A new Aberdeen technology campus, proposed for annexation and development adjacent to Battelle on Route 22, and which could bring nearly $600,000 in potential revenue to the city at full build-out, is the subject of a public hearing during Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting. The Aberdeen Technology Campus, LLC and Route 22 Properties are […]
Aberdeen Planning Agenda Jan. 12: Comprehensive Plan, Annexations, Wellhead Protection
Aberdeen Planning Commission has a fulll agenda Wednesday night, including discussion of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and future annexations in the Bush Chapel area, new subdivision regulations, and possible amendments to the wellhead protection plan. The “future land use recommendations” to be considered could include two separate annexations – the 27-acre Bush Chapel 30 Acres […]
Aberdeen Agenda Dec. 20: Lee Annexation, Truck/Trailer Bids, Christmas Parade Awards & Cookie Reception
Introduction of the Lee annexation plan and bid awards for a truck and trailer headline the agenda for Monday night’s city council meeting in Aberdeen. The session, which begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall, will also include recognition of the winners of the Most Beautiful Yard Award – Charles and Ethel Weaver of Baker […]
Aberdeen Planning Commission Considers Annexation, Subdivision, Road Widths
During its Wednesday night session this week, the Aberdeen Planning Commission will consider an amended petition for the annexation of about 2 acres on South Philadelphia Boulevard, review the plat for a Paradise Road subdivision, and be briefed on street and right-of-way widths in the city. Here is the full agenda for Wednesday’s meeting: ABERDEEN […]
The Art of War: No Tactic Off-Limits During Aberdeen Election Season
Just two weeks before the city’s election, Aberdeen is proving once again that when it comes to politics, no tactic is off-limits. A police report filed earlier this summer against a notable local figure has come to light in what may be an effort to turn a dubious allegation into a political hit. According to […]
Take ACTion In Aberdeen On Fair Property Taxation And Glengarry Annexation
Courtesy of Aberdeen Communities Together: Dear Concerned Citizen(s), We want to make you aware of two upcoming opportunities to take ACTion: Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation Sunday, Feb. 8, 2-4pm Bel Air American Legion, N. Hickory Ave. Do you think your property assessment/tax is too high? Introduction of Glengarry Annexation Monday, Feb. 9, 6pm Aberdeen […]
Council President Hiob vs. The Record: Influence Peddling or Defamation?
There are plenty of great local feuds in Harford County, but my personal favorite is the long-running war waged between Aberdeen City Council President Mike Hiob and the local media. In the last skirmish in this age-old battle, we saw Hiob recommending The Record newspaper be used as “a classic method of wrapping fresh fish,” […]
Two Years Later: Wetlands Annexation And Its Color-Coordinated Opposition Return To Aberdeen
Nearly two years to the day since the original annexation was defeated in a special citywide election, the Wetlands annexation proposal (revamped and renamed Glengarry) will return to Aberdeen City Hall Monday night during a 7 p.m. city council meeting. Forget visions of sugar plums, whenever ‘annexations’ and ‘Aberdeen’ are mentioned in the same breath […]