Is money available in Harford County to pay for teacher raises in Harford County Public Schools? A presentation by the teachers’ union is expected to address that question at a May 21 business meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. Also on the school board’s meeting agenda for Monday is a presentation outlining the […]
Archives for May 2012
Havre de Grace Agenda May 21: New Councilmen Glenn and Smith Take Oath of Office with Re-Elected Martin; Tax Rate Hearing
Longtime Havre de Grace City Councilmen Fred Cullum and Jim Miller will say their goodbyes Monday night, as they official step down from the dais and newcomers David Glenn and Joseph Smith – two of the three highest vote-getters in the city’s May 8 municipal election – take their place. Glenn and Smith will take […]
Bel Air Agenda May 21: Convenience Fee Coming for those Paying Town Bills by Credit; New Height Limit for Housing
The Bel Air Town Commissioners are considering charging an additional “convenience fee” to those town residents and businesses who pay their tax bills and other fees and charges by credit card. Resolution 980-12, set to be introduced during Monday night’s session, would impose a convenience fee for credit card payments. The town began accepting credit […]
Aberdeen Agenda May 21: Comprehensive Zoning Review; Fire Hydrant Ordinance; Gilbert Road Annexation
The Aberdeen City Council will vote Monday night on adoption of the 2011-2012 Comprehensive Zoning Review, which includes the proposed upzoning of four properties to Highway Commercial and High Density Residential use. The Department of Planning and Community Development initiated a comprehensive rezoning of all properties located in the incorporated areas of the city on […]
Del. McDonough: “Mayor of Baltimore Should Resign Unless She Calls for a ‘Solutions Summit’ and a City-wide Curfew”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: Delegate McDonough Maintains the Mayor is (AWOL), “Absent Without Leadership,” and Engaging in a Cover-up Type Policy McDonough says, “Criminal Acts and Violent Behavior Have Been Re-occurring in the Greater Harbor Area for Many Years.” The number of events are increasing and getting more brutal. That is why […]
Harford Campaign for Liberty Meeting May 22: Update from Del. Glass on Smart Meters
From the Harford Campaign for Liberty: “The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” Patrick Henry Harford Campaign for Liberty May 22, 2012 7pm 23 Newport Drive Forest Hill,MD 21050 Harford Campaign for Liberty invites you to be the light […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy, Week 11: Community Policing, Gang Suppression
It’s the centerpiece of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Policing Unit, a large RV trailer which tours the county, stocked with information about public safety. It’s manned by experienced deputies eager to answer citizen’s questions. It’s a giant, physical representation of the agency’s efforts to prevent crime before it happens, and to present a […]
Dagger Blotter May 16: Rabid Raccoon in Whiteford; Boys Playing in Manhole in Jarrettsville; “Bad Words” Yelled in Bel Air
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the 1400 block of Ronson Court reported an overdose on Wednesday. […]