Development News for Havre de Grace, Maryland

City Council Approves CDBG Grant Application for Somerset Manor Building Repairs

The city council moved to introduce and adopt Resolution 2026-06, authorizing the submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The application requests $159,880 for roof and HVAC replacement at the Somerset Manor community activity and management office building, which provides essential services like a food bank and health clinic. The CDBG program aims to fund projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and meet critical community needs, prioritizing activities benefiting low-to-moderate income persons or addressing urgent community issues.

Hav Grace Fall Festival Approved for October 17th; Franklin Street Block Closure Granted

The council approved the Hav Grace Fall Festival, organized by the Chesapeake Feline Rescue, to be held on October 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event requires the closure of the 400 block of Franklin Street. The event coordinator confirmed coordination with businesses on the affected block, ensuring no adverse impact and expressing their anticipation for the event.

City Council Adopts 2027 Water and Sewer Rates with Amendments

The city council adopted Ordinance 1222 on its second reading, establishing new water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027, following a motion to amend the ordinance. The amendments adjust specific rates: increasing a rate from $8 to $11.10, decreasing another from $10.20 to $7.10, and adding a surcharge for certain lots in Zone 2 until capital costs for system upgrades are recouped. These changes are intended to standardize practices and ensure better recordkeeping for leases.

City Seeks CDBG Funds for Somerset Manor Community Building Upgrades

The city council approved a motion to authorize the submission of an application for Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The application requests $159,880 for roof repair and replacement and HVAC replacement for the Somerset Manor community activity and management office building. This building provides essential services such as a weekly food bank and bi-weekly health clinic, and is a hub for outreach, education, and social programming for the Somerset Manor community. The resolution was adopted unanimously.