From Harford County government: The Harford County Council named Panayiotis (Peter) L. Sitaras, M.D., a Harford Living Treasure. The Harford County Cultural Arts Board reviews the nominations and forwards it to the County Council for final approval. The Living Treasure program is sponsored by the Cultural Arts Board within the Department of Community Services and […]
Joe Swisher Recognized as Harford Living Treasure
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services, Harford County Council, Harford County Cultural Arts Board and the Harford County Public Library recognized Joe Swisher as a Harford Living Treasure. The County Council made the presentation on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Harford County Public Library’s Living Treasures Oral History Project preserves future […]
George & Evelyn Cairnes Recognized as Harford Living Treasures
From Harford County government: The Harford County Council named George and Evelyn Cairnes as Harford Living Treasures. Harford County Public Library’s Living Treasures Oral History Project preserves for future generations firsthand accounts of life in Harford County for previous generations. The public can find a collection of nearly 300 oral histories collected from Harford County […]
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 Council Agenda April 12: Military Leave, Community College Budget Transfer, Living Treasure, Appointments
The Harford County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night clarifying the amount and schedule of paid military leave employees are eligible to receive in a fiscal year. The bill, as proposed, would provide “members of the National Guard or military reserves who are required to engage in regular/annual training exercises will be granted […]
Harford County Council Agenda April 5: Water and Sewer Plan Update; Agricultural Preservation Tax Credit, Fallston Sewer Expansion
The Harford County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss the proposed Master Water & Sewer Plan – Spring 2011 Update. Among the many changes proposed in the update are the recommendations to provide public water and sewer service within three years to Prospect Green, a 96-townhouse community located on 21 acres, […]
Harford County Council Agenda March 8: Military Leave Bill, Constellation Energy Update, Living Treasures
The introduction of a new “Military Leave” bill, an update from Constellation Energy, and recognition of Harford Living Treasures James & Norma Reeves are on tap for the Harford County Council during its Tuesday night session. Also Tuesday night, the county council is expected to take action on executive appointments to the Animal Control Advisory […]
Harford County Council Agenda Feb. 15: Redistricting Commission, Harry Hopkins, HUD Grants
The Harford County Council will consider a resolution regarding 2011 Housing and Urban Development grant funds, proclaim Harry Hopking a living treasure, and honor the U.S. Naval Academy during its Tuesday night session, but item of most interest is expected to be how the council deals with appointment of the controversial redistricting commission. The Harford […]