NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Harford County Executive Barry Glassman have each issued statements in response to the nationwide civil unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd. “The public entrusts law enforcement officers with immense power to perform their duties,” said Olsewski. “When officers abuse that power, they must be held accountable. George Floyd’s death […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Friday waived this year’s point-requirement for fire and EMS volunteers working toward their retirement benefits in the county’s Length of Service Award Program, or LOSAP. LOSAP is a vital recruitment and retention tool for volunteer first responders. To qualify, participants must earn 50 points per year for a total of 25 years […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Thursday signed an Executive Order temporarily waiving certain requirements to give restaurants additional space in their parking lots for outside dining. The action under Harford County’s State of Emergency takes effect on Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m. to coincide with Governor Hogan’s completion of Stage One under the Maryland Roadmap to […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Thursday signed legislation enacting the county budget for Fiscal Year 2021 after it was unanimously approved by the county council on Tuesday. The $948 million budget for next year fully funds the school board’s operating budget request, provides record level funding for public safety, the library system and the community college. The […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County will be following Governor Larry Hogan’s lead in fully completing Stage One of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. On Wednesday evening, Governor Hogan announced that restaurants could begin offering outdoor seating and that youth sports and outdoor swimming pools could resume operations. “Harford County will move safely and quickly following Gov. Hogan’s announcement, which allows […]
FALLSTON, MD—Harford County residents can get free Internet access from the parking lots at five county buildings where public Wi-Fi has been expanded. County government expanded the service in response to the statewide shutdown of businesses, schools and other public facilities due to COVID-19. Although county buildings remain generally closed to the public, the Harford County Office of Information & […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County will reopen on Friday, May 15, in accordance with Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement on Wednesday. On Wednesday evening, Governor Hogan stated that Maryland was ready to initiate Phase 1 of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery and that some businesses could begin reopening. On Thursday, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman issued the following statement: “I am […]
UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski tweeted on Thursday, saying, “Beginning tomorrow (Friday), recreational fishing and boating will be open, as well as our tennis courts and disc golf courses. Please remember to keep your distance and avoid groups of 10 or more people.” Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County reminded residents on Thursday that all county parks remain open. […]