McHenry County Historical Commission Chairman Justifies Coventry House Support by McHenry County Board

A letter from James G. McConnell to McHenry County Board members about the historic house on the old Motorola property in Harvard: County Board Chairman Jack Franks County Board PED Committee Members County Board Members City of Harvard Mayor Michael … Continue reading

County Seeking Appointment Candidates

Want to have an impact on McHenry County government? Well, first of all, be sure to vote. But, secondly, there are all sorts of mainly volunteer posts that are filled by the County Board. Take a look at the list … Continue reading

Two Historical Commission Members Sought

A press release from the McHenry County Board: The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Two positions are available for appointment terms as follows: one term with an … Continue reading

County Board Appointments

The agenda for next Tuesday’s McHenry County Board meeting includes the following recommendations for appointment: McHENRY COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION John J.W. Guanci, III McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION James G. McConnell (Chairman) … Continue reading

The Sideways Report on Camp Algonquin

Looking at the McHenry County Historical Commission agenda for June 3rd (6:30 PM Administration Building in Woodstock), I discovered that it does not allow the public to view minutes from past meetings without a secret password. But that may not … Continue reading

County Board Plans Appointments

At Tuesday night’s McHenry County Board meeting, the following appointments are on the agenda: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSIONERS for a Term Expiring 2-21-10 Phillip E. Bartmann Roger Naylor Robert L. Grammer EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD for a term expiring … Continue reading

Historical Commission Spotlights Preservation Excellence

A press release from the McHenry County Historical Preservation Commission: Excellence in Building Preservation Awards Bestowed Woodstock. The McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission gave out three Excellence in Building Preservation Awards at their June meeting. Awards went to Donald Bauer … Continue reading

McHenry County Board Appointments Up Tuesday

Here are the appointments that will be voted upon at Tuesday’s McHenry County Board meeting: Expiration Date McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Shawn P. Phillips 11/26/2015 McHENRY COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW Sharon L. Bagby 05/31/2015 McHENRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD … Continue reading