The Abingdon/Emmorton/Riverside/Belcamp/Perryman/Bel Air South Community Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on Nov. 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda features a guest talk by Rich Albright of Friends of Jerusalem Mill and routine community updates including the Sheriff’s Office, county and fire reports, and a delegate update.

Nov

November 5, 2026 Veterans Commission Meeting

The Harford County Veterans Commission is scheduled to meet Nov. 5, 2026, to finalize plans for the Nov. 14 Veterans and Family Resource Fair and to review Veterans Day events and volunteer logistics.

Discussion Points

•Event dates, locations, and volunteer roles for the Veterans Resource Fair and Veterans Day events

Nov

Board of Estimates Meeting date has moved from Tuesday, November 3rd to Monday, November 2nd, at 1:00 p.m.

The Harford County Board of Estimates was scheduled on Nov. 2, 2026, to consider eight procurement and contract items, including equipment purchases, facility work for the county library, refuse-and-recycling contracts and a multi-million-dollar open-end services authorization.

Nov

November 02, 2026, Board of Estimates Meeting date has moved from Tuesday, November 3rd to Monday, November 2nd, at 1:00 p.m.. Minutes

The Harford County Board of Estimates met Oct. 20, 2026 and unanimously approved a series of procurement awards and contract changes, including a $3.57 million 911 system upgrade, vehicle purchases, multiple public-works contracts and renewals. The board also moved into closed session to discuss a property acquisition and road-improvement projects and approved related recommendations on return to open session.

Discussion Points

•Add curbing along Bynum Road adjacent to new trail segment
•Addition of a fifth truck for new crew chief
•Add seven working days to complete work
•Annual not-to-exceed amount of $525,000 cited
•Anticipated auction revenue for old units ($8,000–$10,000 each)
•Award recommendation to ePlus Technology for $60,539.36
•BGE utility design and relocation required for Tollgate Road culvert replacement over Winters Run tributary
•Board entered closed session under statutory authority to discuss real property and road improvement matters
•Not-to-exceed award of $165,000 recommended
•Purpose: staff augmentation, project schedule maintenance, engineering design support
•Recommendation names multiple firms and sets annual not-to-exceed ceiling
•Recommendation to award to Carousel Industries for $3,572,442.66
•Renewal of CradlePoint netCloud subscription for vehicle routers
•Replacement of four aging trucks due to rising maintenance costs
•Replacement of port-a-pots with a prefabricated restroom at 400 Williams Street
•Service will cover 79 specified county locations including public safety and community sites
•SMARTnet renewal and Cisco DNA licensing are necessary for central router management and support
•Tenable One will search for cyber threats and help remediate vulnerabilities
•Town of Bel Air contribution of $175,000 toward the facility
•Upgrade will modernize PSAP work stations and reduce telecommunicator stress
•Upon return, board approved recommendations related to those closed-session topics

Decisions

•Approve Change Order #2 increasing contract to $374,410
•Approved multi-firm pool not to exceed $4,000,000 per year
•Approve recommendations discussed in closed session for property acquisition and road projects
•Approve renewal to maintain support and security subscriptions
•Approve sole-source award to BGE
•Approve Tenable One award and SMARTnet Change Order #3
•Approve Vesta 911 upgrade award
•Award to Bry's Lawn Care and Landscaping up to $525,000/year
•Award to Hertrich Fleet Services for $338,770.00
•Award to The Public Restroom Company for $298,108.00

Oct

Harford MagaScene - November 2026

A Hartford Magazine interview with April and Marcus Cheatham profiles Door of Hope Outreach, a faith-based 501(c)(3) serving families in Harford County with a food pantry, clothing/toiletry closets, case-management and youth programming; clients and volunteers describe services and how to apply.

Discussion Points

•Client credited Door of Hope with providing crucial initial support
•Client described eviction, job loss and current homelessness
•Donations collected via phone, website/QR, social media and events
•Founders' homelessness history as motivation for creating the nonprofit
•Fundraising is grassroots, with a gala and door-to-door outreach
•Group size averages 10–20 youth and accepts volunteers starting around age 10
•Organization is volunteer-driven with one paid helper (daughter Miley)
•Pantry eligibility is broad but clients are asked to enroll for casework
•Program offers life-skills training and trips
•Services include pantry, clothing, toiletries, case-management, job-readiness and youth programming
•Volunteer activities include museum trips and school shopping sprees
•Volunteers provide rides and do not turn people away

Oct

Harford MagaScene - November2026

A Hartford Magazine interview profiles Door of Hope Outreach, a faith-based nonprofit founded by April and Marcus Cheatham serving Harford County with a food pantry, clothing and toiletry closets, case management and youth programming; clients and volunteers describe services, referral process and volunteer needs.

Discussion Points

•April announced the Gifts of Hope program and said 100 ornaments were made for children affected by homelessness, addiction, suicide or parental incarceration.
•Founders described their lived experience of homelessness and use of county resources, and explained the organization's volunteer model and services.
•Hazel described volunteer activities, youth trips and distribution of material goods; she urged community members to volunteer.
•Jake described program activities, group size estimates and personal outcomes from participation.
•Marcus explained donation channels and the organization's preference that pantry users register as clients for individualized case assistance.
•Tanika recounted job loss, eviction and current homelessness and described how Door of Hope supported her.

Oct

Commission on Disabilities Agenda - October 26, 2026

The Harford County Commission on Disabilities met Oct. 26, 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) to hear a presentation from the Maryland Department of Health and receive committee updates, discuss Fields of Opportunity 2026 and strategic planning, and review upcoming Office of Disability Services events including an Empowered Resource Fair.

Discussion Points

•Committee reports from Employment, Legislative, Accessibility, and Membership committees
•Guest presentation from Maryland Department of Health (Ronya Nassar) introduced by Meredith Easter
•Member updates and public comment period
•New business: Office of Disability Services events and Empowered Resource Fair
•Old business: Fields of Opportunity 2026 and Strategic Planning

Oct

Harford County Council - October 20, 2026

Public hearings and legislative session in Harford County covered 13 proposed agricultural preservation easements (with one title-dispute flagged), a package of bills including bond-refunding authorization, a landfill-area tax credit, hotel-occupancy allocation changes, auditor oversight changes, rooftop solar rules, and several routine votes.

Discussion Points

•Annual fiscal cost roughly $95k and must be enacted prior to tax-bill deadlines.
•Bill codifies investigative authority, subpoena procedures, hearings and whistleblower protections.
•Council members debated oversight options and the need for equitable investment in districts generating funds.
•Counsel noted title issues (ROFR) on Record Road parcel and proposed conditional move forward with a June 30 deadline to clear title.
•DOE-based estimates were cited to demonstrate rooftop potential relative to ground-mounted solar.
•Financial adviser recommended retaining authority but noted market rates currently likely preclude savings.
•Legal counsel reviewed code and typical bond terms.
•Opponents argued the measure imposes property-cost burdens; supporters argued it protects farmland and advances local renewable targets.
•Presenter showed revenue/expense examples for District A (FY2024-FY2026) and argued for allocation rather than prioritization.
•Program longstanding since early 1990s, covers ~36 properties.
•Public commenter raised concerns about lack of minimum qualifications and ambiguous subpoena scope for private parties.
•Staff described valuation method, caps ($8,000/acre and development-right caps), and parcel specifics.

Decisions

•Council approved an authorization that preserves the option to refund in 2027 without immediate issuance.
•Council approved Bill 26-22 and directed follow-up administrative work to specify qualifications and scope.
•Council approved code language change to require allocation and improve transparency.
•Council approved resolutions to proceed with the easement acquisition authorizations.
•Council approved the bill to continue tax credit provisions.
•Council approved the rooftop-solar zoning amendment as amended.

Directions

•Auditor's office to develop qualification standards and procedural instruments for subpoenas and investigator duties; report back to council.
•County counsel and staff to pursue title clearance/waivers and continue negotiations; funds committed but closings contingent on cleared title.
•Planning & Zoning to implement waiver processes and track impacts.
•Tourism and administration to develop allocation procedures and encourage nonprofit project proposals for District A and other nonmunicipal districts.
•Treasurer and debt advisers will monitor markets and return with a resolution if refunding is economical.
•Treasurer/assessor to identify eligible addresses and update billing procedures.

Oct

October 20, 2026, Board of Estimates. Minutes

The Harford County Board of Estimates met Oct. 6, 2026, and unanimously approved a series of procurement awards and vehicle/equipment purchases, multiple stream-restoration and monitoring contracts, a change order for asbestos testing related to HWTEF Phase 3 demolition, and a closed-session decision on a road improvement property acquisition.

Discussion Points

•Attendees during closed session were recorded; the public record summarizes topic only.
•Board moved into closed session under statutory authority to consider property acquisition tied to a road improvement project
•Countywide discharge stations and Foster Branch monitoring locations listed
•Near-real-time data will support Emergency Services and watershed management during storm events
•Need for field sampling because export-line material records are absent
•Project restores ~2,600 linear feet and assists MS4/NPDES compliance
•Project scope includes Greene Road to the county line and a list of neighborhood streets totaling ~4.69 miles
•Project will restore ~3,550 linear feet and aims to reduce nutrient and sediment loads for Chesapeake Bay watershed benefits
•Replacement justified by high mileage, rust, and end-of-life status
•Safety benefits: improved visibility and drainage protection
•Scope: mowing, weed and brush clearing, trimming around guardrails and signs
•Testing performed in design phase to inform potential abatement scope and cost
•Unit numbering for Kenworth trucks deferred until delivery to allow prioritization if failures occur
•Work includes stabilization and riparian enhancements
•Work will assist the County in meeting MS4/NPDES permit requirements

Decisions

•All listed equipment purchases approved unanimously
•Board approved the closed-session recommendation in open session
•Change Order #3 approved to fund testing; any abatement to be authorized separately
•Contract awarded to Allen Myers MD, Inc. for $2,299,916
•Contract awarded to Expert Landscape Management at up to $350,000 per year
•Contract awarded to Kinsley Construction for $1,292,000
•Contract awarded to Kinsley Construction for $1,751,000
•Two sole-source awards to USGS approved unanimously

Directions

•Administration and Public Works to implement recommendation approved in open session
•Coordinate with Harford Community College for access and monitoring
•Coordinate with HOA and Board of Education properties for access and scheduling
•Coordinate with USGS to provide data feeds and monitoring protocols
•Department of Public Works to finalize award documents
•Department of Public Works to proceed with sampling and report results to the Board
•Department to manage contract execution and scheduling
•Department to manage trade-ins, auctions, and delivery scheduling

Oct

Board of Estimates

The Harford County Board of Estimates' Oct. 20, 2026 meeting agenda listed multiple procurement and project items — including a proposed open‑end water/wastewater construction contract and a Vesta 911 upgrade — with item costs and presenters but no meeting time or funding sources stated in the agenda.

Oct

Churchville / Creswell / Fountain Green CAB agenda 10/15/2026

The Churchville Cresswell Fountain Green Dublin Darlington Community Advisory Board met Oct. 15, 2026, with a Harford Forward presentation and a Maryland American Water follow-up on the agenda.

Discussion Points

•Harford Forward master plan presentation listed
•Maryland American Water follow-up and confirmed company attendees listed
•Sheriff’s Office report listed

Oct

Commission for Women Agenda - October 14, 2026

The Harford County Commission for Women was scheduled Oct. 14, 2026, to hear a guest presentation and to discuss planning for a Nov. 14 Women’s Resource Fair, ongoing community-conversation speakers, committee updates and logistical plans for upcoming events.

Discussion Points

•Guest presentation by Chiwy Webster; committee updates; planning for Women’s Resource Fair and Community Conversations series.

Oct

Harford County Council - October 13, 2026

Harford County Council held a legislative/board meeting covering a Board of Health fall update (Medicaid renewal policy changes, a produce-prescription grant, gun-lock distribution, rabies baiting), multiple public hearings (enterprise zone tax credits, homelessness commission bill, military leave expansion, rooftop solar zoning, council-eligibility charter change), appointments, and public comments focused on solar projects and local infrastructure.

Discussion Points

•Brief thanks to nominee; acknowledgment of volunteer commitment.
•Comparisons to Frederick and Cecil county approaches.
•Concerns about council members voting on budgets for employers they work for and pending litigation referenced.
•Council approved friendly amendments to fix drafting/thresholds.
•Council deferred final approvals to a future meeting to meet state submission timing.
•Council letter opposing Arena Mallard solar project citing agricultural preservation and neighborhood impacts.
•Department plans resource directory, workforce referrals, and targeted outreach to affected residents.
•Descriptions and capital/investment figures for three enterprise-zone applicants.
•Emphasis on prevention and connecting systems (schools, health, transportation).
•Final readings and recorded votes for several zoning and charter bills.
•Fiscal estimate for McCormick project: new construction assessment ~$17M; county 10-year credit share ~$5M.
•Fiscal note estimated ~ $4,000 annual cost and small number of affected employees.
•Health officer outlined Medicaid changes (Oct. 1 and Jan. 1, 2027) and exemptions.
•Opponents (Chamber, residents, businesses) argued a mandate would raise construction costs and recommended incentives instead.
•Presentation of differing homelessness counts (HUD, school district, coordinated entry).
•Produce-prescription pilot in Aberdeen/Edgewood and mobile-health collaboration with UMMC Upper Chesapeake were announced.
•Proposal for advisory, 21-member commission including people with lived experience.
•Proposal to change charter eligibility to focus on 'substantial control' by executive/council.
•Sponsor described gap between current leave and reservist training obligations.
•Sponsor emphasized rooftop solar preserves agricultural land and improves long-term economics.

Decisions

•Amendments 1 and 2 approved (5–1–1); public hearing closed.
•Appointment approved by recorded vote.
•Bills 26-012, 26-013 and 26-014 approved on final reading; opposition letter approved.
•Public hearing held; final vote deferred to a future meeting.

Directions

•Amended bill will return for further consideration; staff to incorporate amendments.
•Council to take up bill next week for further consideration.
•Council will consider whether to advance the question to voters in 2028.
•Council will take up the bill at the next meeting.
•Health department to continue community outreach and produce-prescription planning; publish resources and phone line for individualized assistance.
•Staff to forward documentation to SDAT to meet state timeline for spring 2027 assessment.
•Staff to send opposition letter to Arena Renewables and continue engagement with residents and state agencies.

Oct

Abingdon / Emmorton / Bel Air South CAB agenda 10/08/2026

The Bel Air South Community Advisory Board agenda scheduled a meeting Oct. 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Abingdon/Emmorton area to hear community-policing, fire-safety, county and council updates and to review community issues. The agenda lists named presenters but did not provide a guest speaker name.

Oct

Harford County Council - October 6, 2026

Public hearing and council meeting in Harford County covering water/sewer map revisions, proposed changes to the Adequate Public Facilities (APF) rules, a charter amendment on budget authority, an Amtrak bridge clearance resolution, school capital transfers and several appointments and votes.

Discussion Points

•Appointments and routine votes recorded with six yes votes and one absence.
•Community advocates requested minimum clearances (25 ft Gunpowder, 30 ft Bush) and asked that the Bush River design keep opening capability.
•Council asked how and when projects are removed from plan lists; staff said removal occurs when there is no intent to build.
•Council cited regional coordination with Baltimore County and urged timely action while design decisions are pending.
•Delete the modified enrollment projection requirement from the twice‑yearly growth report.
•Introduction of amendments to Bill 26‑017 adjusting dollar thresholds was read into the record.
•Invite municipal planning directors and mayors to semiannual APF advisory meetings and codify HCPS verification of exceeded capacity.
•MEA grant of $2,300,000 received the day before bids; roof under budget, rooftop units over budget.
•Proposal would allow council to increase existing line items but requires balancing by cutting elsewhere and majority approval for amendments.
•Request to shift $1,000,000 between line items to cover total project cost.
•Retain 110% threshold for 3 years as APF level of service.
•Staff proposed water/sewer category changes for specific parcels and updated table 3‑1 to reflect recent development activity.
•Supporters say it enables district advocacy; opponents say it undermines charter checks and risks service cuts or tax increases.

Decisions

•Appointments approved; resolution and capital transfer approved; December 1 meeting canceled.
•Capital transfer approved (6‑0, one absent)
•Resolution 032‑26 approved (6‑0, one absent)

Directions

•Approve transfer and proceed with contract award and staged construction.
•Transmit the resolution to the U.S. Coast Guard and Amtrak and coordinate with Baltimore County officials.

Oct

October 06, 2026, Board of Estimates. Minutes

Harford County Board of Estimates met Sept. 22, 2026, and approved a series of procurement awards and contract change orders including a $1.21 million award to renovate the Welcome One Emergency Shelter, multiple Public Works vehicle and equipment purchases, software renewals and professional-services increases. Most motions passed with recorded approval; one contract increase recorded a single abstention.

Discussion Points

•Change order supports application management, storage, backup and recovery, and data protection for mainframe systems.
•directions
•Project scope: demolition, furnishing and installation of new family suites, offices and lounge; adds ~3,400 sq ft.
•Proposal expands representation scope and increases hourly rates for Ethics Board legal counsel.
•Renewal covers device management, IT service desk and antivirus.
•Replacements chosen for right‑typing, versatility and reliability; trade‑in values to be applied toward purchases.
•Software functions include applications, waiting lists, inspections, occupancy management, payments and reporting for housing programs.
•Software supports budget preparation, financial planning and performance management; requested as annual service and maintenance.
•The change order will provide MRO supplies to multiple county departments.

Decisions

•All fleet and equipment awards approved.
•Award approved as presented.
•Award approved to ePlus Technology for $1,502,644.46.
•Change Order #1 approved.
•Change Order #1 approved; contract ceiling increased to $150,000.
•Change Order #2 approved.
•Change Order #2 approved, authorizing up to $200,000 per year.
•Contract awarded to Janus Contractors for $1,209,949.00

Oct

October 01, 2026, October 1, 2026 Veterans Commission Meeting. Minutes

Harford County Veterans’ Affairs Commission met Oct. 1, 2026; members heard a presentation about a planned 12-unit Fisher House at Perry Point, reviewed recent veteran events, discussed a proposed funeral-home proclamation process (tabled), and prepared for a November 14 Veterans Resource Fair.

Discussion Points

•36 vendors confirmed, 2 declined, 6 no response; Armory capacity 39 groups
•Administrative workload, county executive sign-off, and pilot testing questions
•Commission has window decals for veteran‑friendly businesses
•Fall Fest scheduled Oct. 23 at APG Community Center
•Form community support group, create 501(c)(3), hire executive director, and fund ongoing services (target $200,000/year)
•Mechanism for families to request proclamations via funeral homes
•Need to raise approximately $4 million to complete capital campaign
•Prescription service relocation from APG PX to commissary for seven-day access
•Resource and Discount guides to be printed for giveaway bags

Decisions

•Item tabled pending clarification and after-term coordination

Directions

•Commission to support volunteer recruitment and local fundraising efforts
•Distribute printed materials and decals at upcoming events
•Members to sign up for duties and finalize logistics

Sep

Kaleidoscope - October 2026

Kaleidoscope, a Harford County arts program, aired interviews and features on local cultural events including the Darlington Apple Festival's 40th anniversary, Stepping Stone Farm Museum workshops and Fall Harvest, Deer Creek Chorale's 20th anniversary and youth choir plans, and county Cultural Arts Board exhibition and grant opportunities.

Discussion Points

•Access Arts Grants purpose, deadlines and application process
•Anniversary programming and concert date
•Commissioned work Crossing Over by Dr. Daniel McDavid
•Fall Harvest dates and activities
•Festival origins and volunteer leadership
•Launch and content of Living Traditions workshops
•Library photography exhibit schedule and themes
•Partnership with CHEP and charitable activities
•Plans for international trip to London and Canterbury
•Registration timelines for adult and youth choirs
•Ticketing and volunteer appeals
•Vendor–nonprofit pairing to raise funds for local nonprofits
•Volunteer and donation appeals
•Workshop dates and ticketing
•Year-round planning timeline and volunteer needs
•Youth choir size and school representation

Sep

Commission for Women Agenda - September 28, 2026

The Harford County Commission for Women was scheduled to meet Sept. 28, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. at the McFaul Activity Center, Room #5. The agenda listed a presentation by Kristen Burton of Hope in a Horseshoe, committee updates and calendar changes, consideration of a new student member, and three new-business items including a brochure, a marketing sticker and a request from Choose Hope for “Mom bags.”

Sep

Public Health Matter - October 2026

Harford County Health Department public-information program on rabies explains how rabies spreads, how animals are tested, state vaccination requirements, quarantine rules for exposed pets, and a new pilot oral rabies vaccination (ORV) program launching on county and state properties.

Discussion Points

•10-day observation for owned dogs/cats after biting incidents to monitor shedding period.
•45-day monitoring and booster for previously vaccinated pets exposed to a positive or unsatisfactory animal.
•Diagnosis requires postmortem brain tissue testing at the state lab; unsatisfactory tests occur and county treats them as positive to be safe.
•Four-month strict quarantine for unvaccinated pets exposed to rabies.
•Maryland requires rabies vaccination for dogs, cats and ferrets at four months of age.
•ORV uses vaccine-containing baits to immunize raccoons and reduce rabies prevalence; two bait types described (fish meal polymer and coated sachet).
•Pilot will be limited to county- and state-owned properties and a 1-kilometer buffer around confirmed terrestrial positive cases; bats are excluded.
•Signs include furious (aggression) and paralytic (lethargy/paralysis) presentations; nocturnal animals active by day may indicate illness.
•Vaccination reduces animal-to-human risk, changes quarantine protocols and lowers the incidence of pet rabies cases.

Decisions

•Pilot ORV program launched (operational plan described; formal approvals/permits not recorded in transcript)

Directions

•Implement ORV pilot on county/state properties within 1 km of confirmed terrestrial positives; coordinate with USDA for post-baiting trapping and immunogenicity testing.

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