From Harford County government: On Thursday, January 24, 2013 Harford County local homeless service providers, community volunteers, local police agencies, and the Harford County Government joined together in a coordinated effort to conduct a one day count of homeless persons in Harford County. During the annual point-in-time homeless count, donated hats, gloves, coats, blankets, personal […]
Archives for February 2013
Transfer of Development Rights in Harford County: Balancing Act of Preservation, Planning and Progress
From the Harford Count Economic Development Advisory Board: Like a tightrope walker whose every step must be both precise and delicate, growth management in a community requires a sure-footedness that will result in a balance for everyone. Preserving agriculture and historic sites, jump-starting housing and creating a business-friendly environment for companies who will, in turn, […]
Whiteley: Hearing Tuesday on Bill Allowing Internet Access to Property Worksheets
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Hello Fellow Taxpayers Our apologies for the extremely short notice but we just got the info. February 7,2013 1:00PM Ways and Means Committee hearing on HB 235 Internet Access to Worksheets This is an extremely important bill to all property taxpayers especially those who take the […]
Rep. Harris Supports PLAN Act to Force President Obama to Pass a Balanced Budget
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris (MD-1) strongly supported the “Require a PLAN Act” (H.R. 444) that requires President Obama to submit a budget that balances in 10 years or let Congress know by April 1st when his budget would balance. Below is also a radio recording by Rep. Harris […]
Wal-Mart Submits Revised Plans to County; Continues Effort for New Bel Air Supercenter Store Despite Public Protests
Wal-Mart on Friday submitted revised plans to county officials for a proposed Bel Air Supercenter, signifying the company’s intention to build the store despite public protests over the location. The company’s revised plans must be reviewed by the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning for compliance with regulatory requirements before the Supercenter can be […]
Harford County Executive Craig Delivers State of the County Address: “2012 was Another Successful Year for Harford County Government”
From Harford County Government: “Where there is no vision, the people perish”, so it is written in Proverbs 29: 18. This statement is as true today as it was when it was written centuries ago. Good evening President Boniface and members of the Harford County Council. It is my pleasure to come before you tonight […]
21-Year-Old Edgewood Man Arrested in Candlewood Court Shooting Death
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division have arrested Garfield Smith III, 21, of 1620 Candlewood Court, Edgewood, and have charged him with the Jan. 31, 2013 murder of Michael Wayne Kearins, 17, and the attempted murder of Christopher Thomas Cousins, 18. Smith was taken into […]
Harford County Public Schools Associate Superintendent Bill Lawrence Announces Resignation
The following e-mail was sent to Harford County Public Schools administrators Tuesday by Bill Lawrence, associate superintedent of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, announcing his resignation from that position effective June 30. Lawrence was hired in June 2010 from Baltimore County Public Schools by Harford Superintendent Robert Tomback; both had worked as area superintendents in the […]
