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
Read more about the article $3.4M Approved for Counties by Board of Public Works
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$3.4M Approved for Counties by Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works this week approved $3.4M in funds to be distributed to four counties for five projects, including a little over $1M for the expansion of the Calvert Marine Museum campus. On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works approved $3.4M for counties with funds coming from Program Open Space (POS), state agency grants, prior year capital budgets, and the Rural Legacy Fund. The largest distribution went to Calvert from POS with a…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article $7M Approved for Counties by the Maryland Board of Public Works
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$7M Approved for Counties by the Maryland Board of Public Works

Yesterday the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a little over $7M in distributions to seven counties covering thirteen different projects. The vast majority of distributions went to Montgomery County for infrastructure improvements.  During a regularly scheduled meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works, state officials approved the distribution of funds from prior year capital budgets, Program Open Space (POS), state agency grants, and Rural Legacy Funds. Of the $7M in approvals Montgomery County…

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May 21, 2026
Read more about the article Board of Public Works Meeting Sends $1.9M to Counties
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Board of Public Works Meeting Sends $1.9M to Counties

During a meeting yesterday the Board of Public Works approved $1.9M in funds for ten county governments. Funds came from Program Open Space (POS) and prior year state capital budget allocations. Of the $1.9M, the largest allocation of $600K was made to Montgomery for the construction of a new recreational trail within Rock Creek Regional Park and North Branch Stream Valley Park. About $1.5M of the total funds were appropriated from Program Open Space with…

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May 7, 2026
Read more about the article Board of Public Works Approves More Than $125M for County Projects This Week
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Board of Public Works Approves More Than $125M for County Projects This Week

Three counties and Baltimore City received funding approvals from the Board of Public Works today, with money coming from agency grants, prior year capital budget allocations, and -  the bulk of the distributions - from Program Open Space. In a regularly scheduled meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works, $126M was approved for 10 projects across four jurisdictions. Baltimore City received almost all of that total for seven projects. Howard, Washington, and Wicomico all…

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January 7, 2026
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