“We are going to see some changes to teachers’ retirement – there’s no doubt about that.” Thus began the first legislative update provided this year to the Harford County Board of Education by Kathy Carmello, governmental relations liaison for Harford County Public Schools. Noting that Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed FY12 budget did not include a […]
Sen. Glassman Looks to Assist Harford Countians Caught in Modular Home Sprinkler Code Update
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Northern Harford County Senator Barry Glassman is attempting to assist the Harford Countians who applied for building permits prior to January 1, 2011 for construction of modular homes to be placed in Harford County. Modular homes are permitted under the State Department of Housing and Community Development under […]
Harford County Public Schools Elementary Redistricting Steering Committee Plans Smooth Transition for Students and Families
From Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Elementary Redistricting Steering Committee, comprised of five elementary school principals and Executive Director of Elementary School Performance Linda Chamberlin, has been meeting regularly to develop a transition plan for students who are slated to change schools next school year based on the final decision […]
Robots, Science Projects Prepare Harford County Boys & Girls Club Students for Careers in Science and Technology
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County: It’s full STEM ahead to the future for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County Robotics, science projects, math tutoring, leadership skills and mentoring pave paths to in-demand STEM careers. The fourth and fifth graders at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County who […]
Police Seek Armed Gunman Who Robbed Subway Foods at Festival at Bel Air
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a Subway store located in the Festival of Bel Air that occurred on February 1, 2011 at approximately 7:30am. The suspect is described as a black male approximately 6’ […]
“The Deal Was Dirty” – Sawyer Explains Why Democrats Rejected Harford County Council Redistricting Commission Offer
The day after the Harford County Council appointed three Republicans to the newly-formed redistricting commission, many are still questioning why local Democrats rejected an offer from Council President Billy Boniface that would have allowed a Democrat to be named to the group, in exchange for Democrats backing down from threats of a lawsuit. After turning […]
Rejected: Democrats Turn Down Deal, Harford County Council Appoints All-Republican Political Redistricting Commission
After rejecting a peace offering that would have secured them some measure of representation on the redistricting commission, Democrats could only watch as the Harford County Council appointed an all-Republican membership to the group, which will help shape the political boundaries of Harford County for the next decade. Harford County Council President Billy Boniface, a […]
First Meetings for New Abingdon and Bush River Community Councils Announced
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig and the Office of Constituent Services have announced the first meetings for Harford County’s two newest Community Councils. The Bush River Community Council will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Creek Elementary School Media Room (4229 Church […]
