From the Harford Land Trust: The Harford Land Trust (HLT) named Ben Lloyd president of its board of directors at its annual membership meeting held March 22, 2014 at Fiore Winery. Lloyd, a resident of the Norrisville area and a ninth-generation Harford Countian, has served on the HLT board since 2008. He replaces Harry Webster, […]
Nominations Sought for 2014 Harford County Historic Preservation Awards
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning, in conjunction with the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission, is seeking nominations for the 2014 Historic Preservation Awards. As part of this year’s celebration, the Historic Preservation Commission will present preservation awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate outstanding achievements in historic […]
State Rural Legacy Program Preserves 176 Acres of Land Near Deer Creek in Harford County
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The State has added 176 acres to its permanently protected rural landscape and eliminated 15 developmental rights in Harford County. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works today approved funding to preserve the land locate in the Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area. “The Rural Legacy Program […]
Rural Legacy Program Awards $1.5 Million to Protect Deer Creek Properties
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Rural Legacy Program will receive $13.5 million in Fiscal Year 2014 grants to permanently preserve working farms and important lands throughout Maryland. These grants fund conservation easements to protect air and water quality, wildlife habitat and farming communities. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works […]
Harford County Historic Preservation Award Presented for Journey Stories Exhibition
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Department of Community Services were presented with a Special Preservation Award by the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission for their partnership in bringing Journey Stories to Harford County. The award was given during a May 10 ceremony at the Liriodendron Mansion […]
Harford County Historic Preservation Commission Announces 2013 Awardees
From Harford County government: The Harford County Historic Preservation Commission has announced its 18th annual award recipients during a recently held ceremony at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. These awards, which are presented each May in honor of National Historic Preservation Month, recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to stewardship of […]
Nominations Sought for 2013 Harford County Historic Preservation Awards
From Harford County government: The Department of Planning and Zoning in conjunction with the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2013 Historic Preservation Awards. As part of this year’s annual celebration, the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission will present Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate outstanding achievements in […]
McGrady: “Every Day the Liberals from Both Parties in Annapolis are Working to Close the Door on Your Land Rights”
From Patrick L. McGrady, Chairman, Maryland Liberty Political Action Committee: Last Wednesday, thousands of you traveled to Annapolis to stand for your property rights and 2nd Amendment rights. Tomorrow you have another opportunity. The Senate version of our S.B. 236 repeal will be heard. It is vital that we activate around our bill so that […]