In the Community
Harford’s Southern County Magazine Has Arrived
Did you get your copy of the new Southern County Magazine? This fine quality publication was printed a few weeks ago and has been circulating around the entire county. If you can’t find a copy, you can go to the website: www.harfordsoutherncounty.com and view the online version or find a location where you can pick one up. Learn more here
NAACP Youth Council Recommends Harford County Board of Education Postpone Implementation of Pay-to-Play for a Year
The following presentation by the NAACP Youth Council was delivered to the Harford County Board of Education on Monday, September 9th. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication...
Harford School Leaders Urge Public Participation in Budget Process
Harford County school leaders received an earful Monday night from parents and students frustrated with new athletic and activity fees, as well as several support employees, angered over exemptions from paying the fee granted to children of teachers. Read the full Baltimore Sun article.
Harford Council Hears Arguments Against Apartments Planned for Bel Air South
The Harford County Council heard more arguments against 198 apartment units planned for the Plumtree Road area from residents, about 20 or 30 of whom came to Tuesday's council hearing on the development. Read more from the Baltimore Sun article.
Mental Health Resource For Veterans
Harford County Veterans Affairs is here to help. For the Veterans Crisis Hotline dial 1-800-273-8255, and press 1. You can also send a text message to 838255 for immediate assistance 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For more information on Veteran Suicide Prevention see www.veteranscrisisline.net.
Open to EVERYONE interested in Lyme Disease Topics
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September 26th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Bel Air Library - 2nd Floor
- View the flyer here
Attend a "FUN"raiser for Dion F. Guthrie
- September 21, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Click here for details
Status of Harford County Parks and Recreation Projects
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Anita C. Leight Center Improvements: The next project will address the drainage in the boat launch area
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Joppatowne HS Synthetic Field and ADA Upgrades: Design is scheduled to start in September 2013 for the conversion of the stadium field to synthetic turf. Project is scheduled to go to construction in the spring of 2014. The stadium will also get ADA improvements as part of the project.
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Mariner Point DMP: Project is currently being bid and the work will be scheduled for late fall and winter. DNR is looking to identify additional funding for the project to meet the anticipated costs.
- Click to View the Complete List
State Puts $43 Million into APG Intersection Improvements
Maryland's governor announced the state was spending $1.5 billion in transportation infrastructure during a press conference Wednesday. Read more from The Patch article.
Bel Air's John Carroll School Celebrates 50th Anniversary Celebration
 In 1964, The John Carroll School in Bel Air opened its doors to its first students. On Monday, the school held a special Mass and rededication of one of its buildings to kick off several months of 50th anniversary events lasting into next year. Read more in the Aegis article.
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BGE Directed by Regional Grid Operator, PJM Interconnection, to Begin PeakRewards Emergency Cycling Event
All customers who are voluntarily enrolled in the PeakRewards Air Conditioning program and the PeakRewards Electric Water Heater program will be cycled up to their chosen level of participation. Read more...
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Abingdon In The News
Read the current issue of In Case You Missed It.. And the September e-news.
Learn about upcoming events at the Abingdon Public Library
Edgewood In The News
 Attend the DST Health Expo
- October 5, 10am-1pm
- Edgewood Boys and Girls Club, 2002 Cedar Drive
Learn About Upcoming Events At The Edgewood Library
 
Sign the Petition To Save The Pool
A hard copy of petitions is currently out in the community as well as an on line petition. Go to ipetitions.com and enter Save the Joppatowne pool in the search box. You can then read and sign the petition. You can ask questions or comment on the Facebook page... Save the Joppatowne pool or you can email joppatownepool@gmail.com for more information.
Joppa Residents Push for Community Center, Hope to Buy Former Swim Site
Joppa residents echoed their desire for a community center and again discussed plans to buy the now-defunct swim club on Joppa Farm Road to make that happen. Read more from the recent Aegis article.
Learn About Upcoming Events at The Joppa Library
View the Harford County Sheriff's Crime Report
 The 1st Annual Rumsey Island Resident Association 5K Was A Success
This event was sponsored by the Joppatowne Recreation Council, and was held at Mariner Point Park. Read more...
Job Openings
Learn About the Hero 2 Hired Program for Unemployed and Underemployed Reserve Component Service Members
Harford County Job Openings
External Job Openings
Upcoming Community Council Meetings
Harford County Council
Abingdon
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The next meeting is September 23rd
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County Executive David Craig will be the special guest speaker
- Meets Regularly: 4th Monday of each month, 6:30
- Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon
Bush River
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The next meeting is September 16th
- Meets Regularly: 3rd Monday of every other month 6:30
- Anita C. Leight Estuary 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Edgewood
- Meets Regularly: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm
- 1305 Pulaski Highway, Joppa
Joppa/Joppatowne
- Meets Regularly: 1st Monday of each month, 7pm
- 1305 Pulaski Highway, Joppa
View the Community Meetings Calendar for Harford County
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