From Jansen Robinson Tea Party Republicans through their actions said to the president/democrats and the nation that unless we get our way, we are going to allow the government to shut down and the country to default on its financial obligations (resulting in harmful impacts on this nation). Their goal was to pressure the president/democrats […]
Monaco-Burton: “Please Make Us a Partner in the Budget Process. Give Us the Tools to Make a Smarter Budget Along with You”
The following public comments were made at the October 14th Board of Education meeting by Harford County Public Schools parent Sandra Monaco-Burton: Good evening. My name is Sandra Monaco-Burton, and I have served as a PTA volunteer and an HCPS committee volunteer in various capacities for the last seven years. I wanted to address the […]
Thatcher: “Balance the Budget like We Do in the Private Sector”
The following letter was sent to U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: This letter is to express my disappointment regarding the subject legislation. We can no longer afford to “kick the can down the road”. The debt is larger than yesterday and will be larger […]
Board of Ed Vice President Grambo: “I Was Deeply Disturbed by the Arrest of a Citizen Who Dared to Ask Unscripted Questions about Common Core…”
The following message was sent on Monday from the private e-mail account of Harford County Board of Education Vice-President Rick Grambo to the following recipients: Maryland State Board of Education President Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian M. Lowery, Baltimore County Public Schools Board of Education President Lawrence E. Schmidt, […]
Del. Glass: “I Encourage You Not to Charge the Citizens of Maryland to Opt Out of Smart Meter Installation”
From Del. Glen Glass: The Staff of the Maryland Public Service Commission has recommended to the Public Service Commission that a fee be imposed to opt out of having a Smart Meter installed, and that a monthly fee then be imposed in addition to the opt out fee. As of this date, the Public Service […]
Wehland: “Nowhere in the Agreement is Any Mention of Safety, Public General Welfare, Dangerous Traffic Conditions and Jeopardizing the Lives of People Living in the Neighborhood”
From Bill Wehland of Bel Air: I received an E-mail only hours before the Final Argument Hearing on Case 5781 Evergreen Business Trust (198 Apartments) from Mr. Brian Young, People’s Council Attorney as follows: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Mr. Wehland: I want to advise you that a settlement is expected between People’s Counsel and the […]
Monaco/Pangratz: Scholarship SNAFU, State Investigation Lead to Possible Revocation of Harford County Council PTA Charter
From Sandra Monaco, Former President of HCCPTA, and Lora S. Pangratz, Harford Technical High School PTSA President: Dear Editor: As recent news and personal experience have made us all well aware, many changes in the Harford County Public School System (HCPS) are taking place. Across the county students and parents are coping with altered elementary […]
Wehland: Proposed 198-Unit Evergreen Apartments Would Bring Further Traffic and Safety Concerns to Plumtree Road Area
From Bill Wehland: Evergreen Apartments Plumtree Road and Route 24 Board of Appeals Case No. 5781 After three hearing dates in February, the Zoning Hearing Examiner for Harford County on July 8, 2013 recommended that the Applicant’s Special Development Request to permit a Planned Residential Development for the construction of 198 apartment units at the […]
