From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, December 16, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognized the following: – Fall 2013 HCPS State/Region […]
Gahler: “I Have Begun to Acquire Information Pertaining to Sheriff Bane’s Helicopter Program”
From Jeffrey R. Gahler: Dear Harford County Readers, A great many Harford County citizens and taxpayers have contacted me recently with questions and comments concerning the newly formed helicopter unit within the Office of the Sheriff. I am impressed with the interest and insight this topic has brought to bear and am determined to learn […]
Harford Transit LINK Administrator Named Md. Transportation Administrator of the Year
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Transportation Association of Maryland, Inc. (TAM) has selected Harford Transit LINK Administrator James Ports as the 2013 Administrator of the Year. Ports was praised for his dedication to improving mobility and access to economic opportunity for Harford’s citizens. He was acknowledged as a strong leader […]
Harford County Department of Public Works Announces Holiday Waste Disposal Schedule
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Department of Public Works has announced its waste disposal facility closures for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Harford Waste-to-Energy Facility will be closed December 25 and January 1. The Harford Waste Disposal Center will be closed December 25, 26 and January 1. […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Dec. 16: FY15 Operating Budget Could Include $13.7 Million to Fund Employee Salary Increases
At a December 16th meeting of the Harford County Board of Education, Interim Superintendent Barbara Canavan is set to recommend a $457.5 million operating budget for the fiscal year 2015 that includes $13.7 million to fund salary increases for employees. Other business on the Board’s agenda includes recognitions for award-winning students and staff, proposed revisions […]
Icy Roads Developing in Harford County; Officials Recommend Extreme Caution When Driving
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services is reporting icy on several county and state roads throughout Harford County. Officials urge motorist to exercise extreme caution when driving due to icy roads. Several accidents were reported Sunday evening in Harford County attributed to icy roads and hazardous driving conditions. Among roads […]
Robinson: “School Board Needs to Have a Public Discussion Around the Consequences of Continuing to Do Business as Usual”
From Jansen Robinson: The school system’s website indicates the following: 10 Schools under 70% Capacity through 2019 11 Schools under 80% Capacity through 2019 These numbers EXCLUDE Special Schools like John Archer. What would be the long-term budget impact if two or more of these under capacity school were closed/combined? So rather than simply asking […]
Harford County Homeless Service Providers Announce 7th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Bel Air
From the Harford County Health Department: The local observance of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day will be held this year on Thursday, December 19th from 12:00 to 1:30pm. The event will take place outside of the Bel Air Armory in the park located at 41 N. Main Street in Bel Air. People experiencing homelessness are […]
