In its role as equal-opportunity protector of the state’s environment, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has found itself caught between a creek and a hard place – or a lot of rock and an environmentally-sensitive wet place, if you prefer – dealing with a road improvement project in Jarrettsville. The State Highway Administration is […]
County Executive Craig Pulls Edgewood Incinerator Bill Prior To Public Hearing
At the request of the County Executive, Bill 09-36 regarding Prologis Park, also known as the Incinerator Bill, was pulled from the Harford County Council public hearing and decision meeting on Monday night. Most of the Edgewood residents who attended the meeting in opposition to the proposal, which would put waste incinerator next to a […]
Harford Sheriff Bane Hospitalized Thanksgiving Morning With Arterial Blockage
Harford County Sheriff L. Jesse Bane was hospitalized early Thanksgiving morning for an arterial blockage after experiencing what he described as “some minor chest discomfort.” In a letter distributed to Sheriff’s Office personnel on Monday, Bane said he underwent a common outpatient procedure at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Towson. Sheriff’s Office personnel spoke with […]
Edgewood Prepares Opposition To Incinerator In Community
Edgewood residents and activists have started a petition drive and will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the implications of a Harford County Council bill which would place a waste incinerator next to a community recreation field. Community activist Omar Simpson has created an online petition for the public to tell their elected officials […]
Aberdeen Communities Together Celebrates City Election Results
Aberdeen Communities Together (ACT), the community action group which recently saw all four of its endorsed candidates for mayor and city council elected into office, will celebrate the election victory Friday at the Aberdeen Senior Center. ACT, which originally organized to stop the Wetlands Golf Course annexation and has been actively involved in Aberdeen politics […]
Aberdeen Election Reflections: Hiob’s Farewell, Landbeck Humbled, Todd To Run Again
With the election in the history books and dust from campaign season starting to settle, Aberdeen’s candidates have finally found the time to reflect on their victories, defeats, and futures. After 6 years on the city council, Mike Hiob considered leaving elected office altogether, but some chance conversations (with Gov. Martin O’Malley, several prominent local […]
Edgewood Community Discusses Impact Of Turning Park Into Incinerator
At the request of Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie and several Edgewood residents, the Edgewood Community Council has called a special meeting to discuss Bill No. 09-36, Acquisition of Prologis Park, and it’s potential impact to the Edgewood Community. WHAT: ECC SPECIAL MEETING WHERE: Harford County Council Chambers, 212 South Bond Street, Bel Air, MD […]
Harford’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For October 2009
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities. Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in October 2009: 7-Eleven Store #19677 1752 Jarrettsville Road Jarrettsville, MD 21084 Violation: Food must be held at proper cold temperature. […]
