Official City Notices: Council Hearings, Winter Advisories, and Community Updates

Public Notice: Baltimore City Council Legislative Hearings

The Baltimore City Council has scheduled several key legislative hearings for today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Residents and interested parties are invited to observe the proceedings regarding the following measures:

• Bill 25-18: Planned Unit Development (PUD) designation for the Tivoli Eco Village.
• Bill 25-00114: Proposed zoning use changes regarding smoke shops.
• Bill 25-139: Reszoning and conditional use application for the Bley's Lane composting facility.

Following these hearings, the Council will convene for a work session to further discuss pending municipal projects. Residents can view the sessions via the city’s official broadcast channels.

DPW Health and Service Advisory: Water Main Protection

The Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) remains under a high-alert status following nearly 16 consecutive days of sub-freezing temperatures. To prevent additional water main breaks and property damage, the city has issued the following public service advisories:

• Pipe Protection: Residents are strongly urged to keep a small, pencil-thin stream of water running in their households to prevent service lines from freezing.
• Reporting Breaks: If you notice water surfacing in the street or a sudden loss of water pressure, please report it immediately by calling 311 or using the 311 mobile application.
• Alley Operations: 24-hour alley plowing operations continue in an effort to restore full trash and recycling collection services. DPW is utilizing private contractors to clear the remaining 300+ alleys blocked by the January winter storm.

Baltimore City Public Schools: Safety and Schedule Updates

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners has announced two significant public meetings for today:

• Safety and Wholeness Committee: A virtual meeting will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to discuss student well-being and campus security protocols.
• Budget Engagement: A Multilingual Families District Budget Engagement Session is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at 245 S. Wolfe Street.

Note: Due to ongoing facility challenges related to burst pipes and power outages following the recent cold snap, some locations, including the Baltimore School for the Arts, continue to operate under virtual learning protocols. Parents are encouraged to check individual school statuses for the latest updates.

Community Service and Career Events

The city is hosting two public service events today to assist residents with career advancement and networking:

• Start of the Year Career Fair: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Community Resource Center (31 S. Payson Street), featuring employers such as LifeBridge Health and Ascension.
• The Network Breakfast: A community-building event titled "Community as Power" is taking place at Impact Hub Baltimore until 9:30 a.m.