Official City Notice: Municipal Service Updates and Public Safety Advisories
Baltimore City Schools: Scheduled Closure for Friday
Residents are advised that all Baltimore City Public Schools will be closed to students on Friday, March 6, 2026. This scheduled closure is designated for a system-wide Professional Development Day for faculty and staff. Additionally, the Office of Enrollment, Choice, and Transfers will be closed for the duration of the day. Families are encouraged to plan accordingly for childcare and transportation. Normal school operations and administrative office hours are expected to resume on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Executive Order: Protections for Immigrant Communities
Mayor Brandon M. Scott has signed an executive order, effective as of March 6, 2026, aimed at protecting the rights and safety of Baltimore’s immigrant residents. The order, titled "Protecting the Rights and Well-Being of Baltimore City Residents," prohibits federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from utilizing city-owned property or facilities for staging, processing, or enforcement operations without a valid judicial warrant. The directive also clarifies that Baltimore Police Department officers will not assist in federal civil immigration enforcement or inquire about the immigration status of individuals during routine interactions. A new municipal webpage is being launched to provide "Know Your Rights" resources and legal support information for impacted families.
Infrastructure Alert: Sewer Service Moratorium and Utility Project Pause
The Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds residents and developers that a capacity moratorium remains active for the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area (SSA). Following emergency peak flow limitations identified in early March, the city and surrounding jurisdictions have suspended new capacity allocation approvals to protect wastewater infrastructure. Concurrently, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has announced a formal pause on the Baltimore Peninsula transmission project. The $500 million electrical infrastructure build-out is being re-evaluated following concerns regarding ratepayer costs and legislative oversight, with no further construction activities scheduled for this weekend.
Health and Safety: Regional Recreational Water Advisory
The Maryland Department of Health, headquartered in Baltimore, has issued an updated advisory regarding regional water safety following a significant sewage spill earlier this year. While recreational water advisories have been lifted for parts of the Potomac River in Charles and Prince George’s counties as of late yesterday, the advisory for Montgomery County remains in effect. Residents traveling outside the city for recreational activities are urged to avoid contact with shoreline areas in affected zones where bacteria levels remain above safety thresholds. Public drinking water systems in Baltimore City remain unaffected and continue to meet all federal safety standards.