The following letter was sent by the Dublin/Darlington Community Council to Harford County Executive David Craig, County Council President Billy Boniface, and County Councilman Chad Shrodes. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig: At our regular meeting on January 18, 2012, the members of the Dublin/Darlington Community Council voted […]
Harford County Council Jan. 17: Harford County Public Schools Reimbursement; Spencer Landfill Closure; Oakington Road Surplus Property
The Harford County Council will meet Tuesday night to introduce and consider resolutions to declare land on Oakington Road as surplus property and to enter into a pilot agreement with St. John’s Commons, Inc. Also on the agenda are bills regarding the reimbursement of Harford County Public Schools and a consent agreement with Maryland Department […]
Harford County Announces Christmas Tree Recycling Availability; Holiday Hours at Waste Disposal Center
From Harford County government: The Department of Public Works, Recycling Office has announced the location and availability of recycling for Christmas Trees and similar greenery following the holiday season. The Harford County Department of Public Works, Scarboro Compost Facility will be available Monday – Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Additionally, the Tollgate Yard […]
Harford Waste Disposal Center Announces Spring Hours of Operation for Mulch and Compost Facility
From Harford County government: The Harford Waste Disposal Center Mulch and Compost Facility will resume Saturday operations on March 5, 2011. Effective March 5, the facility will be open Monday through Saturday from 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. The Tollgate Drop-off Site will remain open on Saturdays only from 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. For […]
Cassilly: “The Proposal To Enlarge Harford’s Incinerator Seems Very Short Sighted At Best, And Completely Irresponsible”
From Veronica Cassilly of Darlington: Harford County’s proposal to triple the size of its incinerator will increase the current rate of burning from 360 tons of trash a day to 1500 tons per day. The emissions from the current incinerator include 94 different toxins, 12 of which the Environmental Protection Agency has established safe levels […]
Harford County Compost Winter Schedule Announced
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works has announced new winter hours for the Harford Waste Disposal Center mulch and compost facility. Effective Saturday, February 12, 2011 the mulch and compost facility will be closed on Saturday’s until further notice. The compost facility will be open Monday – Friday from 7:00 […]
Harford County Council Agenda Feb. 1: State of the County, Legislative Address, Department Heads, Landfill Fees, Recycling Program
Twice delayed by snow and ice, the Harford County Council will try again to meet Tuesday night to get through a full agenda, which includes County Executive David Craig’s State of the County speech, Council President Billy Boniface’s Legislative Address, and the confirmation of Craig’s appointments for the heads of each county department. Also on […]
Harford County Council Agenda Jan. 18: Meeting Moved to Patterson Mill; Landfill Fee Increase; Recycling Plan
Delayed a week because of snow and moved to Patterson Mill Middle/High School because of the closure of the County Council Chambers building, the Harford County Council will meet Tuesday night with proposals on the table to increase the tipping fees at Scarboro Landfill and implement expansive new recycling programs for all Harford County Public […]