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[Newsletter] Local News & Events - Issue #055
In this Issue of Harford Local Connect
🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather
💰 Questions Raised Over Maryland Teachers Union's Spending Habits
🎶 Celebrating National Jukebox Day!
🏫 Early Dismissal Reminder for Harford County Public Schools
🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings
👮 Investigation Underway into Vandalism of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway Sign
📅 Local Events & Happenings
⭐ Local Business Spotlight
🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs. LA Chargers Sunday @ 8:20pm
Questions Raised Over Maryland Teachers Union's Spending Habits
An investigation by Project Baltimore has revealed that the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), the state's largest teachers union, has spent millions of dollars on travel expenses over the past few years.
This raises concerns about the union's financial management, especially considering that the funds often come from taxpayers. While advocating for increased education funding, the MSEA has spent $509,013 on travel expenses in the past year alone. Over the last decade, the union has spent a total of $6,448,327 on travel, averaging $53,736 per month.
At the same time, the union's revenue and assets have reached record highs, with at least 11 employees earning over $200,000 in total compensation last year. This financial imbalance has led critics to question the union's commitment to its tax-exempt mission of improving public education for all students.
Furthermore, with the recent passing of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a monumental education spending increase, county leaders are expressing concerns about the financial strain it will place on their budgets. As counties struggle to find funds to implement the plan, the teachers union continues to spend significant amounts on travel while accumulating record-setting assets.
Despite repeated attempts by the group to contact the union for an explanation, they have not responded to the inquiries.
Celebrating National Jukebox Day!
National Jukebox Day is the day before every Thanksgiving — on November 22 this year. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, and this day celebrates the jukebox, shining some light on the device that brought and still brings music into our lives in a special way.
The jukebox has a rich history; the nostalgia it carries is unparalleled. It has been around for era after era of modern music — from jazz to country and blues to rock.
Celebrate this historic machine today as you visit your hometown restaurants and bars in preparation for Thanksgiving with family and old friends.
Jukebox Day Trivia: What year was the first jukebox displayed? (You can find the answer below the events section in this newsletter)
Early Dismissal Reminder for Harford County Public Schools
On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, all HCPS schools and offices will close three hours early.
Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, all schools and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Investigation Underway into Vandalism of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway Sign
A sign designating the route as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway in Harford County, Maryland, was vandalized with spray paint graffiti that read "Free Palestine."
The vandalism occurred shortly after Veterans Day and was reported by the Maryland State Police. The sign was promptly removed by the Maryland Department of Transportation, and efforts are underway to repair it.
Defacing the sign is considered a malicious destruction of property and can result in a misdemeanor charge, carrying a hefty fine and up to three years imprisonment.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crime to contact the Bel Air Barrack by calling 410-838-4101
Upcoming Meetings:
November 27 - Harford County Commission on Disabilities Agenda
November 27 - Harford County Commission for Women Meeting Details
November 28 - Harford County Audit Advisory Board Agenda
November 28 - Harford County People’s Counsel Citizen’s Advisory Board Agenda
November 28 - Bel Air Committee on the Elderly and Needy Citizens Agenda
November 28 - Bel Air Town Commissioners’ Work Session Meeting Details
November 29 - Harford County - Fallston Community Advisory Board Meeting Details
November 22 Observations in Nature Bel Air
November 22 Open Computer Lab Edgewood
November 22 Adult Billiards and Games Edgewood
November 23 Gorillaz Annual Turkey Trot Forest Hill
November 23 2023 Annual Turkey Shoot Street
November 23 Teen Time Program Edgewood
November 23 Thanksgiving Day Dinner Darlington
November 24 Plaid Friday Havre de Grace
November 24 Adult Lunchtime Basketball Edgewood
November 24 Black Friday on the Farm with Santa White Hall
November 24 Crack The Sky Havre de Grace
November 25 Gobbler 5K & 10K Bel Air
November 25 All You Can Eat Breakfast Abingdon
November 25 Conowingo Dam Bird Walk Darlington
November 25 Toys for Tots Toy Drive Abingdon
November 25 Highland Holiday Tractor Parade Street
November 25 The Wizards of Winter Havre de Grace
November 25 Critter Dinner Time Abingdon
November 25 Painting w/Friends Sea Glass - Fallston VFC Fallston
November 25 Holiday Heart Tree Bel Air
November 25 Turkey Day Rock Fest: The Aftermath Havre de Grace
November 26 Ice World Winter Skating Exhibition 2023 Abingdon
November 26 Children’s Christmas B-I-N-G-O Aberdeen
Ongoing Seasonal Events:
Through January 7 (Wednesday - Sunday) Gifts of the Season Art Show Bel Air
Through December 16 (Fridays & Saturdays) Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour Bel Air
Holiday Events Nearby:
November 24 - 26 Festival of Trees Maryland State Fairgrounds - Timonium
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Jukebox Day Trivia Answer: 1889 in San Francisco, California
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