(Bel Air, MD – March 31, 2009) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig unveiled his proposed budget for FY 2010 today, which includes the sharpest cuts in the General Fund in more than 25 years. The proposed budget includes a $23 million reduction to the General Fund and a cut of $37 million in the Capital Budget as compared with FY 09.
“Developing the proposed FY 2010 Operating and Capital Budget has been a truly daunting task,” County Executive Craig stated. “However, throughout this process we have kept the public’s needs and concerns foremost in our thoughts, as we strive to maintain services, especially in the areas of public safety and public education,” the county executive stated.
The proposed FY 2010 budget although lean, does not include any increase in taxes for the citizens of Harford County.
On March 30, 2009, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 134 to 0 to adopt legislation (HB 7) that would require the State of Maryland to only purchase and display flags — including those of the United States and Maryland — that are made in the United States of America.
HB 7 is sponsored by Harford County Delegates Wayne Norman (District 35A) and Dan Riley (District 34A). At the time of passage, the Norman-Riley legislation had a total of 78 cosponsors, well over half of the full membership of the House of Delegates.
“Despite our political differences in Annapolis, we are all Americans,” said Delegate Norman. “It is great to see the entire House of Delegates — both Democrats and Republicans — stand together, united, to support this legislation.”
A companion bill in the Senate (SB 7), sponsored by State Senator Barry Glassman (District 35), passed the Senate on February ...Continue Reading
A routine, random drug dog scan was performed at Aberdeen High School today, March 30th. The scan, done as part of the school system’s commitment to keeping illicit drugs out of the schools, was accomplished using a canine under the direction of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
The scan involved 308 lockers being sniffed by the dog. The 30-minute scan – supervised by two Aberdeen Police Officers, one drug dog, three administrators from the school, and the school system’s Coordinator of Safety and Security – resulted in three alerts with no controlled dangerous substances found.
This email was sent from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria:
House Bill 387 – Vehicle Laws – Lawful Status in the United States – Material Compliance with Federal Requirements
I thought Annapolis had hit its all-time low for passing the death penalty bill, but unfortunately on Friday night they managed to break their own record. A bill sponsored by Delegate Ron George of Anne Arundel Co. and Delegate Jim Malone of Baltimore Co., with over 60 other sponsors, was intended to bring Maryland into compliance with the Real ID Act and to prevent illegal aliens from receiving driver’s licenses. What’s wrong with that, you ask. Well, the Judiciary Committee, whom we refer to as “lawmakers for lawbreakers” and the “criminal advocate society” amended the bill from its original purpose and created a bill guaranteeing that illegal aliens will receive driver’s licenses, along with the right to vote.
In preparation for presenting the proposed 2010 fiscal budget to the County Council, County Executive David Craig has recently sent a letter to county employees – foretelling the impact of the budget on their jobs and, presumably, softening the blow of an announced five-day furlough, spending uniform allowances, and adjusting work schedules to decrease overtime pay.
These likely unpopular changes were explained as being necessary to prevent layoffs, something other counties in Maryland are beginning to resort to.
Check out our new local food and dining site – Eats! We have moved The Chew Blog to Eats! and have added a new feature – user-submitted restaurant reviews!
We are adding new restaurants in daily (as of this post, we are around 70) and allowing our visitors to write the reviews. Simply use the search box in the upper right corner of the site, click on a restaurant, and write your review and leave a rating. All user reviews will be averaged on the restaurants profile page. If you don’t see a restaurant you want to review, use the “Submit a Restaurant” form to email it to us, and we will enter it as soon as possible.
Check it out and let us know what you think. We are adding features to it every day and would love your feedback!
DAUNTLESS BASE BALL CLUB OF HAVRE DE GRACE
2009 Schedule
Date – Time – Opponent – Location
April 5 – 12:00 pm – Talbot Co Fair Plays Easton (Away)
April 25-26 – TBA – Tournament – Elkton (Away)
May 17 – 12:00 pm – Elkton Eclipse – Elkton (Away)
May 31 – 12:00 pm – Chesapeake-Potomac – Jerusalem Mill (Away)
June 28 – 12:00 pm – Talbot Co Fair Plays Steppingstone (Home)
July 19 – 12:00 pm – Elkton Eclipse – Steppingstone (Home)
July 26 – 12:00 pm – Diamond State – Steppingstone (Home)
August 2 – TBA DC – Tournament – Washington DC
August 16 – 12:00 pm – Chesapeake-Potomac – Steppingstone (Home)
August 30 or Sept 6 – TBA – MD Tournament – MD Fair Grounds
October 11 – TBA – Tournament – Cooperstown?
October 18 – 12:00pm – Diamond State – Ft. DuPont St Park, DE
A community evening of discussion with the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company. See the drawings of the new Patterson Mill Substation and learn more about the newest fire stateion to serve your community.
WHEN:
APRIL 2nd, 2009 @ 7:30PM
WHERE:
BEL AIR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY MAIN FIRE STATION, 109 SOUTH HICKORY AVENUE
CONTACT/RSVP:
PATTERSON MILL BUILDING COMMITTEE @ 410-638-4400
DEFINITION GALLERY PRESENTS – “INSPIRATION”- Featuring an all star line up of artists who find inspiration from music and musicians inspired to create visually. Artists include: Justin Bua; Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead); Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead); John Entwistle (The WHO); Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones); John Kahn (Jerry Garcia Band); Daniel Johnston; Thomas Noll; Stanley Mouse; Peter Max; Ralph Steadman; Baltimore photographer- Sam Holden and many more artists still to be named.
EXHIBITION DATES: APRIL 3, 2009 – APRIL 25, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 from 7PM to 11PM
A must see exhibition featuring an all star line up of visual artists inspired by music and musicians inspired to explore their creativity in visual form. Featured artists include Justin Bua, know for “his unique vision, melding urban rhythms, graffiti and classical training”, Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead), John Kahn (Jerry Garcia Band), ...Continue Reading
Harford County Elected School Board Receives a Favorable Vote by the House Ways and Means Committee Yesterday, Successfully Passes the House Floor on Second Reader Today
On Thursday, March 26, 2009, the House Ways and Means Committee voted and passed House Bill 639 entitled Harford County – Board of Education – Selection of Members.
The Senate’s version of the bill, Senate Bill 629, received a favorable report with an amendment by the Education Health and Environmental Affairs Committee on Friday, March 13, 2009, before it passed the Senate Floor with 46-0 vote on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted and approved, by a majority vote, House Bill 639 as amended to the Senate’s approved version.
Harford County Delegation Chairman, Delegate J.B. Jennings (R-District 7), who filed the bill, stated, “This is an historic moment in many respects, particularly for ...Continue Reading
