including replacement of a deteriorating bulkhead and boathouse. Montgomery County received $68,750 in Program Open Space funding for a new playground…

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September 17, 2026
Read more about the article $15.1M Goes to Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works
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$15.1M Goes to Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works

A little more than $15M went to four counties this week following a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Public Works.  At its latest meeting, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved approximately $15.1M in funding for local projects across Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Worcester counties. The awards primarily support parks and recreational facilities, community amenities, redevelopment, and land conservation. The two largest awards went to Montgomery County, which received a $6M…

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September 3, 2026
Read more about the article $950K of Program Open Space Funds Approved for Counties by Board of Public Works
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$950K of Program Open Space Funds Approved for Counties by Board of Public Works

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a combined $949,000 in Program Open Space funding for four counties, supporting land-use planning, recreation, accessibility, and park improvements. Last week, in a regularly scheduled meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), just shy of a million dollars was approved for county use. Of the $949K approved, Montgomery received the largest allocation, with $717,000 to renovate approximately 1.1 miles of an existing trail and bring it…

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August 26, 2026
Read more about the article Nearly $4.8M Goes to Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works
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Nearly $4.8M Goes to Counties This Week from the Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved just shy of $4.8M for county projects this week including watershed improvements and enhancements for outdoor recreation.  Three counties this week were granted funding approvals by the Maryland Board of Public Works for various projects. $3.7M came from Program Open Space funding and is to be distributed to Prince George's and Washington. Prince George's received the primary share of that allocation with $3.6M coming their way, and $150K going…

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August 5, 2026
Read more about the article State Awards $1.2M for Local Parks and Recreation
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State Awards $1.2M for Local Parks and Recreation

Earlier this month, the Board of Public Works approved more than $1.18 million in grants to support parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreational facilities in six counties through three Maryland Department of Natural Resources programs. The July 1 approvals include funding through Program Open Space - Local, the Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure Program, and the Community Parks and Playgrounds Program, helping counties and municipalities improve recreational amenities and expand outdoor opportunities for residents. Approximately…

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July 28, 2026
Read more about the article Board of Public Works Approves $12.7M for Counties This Week
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Board of Public Works Approves $12.7M for Counties This Week

State funding totaling $12.75M was directed to county governments for a range of environmental, infrastructure, community, and redevelopment projects. During the Board of Public Works meeting this week, almost $13M was allocated to six counties and Baltimore City. The largest award was for $8M from the 2023 Capital Budget for the demolition of Cheverly Hospital in Prince George's County. Another grant of $2.45M for wastewater and stormwater improvements went to Caroline from the Maryland Department…

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July 23, 2026
Read more about the article MD Approves New Statewide Voting System for 2028 Election Cycle
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MD Approves New Statewide Voting System for 2028 Election Cycle

Maryland will replace its statewide voting system after the Board of Public Works approved a new contract with Election Systems & Software (ES&S) to modernize election technology ahead of the 2028 presidential election. The procurement authorizes a five-year base contract valued at approximately $84.9 million, with two optional two-year renewals that could bring the total value to $109.4 million through 2031. The project includes acquisition, deployment, implementation, and ongoing support for a new statewide voting…

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July 23, 2026
Read more about the article Board of Public Works Approves $15.4M for Counties and Community Colleges
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Board of Public Works Approves $15.4M for Counties and Community Colleges

Outdoor preservation and recreation funding as well as renovation funds for local community colleges stand out as major priorities in most recent allocations made by the Maryland Board of Public Works. During a meeting last week, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $15.36 million in funding for county governments and county-supported community colleges through Program Open Space, capital budget grants, and higher education capital projects. Of the total approved, the largest county…

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July 8, 2026
Read more about the article $8.1M Approved for County Projects by the Board of Public Works
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$8.1M Approved for County Projects by the Board of Public Works

Solar panels, park improvements, and transportation safety are just a few of the county projects receiving funding from the Maryland Board of Public Works this week.  On Wednesday, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a little over $8M for projects in five counties and Baltimore City. The majority of those funds - $6.7M - came from grants by the Maryland Department of the Environment, with $6.5M of that going to Baltimore County for potable…

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June 18, 2026
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