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Board Of Public Works

Md. Comptroller Gives Gov. O’Malley $271 Unclaimed Property Check

For once, Gov. Martin O’Malley got a pleasant surprise from Comptroller Peter Franchot at the start of a Board of Public Works meeting.

2013/05/15

Board Approves $40K Settlement For Beaten Inmate

The Board of Public Works approved a $40,000 settlement on Wednesday for a former inmate who was beaten on three occasions in 2007 after he claimed he ended his involvement in a smuggling ring that included a corrupt former corrections officer.

2013/05/02

Land Purchases Would Expand Md. State Forests

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering land purchases that would add about 600 acres to state forests in Garrett County.

2013/04/03

Crisfield Wind Power Project Gets $3.6M From Md.

Maryland’s Board of Public Works has approved $3.6 million for a wind power project in Crisfield, clearing the way for construction to begin.

2013/03/06

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Board Approves Contract For Offshore Wind Survey

A Maryland board has approved a $3.3 million contract to conduct a survey off the coast of Ocean City related to developing offshore wind.

2013/01/02

Panel OKs Contract To Study Procurement Process

A Maryland board has approved a $149,000 contract to hire a contractor to study the state’s procurement process for contracts.

2012/11/14

Board Approves $205M Contract For Train

The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a $205 million contract with a Canadian-based company to run two MARC commuter train lines.

2012/10/17

Board Delays Action On $205M Contract For Train

The Maryland Board of Public Works has postponed a vote on a $205 million contract with a Canadian-based company to run two MARC commuter train lines.

2012/10/03

State Eyes Protection Of Western Md. Swamp

The state is considering buying 256 acres in far western Maryland to protect a number of rare species.

2012/10/03

Companies To Be Put On Notice About Law On Iran

Maryland has a new law prohibiting companies from investing in Iran’s energy sector, and the Board of Public Works is set to put companies on notice about it.

2012/09/18