From the Office of the Governor: Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Dr. James D. Fielder as Secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Dr. Fielder has served as the governor’s Secretary of Appointments for the past eleven months. Secretary Fielder will replace current Secretary of the Higher Education Commission, Jennie Hunter-Cevera, who […]
Former Harford County Executive Craig Appointed Secretary of the Department of Planning
From the Hogan-Rutherford Committee to Change Maryland: Governor-elect Larry Hogan announced the appointments of four more Cabinet secretaries at a press conference today—his 11th press conference of the transition period between the November election and his January 21 inauguration. The appointments are as follows: -Secretary of the Department of Planning: David R. Craig. Craig, a […]
Former Harford County Sheriff Bane to be Interim Bel Air Town Administrator
Former Harford County Sheriff Jesse Bane is set to take over a new role later this month as Bel Air’s interim town administrator. Mayor Rob Reier said Bane will serve a six-month stint, which he likened to a “trial” period for both sides ahead of a possible permanent commitment. The former sheriff takes over from […]
Stephen A. Smith Named to Aberdeen City Council; Will Fulfill Term of Late Bruce Garner
From the City of Aberdeen: The City of Aberdeen would like to welcome retired Deputy Police Chief Stephen A. Smith as the City’s next Council-member. After the sudden passing of beloved Councilman Bruce Garner, and with much thought, Mayor Michael Bennett along with the Council’s approval welcomed Smith to sit on the dais, and to […]
Harford County Sheriff Bane Appointed to Governor’s Commission to Reform Maryland’s Pretrial System
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff L. Jesse Bane recently accepted an appointment to the Governor’s Commission to Reform Maryland’s Pretrial System. The Commission, established by Governor Martin O’ Malley through Executive Order 01.01.2014.08, will examine best practices from detention facilities and their respective jurisdictions around the country. “Our goal is to create overall […]
Harford County Board of Education May 27: Promotions and Appointments; State-Mandated Revisions to Student Discipline Policy
From Harford County Public Schools: May 27, 2014 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30pm in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognitions – Future Business Leaders of America State Officer – Ashley Harbold, […]
Barbara Canavan Appointed Superintendent by Harford County Board of Education in Unanimous Vote
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) appointed Barbara P. Canavan to a four-year term as Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) today, February 24, 2014, during its regularly scheduled business meeting. Mrs. Canavan has been serving as Interim Superintendent of Schools since July 1, 2013, […]
Rebecca Jessop Named Harford County Cultural Arts Board Coordinator
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Community Services is proud to announce Rebecca Jessop as the new Harford County Cultural Arts Board Coordinator. Jessop discovered the arts in the early nineties. She studied acting and was involved with Baltimore’s thriving community theatres. Jessop worked as the Director […]
