Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Havre de Grace City Council approved expansion of its school resource officer program during a meeting Tuesday.
The following is a recap of the Jan. 22 City Council meeting as Patch documented the event live from City Hall. 8:44 p.m. The meeting adjourned. 8:42 p.m. Mayor Wayne Dougherty declared that his favorite NFL player was Ray Rice and he only hoped that Rice got more playing time at the Super Bowl. Councilman John Correri asked that the City Hall be illuminated in purple. Councilman Bill Martin went on record with his Super Bowl prediction: 34-17. Council President Randy Craig said his wife, who hails from San Francisco, is a 49ers fan. Half the house is 49ers and the other half is Ravens. "The hallway is the neutral zone," Craig said. 8:35 p.m. Council President Randy Craig said that the Havre de Grace High School wrestling program is in its…
Monday, November 5, 2012
The City Council discussed annexation, auditing, bonds, voting and 'Superstorm Sandy' at its Nov. 5 meeting.
The Havre de Grace City Council adopted two resolutions during Monday's regular meeting at City Hall: one to annex a portion of Old Post Road and another to amend the terms of the city's water bonds. A public hearing will take place Dec. 3 so citizens can comment on the proposed annexation. The following is the sequence of events from the meeting as covered in a live blog from City Hall Monday: 8:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned. 8:25 p.m. "Get out there and vote. It's your duty and it's your future," said one citizen during the comment period. Billee Smith from Main Street LLC shared about Mob the Merchant, an initiative that encourages people to shop downtown. The most recent event was Saturday, Nov. 2, at Wonder Toys. "They were very …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Havre de Grace City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
Havre de Grace City Council set a pair of public hearings to discuss legislation introduced during Monday's regular meeting. Council will hear public input on proposed alterations to the road code, the water & sewer fee process and the city's taxicab code. Council also approved two public events during the meeting. For a full rundown of the meeting, as provided during a live blog Monday night, read below: ——— 8:18 p.m.: The meeting adjourns. 8:17 p.m.: Councilman Miller noted the planning committee will meet at 7 p.m. on April 9 to discuss zoning at the proposed hospital at MD Route 155 and Bulle Rock Parkway. 8:16 p.m.: During public comment, resident Bob Robinson noted that he knew former City Councilman Ralph Mason, who used to give he …
Monday, March 19, 2012
Havre de Grace City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
The following is the play-by-play from Monday's three-hour, 10-minute City Council meeting. The meeting included two presentations, two resolutions and the introduction of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Patch covers the meetings with a live blog. This is from the live blog: ——— 10:10 p.m.: The meeting adjourns, and council moves into a closed session. 10:03 p.m.: Council President Martin said two public work sessions have been scheduled to discuss the budget: 10 p.m.: Councilman Craig notes that the Lyric Opera will be held at 3 p.m. on May 6 at the United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15, or $45 including a reception following the performance at Laurrapin Grille. Tickets can be purchased at the Havre de Grace Visitor’s Center …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Havre de Grace City Council met Tuesday evening at City Hall.
The following is the minute-by-minute updates from a live blog at Tuesday's City Council meeting. 8:23 p.m.: Meeting adjourns. 8:22 p.m.: Dougherty notes some key dates for the May 8 election. Residents may file to run for three council seats from March 6 to March 20. The final day for candidates to withdraw is April 3. The last day to register to vote is April 17. 8:20 p.m.: Public comment opens and closes with one remark. A resident of 702 Giles Street notes that the repairs in the street have left potholes and questions whether there will be complete repairs on the street. Parks replies: “It is to be paved where it was excavated. Not the entire thing” 8:17 p.m.: Council President Bill Martin thanked members of the ethics commission for …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Patch recaps Monday's City Council Meeting via notes from a live blog at City Hall.
Havre de Grace City Council honored four students and a former teacher in a 101-minute meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Beloved Hall of Fame teacher Don Osman was presented a key to the city. So, too, was Boys & Girls Club activist Quynh Budzynski. Mayor Wayne Dougherty delivered a statement on the city’s second quarter finances. Police Chief Teresa Walter revealed a 34-percent crime reduction in the second half of 2011 as compared to the second half of 2010. Director of Public Works Larry Parks said the dredging at Tydings Park is scheduled to be done by Friday. In another highlight Monday, Mayor Dougherty’s nephew returned from Afghanistan and surprised the Mayor in the council chambers. The next meeting is Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Below is …
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Havre de Grace also unveiled its new city website during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Havre de Grace City Council passed an ordinance concerning forest conservation in a 62-minute meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Council also recognized resident Ned Colburn for his contributions to the city. The Winter Wonderland Committee within the Chamber of Commerce was also recognized for its efforts to create a festive environment in Havre de Grace during the holiday season. A new city website and three television screens in council chambers were also unveiled Tuesday. Below is a recap of the entire meeting as it happened: ——— 8:02 p.m.: Meeting adjourns. 8:01 p.m.: Period for public comment closes without comment. 8:00 p.m.: Mayor Dougherty reminds residents that Don Osman will be inducted into the HCPS Educators Hall of Fame next…
James P. Miller
10:07 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Once again the city leaders let emotion get in the way of sound fiscal management. I agree with putting police officers in the County Schools. I don't agree with the City of Havre de Grace funding officers that the County shold provide, but for some unknown reason refuses to do. more ›