Annapolis, March 11, 2010; Delegate Mary-Dulany James and her colleague Delegate B. Daniel Riley have introduced a bill (HB1541) to protect a property owner in their district. This is a private property rights bill to prevent the state from the taking of land without just compensation to the owner.
Delegate James indicated that further clarification to the bill may be necessary but “the spirit of the bill is unchanging.” She went on to say “this legislation is to protect my constituent from an unfair taking of land”. The fifth amendment of the U.S. Constitution offers a protection against the taking of private property without just compensation. This bill is intended to ensure the State of Maryland does not violate the rights of property owners in Harford County.
As always, more information about this bill will be provided through Delegate James’ weekly email newsletter ...Continue Reading
The decision whether to renovate the Town of Bel Air’s aging building on Hickory Avenue or move town hall to a new location was one of the keystone issues of last fall’s town election. Now, there may be an answer.
The former BB&T Bank building on Main Street in Bel Air is “under contract”, according to the real estate firm handling its sale, and a source close to the deal told The Dagger that the town is the buyer and will move its administrative offices and meeting space to that location.
The former BB&T building is currently under contract, according to Donnell “Beetle” Smith of RKS Realty. However, Smith declined to identify the prospective buyer, saying only that the transaction was in a study period expected to last through mid-April. Following that period, Smith said he expects the deal to move to settlement in mid-May.
It is without question that I wish to serve my community. Since my initial beginnings of developing an afterschool program in Edgewood, MD at Anthony’s Barbershop, I have collaborated and donated personal time and financial resources to non-profit organizations like Harford County based Gospel of Life Ministries to help the unfortunate. Over the last year, I have served as a Board Member on the Joppa/ Joppatowne Community Council. During this timeframe I have cultivated a deeper appreciation for the needs of an established community. Concurrently, I was drawn towards the needs of the neighboring community of Edgewood; of which is fighting to change its status among the county. To ensure the success of this conversion, I avidly attend and support the Edgewood Community Council meetings and Servefest functions that better our community. I am a mentor for ...Continue Reading
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources:
Annapolis, MD (March 10, 2010) — Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of a 130-acre acquisition to expand the Falling Branch Area of Rocks State Park in Harford County. The addition is largely wooded with a mix of trees and evergreen plants and includes a significant amount of land directly facing the Falling Branch stream, a tributary of Deer Creek.
“This acquisition will add opportunities for nature-based outdoor recreation such as fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing and wildlife watching for Maryland families and children,” said Governor O’Malley.
The Falling Branch Area is located five miles north of Rocks State Park and is home to Kilgore Falls, a scenic and tranquil section of Falling Branch. It is a tributary of Deer Creek tucked back into the ravines of Northern Harford County, creating Maryland’s second highest vertical drop waterfall. This non-developed, ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig, joined by members of the Harford County Council and the Harford County Census 2010 Complete Count Committee, today announced the start of “U.S. Census 2010 – Harford Counts”. The “U.S. Census 2010 – Harford Counts” campaign is coordinated by the Department of Planning and Zoning.
“The census is critical to Harford County, the State of Maryland and our nation. The census is used to help determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as boundaries of legislative districts and much more,” County Executive Craig stated. “Obtaining a complete count of all the people living in Harford County is our goal,” Craig stated.The United States Constitution requires that every ten years a national census be tallied. The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States, including ...Continue Reading
Working as a photo-journalist during the turbulent 60’s and 70’s had it’s moments of terror and fear, as bombings and fires raged with anger of blacks and whites confronting each other. One such night of fear and anxiety came in Harford County as the H. Rap Brown trial was to open in a few days.
The trial never happened,….in Bel Air…after a car with two black men inside exploded along Route 1 and Toll Gate road, while the town was under ‘lock down’ because of threats the police received from supporters of Mr. Brown.
The story I wrote and the photographs taken were shared with Time-Life magazine in New York….
From Time magazine comes this account of what happened next:
“Two black militants were killed when their car was blasted to bits while they were riding on a highway south of Bel Air, Md. The dead were Ralph Featherstone, 30, and ...Continue Reading
This week I shared with you a portion of the cost of cuts to local aid that are in some of the bills that are circulating the General Assembly. I want you to know that I have sent letters to our Cecil County Commissioners and Harford County Executive asking them what, if any, programs, jobs and projects would have to be reduced to accommodate this loss of funds. I want their input so I can make the best decisions for the people back home. I need to know that while we balance the budget and find places to cut we are also guarding the things about which people need and care.
Now that I have conducted three surveys and gotten a substantial number of responses, I want to share the results of the votes for those that responded through my email updates. The first ...Continue Reading
It was a night fit for getting out and about and listening to the world-famous Charlie Zahm bring his unique brand of Celtic music to Harford County Saturday evening at the Amoss Center on Thomas Run road.
Zahm is one of the most popular soloists performing incredible Irish, Scottish and Australian music in America and abroad.
The famed singer with his baritone voice that’s been described as ‘a resonant sounding trill’ totally compliments the Celtic tunes he sings and plays accompanied by his acoustic guitar. His performance Saturday has been long awaited, by throngs of contains who follow this gifted and talented performer.
Word has it for the fans in this area, Zahm will appear sometime in April at the historic Jerusalem Mills.
Throughout the evening Charlie along with the versatile fiddler Tad Marks and internationally famed percussionist Cheryl Prashker performed two sets to the total delight ...Continue Reading
The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies third annual fundraising event that benefits Harford County Humane Society is underway! This program is judged by Harford Community College Art Department.
Three winners will be selected and will win wonderful art materials gift baskets and/or in-store gift certificates. After the judging of studio hardwoood manikins the public is invited to attend “The Town Goes to the Dogs & Cats 2010″ art reception. The public has the opportunity to purchase these inexpesive one of kind works of art. All proceeds of this programs benefit our local humane society.
The goal is to raised money to help the dogs and cats sheltered at the Harford County Humane Society. Last year The Art Rooms benefit gathered over $700.00 for our local humane society. The reception is scheduled for Sunday, March 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information call The Art Rooms ...Continue Reading
The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra will perform an American Music concert Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Streeet, Bel Air, MD 21014.
Sheldon Bair is the Founder and Music Director of the SSO.
The concert will include the following:
*John Philip Sousa- “The Fairest of the Fair”
*William Grant Still- Symphony No. 1 “Afro-American Symphony”
*Patrick Burns- “Remembrance”
*Benny Russell- “The Little Gift” from “The Darfur Chronicles”- Conductor: Brian Folus
*Tracey Rush- “Spirit of Freedom”
*Sheldon Bair- Variation on “Be Thou My Vision”
*Stacey Zyriek- “I Choose the Mountain” Soprano: Emma Zyriek
Tickets available on TicketLeap at www.ssorchestra.org
(03-19-10) March 19, 11:30am-1pm Center for Educational Opportunity, 253 Paradise Road, Aberdeen A series of six brown bag lunch sessions for grant writers. For additional information, please call 410. […]
(03-19-10) Friday, March 19, 7-8:30pm Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon Come on out to the Pontoon Pier for a campfire program. We supply food and roasting sticks; you sup. […]
(03-18-10) Thursday, March 18, 6:30-8:30pm Extension Office, 2335 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, ge. […]
(03-18-10) March 18, 11am Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD All are welcome who enjoy children’s literature. Join us for a children’s story and craft related to a. […]
