From Harford County Public Schools: Scholarship and Green Awards event. The Green Awards are presented to environmental law attorney and law firms, committed volunteers, local businesses, and educators who are dedicated to the support of Harford Glen and environmental education in Harford County Public Schools. This year’s Green Teachers of the Year were announced and […]
Economic and Health Impacts of Fracking to be Discussed at HCC Forum
From the Harford County League of Women Voters: Town Hall Educational Forum on Economic and Health Impacts of Fracking in Maryland. Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Harford Community College, Edgewood Hall, room 132. Speakers and guests include Town of Bel Air Mayor Susan Burdette, Martin Reisinger, Betsy Singer, and Gina Angiola, M. […]
Harford County Government’s 1st Green Expo for Employees; Green Team Awards Green Star for 3rd Quarter
From Harford County government: Marylee Gorman of Harford County Governments Department of Procurement has been chosen for the Green Star Award for the 3rd Quarter for organizing a Green Expo for county employees. As a kick off to the County’s new Recycled Product Policy, Ms. Gorman organized a Green Products Expo with Staples. The Expo […]
Aberdeen Agenda Jan. 9: LEED Office Building Tax Subclass; Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Route 40/715 Improvement Updates
The Aberdeen City Council will introduce an ordinance Monday creating a new subclass of real property in Aberdeen for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which would be taxed at a different, lower rate than other properties in the city to serve as incentive to attract sustainable, military-related development to the city. Also on […]
Hydropower and Energy Efficiency Receive Top Honors as Harford County’s 1st Green Star of the Year
From Harford County government: To encourage sustainability within Harford County, County Executive David R. Craig formed the Green Team, as one of his Environmental Initiatives. The goal of the Green Team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. To foster a culture of sustainability, in June 2010 the Green Team created […]
Sustainable Site Design Used at Harford County Sheriff Office Southern Precinct; LED Parking Lights, Reflective Roof Implemented
From Harford County government: In 2008, as one of County Executive David R. Craig’s Environmental Stewardship Initiatives, the Energy Management Steering Committee also known as the Green Team was formed; the goal of the team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. June 2010 the Green Team created the Green Star […]
Harford Community College Uses Green Processes in Susquehanna Center Renovation
From Harford Community College: Work on Harford Community College’s Susquehanna Center is underway. The renovation/expansion began in early June and is expected to be completed by August 2012. Once completed, the Susquehanna Center will include a 50,000 square foot addition with a 2,500 seat area (3,200 with floor seating) – the largest arena in Northeastern […]
Aberdeen Agenda May 23: New Police Chief; Budget and Tax Rate; Comprehensive Plan; Environmental Office Building Tax Break
The Aberdeen City Council looks to resolve a number of outstanding issues during its Monday night session including adoption of the fiscal year 2011-2012 Operating and Capital Budgets, setting the tax rate for the same time period, updating the city’s Comprehensive Plan, and nominating a full-time replacement for city police chief. In early October 2010, […]
