Former state Senator Art Helton’s campaign truck was parked at the site of the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart Wednesday afternoon, sporting a “No Bel-Air Walmart” sign along with messages geared to winning him back a Senate seat in 2014. The site along MD 924 near Plumtree Rd. is owned by Evergreen Business Trust, although it’s […]
Proposed Harford County Council Legislation Could be Game-Changer for Bel Air Wal-Mart
The Harford County Council is considering legislation affecting big box stores that could potentially allow the Council to reject the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart on the grounds that it would adversely affect public welfare, as hundreds of area residents have claimed. Wal-Mart officials say it is unclear whether the law would apply to the proposed […]
Harford County Councilman McMahan Plans Legislation Restricting Big Box Stores; Will Not Affect Bel Air Wal-Mart Plan
From Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: County Councilman Capt’n Jim McMahan (Dist. “C”) is planning to introduce legislation at the March 19th council meeting that will place restrictions on the size of box stores on B3 Zoned land. The legislation provides that “General merchandise and shoppers merchandise structures 75,000 square feet and over shall be […]
Wal-Mart Submits Revised Plans to County; Continues Effort for New Bel Air Supercenter Store Despite Public Protests
Wal-Mart on Friday submitted revised plans to county officials for a proposed Bel Air Supercenter, signifying the company’s intention to build the store despite public protests over the location. The company’s revised plans must be reviewed by the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning for compliance with regulatory requirements before the Supercenter can be […]
Wehland: “It is Highly Probable Walmart and Your Traffic Engineers Will Not Be Able to Mitigate the Traffic and Safety Concerns”
The following letter was sent from William F. Wehland to sent to Nina Albert, Director, Wal-Mart Community Affairs and Wal-Mart executives Jim Walton (CEO), Michael Duke (President), William Simon (Executive VP), Bill Wertz (Community Affairs/Media) and Tom Kleine (Attorney-Troutman & Sanders). A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. Dear Ms Albert: On November […]
“Traffic Safety Before Wal-Mart Profits” – Protests of Proposed Bel Air Supercenter Resume
Waving the now familiar “NO BEL AIR WALMART” signs, scores of protesters lined the roadway near the site of a proposed Bel Air Supercenter on Saturday, as organizers gathered signatures opposing the store. Protesters said that the Supercenter would increase traffic congestion and crime in the area, and hurt local businesses. Wal-Mart announced in July […]
Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Detail Deficiencies with Bel Air Wal-Mart Supercenter Proposal
The minutes of a meeting where government representatives cited deficiencies in Wal-Mart’s plans to build a Bel Air Supercenter have been published online by the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning. At their October 17th meeting, the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) rejected Wal-Mart’s plans to develop Supercenter on a parcel at Plumtree Rd. and […]
Harford Campaign for Liberty Nov. 27 – James Run Tax Increment Financing; Walmart-Evergreen Trust Complex
From Harford Campaign for Liberty: November 27, 2012 7-9 pm Knights of Columbus Hall 23 Newport Drive – Forest Hill, MD “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Thomas Jefferson The speakers will discuss assaults on our liberties at the local level. – James Run TIF – Walmart-Evergreen Trust Complex – Local effects of PLANMD […]