From the Harford County Department of Community Services: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Department of Community Services is pleased to announce that Edgewood, Maryland has officially been designated as a “Sustainable Community” by the State of Maryland. The Smart Growth Subcabinet recently approved the designation, covering 4,278 acres in the Edgewood community. It […]
Abingdon Community Council Asks Harford County Council to Better Examine Impacts of Ill-Managed Growth
The following letter was sent by the Abingdon Community Council to the Harford County Council. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: The Abingdon Community Council wishes to bring to your attention a very important matter which continues to be vocalized at every meeting and hearing in our area. Traffic congestion and public […]
Harford County Leaders Seek Convention Center to Boost Tourism Efforts, Economic Impact
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County Executive David R. Craig, joined by Donald C. Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee and Jim Richardson, Director of the Office of Economic Development for Harford County and Eric McLauchlin, Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Board have announced the release […]
Bel Air Agenda Jan. 17: Sustainable Government Practices Coming to Bel Air; Annual Growth Report; Police Vehicle Purchase
Recognizing a desire to save tax dollars, assure clean land, air, and water, and improve working and living environments as steps to building a sustainable community that will thrive well into the new century, the Town of Bel Air will pursue Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipal Certification. During its Tuesday night meeting, the town commissioners will […]
Bel Air Agenda July 18: 2010 Annual Growth Report; Planning Commission Reappointment; Shamrock Park Summer Concert Series
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners will consider a resolution amending the 2010 Harford County Annual Growth Report during its Monday night meeting. The Annual Growth Report, contains school capacity and enrollment figures projected out for the next several years. The town commissioners will also recognize Donald Stewart and Michael Blum for their volunteer […]
Route 40 Carbon Neutral Corridor Pilot Project: Sustainable Transportation, Growth, Conservation from Baltimore City to Susquehanna River
From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with multiple State and local agencies, initiated a unique multidisciplinary “Carbon Neutral Corridor” pilot project to plan and evaluate policies, programs and actions to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The purpose of a “carbon neutral corridor” project is to identify […]
Harford County Statistics, Business Prospects Detailed in State Report
From the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development: BALTIMORE, MD (April 20, 2011) The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) today released two publications that provide businesses with updated demographic information and statistics on the State’s 23 counties and Baltimore City, and an overview of DBED’s financing programs, tax credits and Enterprise […]
Sen. Glassman: Governor’s Septic Proposal Would Set Harford County Planning Back “40 Plus Years”
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Senator Barry Glassman, R – 35, said this week that Governor O’Malley’s recent septic proposal would throw out forty plus years of planning by Harford County. The proposal would give the State veto authority over any housing development of five units or more that does not connect to […]
