From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the release of the draft 2013 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan. The Plan is an element of the overall County Master Plan which refines and implements the goals of the Master Plan and Land Use Element Plan. This update process […]
Transfer of Development Rights in Harford County: Balancing Act of Preservation, Planning and Progress
From the Harford Count Economic Development Advisory Board: Like a tightrope walker whose every step must be both precise and delicate, growth management in a community requires a sure-footedness that will result in a balance for everyone. Preserving agriculture and historic sites, jump-starting housing and creating a business-friendly environment for companies who will, in turn, […]
3rd Annual Harford County Conservation and Preservation Poster Contest
From Harford County government: Harford County Sustainability Office, Recycling Office and Harford County Public Schools partnered for the third year to hold the Conservation and Preservation Poster Contest. The contest is held to raise awareness about efficiently using and reusing our resources. This year, the four themes and grade categories were identified: grades K-2 Biking […]
Harford Land Trust’s First Annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction Raises $30,000
From Harford Land Trust: On Saturday, October 27, hundreds of supporters filled the Bel Air Armory for the Harford Land Trust’s (HLT) first annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction, raising more than $30,000 for the non-profit that helps protect farms and forests and create community parks in Harford County. According to Harry Webster, Jr., president […]
Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction to Benefit the Harford Land Trust
From Harford Land Trust: The Harford Land Trust (HLT), a non-profit organization that helps protect farms and forests and create community parks in Harford County, will hold its first annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction fundraiser on October 27 at the Bel Air Armory. The Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. […]
Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area Receives $700,000 for Land Preservation from State Board of Public Works
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Rural Legacy Program will receive approximately $5.6 million in Fiscal Year 2013 grants to permanently protect agricultural and ecologically significant working landscapes throughout Maryland. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the funding at today’s meeting in Annapolis. “Through these conservation easements, we are […]
Proposed Tier Designations for Harford County Land Use, Required by State Law, Announced
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – As part of its 2012 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 236 – the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012. The bill furthers the State’s Smart Growth policies and is designed to reduce the impacts of large residential subdivisions with septic systems […]
Havre de Grace Agenda July 2: Historic Preservation Commission Reappointments; Closed Session to Discuss Land Acquisition
The Havre de Grace City Council is expected to reappoint five members to the Historic Preservation Commission during its Monday night meeting. Ronald Browning, Melvin Wolinski, Kathy Keen, Grace Dennis, and Judy Plitt are each up for reappointment to the commission. Also Monday night, the city council will discuss a license agreement at 810 Market […]