Read more about the article June 7 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
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June 7 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know

The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The BPW considered and approved the following requests and recommendations at its meeting on June 7, 2023: Allegany County  A request by the Department of Natural Resources to commit $25,000 in Program Open Space funding allocated to…

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June 8, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Arts, Parks and Planning
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Arts, Parks and Planning

Introducing Our Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on an exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Achievement Awards. Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, delving into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound impact they have had on their…

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May 31, 2023
Read more about the article Board of Public Works: June 7 Meeting Agenda
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Board of Public Works: June 7 Meeting Agenda

The Board of Public Works — a three-member panel including Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The State Board of Public Works (BPW) typically convenes on alternating Wednesdays in the Governor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor of the State House in Annapolis, and meetings are open to the public. They are also live-streamed on…

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May 30, 2023
Read more about the article Howard & Montgomery Win NACo’s 2023 NACo Achievement Awards
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Howard & Montgomery Win NACo’s 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

Howard and Montgomery Counties won best in category for Transportation, Parks, and Recreation during NACo's 2023 Achievement Awards.  NACo recently announced the winners of the 2023 Achievement Awards. Maryland's own Howard and Montgomery Counties won best in category for Transportation and Parks & Recreation. The Achievement Awards Program is a non-competitive awards program that seeks to recognize innovative county government programs. Howard County: In 2022, Howard County completed a transformative complete streets transportation project on…

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May 25, 2023
Read more about the article May 17 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
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May 17 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know

The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including GovernorWes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The BPW considered and approved the following requests and recommendations at its meeting on May 17, 2023: Allegany County A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit an additional $28,224 from the Local Parks and Playgrounds…

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May 17, 2023
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Board of Public Works: May 17 Meeting Agenda

The Board of Public Works — a three-member panel including Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The State Board of Public Works (BPW) typically convenes on alternating Wednesdays in the Governor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor of the State House in Annapolis, and meetings are open to the public. They are also live-streamed on…

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May 16, 2023
Read more about the article May 3 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
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May 3 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know

The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including GovernorWes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The BPW considered and approved the following requests and recommendations at its meeting on May 9, 2023: Anne Arundel County A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit an additional $624,250 from the Program Open Space…

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May 4, 2023
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Board of Public Works: May 3 Meeting Agenda

The Board of Public Works — a three-member panel including Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The State Board of Public Works (BPW) typically convenes on alternating Wednesdays in the Governor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor of the State House in Annapolis, and meetings are open to the public. They are also live-streamed on…

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May 1, 2023
Read more about the article April 19 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
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April 19 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know

The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including GovernorWes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for state agencies, many of which affect county governments. The BPW considered and approved the following requests and recommendations at its meeting on April 19, 2023: Allegany County A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit a total of $83,888 from Local Parks and Playgrounds…

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April 21, 2023
Read more about the article Fun Fact: Anne Arundel is Home to Town with Most 18th-Century Brick Buildings in Nation
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Fun Fact: Anne Arundel is Home to Town with Most 18th-Century Brick Buildings in Nation

The City of Annapolis houses more 18th-century brick buildings than any other town of comparable size nationwide. Anne Arundel County and its seat of government, Annapolis, are significant to Maryland and American history and culture for unquantifiable reasons, including their rich architecture and distinguished landmarks. In fact, Annapolis' significance and the City's carefully preserved sites have been called the "Museum Without Walls." A lesser-known aspect of the region's rich history and culture is that Annapolis boasts more…

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April 20, 2023
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