Harford County Council President Billy Boniface delivered his annual legislative address Tuesday night, citing the economy, budget, and property tax relief as the council’s priorities heading into 2010. Addressing the slumping economy and its impact on Harford County’s budget, Boniface cautioned not to expect much in the way of new projects or programs. “On the […]
Major Retailer Moving to Vacant Bel Air Store; Others Eyed
Three prominent Bel Air retail locations have stood empty for the last several months, but the new year will bring new life to at least one of them. A recent tip from Dagger reader “Vic” indicated that Mars Supermarkets would move into the former Super Fresh location in Bel Air Plaza, Midwest electronics retailer hhgregg […]
Whiteley: “Got Your New Property Tax Assessment Notice? Happy With It?”
The following letter was sent by Roy Whiteley, president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Hello Folks. Got your new property tax assessment notice? Happy with it? If not, read on. December 29, 2009 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE — STATEWIDE Today the State mailed out new property assessment notices to 673,221 property owners while the Sunpapers screamed […]
Edgewood Community To Focus On Politics and Economic Development To Improve Quality of Life
From the Edgewood Community Council: In 2010 the Edgewood Community Council will place a laser-like focus on two major areas- (Political and Economic Development) that play significant roles in improving our quality of life. We will continue to address those social issues that affect our quality of life. But we can ill-afford to sit on […]
Chinese Delegation Briefed on Economic Development in Harford County
From Harford County government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Representatives of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China were briefed recently by Director James Richardson of the Office of Economic Development and Karen Holt, from the regional BRAC office, regarding economic development in Harford County. Members of the Chinese delegation included officials from the Guangxi […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update – Planned Legislation for 2010
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: I have two interesting pieces of legislation which I plan to introduce in the 2010 session. The first one is a direct result of bad legislation which I fought against, and voted against last session. In their infinite wisdom the General Assembly, over loud […]
Harford Countians Urged to Take the Buy Local Challenge
(Bel Air, MD – July 14, 2009) – – The week of July 18-26 is “Buy Local Challenge Week” in Maryland, during which all Marylanders are encouraged to eat at least one local product every day of the week. Begun two years ago by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, the Buy Local Challenge is […]
Aberdeen Company Gains Personal Invitation to the White House
(Aberdeen, MD) – – On May 19 RTR Technologies LLC was awarded the distinguished “Small business Person of the Year” for the State of Maryland by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The award was presented by Karen G. Mills, SBA Administrator in Washington, D.C. The company was also invited to the White House to […]
