In this Issue of Harford Local Connect

🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather

💚 Join the Movement: Light It Up Green for Our Veterans!

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!

🔥 Leaf Burning Gone Wrong: Forest Hill Resident's Mistake Leads to Devastating Fire

🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings

🗳️ U.S. Rep Andy Harris Declares Candidacy for Re-Election in Maryland

📅 Local Events & Happenings

🥕 Saturday Farmers Markets

⭐ Local Business Spotlight

🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Sunday @ 1:00pm

⚾ Baltimore Orioles' GM Voted Executive of the Year

⚽ Harford County High School Sports Schedule

Happy Veterans Day!

Leaf Burning Gone Wrong: Forest Hill Resident's Mistake Leads to Devastating Fire

A fire broke out in Forest Hill, Maryland this week when a resident was burning leaves in a fire pit. The fire quickly spread to nearby brush and eventually reached a detached garage and patio furniture.

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene and it took them around 20 minutes to gain control of the blaze. The resident suffered minor burns while trying to extinguish the fire.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal estimated the loss to be around $35,000.

A reminder to everyone to be aware and take all necessary precautions when burning leaves or other debris this fall!

Upcoming Meetings:

November 13 - Havre de Grace Planning Commission Public Work Session Agenda

November 13 - Bel Air Appearance and Beautification Committee Meeting Agenda

November 14 - Harford County Board of Estimates Agenda

November 14 - Harford County Council Public Hearing Agenda

November 14 - Harford County Council Legislative Session Agenda

November 14 - Bel Air Commissioner’s Work Session Meeting Agenda

November 14 - Havre de Grace Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda

November 15 - Harford County Development Advisory Committee Agenda

November 15 - Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Details

November 15 - Havre de Grace Police Department Agenda

November 15 - Havre de Grace Development Advisory board Meeting Agenda

November 16 - Harford County Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Board Agenda

November 16 - Harford County Community Input Meeting (CIM) Agenda

U.S. Rep Andy Harris Declares Candidacy for Re-Election in Maryland

U.S. Representative Andy Harris (R) has officially declared his candidacy for re-election in Maryland's First Congressional District. This district comprises the Eastern Shore of Maryland as well as parts of Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties.

Having represented Maryland in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011, Harris currently serves on the Appropriations Committee and holds the position of chairman for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and other subcommittees on Appropriations. Prior to his role in the House, he served in the Maryland State Senate.

Harris will face a Primary election scheduled for May 2024, followed by the General Election on November 5th, 2024. If successful, his re-election will extend his current term until 2025.

November 3 - 12 BIG The Musical Havre de Grace

November 9 - 11 The Skin of Our Teeth  Bel Air

November 10 - 12 Radium Girls Bel Air

November 11 Blood Drive - Norrisville VFC  Pylesville

November 11 HDG Veteran’s Day Parade  Havre de Grace

November 11 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day  Street

November 11 Thanksgiving Yoga Fundraiser  Havre de Grace

November 11 Belles of St. Mary’s Craft Show  Pylesville

November 11 Puzzle Swap  Joppa

November 11 MCW Higher Ground  Joppa

November 11 Veterans Day Concert  Churchville

November 11 We Rock on Wheels Launch Party  Forest Hill

November 12 2023 Annual FPC Appie Pie Festival Bel Air

November 12 Quilt Bingo - Abingdon VFC Abingdon

November 12 Paint Pouring Workshop Bel Air

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Baltimore Orioles' GM Voted Executive of the Year

Mike Elias, the general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, has been named Major League Baseball's executive of the year. This comes after the team finished with the best record in the American League for the first time since 1997. Despite having the second-lowest payroll in the league, the Orioles won 101 games and made it to the Division Series before being swept by the eventual World Series champions.

Elias, a graduate of Yale, joined the Orioles as GM in 2018. He has been instrumental in the team's success, overseeing the drafting of key players such as All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman and rookie infielder Gunnar Henderson. The team also made strategic trades and acquisitions to strengthen its pitching staff.

In voting conducted among the 30 teams before the postseason, Elias emerged as the clear winner. Alex Anthopoulos of the Atlanta Braves finished second, followed by Mike Hazen of the Arizona Diamondbacks. This prestigious award recognizes Elias' contributions to the Orioles' turnaround and highlights his skill in building a winning team despite financial constraints.

Harford County Sports Schedule - November 11, 2023