Responding to a professional critique of Wal-Mart’s plan to mitigate traffic from a proposed Bel Air Supercenter, a spokesman for Wal-Mart said on Wednesday that the critique contained statements that were outdated and/or incorrect. The critique of Wal-Mart’s traffic mitigation plan was issued in a June 7th technical memorandum from Century Engineering, Inc., of Hunt […]
Concerned Citizens Plan Legal Action Against Cuts in School Bus Service and Implementation of Pay-to-Play Fees in Harford County Public Schools
A coalition of concerned citizens plans legal action to halt cuts in school bus service and the implementation of pay-to-play fees in the school year that begins Monday in Harford County Public Schools. The system-wide cutbacks in school bus transportation and the new fees for students to participate in extra-curricular activities were approved by the […]
Students to be Dismissed Earlier on Early Dismissal Days in Harford County this School Year
Early dismissal time for elementary school students will come a little earlier in the coming school year, under schedule changes announced to parents Monday by Harford County Public Schools. Students will now be dismissed 3 hours early, rather than 2 ½ hours early on the ten early dismissal days designated each year for elementary teacher […]
UPDATED: Wal-Mart Submits Updates to Traffic Plan for Proposed Bel Air Supercenter; Opponents Unveil Professional 2nd Opinion
UPDATE: Wal-Mart Refutes Professional Critique of Traffic Plans for Proposed Bel Air Supercenter; Claims Statements are Outdated and Incorrect Wal-Mart Refutes Professional Critique of Traffic Plans for Proposed Bel Air Supercenter; Claims Statements are Outdated and Incorrect In recent crossfire over a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter in Bel Air, Wal-Mart submitted final updates to its traffic […]
Harford County Board of Education Fires Back at County Executive Craig; Defends Budget-Driven Cuts and Fees
Facing a barrage of criticism from Harford County Executive David Craig over their handling of the budget, the School Board on Monday fired back, defending their actions as a necessary response to the rising cost of doing business, unfunded mandates, and shrinking revenues. The criticism from Craig, who is also a gubernatorial candidate for 2014, […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Aug. 12: Budget Presentation; Burbey Presentation; Beynon to Audit Committee
The August 12th meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education includes an extraordinary presentation on the budget, a notable omission, approval of administrative appointments and departures, and further review of the proposed capital improvement program for next year. First on the agenda, the School Board plans an extraordinary “Budget Presentation,” unusual for its […]
Former Harford School Superintendent Tomback Retires, Collects $12,000/Month Pension; Takes Job at Private Consulting Firm
Robert M. Tomback not only ended his first and only term as superintendent of Harford County Public Schools in June, he also retired after nearly 37 years in the Maryland public school system. Citing a decision to “pursue other opportunities”, Tomback, 63, had announced in February that he would not seek a second 4-year term […]
Did July Robocall Targeting Harford County Politicians Violate Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
Did a July robocall targeting elected officials in Harford County violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? The answer depends on which Harford County Republican you ask. By way of background, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler issued a press release in May of last year, hailing a court judgment against Julius Henson and associates for an […]
