In an area of Bel Air already known for traffic jams, how will Wal-Mart mitigate the impact of a proposed store at MD 924 and Plumtree Road? That is the question the company must answer via a traffic study required for the proposed new development. But Wal-Mart’s first crack at traffic solutions fell short by […]
Bel Air Wal-Mart Temporarily Denied by Advisory Committee; Hundreds Protest Plan
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 […]
McMahan: Zoning Hearing for Plumtree Apartments Postponed Indefinitely
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: 22 August 2012 TO THOSE CONCERNED FROM: COUNCILMAN CAPT’N JIM MCMAHAN DIST “C” SUBJECT: ZONING APPEAL CASE FOR 29 AUG EVERGREEN BUSINESS TRUST (198 APARTMENTS CASE 5781) The Zoning Appeals Case regarding the 198 Apartments near Rt 24 and Plum Tree/Toll Gate has been postponed indefinitely […]
Harford County Executive Craig: “I Have Serious Concerns Regarding the Proposed Construction of a Walmart at the Site Discussed”
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The following statement was issued by Harford County Executive David R. Craig regarding a proposed move of the Constant Friendship Walmart to the Plumtree Road site near Bel Air: “Harford County Government has been officially notified by representatives of Walmart of their interest in relocating from […]
