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[Newsletter] Local News & Events - Issue #036
In this Issue of Harford Local Connect…
🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather
✅ Independent Auditors Recognize Harford County's Commitment to Accuracy and Transparency in Financial Reporting
🌳 Become a Certified Tree Steward and Lead Community Tree Planting Projects
👮 He Thought He Got Away - Robbery Suspect Apprehended!
🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings & Elections
📅 Local Events & Happenings
⭐ Local Business Spotlight
🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs. Seattle Seahawks Sunday @ 1:00pm
📣 Recognition for Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders in USAA's Salute to Service Award
⚽🏐🏈 Harford County High School Sports Schedule
Independent Auditors Recognize Harford County's Commitment to Accuracy and Transparency in Financial Reporting
Harford County's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, received a clean audit opinion from independent auditors CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
The opinion confirms that the financial statements are accurate and contain no material misstatements. The ACFR was presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the requirements of the Government Standards Accounting Board. Harford County closed the fiscal year with a $6.6 million available fund balance on a $760 million operating budget, which is in line with official estimates.
The audited fund balance was very close to the forecast made by County officials and the Spending Affordability Committee, with a difference of less than 0.3% of the budget. The total general fund balance for fiscal 2023 was $174.9 million, with an available balance of $6.6 million.
This is a significant decrease compared to the previous year. Harford County's cautious and conservative approach to budgeting was commended, given the uncertainty and economic unpredictability. The audited financial report is available on the Harford County website.
Become a Certified Tree Steward and Lead Community Tree Planting Projects
The Harford Land Trust, along with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the Grow Wild partnership, is offering the Maryland Tree Steward certification program starting November 14.
The program consists of two virtual sessions and an in-person tree planting session. The topics covered include tree and soil biology, selecting trees and assessing planting sites, planting techniques, and developing a plan for planting. Certified Tree Stewards will acquire the skills to lead tree-planting projects in their communities and access the necessary resources.
For more information and registration, visit the Grow Wild Harford webpage or contact Nina Depkin of the Harford Land Trust at [email protected].
He Thought He Got Away - Robbery Suspect Apprehended!
A man has been charged for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery at a Royal Farms convenience store in Harford County.
James Vidal Favors was arrested after two masked suspects entered the store, brandished a firearm, demanded money, and fled with an undisclosed amount. No injuries were reported, and investigators were able to gather critical evidence at the scene, leading to Favors' identification and apprehension.
The search for additional suspects is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.
Upcoming Meetings:
November 9 - Havre de Grace Water & Sewer Commission Meeting Agenda
November 15 - Harford County Development Advisory Committee Agenda
Local Elections:
November 7 - Bel Air Municipal Elections More Info…
November 7 - Aberdeen Municipal Elections More Info…
Aberdeen Municipal Election 2023
The upcoming municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Aberdeen Activity Center, will determine the individuals who will hold the positions of Mayor and four Council seats.
The Mayor's term will span four years, while Council members will be elected to staggered terms starting from this election. Depending on the number of votes received, the top two Council candidates will secure four-year terms, while the remaining candidates will be elected for a two-year term.
In the subsequent election in November 2025, the two Council candidates with the highest votes will again serve four-year terms.
Bel Air Municipal Election 2023
The Town of Bel Air in Maryland will hold an election on November 7, 2023, for three seats on the Board of Commissioners.
The voting hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the voting location is set to be the Bel Air Town Hall at 39 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014.
This election will shape the leadership and decision-making for the town, making it an important event for local residents and stakeholders.
November 3 HFH Open House Aberdeen & Belcamp
November 3 Science Bingo Whiteford
November 3 CASA’s 1950s Murder Mystery Dinner Edgewood
November 3 1st Fridays Progressive Jackpot Bingo Street
November 3 - 5 Autumn Revival 2023 Darlington
November 3 - 12 BIG The Musical Havre de Grace
November 4 Pet Vaccination Clinic Edgewood
November 4 2023 Out of the Darkness Walk Havre de Grace
November 4 Joshua Hammer Memorial Basket Bingo Bel Air
November 4 6th Annual Stuff a Dumpster Fallston
November 4 Holiday Market Street
November 4 BACC Annual Fall Finds Scavenger Hunt Bel Air
November 4 4-H Car Show Street
November 4 Turkey Trot 2023 Pylesville
November 4 Fall Fest Havre de Grace
November 4 Kindred Spirits Vintage Faire Bel Air
November 4 KI Distribution 2023 Pylesville
November 4 Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta Bel Air
November 5 Harvest Day Craft Fair Havre de Grace
November 5 Touch-A-Tractor Whiteford
November 7 Municipal Elections Aberdeen
November 7 Municipal Elections Bel Air
Ongoing Seasonal Events:
Now through Nov 4 Legends of the Fog Aberdeen
Now through Nov 5 Stone View Farm Corn Maze Darlington
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Seattle Seahawks Sunday @ 1:00pm
 Seahawks (5-2-0) |  Ravens (6-2-0) |
Recognition for Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders in USAA's Salute to Service Award
The Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders have been nominated for the prestigious USAA's Salute to Service Award. This award recognizes individuals and groups in the NFL who actively honor and support the military community.
Fans have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominee, and the NFL will select three finalists in January. The eventual honoree will be acknowledged at the NFL Honors show before the Super Bowl.
Harford County Sports Schedule - November 3, 2023
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