Harford County’s Draft 2012 Master Plan and Land Use Element Plan, unveiled on Columbus Day, is intended to help “accommodate and focus growth” and serve as a policy guide to “ensure a coordinated and harmonious relationship between existing and anticipated land uses,” but the document also gives a glimpse into trends and paths in which […]
Harford County Council Agenda Oct. 11: Hearings for Development Rights Acquisitions on 1,325 Acres; Dembytown Church as Landmark; Fee Waiver During Declared Emergency
The Harford County Council will hold public hearings Tuesday night on a series of bills, which would allow the county government to acquire the building rights, and thereby limit development, on up to 1,325 acres of farmland, largely in the northern end of the county. The nine agricultural properties and associated acreages to be protected […]
Aberdeen Agenda Oct. 10: Public Ethics Ordinance; Bond Sale, Northgate Business Park; Committee Appointments
The Aberdeen City Council is expected to vote Monday night on the adoption of the city’s new Public Ethics Ordinance. Originally introduced in August, the proposed ordinance would delineate provisions and rules for an Ethics Commission; conflicts of interest; lobbying; and financial disclosure for local elected officials, candidates for elected office, municipal employees and appointed […]
Ballots Set in Local Elections: Mayors Race Only Contest in Aberdeen; 5 Seek 3 Commissioner Seats in Bel Air
If you’ve been happy with the performance of the Aberdeen City Council over the last two years you’re in luck – the four incumbent members face no opposition in the city’s election next month and have a free ride to another four years in office. Mayor Mike Bennett, however, has a tougher path to re-election […]
Cigarette Left on Chair Sparks Two-Alarm Fire in Bel Air Tuesday Morning
An unattended cigarette left on a reclining chair sparked a two-alarm fire that injured a man and caused an estimated $200,000 in damages to a Bel Air home Tuesday morning. At about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, a fire was reported in a two-story single family dwelling in the 300 block of Umbarger Drive in Bel Air. […]
Harford County Council Agenda Oct. 4: BGE Agreement to Expand Broadband Internet Services; Habitat for Humanity Tax Credits; Surplus Property
The Harford County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night on a bill which, as part of the One Maryland Broadband Network initiative, would extend and expand wireless Internet service in Harford County by use of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company telephone poles. The bill would allow Harford County government authorization to execute a […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Oct. 3: City Employee Steps and Longevity; Budget Transfer to Parks and Rec, Water and Sewer Commission Appointment
The Havre de Grace City Council is expected to discuss approval of a plan for employee steps and longevity during its meeting Monday night. Monday’s agenda also includes a budget transfer to Havre de Grace Parks and Recreation, the appointment William Russell to the Water and Sewer Commission, and a vote to approve several special […]
Bel Air Agenda Oct. 3: Bid Award for Police Vehicle; Contracts for New Computer Server and Rockfield Manor Terrace
The Bel Air Town Commissioners are expected to spend some money Monday night – awarding a bid for a police vehicle and a contract for a new computer server. On the agenda for the town meeting Monday is the award of tax-exempt financing for vehicle and equipment purchases in fiscal year 2012, the award of […]
