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County projections show Havre de Grace Elementary over 110% capacity; council warned of limits on new dwelling approvals

Havre de Grace Mayor and City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Harford County enrollment projections presented to the Havre de Grace council show Havre de Grace Elementary operating at 111% capacity (599 students of capacity 542), triggering municipal adequate public facilities rules that limit approval of new dwelling units when elementary capacity exceeds 110%.

Jeff Goins, director of planning, presented Harford County Public Schools' 2025–2032 capacity and enrollment projections to the Havre de Grace City Council on Jan. 20.

Goins reported Havre de Grace Elementary's capacity at 542 students with current enrollment at 599 (111% of capacity) and said that under the city's Adequate Public…

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