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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Town of Bel Air Offers Free On-Street Metered Parking During Holiday Season

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The Town of Bel Air is making spirits bright this holiday season with free on-street metered parking downtown (excludes parking lots and parking garage) now through New Year's Day! It's the most wonderful time of the year to Sho...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: November 21, 2023

New Town Commissioners Chizmar, Rutledge and Taylor take their seats

A photo of the Bel Air Town Commissioners after three new members were sworn in Nov. 20

Three new members of the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners, who had been elected in early November, took their seats on the dais Monday evening.

Steve Chizmar, James Rutledge III and Jake Taylor were sworn in by Michelle Karczeski, Clerk of the Circuit C...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Dance Lessons: Swing and Rumba

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Wednesdays, January 24-February 28, 2024

$80 per person for the 6-week session (one-hour class).

6-7pm--East Coast Swing--Level 2

7 -8p--Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba

Must register in advance online through the provided link.

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Posted on: November 3, 2023

Plenty of fun happening as the Bel Air Farmers' Market transitions to the holiday season

An image of a poster advertising the Bel Air Farmers' Market Holiday Village in December 2023

November is the final month for the regular season of the Bel Air Farmers' Market, BUT, it also is the beginning of the Winter Market season, with the BAFM's Holiday Village happening right in the midst of that three-week winter stretch....

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Applications are open for Bel Air 150 signature event

An image of the logo created Nate Dorrell for Bel Air's 150th Anniversary

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: October 20, 2023

Town recertified as a Sustainable Maryland community

A logo noting Bel Air's status as a Sustainable Maryland community.

The Town of Bel Air was honored this week for being re-certified as a Sustainable Maryland community. The Town was recognized for its initiatives to protect the environment and maintain the vitality of the local economy, such as using goats to control non...

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Bel Air News Flash
Posted on: August 30, 2023

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

A photo of Bel Air DPW Operations Chief Bryan Mullaney celebrating 40 years with DPW

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

Chizmar, Rutledge, and Taylor Win Town of Bel Air Commissioners Seats

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OFFICIAL RESULTS OF THE 2023 TOWN OF BEL AIR MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Chizmar, Rutledge, and Taylor Win Town of Bel Air Commissioners Seats

The official results of the 2023 Town of Bel Air Municipal Election as of the closing of polls on November 7, 2023, at 8:00...

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Posted on: August 24, 2023

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

A photo of the messages written during active assailant training in Bel Air

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

A photo of women riding horses in Bel Air's 2021 Christmas Parade

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

A photo of the marquee sign at Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School in Bel Air, MD

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: June 5, 2023

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

A photo of construction stakes planted in Homestead Park, Bel Air

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

A photo of a Hometown Heroes banner on Main Street in Bel Air

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

A headshot of new Economic Development Director Angela Robertson

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: April 27, 2023

Special exception granted for assisted living facility on South Main Street

A photo of the building at 908 S. Main St. slated to be redeveloped as an assisted living facility.

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

A closer shot of a car on Thomas Street by Plumtree Park in Bel Air.

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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