The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night regarding a proposed ordinance allowing the city to refund up to $10 million in debt – largely accrued during the construction of City Hall and the Ripken Stadium complex. The ordinance would “authorize and empower the city of Aberdeen, to borrow, upon its full […]
Aberdeen Communities Together Meeting Friday Evening at Senior Center; Property Assessments, City Elections
From Aberdeen Communities Together (ACT): Dear Concerned Citizen(s): This is an electronic reminder of the monthly meeting of Aberdeen Communities Together to be held at the Aberdeen Senior Center, 7 Franklin Street, Friday evening (8/19/11) starting at 7 PM. As we all eagerly await our new property assessments due at the end the year, which […]
Aberdeen Agenda Aug. 8: City Election Tweaks; Boys & Girls Club Learn Project; Paving Bids
An ordinance set for adoption by the Aberdeen City Council on Monday night would make several tweaks the city Code regarding to municipal elections, including removing prohibitions on campaign sign size and adjusting the period during which such campaign signs can be displayed. Among other changes, the proposed ordinance would remove the requirement that campaign […]
Aberdeen Agenda July 25: Amendment to Elections Chapter of City Code; B&O Train Station Update
The Aberdeen City Council will introduce an ordinance during its Monday night meeting which would amend the city Code in regard to municipal elections. Also on the agenda Monday night are a presentation and update on the B&O Train Station by the Historical Society of Harford County and recognition of the work and Eagle project […]
Deafening Silence from Aberdeen Mayor and City Council While Their Citizens Begged for Mercy from Hatem Bridge Toll Increases
By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger There were raucous hearings held about the proposed MdTA toll increases on June 17 and June 27 in Perryville and Havre de Grace, respectively. There were many people present from Havre de Grace, Edgewood, Aberdeen, and all over Cecil County. Also in attendance were several elected representatives including […]
Aberdeen Agenda July 11: Maryland Municipal League Employee of the Year Roger Hall; Board of Elections Appointment; Royal Farms Site Plan
On its first night back in session following the Independence Day holiday, the Aberdeen City Council has a brief agenda planned for Monday night, including a pair of presentations, an appointment to a city board, and review of a development site plan. Perhaps foremost on the agenda Monday night is presentation of the Maryland Municipal […]
Aberdeen Agenda June 13: Adoption of Comprehensive Plan; Board of Appeals Appointment; Surplus Police Vehicles
The Aberdeen City Council is prepared to adopt its 2011 Comprehensive Plan on Monday night. In other business, the city council is expected to appoint a new member to the Board of Appeals, review a revised final plat for new development at Beards Hill Plaza, award a road resurfacing project bid funding through a Community […]
McGrady: Aberdeen City Handouts – “This is an Example of Government Causing the Problem, then Trying to Use More Government to Solve It”
From Patrick McGrady: The City Council of Aberdeen on May 23, 2011 passed a budget that increased spending over last year and while cutting property taxes, they voted to raise our water/sewer rate. At this meeting, Mayor Michael Bennett said that he chooses not to use the constant yield, the rate that would cut taxes […]
