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Conway said the department received a call about 5:45 a.m., dispatched crews immediately, and had water restored to the Bulle Rock area by about 8:30 a.m. He identified the crew members involved by name and role: Dennis Underwood (Manager of Water and Sewer), David Morell (crew leader, Water and Sewer), Melvin Mahan (city utility inspector), Ethan Kron and Chris Dalton (on‑call personnel), and Bill Lauder (water treatment plant operator). Conway and Mayor Martin praised the team for resolving the problem quickly.

City staff later said the tower’s rapid drainage was caused by a check valve that had become stuck in the closed position, preventing the tank from refilling while customers continued to draw water.

Separately, Dr. Ritchie reviewed traffic and closure information for the Susquehanna River Running Festival scheduled for the coming Saturday. Key closures and guidance published to residents included:

• Westbound Route 40 (Hayden Bridge) between Otsego Street and Route 222: closed 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; westbound vehicles detoured to I‑95. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to westbound lanes while the westbound span is closed.

• Union Avenue and adjacent blocks (Otsego St., Juniata St.): closed to vehicles 7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m.; Union Avenue will reopen when gaps in runners permit safe crossings.

• Multiple downtown blocks (including portions of Erie Street, North Adams Street, Park Drive, Water Street, Market Street, Commerce Street) will be closed approximately 7:40 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; Commerce Street adjacent to Tidings Park will be closed from about 5:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for finish‑line setup and breakdown.

Police Chief (unnamed in transcript) reminded residents that no‑parking orders will be in effect beginning 48 hours before the race on certain streets and urged boaters to arrive early because street and ramp access will be restricted.

Ending: City officials urged residents to follow posted detours and law‑enforcement directions on race morning and thanked DPW crews for rapidly restoring service after the Bulle Rock tower drained.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Havre de Grace City Council Sept 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","DPW crews located and fixed a frozen check valve that drained the Bulle Rock water tower in under three hours; the council thanked crews by name. The city also published street‑closure and detour information for the Susquehanna River Running Festival.","taxTitle","Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland","taxId",52147,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6487169,"Havre de Grace council: votes at a glance — MOU renewal, park lease, subdivision rule change, budget items, events",699,1898000,2597000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783692-e48eb076d3b11f5b626d2ad91b423b60&start=1898&end=2597","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5783692-e48eb076d3b11f5b626d2ad91b423b60/thumbnail_1898000.jpg","/articles/6487169/Havre-de-Grace/Harford-County/Maryland/Havre-de-Grace-council-votes-at-a-glance-MOU-renewal-park-lease-subdivision-rule-change-budget-items-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487169-cff4140d52317080d0a1bb98a0135736/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158897&Signature=HWPVEfPxCEtx3x4mSlfUi9BKiOzECLIgS8LIawyRwt~skmxam6vG8Rrxg89L7t-L7x06yxl40S5iZgIJbTjIs68LallO4QsKyLRR1DmWhW8VR8pYezrjKwrqPwzXIWWGlfdu6IXQt4hJbF0HEiUuXSgRn2S55EttF1nnSGAv5j1C~GwXiofzsq9OSgPgALSFakCvbatyByi6h6Q8fmQe~mCrA3-piRL3su8-cvku4-HxrKPfYatxpAjue1B7Dndo1aq91Mgd7DL5a4I7PhQOeQ5qD1G7jyNXAToXsAtoM0WemP9w~2U-SLe5Cl7UIQCHlYAtDA3f6iz3g5PlapiRag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Havre de Grace — At its Sept. 15 meeting the Mayor and City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, and placed several budget items on first reading. Key votes included:

• Resolution 2025‑14 — MOU with Havre de Grace Green Team: The council introduced and adopted Resolution 2025‑14 (6‑0) to authorize the mayor to enter a memorandum of understanding with the Havre de Grace Green Team for use of 319 Lafayette Street and 710 Market Street, renewing an existing partnership that supports the Victory Garden and related volunteer activities. Council member Boyer introduced the resolution; Council member Bowker seconded. Danielle Wolfe, president of the Green Team, spoke in support during public comment and described the garden’s role donating produce to local food pantries.

• Ordinance 12‑04 — Lease for Hutchins Memorial Park: The council adopted Ordinance 12‑04 (6‑0 on second reading) to approve a lease authorizing the Canton Kayak Club to use a portion of Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park. Ray Sker, president of the Kent Kayak Club, and an instructor previously testified in favor of placing a kayak rack at Hodgkin’s Park.

• Ordinance 12‑05 — Subdivision plan approvals (emergency consideration and adoption): After holding a public hearing earlier in the evening, the council voted to suspend rules and adopt Ordinance 12‑05 (6‑0) to amend sections of chapter 173 of the city code pertaining to plan approvals. City attorneys said the change ties preliminary plan expirations to the city’s approvals rather than third‑party agency recording timelines and codifies limited 90‑day extensions to avoid penalizing applicants when third parties delay recording final plats.

• Ordinance 12‑06 and 12‑07 — Budget amendments: The council introduced and adopted on first reading Ordinance 12‑06 (carry‑forward of FY25 capital project funds) and Ordinance 12‑07 (grant‑related allocations). Ordinance 12‑07 accepts new funding that includes a $120,000 state grant for a Route 40 school project with a $30,000 city match, a cybersecurity enhancement grant requiring no match, and a digital‑forensics package for the police department funded from seized‑case funds. Both were approved 6‑0 on first reading; public hearings were scheduled for Oct. 6.

• Special events (consent): The council approved three city‑sponsored events: the Washington Street Grand Opening and Fall Fest (Oct. 25; ribbon cutting 12:30 p.m., festival 1–5 p.m.), the Holly Jolly Parade and Tree Lighting (Dec. 5), and a Holly Jolly tent at Lower Pennington for children’s activities. Dr. Ritchie reviewed the event times and logistics.

Ending: The meeting combined routine approvals with several items that carry implementation tasks — tracking enterprise‑zone job creation, scheduling public hearings on budget amendments, and preparing for the October Washington Street grand opening and fall festival.","The council adopted a memorandum of understanding renewal for the Victory Garden, approved a kayak‑club lease, adopted changes to subdivision plan approvals as an emergency, and introduced budget amendments; several special events were approved on consent.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6487174,"Havre de Grace council approves 10-year tax credit for 1621 Clark Road despite resident objections",1400,931000,2331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783692-e48eb076d3b11f5b626d2ad91b423b60&start=931&end=2331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5783692-e48eb076d3b11f5b626d2ad91b423b60/thumbnail_931000.jpg","/articles/6487174/Havre-de-Grace/Harford-County/Maryland/Havre-de-Grace-council-approves-10-year-tax-credit-for-1621-Clark-Road-despite-resident-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487174-a7a6a71465a5d0399e4b17c1f0e142ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158897&Signature=HbZKfeBoIEzS~JT8lpyUuDv4twUAA0rdGDr6EgQmdU2X-v6vBjSDw5IaylDHqWjlLYCpwlcpk-NL3fdEq8gw0jfg2XK4cuZiobbCzDIVlAx3QWzGE5I8qghAF3ImBSM5l1AqYoKMOM1esi3RBPeUSutUxwZeQmD5KFpc~ELSAT92jx43BLgL2wgoCoaUesiUlYxGjzBrRC21GwRp0yQjeGiACl7aOFeJjROWaghO-9VMM45E~Wj7X1KhbJXdS1gZMd8b9q2hkp3-ai5NKJtj03G5bcuqSKLxedCxskkVxRYndnKfAGGoxRJNc7E0YvTrD1-VKo6gW2ATREKO9ZbnIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Havre de Grace — The Mayor and City Council on Sept. 15 adopted Ordinance 12‑03, approving a real property tax credit for property at 1621 Clark Road in the city’s enterprise zone.

Council moved the ordinance on second reading and approved it by roll call, 6‑0. The motion to adopt 12‑03 on second reading was made by the council president and seconded by Council member Boyer.

During the citizen comment period, Carol Zimmerman (211 Seneca Way, Unit B) urged the council not to approve the tax credit, saying the development had removed wetland forest that “shouldn’t have been cut down” and that granting a 10‑year credit would effectively reward that work. Zimmerman told the council the credit’s structure provides an 80% tax reduction for the first five years and that the total foregone city revenue over 10 years totals “over $53,000.” She added that while the state may reimburse up to half, that reimbursement “may never be fulfilled” if state finances deteriorate.

Bridget Johnson, director of economic development and tourism, said the enterprise‑zone incentive is part of a long‑standing state program that keeps the city competitive with nearby industrial and commercial areas. Johnson said the developer estimates the project will create about 20 full‑time jobs and 10 part‑time jobs; the city tracks job creation after lease-up and forwards that information to the state.

Council member Booger noted the projected 10‑year tax relief—described during the meeting as roughly $50,000–$60,000 depending on assessment—and said the credit could be worthwhile if it results in at least one Havre de Grace resident being employed at the site.

Ending: The council adopted the enterprise‑zone tax credit to support development at 1621 Clark Road. Opponents in public comment warned about environmental impacts and uncertain state reimbursements; city officials emphasized job creation and program monitoring.","The council adopted Ordinance 12‑03 to grant a 10‑year enterprise-zone tax credit for property at 1621 Clark Road; a resident speaker objected, citing wetland clearing and an estimated $53,000 city revenue reduction over the decade.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6487177,"Havre de Grace council accepts charging documents to open hearing on planning commission member",49,3427000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783692-e48eb076d3b11f5b626d2ad91b423b60&start=3427&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5783692-e48eb076d3b11f5b626d2ad91b423b60/thumbnail_3427000.jpg","/articles/6487177/Havre-de-Grace/Harford-County/Maryland/Havre-de-Grace-council-accepts-charging-documents-to-open-hearing-on-planning-commission-member","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487177-a2d621637f32f93f9c1190411779f41c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158897&Signature=a73ysxb1YqpUpPWB9-dueq-XzMOfCoK44-QW3h5CisgNsb9XBWow~qNfG1if6wseNftMSNF3Cwp7UAkS6Wzzou8WtFL-skirVe3LxQxpBHv4go5hFKgHd7ucEay6N09r0H8VTYFrMJw-bmtmSfuaz2exV6~nMKp6gjIVZT51ZW8yxAvlF~RaKDkcLaZmQ8M2thc6qgFkV1fN9SNSEbxC~2hzTzdMJXJCS4ny8f4pQA8s7qHWu6jdd5hHFeiX~St5P6CH4InGc4Htt~eH5J5UMCZuVl5nx1whXbOP50u1oSfw7TtDty5Y7AhpCV96PkqNqJ9tsWhEtaxzDyTqy25BFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Havre de Grace — The Havre de Grace Mayor and City Council voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to accept charging documents and schedule a hearing concerning a member of the city Planning Commission, Mayor Martin said during the meeting.

The action authorizes a formal hearing process; the council president, Council president Ringstalker, moved to accept the documents and the motion was seconded by Council member Schneggis. The motion carried with a roll-call vote of six in the affirmative.

Supporters of the planning commissioner urged the council to delay or reject the step. Carol Zimmerman, who gave her address as 211 Seneca Way, Unit B, told the council she had emailed materials to members and urged them to “vote no, or to table the item.” Zimmerman said the commissioner is a volunteer who has devoted “innumerable unpaid hours” to the city and warned that removing a volunteer could discourage public participation.

Resident David Spahn of 606 Peace Chance Drive told the council that many community members are “really concerned” about the potential removal and that not much information has been publicly released. “I hope you take it very seriously, and I hope you vote no on it,” he said.

Council members and the council president emphasized that accepting the charging documents does not itself remove the commissioner. The council president said the vote is to permit a hearing so the accused party has a fair opportunity to respond.

No date for the hearing was announced during the meeting.

Ending: The council’s acceptance of the charging documents begins a formal process that will include a hearing; proponents and critics said the decision has broader implications for volunteer civic participation if the proceedings lead to removal.","The council voted 6-0 to accept charging documents and proceed to a hearing regarding a member of the Planning Commission; speakers at public comment urged the council to delay or reject the action, saying it could chill volunteer participation.","actionData","errors"]

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