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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Check out all the fun happening at the Bel Air Farmers' Market in October 2023

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See the flyer below for more information on when your favorite brewer, vintner or live performer will be at the Bel Air Farmers' Market this October. Bring the kids to the market on October 7 and October 21, when Lucky will be entertaining with f...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

Applications are open for Bel Air 150 signature event

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A web page, which will be the focal point for information related to the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Bel Air's incorporation in 1874, has gone live. Follow this link to go to the page immediately, or go to the "Government" t...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Dance Lessons: Swing & Salsa

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Join us on Wednesdays, October 11-November 15, 2023 at the Bel Air Armory for a 6-week dance lesson session. Choose from East Coast Swing/Salsa or West Coast Swing! $80 per person for the 6-week session.

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Roots of the Blues: A FREE Lecture Series!

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Explore the origins of the blues in post-Reconstruction times and discuss musicians such as W.C. Handy, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and others. Free, but registration is required. October 10, 17, 24, 2023; 10-11:30am at the Bel Air Armory.

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Bryan Mullaney looks back over 40 years with Bel Air Department of Public Works

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Even after 40 years with Bel Air’s Department of Public Works, Operations Chief Bryan Mullaney is learning new things on the job.

“You’re always learning new things, because you’re always doing so much [that&rsqu...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Motorists and pedestrians, exercise caution now that a new school year has started

A photo of parking enforcement monitor Shannon Bush directing traffic during school dismissal.

Parking enforcement monitors Shannon Bush and Tami Leighty donned bright yellow vests and gloves Monday afternoon as they prepared to shepherd Bel Air Elementary School students and parents through the intersection of Hickory Avenue and Lee Way.

Bush, a th...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Election for Town of Bel Air Board of Commissioners

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The Town of Bel Air Municipal Election for three (3) seats on the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners is scheduled for November 7, 2023.

The Board of Town Commissioners consists of five members who are elected to four-year terms. Any citizen who d...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

3rd Annual National Chess Day Tournament

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Come visit Bel Air for two days of chess and explore our town! For players of all levels! Tournament for USChess Members and casual players. October 14-15, 2023.

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Posted on: August 24, 2023

‘Refuse to be a victim’: Bel Air Police conduct active assailant training classes

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Have a plan. Have a mindset, and above all, refuse to be a victim.

That was the message that Bel Air Police Department officers Nick Rhodes and Logan Walsh emphasized again and again Tuesday while taking 10 staff members from Springboard Community Services...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Applications to participate in 2023 Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting are available

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The Town of Bel Air, the Bel Air Downtown Alliance and Parade Chairman Michael Blum announce the 33rd Annual BEL AIR CHRISTMAS PARADE and TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION, scheduled for Sunday, December 3, 2023 -- the festivities start at 3:30 p.m.!

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Agreement Reached to Allow Construction to Begin on Homestead-Wakefield Elementary Redevelopment

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Harford County Public Schools and the Town of Bel Air have reached an agreement regarding an emergency access road through the Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School campus, an agreement that allows construction to proceed on the long-awaited redevelopment...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: July 10, 2023

Bel Air residents invited to participate in street tree planting program

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The Town of Bel Air is looking to increase its Urban Tree Canopy by planting more trees in public rights of way, and residents are welcome to play a role in those plantings.

About 70% of publicly maintained rights of way in town are canopy free. Not all ri...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: June 5, 2023

Visit ‘Construction Projects’ page for the latest on town infrastructure projects

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There are multiple infrastructure projects happening in town, some taking place now and others planned for the coming months. We expect that these much-needed improvements to our streets and parks – which are supported by grants obtained through the town ...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Hometown Heroes banners, featuring 2023-2025 honorees, grace Main Street

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Take a walk along Main Street downtown, and you’ll see lots of smiling faces on banners – maybe the face of someone you know – who has served in our nation’s armed forces or served the community as a first responder.

These 27 faces, which can be seen on ba...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Angela Robertson named director of economic development for Town of Bel Air

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Angela Robertson, who has more than a decade of service with the town’s Economic Development Department, has been promoted to director of economic development.

Her promotion was approved unanimously by the Board of Town Commissioners during their meeting M...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: May 4, 2023

First Fridays kicks off for 2023 season with live music, beer garden, food trucks and more

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There will be plenty for adults and children to enjoy at the site of this year’s first, First Fridays celebration – a beer garden, food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, entertainment for kids – but attendees should not limit themselves to the festivit...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: April 27, 2023

Special exception granted for assisted living facility on South Main Street

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The developer of a 32-bed assisted living facility, which is slated for a former dental office building in the 900 block of South Main Street, has been granted a special exception to build in a part of town zoned for residential office use.

Multiple regula...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Public input sought on narrowing Thomas & George St., improving traffic safety around Plumtree Park

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The town’s plans to narrow Thomas and George Streets and improve traffic and pedestrian safety around Plumtree Park – plans that have been in the works for nearly 10 years – are expected to come to fruition later this year.

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: April 3, 2023

Bel Air Farmers' Market opens Saturday, April 8

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Come support your local farmers as the Bel Air Farmers' Market kicks off its 2023 season on Saturday, April 8. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Mary E.W. Risteau state office building at Bond and Thomas Streets. Visito...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: March 30, 2022

Bel Air Armory Top Wedding Venue in Harford County!

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Bel Air Armory Featured in the TOP 8 Wedding Venues in Harford County!

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