From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – The Sustainability Office and Green Team awarded the Green Star of the Quarter (October – December 2011) to Artie Reeves and Jimmy Hynes of the Department of Public Works, Division of Water and Sewer for their teamwork and efficiency using environmentally responsible spill response resources.We have had […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Feb. 21: City Financial Disclosure Forms; Sustainable Community Presentation
The Havre de Grace City Council will introduce a resolution concerning financial disclosure forms and approving a financial disclosure statement to be used by the city. Also Tuesday night, Meghan Simmons, Havre de Grace’s Manager of Economic Development, will give a presentation on the Sustainable Community Designation, and Elaine Bennett will speak regarding Relay for […]
Bel Air Agenda Jan. 17: Sustainable Government Practices Coming to Bel Air; Annual Growth Report; Police Vehicle Purchase
Recognizing a desire to save tax dollars, assure clean land, air, and water, and improve working and living environments as steps to building a sustainable community that will thrive well into the new century, the Town of Bel Air will pursue Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipal Certification. During its Tuesday night meeting, the town commissioners will […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Dec. 19: Public Hearing on Creation of “Green Team;” Local Government Insurance Trust Agreement; New Forest Conservation Code
The Havre de Grace City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night regarding a resolution which would create a “Green Team,” charged with surveying the city for opportunities to save energey, reduce the municipal carbon footprint, protect water supplies, and generally revitalize the community by protecting its natural assets. The public hearing, which begins […]
Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning Wins Green Star Award for Incorporating Sustainability Into Land Use Plan
From Harford County Government: The 2012 Master Plan and Land Use Element Plan update not only incorporates sustainability as a theme within the plan but also within the way the plan is being written and reviewed. The Department of Planning and Zoning incorporated sustainability into the plan through the use of an online community and […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Oct. 17: Beautification of Route 155/Hatem Bridge Gateway; Sustainable Municipality Program; City Right-of-Way Encroachments
The Havre de Grace City Council will introduce a pair of resolutions Monday night aimed at beautifying the city while improving sustainability. One resolution would support an application to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for the submission of an application and receipt of financing for Community Legacy Projects in the city. These […]
Hydropower and Energy Efficiency Receive Top Honors as Harford County’s 1st Green Star of the Year
From Harford County government: To encourage sustainability within Harford County, County Executive David R. Craig formed the Green Team, as one of his Environmental Initiatives. The goal of the Green Team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. To foster a culture of sustainability, in June 2010 the Green Team created […]
Harford County Government Celebrates Sustainability; Names First Green Star Receipient
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD.) – In 2008, County Executive David R. Craig formed the Energy Management Steering Committee, otherwise known as the Green Team, as one of his Environmental Stewardship Initiatives. The goal of the Green Team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. In June 2010 as […]
