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UPDATED: NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE: Hopewell Road - Rising Sun, Maryland Will Be Closed at Barnes Corner Road on March 29th
Hopewell Road - Rising Sun, Maryland Will Be Closed at Barnes Corner Road on March 29th
03/21/2022
COUNCIL TO HOLD EMERGENCY LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON MARCH 22, 2022
The Cecil County Council will hold an Emergency Legislative Session on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7pm in the Elk Room of the County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton MD. The agenda will be the reconsideration of Res. No. 09-2022 Supplemental Appropriation and Budget Transfer – D
03/18/2022 4:43 PM
County Executive Hornberger Reestablishes Commission for Women
On Tuesday, March 15th, 2022, Cecil County Executive Hornberger submitted five names to the County Council to reestablish the Cecil County Commission for Women. The Commission for Women serves as an advisory board and focuses on issues of importance to women, girls, and their families.
03/18/2022 11:24 AM
NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE: Lums Road – North East, Maryland Will Be Closed Between House #292 & House #320 on March 24th and March 25th
Lums Road – North East, Maryland Will Be Closed Between House #292 & House #320 on March 24th and March 25th due to a pipe replacement.
03/17/2022 9:52 AM
Councilman Coutz calls out for transparency in employee raises
County Council failed to pass a resolution to pay for raises (6%) that has already been committed to select employees. The motion failed 2-2, with Councilman Coutz and Councilman Miller opposed the resolution. President Bob Meffley was absent and did not vote.
03/16/2022 8:41 PM
COUNCIL SUPPORTS COUNTY RAISES AND BONUSES
COUNCIL SUPPORTS COUNTY RAISES AND BONUSES BUT QUESTIONS SOURCE OF FUNDING IN COUNTY BUDGET DISPUTE. Council President Bob Meffley stated “I believe that all Council Members are fully supportive of the 6% COLA and bonuses that had been authorized by the County Executive at the end of 2021. In fa
03/16/2022 8:32 PM
Council Votes to Defund the Police
The County Council voted 2-2 last night in the Legislative Session to not fund the recent bonus and pay adjustments awarded by County Executive Danielle Hornberger to the Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, 911 Dispatchers, State's Attorneys, and other public safety officials...
03/16/2022 2:10 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Legislative Session Day 2022-06, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. Appointment—Weed Control Advisory Board. A Resolution to confirm the reappointment by the County Executive of Monty Johnson, Jim Calao, Lane Heimer; and t
03/16/2022 9:53 AM
County Council Residential Noise Committee Meeting
County Council Holding Residential Noise Committee Meeting
03/14/2022 1:55 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Legislative Session Day 2022-05, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 04-2022 Supplemental Appropriation – Fund Balance – DPW Roads Division – Road Maintenance and Repair. A Resolution to amend the Annual Budget and Appropri
03/02/2022 10:55 AM
Cecil County Executive Hornberger Directs State Funds to Elkton High School Turf Field
On Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, County Executive Hornberger will submit a Resolution to the County Council detailing plans for placement of a new synthetic turf playing surface on the grounds of the Elkton High School stadium field.
02/25/2022 3:32 PM
County Executive Hornberger Announces FY 2023 Budget Town Hall
Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger is inviting the public to give comment on the fiscal year 2023 budget (which covers July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) before the formal budgeting process begins on March 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elk Room at the Administration Building.
02/22/2022 6:00 PM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Legislative Session Day 2022-04, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 02-2022 Appointment - Board of Library Trustees – Tanya Area. A Resolution to confirm the reappointment by the County Executive of Tanya Area to the Ce
02/16/2022 10:14 AM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Legislative Session Day 2022-03, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Bill No. 2021-16 As Amended Amendment – Zoning Ordinance – Animal Husbandry – Backyard Chickens. An Act to amend the Cecil County Zoning Ordinance, Article V, Part I,
02/08/2022 11:43 AM
UPDATE - NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE: MD State Highway 222 – Port Deposit, Maryland Will Be Closed Between 2463 Frenchtown Road and 160 S. Main Street beginning February 14, 2022
MD State Highway 222 – Port Deposit, MD will be closed between 2463 Frenchtown Road and 160 S. Main Street beginning on the morning of Monday, February 14, 2022 for approximately 2 months.
02/01/2022
Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger Cuts Paramedic Response Time in South Cecil County
Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger formally placed Paramedic Unit 103 into service at the Southern Paramedic Station located in South Chesapeake City.
01/28/2022 12:06 PM
Cecil County to Receive $2.4 million for Dredging of North East River
Cecil County Government will receive $2.4 million for maintenance dredging of the North East River federal channel in Cecil County, Maryland. Funding for the project has been awarded via two recently enacted laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental
01/25/2022 5:10 PM
Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger Delivers State of the County Address
County Executive Danielle Hornberger delivered her second State of Cecil County address on Monday, January 24, 2022. The address was streamed virtually as part of the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the County event.
01/24/2022 4:39 PM
County Council Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COUNTY COUNCIL OF CECIL COUNTY: A public hearing will be held by the County Council of Cecil County on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD on the following Rezoning applications: FILE: 2021-06 APPLICA
01/11/2022 8:44 AM
County Council Enacts
Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Legislative Session Day 2022-01, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 60-2021 Appointment – Electrical Examiners Board – Richard LeBrun and Donald Hicks. A Resolution to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of Ri
01/05/2022 1:47 PM