City weighs waiving back taxes owed by carriage firm
Frederick officials delayed action on waiving more than $2,000 in amusement taxes for Sundance Carriage Co. after a state audit indicated rides were taxable. Aldermen weigh precedent concerns while Rand Weinberg seeks similar relief for clients Frederick Sports & Ice Arena and Terrace Lanes. In other business, a rezoning request for Trail and Park avenues was sent back to staff for options amid a dispute over a 1995 plan.
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City Weighs
Frederick
Darryl Putman
Sundance Carriage Co
Putman
Jon Kreissig
Sally Murphy
Rand D. Weinberg
Frederick Sports & Ice Arena
Terrace Lanes Bowling Center
Weinberg
Trail
Park Avenues
Maryland House halts 7 percent cut to back 10 percent plan
The House of Delegates abandons its 7 percent two year tax cut and agrees to follow the Senate 10 percent cut phased in over five years. The bill, approved 111 to 24, goes to Gov. Parris Glendening who is inclined to sign. Delegates discuss gradual funding and possible yearly revisits.
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House of Delegates
Senate
Parris Glendening
House
Maryland
Casper Taylor
D-Allegany
Sue Hecht
Frederick Washington
Senate Tax Cut. “We Can Revisit This Every Year,” Ms. Hecht
David Brinkley
R Frederick
Savings at a glance under 10 percent tax cut
Associated Press outlines tax savings under a 10 percent income tax cut for various filers. It presents current bills and estimated savings in 1998 and 2002 for singles and families at different income levels, noting assumptions about deductions. Data include single at 25 000 and 60 000 and families up to 200 000.
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General Assembly
Minor LA area quake rattles homes with aftershocks
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck three miles northeast of Inglewood at 1 26 am followed by a 2 4 aftershock and several weaker quakes. No injuries were reported as Beverly Hills residents felt strong shaking and LA police and firefighters responded. An unrelated quake occurred near Landers 110 miles east.
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Los Angeles
John Kenney
Beverly Hills
John Minsch
U.S. Geological Survey National Earthquake Information Center
Golden
Colo
Landers
Scheckel
City safety coordinator seeks title change on budget plan
Frederick city officials heard Daniel Patton seek a title change from safety coordinator to risk manager with a $76 668 budget request for 1997 98 up from current 54 560. He cites programs saving city accident claims while Jonathan Angel endorses his professionalization of safety efforts as the first budget round ends and mayor Grimes plans bare bones cuts and potential revenue adjustments.
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Frederick
Daniel Patton
Patton
Jonathan Angel
Paitton
Dan
Mr. Angel
Jim Grimes
Grimes
Michael Spurrier
City Community Action Agency
Angel
Spurrier
Car crashes into McDonald’s window on Old Camp Road
A 1992 Buick Roadster driven by Robert Popp plowed through a McDonald’s window on Old Camp Road during dinner hour. No injuries occurred. drive-through stayed open while the dining area closed. Officer Forder said the car’s sudden takeoff and curb hop caused the incident. a nearby witness fled before questioning. A building inspector found no structural damage.
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McDonald’s
Old Camp Road
Robert Popp
Cumberland
Frederick
William Forder
Forder
Becky Spicer
McDowal’s
Maryland
Talbots Opens in Frederick Downtown Store Debut
Talbots, a national women’s clothing retailer, opened in Everedy Square Frederick at Church and East streets with a ribbon cutting attended by local officials and many area women. Mayor Jim Grimes praised the pro business administration while store manager Wendy Hatch and shoppers praised the turnout and downtown impact. Bert Anderson of Everedy Square and GFDC noted Talbots’ November opening was influenced by Frederick’s economic strength.
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Talbots
Frederick
Everedy Square
Church
Jim Grimes
Talbots Repre
Hatch
Beverly Sheldon
Bert Anderson
Greater Frederick Development Corp
GFDC
Anderson
Frederick News Post Recycles Its Daily Inside Pages
Daily note highlights that portions of the Frederick News Post are printed on 100 percent recycled paper and the newspaper itself is recyclable. This brief item emphasizes sustainable practices and eco friendly printing.
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Frederick
Golden topaz joins milk bill as state gem
In Annapolis the Senate amended a bill to name milk the state drink and golden topaz the state gem. The House has passed the milk bill but repeatedly rejected topaz. Sen. Michael Collins urged the House to correct the error, as a final Senate vote looms Friday before返回 to the House.
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General Assembly
Assembly
Senate
House of Delegates
House
Michael Collins
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