Hundreds of protesters flooded a meeting Wednesday, during which Wal-Mart’s plans to build a new Supercenter in Bel Air were met with concerns from the committee charged with recommending projects for county approval. Wal-Mart said after the meeting that it would address comments made by the Developement Advisory Committee and work to meet state and […]
Harford County Executive Craig Brokers Closed-Door Meeting Between Wal-Mart Executives, Abingdon Community Council
In a closed door meeting brokered by the administration of Harford County Executive David Craig, executives of Wal-Mart met Monday with the Abingdon Community Council to discuss the company’s plans to build a Supercenter in Bel Air. Plans for the store have sparked fierce opposition from area residents. Craig’s chief of staff, Aaron Tomarchio, said […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Sept. 10: New Facilities for Havre de Grace High, Youth’s Benefit Elementary Added to Proposed FY 14 Capital Budget Request
Harford Schools Superintendent Robert Tomback is expected to recommend that both Havre de Grace High School and Youth’s Benefit Elementary School be replaced with modern facilities, and that some funding for the multi-year projects be included in the schools’ capital funding request for next year. Tomback’s recommendation to the Harford County Board of Education is […]
New Harford Democratic Club Sept. 5: Constitutional Amendments, Referendum Questions and Charter Amendments Explained
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday September 5th, 7pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn, 1007 Beards Hill Rd The September 5 meeting of the NHDC will concern explanations of the 14 ballot questions that will appear on Harford County ballots. This total is comprised of 3 Statewide Constitutional Amendments, 4 referendum questions and 7 […]
Harford School Board Faces Weighty Decisions Following Public Hearing on Capital Priorities
A public hearing on capital budget priorities for Harford County Public Schools drew a standing room only crowd on Monday, with advocates calling for the Harford County Board of Education to build replacement facilities at Havre de Grace High School and Youth’s Benefit Elementary School in Fallston. Among the advocates were elected officials with the […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, July 17: Wal-Mart Community Meeting; Farm Fair Carnival; Homes for Troops
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS July 19 – Wal-Mart Community Input Meeting is planned for July 19th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to look at the proposed plans for a Wal-Mart to be built on the vacant 33+acre parcel at Plumtree and Rt 924. The meeting is open to the […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, July 3: 4th of July Activities; Community Meeting on Proposed Wal-Mart; Farmer’s Market Downtown
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS The Farmers Market is now open on Tuesdays in Bel Air. Located on the former bank site opposite the Court House. The Tuesday farmers market is open from 11 am to 2 pm 4th of July Activities. Day long activities will take place at various […]
Harford County School Board Endorses 2012 Educational Facilities Master Plan for Submission to State
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a business meeting on Monday, June 25, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: –Recognized the following: –HCPS Hall of Fame Inductee – Mr. Paul M. Metzger –2012 […]
