In the Community
County Executive Craig Announces New Waste Disposal Deal with Baltimore County
Joppa area residents will not have to deal with what some feared would be the headache of having a waste transfer station practically in thier backyards...read the Aegis article here..
Press release and FAQ's
Harford County News and Announcements
Other News and Announcements:
Mikulski to Propose Bill in Wake of Alleged Harford Payroll Firm Tax Fraud
Small businesses would be protected from the type of fraud allegedly committed by Harford County payroll firm AccuPay Inc. under legislation being proposed by Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski. Read more from the Aegis article here...
Infographic: Maryland Foreign Born Population Change
As a share of total state residents, Maryland’s foreign born population has grown over four-fold over the past 50 years.
View the Maryland Foreclosed Property Registry
This database contains every residential property purchased at a foreclosure sale. Users must register in the database. Learn more here
Bike to Work Day Rally
Bike to Work Day is an event celebrated across the United States each May to encourage and celebrate bicycling to work and promote public awareness of bicycling and bicycle safety.
- Date: May 17th,7am to 9 am
- Location: Harford County Government Administration Building,220 South Main Street in Bel Air
- For more information, view the flyer here.
- This event is free, but registration is required
League of Women Voters Harford County
Join the LWV for their annual meeting on May 20th, 5pm at Liberatore Ristorante, 562 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air. Read the April newsletter here.
The Maryland Education Bulletin
- Read the current issue here
CSSC Asset Magazine
- Read the Spring issue here
E-xperience Harford County
- Read the May issue, and learn about all of the exciting events in Harford County
Friends of Harford is Expanding Their Public Outreach
Sign up for "FOH" alerts and learn about news and action items. Learn more http://www.friendsofharford.com/
House of Cards Casting Call
Anyone from Harford County who might not have landed a part in the first season on the Netflix drama "House of Cards" will have another shot later this month.
Michael Krantz, director of human resources and administration for the town of Bel Air, announced during a town commissioners work session Tuesday a casting call will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 18 at the Bel Air Reckord Armory. Learn more here
Harford County Mediation Services
The County has a program that fosters communication with the help of a third party for disputes. Click here for more information.
Harford County Health Department Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule
Protect your pets and your family against the threat of rabies. Click here for locations, dates and times for vaccinations.
Helping Out At Servefast, Held at Edgewood Elementary April 27th
Abingdon In The News
Read the May Edition of In Case You Missed It...Brought to You By the Abingdon Community Council
Provide Your Input
Harford County Department of Public Works is soliciting suggestions for possible uses for the closed Spencer's Rubble Landfill. Read more here.
Participate in a Traffic Survey That Impacts YOU
The Harford County Traffic Safety Task Force is seeking citizen input. Learn more by clicking here
Edgewood In The News
The Worthington Family Needs Your Help
Larry, Cheryl, Ronald, Lawrence and Kenton lost their home in a house fire on March 9th. Click here to learn more and how you can help.
MARC Commuter Appreciation Day at the Edgewood Train Station
- May 7, 2013, 5:30am-7:30am
- Come out to the Edgewood Train Station and enjoy light refreshments and giveaways
Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Parade
- July 6, 6pm
- In Edgewood along Hanson, Hornbeam and Perry Ave
- View the flyer here
Upcoming Road Repairs
Some residents will be impacted by preventative road maintenance that will be taking place in the coming weeks. Letters will be mailed, read more here.
Touring Luna's House in Edgewood
Joppa In The News
Joppatowne Carnival
Would you like to volunteer your time to help with the Carnival? We need 144 volunteers (18 & up) to work the ticket booths at the carnival. All of the proceeds from the carnival help fund the Edgewood/Joppatowne parade (July 6th, 6pm). This event qualifies participants for Community Service Points. Read the times and dates here. Contact Dianna Guthrie to sign up. Her number is 410.679.9399.
Joppa's Historic Role in The Civil War
A local resident has been working to uncover information about the historic possibilities of buildings and railways in Joppatowne. More information will be included in the weeks to come. If you would like to tour the site, please email me at, districta@harfordcountycouncil.com, and include FORT JOPPATOWNE in the subject line. This link provides more background.
Alley Cat Trash Collection Has Gone Out of Business
Many constituents used the services offered by Alley Cat Trash Collection for weekly waste removal services. Please note, that Alley Cat is no longer in business, as they have shut down their operation. Waste Industries (Harford Sanitation Service (HSS)) acquired the collection routes of Alley Cat, and Waste Industries is in the process of contacting the customers previously served by Alley Cat.
Residents of Harford County may use any licensed solid waste collector to collect waste (see the list below) or they may self-haul their waste to the Harford Waste Disposal Center on Scarboro Road, which is open M-Sat 7am to 3pm. Information about the landfill and associated fees are available on the County’s Website.
The licensed companies providing residential curbside trash pick-up and recycling pick-up in Harford County include:
- Bartenfelder Sanitation Svc., 410-420-9220
- Clarke Refuse Services, 410-686-6441
- Harford Trash Services, Inc., 443-752-0784
- Hooper Enterprise, 443-866-2349
- Quality Waste Disposal, 410-452-7082
- Republic Services, 1-800-284-7056
- Waste Industries (HSS), 410-457-0404
If you have any questions, contact Harford Sanitation at 410.457.0404.
Please note: Harford County does not endorse the use of any particular company.
Job Openings
Learn About the Hero 2 Hired Program for Unemployed and Underemployed Reserve Component Service Members
View my statement of support for the Guard and Reserve
Join The Harford County Volunteer Fire or EMS Program
- This program is for high school seniors with an average GPA of 2.5 and a 90% attendance record. Click here for more information.
Harford County Job Openings
Reminders
Purchase Your Ticket to See Girls Rising at the Bel Air Cinema
Please take a look at the following information regarding the movie screening of “Girl Rising” a groundbreaking film, directed by Academy Award Nominee Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries. A “must see” for all those interested in uplifting our children. To order your tickets, please go to the following link: https://gathr.us/screening/3373. This film will only appear if 100 people purchase tickets by May 9th. Let's get the word out!
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Watch the Inside Harford County Show on HCN
- May 9th, 7pm
- The topic will be the impact of the Stormwater Fee on citizens and businesses
County Council Public Budget Hearing
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May 15, 7pm at Aberdeen High School
May 16th, 7pm at Patterson Mill High School
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Upcoming Community Council Meetings
Abingdon
- No meeting in MAY
- 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 each month (unless otherwise noted)
- 1305 Pulaski Highway, Joppa
- View the agenda for the May 8th meeting
Joppa/Joppatowne
- Meets Regularly: 1st Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted)- No meeting in July or August
- 1305 Pulaski Highway, Joppa
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