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County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Legislative Session Day 2023-17 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 43-2023 Appointment—Economic Development Commission - Mary Way Bolt, JoAnn Dawson, Bernard DeMarinis, Woody Jackson, Robert Palsgrove, Michael Rat
09/27/2023 1:01 PM
Cecil County Government Recognizes Cecil County Recycling Award Recipients
Elkton, MD – County Executive Danielle Hornberger is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Cecil County Recycling Awards. This is the 18th year that Cecil County Government has recognized municipalities, private firms, and other organizations for excellence in recycling and waste reduction.
09/18/2023 12:08 PM
Cecil County Government Earns Upgraded Credit Rating; Highest in Charter Government History
Elkton — Moody’s Investors Service, one of the nation’s premier bond credit rating agencies, has upgraded Cecil County Government’s bond rating from Aa2 to Aa1, the highest such rating achieved in the history of Cecil County Government and first upgrade from Moody’s in the county’s Charter Governmen
09/13/2023 5:52 PM
Cecil Grown’s 2023 Harvest Dinner
Elkton, MD – Join the Cecil County Office of Economic Development at The Wellwood on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, for Cecil Grown’s Harvest Dinner.
09/11/2023 2:57 PM
Cecil County Department of Community Services Seeks Volunteers for Cecil Cares 2023
Elkton, MD – The Cecil County Department of Community Services (DCS) is seeking volunteers for Cecil Cares 2023, the 8th annual countywide day of service, on Saturday October 7. Cecil Cares offers citizens the opportunity to connect and volunteer with local organizations (nonprofits, government agen
09/05/2023 12:27 PM
Cecil County Government Assumes Responsibility for Well and Septic Services in the County
Elkton, MD – In its ongoing effort to improve services to county residents, Cecil County Government will be assuming responsibility for well and septic services under a delegation agreement with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), effective August 21, 2023.
08/25/2023 3:40 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Legislative Session Day 2023-15 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 35-2023 As Amended Supplemental Appropriation – General Fund Balance – Board of Education – Safe and Secure School Entrances Projects - Rising Sun and Co
08/02/2023 1:44 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Legislative Session Day 2023-14 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 37-2023 Allocate $10,000,000 of Unassigned General Fund Balance to a Committed Education Fund. A Resolution to allocate $10,000,000 of unassigned general
07/19/2023 9:35 AM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Legislative Session Day 2023-13 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 36-2023 Appointment – Commission for Women – Abigail Bingham. A Resolution to confirm the County Executive’s appointment of Abigail Bingham to the Commiss
07/19/2023 9:29 AM
Cecil County Department of Community Services Seeks Cecil Cares Projects
Elkton, Maryland —¬ The Cecil County Department of Community Services (DCS) is seeking projects for Cecil Cares, the 8th annual countywide day of service set to take place on October 7, 2023.
07/07/2023 1:39 PM
Fiscal Year 2024 Video Lottery Terminal Local Community Grant Program Awards
Elkton, MD – Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger is pleased to announce the recipients of the competitive fiscal year 2024 Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Local Community Grants
07/07/2023 11:32 AM
Community Services Foundation of Cecil County Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Elkton, Maryland – The Community Services Foundation of Cecil County has received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need.
06/28/2023 1:13 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Legislative Session Day 2023-12 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Bill No. 2023-08 Bond Authorization – General Obligation Project Bonds. An Act authorizing and empowering Cecil County, Maryland (the “County”), to borrow from time to
06/23/2023 11:40 AM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Legislative Session Day 2023-11 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Bill No. 2023-04 As Amended Capital Improvement Program FY2024-2028. A Bill to approve the Capital Improvement Program for Cecil County for Fiscal Years 2024 through 202
06/08/2023 3:09 PM
Cecil County Council Unanimously Approves FY24 Budget
Elkton, Maryland — This evening, the Cecil County Council voted unanimously to approve County Executive Danielle Hornberger’s proposed FY24 budget.
06/06/2023 9:15 PM
Cecil County Permanently Protects Agricultural Properties in North East; 26.05% of Cecil County Land Now Protected from Development
County Executive Danielle Hornberger is pleased to announce that 94 acres of prime agricultural land in North East will be permanently protected by the County's Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program.
06/06/2023 2:30 PM
County Executive Danielle Hornberger Announces Plan to Return $20 Million to Cecil County Taxpayers
Elkton, Maryland — Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger has announced the details for her plan to return $20 million to qualified residential property owners in the form of a historic tax rebate.
05/31/2023 7:30 AM
Choptank Fiber and Cecil County Government Celebrate Completion of Broadband Expansion Projects in Southern Cecil County with Ribbon Cutting in Warwick
Warwick, Maryland – Today, Choptank Fiber, LLC and Cecil County Government celebrated the successful installation of over 62 miles of new high-speed internet in southern Cecil County. Extending service to over 325 previously unserved addresses,
05/30/2023 3:48 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Legislative Session Day 2023-10 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Bill No. 2023-07 Amend - Critical Area Maps Program – Summary Draft Maps. A Bill to adopt the Critical Area Maps Program by approving all elements of the summary draft ma
05/23/2023 9:42 AM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Legislative Session Day 2023-09 the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Bill No. 2023-03 Agricultural Land Preservation District – Estate of Joan McKeown, John McKeown, Jr. A Bill to approve the petition for Estate of Joan McKeown, John McKeo
05/16/2023 11:13 AM