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Bel Air, Aberdeen, & Havre de Grace recognized as sustainable towns in Harford County!
[Newsletter] Local News & Events - Issue #026
In this Issue of Harford Local Connect…
🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather
♻️ Bel Air, Aberdeen, & Havre de Grace recognized as sustainable towns in Harford County!
🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings
🏛️ Local Businesses Call for Permanent Outdoor Dining Allowance
📅 Local Events & Happenings
🍬 Trunk or Treats - More Events Added To The List!
⭐ Local Business Spotlight
🏐🏃♀️ Harford County High School Sports Schedule
Bel Air, Aberdeen, & Havre de Grace recognized as sustainable towns in Harford County!
Bel Air, a town in Maryland, has once again been recognized as a Sustainable Maryland community for its efforts in protecting the environment and supporting the local economy. Notable initiatives include using goats to control non-native plants in Rockfield Park and the success of the Armory Marketplace business incubator, which has seen four tenants transition into opening businesses downtown. The town has held its Sustainable Maryland status since 2014 and currently holds a Silver-level certification.
The recognition was awarded at the Maryland Municipal League's Fall Conference, where Bel Air was among 15 other towns honored for their sustainable practices. The town renews its Sustainable Maryland status every three years, with its latest renewal in 2023. The Sustainable Maryland program, operated by the University of Maryland's Environmental Finance Center, assists Maryland towns in protecting the environment and enhancing their communities. To attain the certification, towns must establish a Green Team consisting of residents, civic leaders, staff, and elected officials who collaborate on sustainability projects.
Bel Air is not the only town in Harford County to receive Sustainable Maryland certifications. Both Aberdeen and Havre de Grace have also been recognized for their sustainable efforts. Havre de Grace maintained its Silver-level certification in 2022, while Aberdeen achieved its first-ever Bronze-level certification in the same year. These towns' commitment to environmental sustainability highlights their dedication to creating a better future for their communities.
Upcoming Meetings:
October 24 - Harford County Board of Estimates Agenda
October 24 - Harford County Police Accountability Board Agenda
October 24 - Havre de Grace Independence Day Commission Meeting Agenda
October 26 - Harford County Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Board Agenda
October 26 - Bel Air Committee on the Elderly and Needy Citizens Agenda
November 2 - Bel Air Planning Commission Agenda
Local Businesses Call for Permanent Outdoor Dining Allowance
The Harford County Council recently held a public hearing to discuss a bill that would extend a temporary moratorium allowing for various outdoor dining options in the county. The moratorium, originally introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, would continue through December 2024. Many business owners, like Mark Moody of Double Groove Brewing Company, supported the extension and advocated for a permanent allowance to adapt to the "new normal."
The council also passed the Master Water and Sewer Plan for fall 2023 during their legislative session. This plan is updated semi-annually as per county and state law. In addition, the council approved four appointments to the Office of Mental Health/Core Service Agency of Harford County. This private, nonprofit agency oversees the needs of individuals in the Harford County Public Behavioral Health System and ensures the provision of high-quality services. The agency operates crisis response services, including a 24/7 hotline.
Two resolutions were introduced during the council meeting, which, if approved, would grant real property tax credits for Coppermine Athletic Fields in Edgewood and Perryman Industrial Business Park in Aberdeen.
October 24 Kids Night Craft Party Abingdon
October 25 STEM Student Networking Event Bel Air
October 25 Aberdeen City Council Candidate Forum Aberdeen
October 26 Food Truck Fallston - Halloween Edition Fallston
October 26 - 29 Nightmare Festival 2023 Darlington
October 27 Sneaker Ball Luxe Edition Edgewood
October 27 10th Annual Trauma Conference Bel Air
October 27 Free Cookie Day Bel Air
October 27 Family Movie Night Abingdon
October 27 - 28 Evil Dead - The Musical Havre de Grace
October 28 Autumn Festival @ The Vintage Tin Can Fallston
October 28 4th Annual Brews & Boos Aberdeen
October 28 Halloween Party Havre de Grace
October 29 Halloween Bash Abingdon
October 29 Post 47 Crab Feast Havre de Grace
October 29 Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest & AKC Fit Walk Bel Air
October 31 The Costume + Talent = Candy Event Aberdeen
November 3 HFH Open House Aberdeen & Belcamp
November 3 CASA’s 1950s Murder Mystery Dinner Edgewood
November 4 Pet Vaccination Clinic Edgewood
November 4 4-H Car Show Street
November 4 Turkey Trot 2023 Pylesville
November 4 KI Distribution 2023 Pylesville
Ongoing Seasonal Events:
Now through Oct 31 Jones Family Farm Fall Festival Edgewood
Now through Nov 4 Legends of the Fog Aberdeen
Now through Nov 5 Stone View Farm Corn Maze Darlington
Have a Harford County Event you want us to share?
This Week - Trunk or Treats (Oct 27 - 31)
Some Events require pre-registration - click the event link for details
October 27 Fall Festiv-ALL at Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding Street 5:00PM-7:30PM
October 27 Trunk or Treat Block Party at Halls Cross Elem Aberdeen 5:00PM-7:00PM
October 27 Harford/Cecil Boys & Girls Club Trunk or Treat Bel Air 6:30PM-8:30PM
October 28 Trick or Treat at American Design and Build Bel Air 10:00AM-1:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat at Susquehanna Restore Bel Air 11:00AM-1:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat in Festival Park Aberdeen 12:00PM-4:00PM
October 28 Trick or Treating in Downtown Bel Air Bel Air 1:00PM-3:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat at Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Co Jarrettsville 12:00PM-4:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat at Jarrettsville VFW Post 8672 Jarrettsville 1:00PM-4:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat at Level Volunteer Fire Co Havre de Grace 4:00PM-6:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat - Boulevard at Box Hill Edgewood 4:00PM-8:00PM
October 28 Trunk or Treat at Level Volunteer Fire Co Havre de Grace 5:00PM-7:00PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at Pappas Restaurant Bel Air 11:00AM-2:00PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at Fallston Barrel House Fallston 12:00PM-4:00PM
October 29 Trunk/Table and Treat at We Rock the Spectrum Forest Hill 12:30PM-4:30PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at Leading Harford Joppatowne 2:00PM-4:00PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at Frozen Sandcastle Bel Air 2:00PM-5:00PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at St. John’s Towers Havre de Grace 3:30PM-5:00PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at Grace United Methodist Church Aberdeen 4:00PM-5:00PM
October 29 Trunk or Treat at HDG Housing Authority Havre de Grace 5:00PM-7:00PM
October 30 Trick or Treat Downtown Havre de Grace 5:00PM - 7:00PM
October 31 Community Trunk or Treat Event Edgewood 5:30PM - 7:00PM
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Harford County Sports Schedule - October 24, 2023
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