In the Community
COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES BACK HOME
January 15, 2013 – Bel Air, MD – The Harford County Council will be returning to 212 S. Bond St., also known as the “Black Box,” on Jan. 17, 2013, two years after being forced to leave due to structural damage. The building has since been repaired. This move comes as a welcome change for both the Council and its constituents, as the temporary office at 18 Office St. lacked accessibility to the public and proximity to other County government offices. Click here to read the full press release.
Harford County Teen Court Training for Youth and Adult Volunteers
The Harford County Teen Court was piloted in the spring of 2011as a diversion program that provides first time, non-violent youth offenders with a second chance. Offenders agree to participate in the Teen Court program, and if successful, avoid becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. Read more here...
State Level Issues Update
The Greater Baltimore Committee has provided an overview of issues such as fracking and transportation. Click here to read more...
Overview of the Board of Education of Harford County Meeting
The Board of Education met for a Budget Work Session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, followed by a Board Business Meeting at 8:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Click here to read more...
Protect Yourself During Cold and Flu Season
How does the flu spread?
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through the coughing, sneezing, or talking of someone with the flu. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose.
What are everyday preventive actions?
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you or your child gets sick with a respiratory illness, like flu, limit contact with others as much as possible to help prevent spreading illness. Stay home (or keep your child home) for at least 24 hours after fever is gone except to seek medical care or for other necessities.
What additional steps can I take to help stop the spread of germs?
• Routinely clean frequently touched objects and surfaces, including doorknobs, keyboards, and phones, to help remove germs.
• Make sure your workplace has an adequate supply of tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs, and disposable wipes.
• If you begin to feel sick while at work, go home as soon as possible.
For more healthy tips from the Harford County Administration click here.
Harford County Public Schools Music Competition Contest
Students in grades 9-12 of any Harford County public school are invited to submit an original, unpublished composition for entry in the third annual HCPS Music Competition Contest. All materials must be submitted to Mr. Shane Jensen at Patterson Mill High School by April 19, 2013. The winner’s name will be announced on the HCPS website and on the Harford County Cable Network and he or she will receive either a Pro Tools SE package (valued at $199.00) or a Sibelius Student Package. For more information, visit www.hcps.org.
Get Psyched About School Psychology Services
A school psychologist works to ensure the success of students. Click here to learn more about the services that are available to your student.
Harford County Recycling Ranks 2nd in Maryland
Harford County has seen a 40 percent increase in recycling since its first full year of running a single-stream program, starting in 2011. Read more from the Patch article here...
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Abingdon In The News
Walmart Opponents Push for Abingdon Store Expansion
Walmart opponents were back before the Harford County Council Tuesday night to once again make their case against the proposed new Bel Air store.
They also tried to show why it makes more sense to expand the Abingdon Walmart store instead, despite Walmart's insistence that expansion is not feasible. Read more of the Aegis article here...
Edgewood In The News
Clarence’s Offers $1,000 Reward
As loyal customers of Clarence’s, I’m requesting that you spread the word among your friends, family, neighbors and other parties that might have an interest in running a restaurant. If you can identify and produce the final successful buyer, you will be entitled to a $1,000 finder’s fee. Click here to read more
Joppa Town InThe News
 Would You Like The Opportunity to Serve Your Community?
Join the Joppa/Joppatowne Community Council Board! If you are interested, please contact G. Moon at agmoon@iximd.com for more information.
Job Openings
- Park Attendant Supervisor
- Park Attendant
- Inspector I
- Cecil County Workforce Center Job Fair
- Susquehanna Workforce Network, Defense, Technology, & Intelligence Job Fair
Legislative Word of the Week
Bill: A proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body.
Constituent Reminders
Upcoming Community Council Meetings
Abingdon
- Meets Regularly: 4th Monday of each month, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
Bush River
- Meets Regularly: 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30
- Anita C. Leight Estuary 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
Edgewood
- Meets Regularly: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month (unless otherwise noted)
- 1305 Pulaski Highway, Joppa
Joppa/Joppatowne
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Meets Regularly: 1st Monday of every month (unless otherwise noted)- No meeting in July or August
- 1305 Pulaski Highway, Joppa
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