Providence Volunteer Fire Company is a 100% volunteer organization based on Providence Road, serving Towson and the surrounding areas. Led by Captain David Smith, the company was established more than 50 years ago and offers a wide range of services to the community, including fire suppression, rescue, collapse rescue and emergency medical services. The company has all types of equipment and vehicles to assist residents, including 2 Engines, a 109' ladder truck (with rescue tools), and a flood light service vehicle, among others.
The company also offers birthday party services for children in the community and provides a fire safety presentation, use of the fire hose, a tour of the station and souvenirs for the party goers. For information on how to volunteer, please check the main website; call to speak with an associate about party services.
The Baltimore County Office of Human Resources screens and recruits candidates to fill open county positions and provides resources, training, benefits and equipment for county employees. Since 2007, the department only accepts online applications for county jobs through its website. No solicitation is allowed at its Towson office.
The Baltimore County Council is in session year-round, meeting twice a month to vote on issues and hear testimony on bills. While all council members have offices in their districts, all of them also have offices in Towson. The offices and council chambers are on the second floor of the county courthouse. The current councilman for District 5, which includes Towson, is Vince Gardina.
This department oversees zoning, building codes, rights-of-way and other issues affecting development. Fees for permits and inspections are listed on the agency's Web site. The agency publishes a twice-monthly e-newsletter for each district of the county with the latest zoning changes in the neighborhood.
The county seat has been stationed in Towson since the mid-1800s, after the city of Baltimore left the county. While many county services are now located in the newer courthouse facing Bosley Avenue, many administrative functions, including the county executive, the county council, the budget and finance office and the department of economic development, are still here.
In front of the courthouse, you'll find a spectacular garden designed by internationally-recognized landscape architect Wolfgang Oehme.
The department of economic development was established as an advocate and resource for the county's business community. Besides promoting Baltimore County as a great place to live and work, the department helps businesses find tax credits, enterprise zones, workforce, training and trade opportunities. This department can also help fast-track development projects.
The Baltimore County Council is in session year-round, meeting twice a month to vote on issues and hear testimony on bills. While all council members have offices in their districts, all of them also have offices in Towson. The offices and council chambers are on the second floor of the county courthouse. The current councilman for District 5, which includes Towson, is Vince Gardina.
This parking garage is located next door to both the Towson District Court and the Towson Public library. Rates start at $4 for the first hour and increase to $5 for two hours, $6 for three hours, $7 for four hours, and so on, with a maximum daily rate of $10. Weekend and evening parking after 5:30pm is available for $1 and a monthly pass can be purchased for $93.
The department of corrections' state-of-the-art glass facility on Bosley Avenue houses Baltimore County Detention Center, the Pre-trial Services Division and the Alternative Sentencing Division. The facility was renovated and expanded in 2006, much to the chagrin of nearby residents. The expansion consolidated all county correction functions in the same building.
This is Baltimore County's information hot-line for members, potential members and retirees and beneficiaries of the county's Retirement System. The office is located in the Courthouse on Washington Avenue.
The district court handles some civil suits, landlord-tenant disputes, moving violations, misdemeanors and some felonies. Any case in the state may be tried there, but its district covers all of Baltimore County. The court does not provide jury trials. No cameras, cell phones, food, drinks or electronic devices are allowed inside.
The Office of Law, also known as the County Attorney's Office, serves as legal adviser to Baltimore County officials, agencies, departments and commissions on all civic legal matters.
The office is located in the Old Court House building on Washington Avenue.