Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

ICYMI!
It's not too late to nominate an employee with disabilities, their employers and individuals/organizations that promote the employment of those with disabilities. For information - visit https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/3367/Disability-Employment-Awards

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Suzette Pavia and Debi Cassidy of Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services on the opening of their new client food pantry. A proclamation was presented by Amy McClaskey of the Department of Housing & Community Services on behalf of County Executive Bob Cassilly in recognition of the pantry's opening in Havre de Grace.

07/29/2026

Nominations are now open through September 25! Submit yours today at:
https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/3367/Disability-Employment-Award

07/21/2026

Public Input Sought on “Harford Forward” Master Plan for Future Quality of Life

Harford County is seeking community input to begin an update on its master plan, a public policy guide that will affect those who live and work in the county for the next 10 to 20 years. The update, entitled Harford Forward, will guide county decisions on land use, public facilities, economic development, natural resources, historic preservation, transportation and public health. The state of Maryland requires counties to update their master plan at least every 10 years. Harford’s last update was in 2016.

“Harford Forward will help shape our county’s future and citizen input is essential to creating a plan that moves Harford forward while also protecting our wonderful quality of life,” County Executive Cassilly said. “My administration is committed to ensuring a transparent planning process and providing multiple opportunities for public involvement.”

Harford Forward will be organized around eight themes: Agricultural Preservation, Economic Development, Historic Preservation, Housing, Public Safety, Strong Communities, Transportation, and Natural Resources.

A public engagement period is open and will run through February 2027. After all public input is received, a draft plan is projected to be released to the public in November 2027.

More information is on the website, www.harfordforward.com where a 5-minute survey is the first opportunity for public input.

To connect with community members, representatives from Harford County Planning & Zoning will be on hand at upcoming public events including the Farm Fair, Bel Air First Fridays on August 7, and the Havre de Grace Farmers’ Market on August 15. When the county executive’s community advisory boards return after their summer break, P&Z staff will be scheduling presentations and opportunities for discussion. Community advisory board meetings are open to the public; meeting details are on the county website at https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/1603/Community-Advisory-Boards .

Public input and questions are also welcome via email to [email protected] or by calling 410-638-3103.

Expected to be in development for approximately one year, Harford Forward will be subject to final approval by the Harford County Council.

Harford County Living
Harford County Happenings
Edgewood Family
Street/Pylesville/north Harford community page
Riverside Online Community
Keep Fallston Rural Group
This Is Havre de Grace
Town of Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District
Town of Bel Air Government
Jarrettsville-Norrisville Community Advisory Board
Fallston Community Advisory Board
Harford Land Trust
Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation

07/10/2026

Empty your medicine cabinet tomorrow at Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

07/09/2026

Registration is now open. Visit https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/3813/Symposium-on-Addiction-Recovery

Registration Open for Harford County’s 2026 Symposium on Addiction & Recovery
Together for Change: Connecting People, Services & Solutions

Registration is now open to attend Harford County’s 2026 Symposium on Addiction and Recovery, a day-long event focused on connecting people, services and solutions to effect positive changes within the recovery community. It will be held on September 25 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mountain Christian Church, 1802 Mountain Road in Joppa.

"Addressing addiction requires a united community effort, and we must remain committed to confronting this challenge together," County Executive Bob Cassilly said. "This event brings resources together, providing an opportunity to support recovery through education, collaboration, and a shared commitment to strengthening our response to addiction."

This year’s symposium will feature a keynote speaker, a variety of workshops, and a panel discussion. Eligible attendees will receive continuing education credits (CEUs) upon completion of the day’s events.

Christina Dent will be the keynote speaker. She is an author, TEDx speaker and founder of End It For Good, a non-profit helping children, families and communities by using a health-centered approach to drugs and addiction that prioritizes life and the opportunity to thrive.

Workshops will include the following: Men and Substance Misuse: Targeted Approaches and Effective Strategies with Jon Gilgoff, PhD, MSW of the University of Maryland; Messages That Work: Essential Advocacy Tools for Addiction & Recovery Tools with Don Mathis of Voices of Hope; The Power of Healing Through Family Engagement with Jessica Dinbokowitz and Kisha Taylor of Ashely Addiction Treatment; Burnout in the Workplace - Prevention & Management with Alexander Chan, Ph.D., LCMPT of the University of Maryland Extension; The Comeback > The Setback: The Power of Story in Recovery with Amy Spinks of Flourish & Bloom Coaching; Barriers to Black Male Graduation in K-12 Education with Te***ne J. Hill of Harford Community College; Precision Addiction Treatment: Connecting Data, Research, and Care to Improve Engagement and Recovery Outcomes with Dr. Wendy Insalaco and Jami Barney of Ashley Addiction Treatment; Change Your Thinking with Maria Pounds of the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy; Communities United: Developing a Partnership-Focused Response to Emerging Drug Threats with Lauren Levy of the Harford County Health Department, Erin Wright of Voices of Hope, and Mike Massuli of the Cecil County Health Department; Prevention Advocacy in Action: Building a Proactive Public Health Movement with Dr. Shaya, Rana Karslioglu, and Nicole Sealfron of the Maryland School of Pharmacy.

The afternoon plenary will feature a panel consisting of the Opioid Restitution Fund award recipients.

Additionally, the Core Trailer and Hope House will be on site for touring. These mobile educational tools were created through a partnership between Harford County Government and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies to show the warning signs of controlled substance use and provide interactive learning scenarios.

This year’s symposium is FREE, but registration is required. Visit www.harfordcountymd.gov/Symposium to register and for additional event information.

The mission of Harford’s annual symposium is to educate the public and professionals on issues surrounding drug and alcohol abuse, intervention, prevention and treatment. Continuing education credits in the fields of prevention, addictions and social work are authorized for professionals upon completion of the day’s events.

For more information on drug control programs and trainings in Harford County, contact the Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services’ Office of Drug Control Policy at 410-638-3333 or www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/drugcontrol

Harford County Department of Emergency Services
Harford County Living
Mountain Christian Church
Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy
Ashley Addiction Treatment
Voices of Hope - Maryland
UM Upper Chesapeake Health
Harford County Health Department
Harford Community College

07/04/2026

Harford County honors the founding principles of freedom, equality, limited government, the rule of law, and individual responsibility that have made our country great. Happy Independence Day!

07/02/2026

*** SERVICE ALERT ***

On Friday, July 3rd, Harford Transit LINK will be closed in honor of the 250th Independence Day. Regular Service will resume on Monday, July 6th.

06/01/2026

SERVICE ALERT - EARLY VOTING accessible by Harford Transit LINK Fixed Routes

Early Voting:
Thursday, June 11, 2026 through Thursday, June 18, 2026
(excluding Saturday and Sunday)
from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

McFaul Activity Center - Transit Accessible
Edgewood Rec Center - Transit Accessible
Havre de Grace Activity Ctr - Transit Accessible

For ADA/Demand Response eligible service, please schedule ahead with our Dispatch Center at 410-612-1620 x1. Trips will be scheduled as space is available throughout the day.

For more information go to the Harford County Board of Elections website:
https://harfordvotes.gov/

For Fixed Route times and stop information, go to www.harfordtransitlink.org.

Track your bus in real time with the free Passio GO app.
Visit www.harfordcountymd.gov/3800/Free-Apps to download Passio GO, available on the App Store and Google Play.

Sign up for text message alerts with Harford Transit by texting "LINKalerts" to 410-457-3665. MSG & Data rates may apply.