Behind the scenes financial trouble, dissent among volunteers, and the introduction of nontraditional elements have threatened to cast a pall over the Harford County Farm Fair as the annual agricultural heritage showcase prepares for its 25th anniversary celebration this summer. But organizers assert the Farm Fair, one of the most high profile and highly attended […]
Harford County Department of Treasury Recognized by Government Finance Officers Association; Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Treasury has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award is the result of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the period ending June 30, 2011. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the […]
Harford County Public Schools Seeks Applicant for Audit Committee
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County is seeking applications from interested county citizens to fill one opening on the school system’s Audit Committee. The purpose of the five-member committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary oversight responsibilities. The committee serves as an independent and objective party […]
Harford Community College Board of Trustees Agenda April 10: Black Box Theater; Financial Exigency Policy
The Harford Community College Board of Trustees will meet on April 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Center Board Room. Agenda items include approval of requests for sabbatical, approval of the candidates for graduation in May 2012, a year in review for the Black Box Theater and a review of the policy on financial […]
Harford County Has AAA Bond Ratings Reaffirmed; Conservative Fiscal Management, Low Debt Burden Cited as Strengths
From Harford County government: County Executive David R. Craig is pleased to announce that Harford County has had its AAA bond ratings reaffirmed by rating agencies Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. The two agencies upgraded the County in 2010, and the confirmation of the AAA ratings are the result of a review of the […]
Dagger Money Talk: Becoming a Better Investor Through Understanding Your Emotions
By Adam Freeland, CFP and Evelyn Ishmael Special to The Dagger Do you find investing to be a scary experience? Do your emotions rise and plummet like the turns on a roller coaster? If so, you are not alone. Many investors have found the extreme volatility of the stock market very unnerving. Many would just […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Dec. 5: Planning and Finance Directors and Police Chief Contracts; 2012 Events Announced; Personal Property Tax Credit Program
The Havre de Grace City Council will discuss the contracts of three city department heads during its Monday night meeting. The discussion, which will be conducted in a closed session out of view of the public, will include the contracts city Director of Planning Neal Mills, Director of Finance George DeHority, and Police Chief Teresa […]
Comptroller Franchot: “I Believe that All Maryland Public School Students Must Complete a Standalone Course in Personal Finance in Order to Receive a High School Diploma”
From the office of Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot: Dear friend: As many of you are aware, I am a staunch supporter of financial literacy education for young people in our state. As Comptroller, I have experienced the consequences of our nation’s economic crisis on families throughout our state, and am painfully aware of the lives […]