From the University of Maryland Extension Office: Sweeping health care reform legislation means hundreds of millions of Americans will soon have more options than ever before when it comes to health insurance. Yet research shows the vast majority of people in this country are uncomfortable, overwhelmed and intimidated when it comes to making decisions about […]
Archives for October 2013
Robinson: Perception is Reality – Tea Party Republicans and the Harford County Board of Education Use Similar Tactics
From Jansen Robinson Tea Party Republicans through their actions said to the president/democrats and the nation that unless we get our way, we are going to allow the government to shut down and the country to default on its financial obligations (resulting in harmful impacts on this nation). Their goal was to pressure the president/democrats […]
Branding The Land: Mixed Use Communities Help Technology Thrive
From the Harford County Economic Development Advisory Board: Harford County’s history is rich in agriculture, farm land and horses. While area natives remember the rolling meadows and long stretches of open roadway leading to the next farm, recent residents see the County’s growth in agriculture, business, military, education and health care. Newcomers hope to find […]
Aberdeen to Receive $1.2 Million from State to Acquire 21 Acres for New Rock Glenn Park
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Recreational Projects in Carroll, Frederick, Kent and Harford counties will soon receive funding for upgrades through Program Open Space. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the projects. “These outdoor areas promote active lifestyles, provide families with safe, convenient places to spend quality time with […]
25th Annual Free Halloween Costume Parade, Contest & Trick-or-Treat – Saturday Oct. 26 at Festival at Bel Air
From MartinoBlum: Bring your whole family to the 25th annual Halloween Costume Parade and Contest at the Festival at Bel Air in Harford County on Saturday, October 26th, 2013, at 11 am! It’s FREE! And it’s one of Harford County’s oldest and biggest Halloween events! All kids who dress up and march in the parade […]
On the Waterfront: Harford County Council Spars over Havre de Grace Land Purchase Proposed by County Executive Craig
Harford County Executive David Craig wants the County Council to approve a purchase of waterfront properties in Havre de Grace adjacent to public parks, offering links to existing land and water trails. What about this $3.5 million purchase has members of the County Council sparing with the Craig Administration and with each other, and calling […]
Monaco-Burton: “Please Make Us a Partner in the Budget Process. Give Us the Tools to Make a Smarter Budget Along with You”
The following public comments were made at the October 14th Board of Education meeting by Harford County Public Schools parent Sandra Monaco-Burton: Good evening. My name is Sandra Monaco-Burton, and I have served as a PTA volunteer and an HCPS committee volunteer in various capacities for the last seven years. I wanted to address the […]
Restaurants/Retail Trade/Services Development Proposed in Fallston; Community Input Meeting Oct. 21
From Fallston Residents Unite: A second Community Input Meeting (CIM) has been announced for a proposed restaurants/retail trade/services development on Milton Avenue at the intersection of Bel Air Road in Fallston. Date/Time: Monday, October 21, 2013 at 6:00 pm Location: Fallston Public Library A copy of the proposed site plan is available at http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/PlanningZoning/index.cfm?ID=32&PullPage=CommunityCalendar.cfm&InputID=144 . […]
