From Stuart Hutchinson, Former Administrator in HCPS: In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas, and changes which schools have taken to reduce the casualty rate in active shooter situations, I recently contacted Mr. Benedetto, Chief of Security for Harford County Public Schools, to inquire about whether HCPS was also considering options […]
Fang: “Humane Society of Harford County Euthanizes Rebel’s Dog Park”
From David Fang, Past President, The Humane Society of Harford County: For almost 6 years, The Humane Society of Harford County made promises, representations and commitments to former County Executive David Craig, current and all former County Council members including County Council President Billy Boniface, the taxpayers of Harford County and donors to both the […]
Boardman: “If I Were President, I Would be Unhappy Too That We’ve Been at War for 16 Years”
From Krist Boardman: Give the beleaguered president some credit. He is right to be unhappy and to be questioning the course of the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan. That is his job anyway: to be setting the direction of the country on foreign policy. If I were president, I would be unhappy too that we’ve […]
Blum: Parade Shows Greater Bel Air to be “Patriotic, Fun and Accessible Family-Oriented Community”
From Michael I . Blum, Parade Chairman, Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its support of and response to the 2017 Bel Air July 4th Independence Day parade. As I’ve […]
Boardman: “For All of Our Imperfections America Remains a Great Country”
From Krist Boardman: Mid-July is a memorable season with recent parades, fireworks, hotdog-eating contests, picnics, all part of an underlying appreciation of what a great and unique country we live in and what a great experience it is to be living in these times. The Declaration of Independence containing the elegant and nearly timeless prose […]
Salvatore: Rep. Harris’ Vote Could Determine if Horse Slaughter Plants Return to America
From Jean Salvatore: In just a few weeks, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, which includes our U.S. representative, Andy Harris, will vote on an annual amendment to ban horse slaughter plants from re-opening in our country. Congressman Harris’s vote could determine whether or not this disturbing business returns to the U.S. Horse slaughter is not […]
Boardman: Our Country’s Inadequate Response to Gun Violence is Unaccetable
From Krist Boardman: The May 24 issue of USA TODAY featured a lead, front page article about the absolute tragedy of accidental gun violence in homes in the United States, violence which kills on the average of one child a week. But it’s not just the innocent children who die; their families and communities suffer […]
Burbey: “Without Your Advocacy, Harford County Public Schools Will Attempt to Once Again Short-Change Our Teachers and Cut Valuable Programs”
From Ryan Burbey, President, Harford County Education Association: The time has come for HCPS to make prudent cuts to its bloated bureaucracy. The time has come for HCPS to put students and teachers first. In FY 2017 central administration cost over $15 million. That is over $400 per student enrolled in HCPS. In FY 2012, […]
