The Havre de Grace City Council will take the first step Monday night in putting together a subcommittee tasked with solving the traffic and access issues in the Bayview Estates and Bulle Rock communities. A resolution expected to be introduced during Monday night’s session by newly elected city councilman David Glenn would create a sub-committee […]
Harford County Farm Fair Prepares for 25th Anniversary Amid Financial Uncertainty; New Nontraditional Attractions
Behind the scenes financial trouble, dissent among volunteers, and the introduction of nontraditional elements have threatened to cast a pall over the Harford County Farm Fair as the annual agricultural heritage showcase prepares for its 25th anniversary celebration this summer. But organizers assert the Farm Fair, one of the most high profile and highly attended […]
Wednesday Morning Fire Causes Estimated $10,000 in Damage at Edgewood Apartment Complex
An Edgewood apartment complex suffered an estimated $10,000 in damage Wednesday morning after a fire broke out on the second floor. Just after 4 a.m. Wednesday, a fire was reported at a three-story wood framed apartment building owned by Woodbridge Commons in the 1300 block of Gold Meadow Way in Edgewood. The fire was discovered […]
Fire Causes $600,000 in Damage to Forest Hill Home; Took 50 Firefighters an Hour to Control
An early morning fire, which took 50 firefighters an hour to get under control, caused an estimated $600,000 in combined damage to a Forest Hill home on Tuesday. Just after 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a fire was reported at a two-story wood framed dwelling in the 2400 block of Dixie Lane in Forest Hill. The […]
Car and Motorcycle Ignited Early Sunday Morning in Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace Police and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a pair of fires which damaged a car and a motorcycle in the city early Sunday morning. Just after 2 a.m. Sunday, simultaneously, dual fires were reported in the 700 block of North Adams Street and the 600 block of Ontario Street in […]
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 […]