Dry hydrant install brings new pond water supply
A community effort in Brownsville and Washington County installed a dry hydrant at the pond to pump water for fires. Volunteers donated pipe and equipment, with DNR monitoring. Firefighters tested oversized couplings and lifts, while residents observed and praised the project as a major local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Pleasant Valley Ruritan Club
James Dixon
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co
Dixon
Washington County
Tom Fralin
State logging for bucks not bugs at Garrett State Forest
Garrett County residents dispute Maryland foresters plan to cut 40 to 60 year old trees around Herrington Manor State Park to combat gypsy moths, arguing the move is driven by a $100,000 timber revenue. State officials say thinning older trees helps younger growth and controls pests, despite public outcry and hold on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Garrett State Forest
Garrett County
Department of Natural Resources
Herrington Manor State Park
Wiliam Nemith
Oakland
Donald E. MacLauchlan
Maryland Forest, Park and
Mr. MacLauchlan
Montgomery County Council weighs school pay hikes
A county committee split over a 4 percent raise for school system employees while Isiah Leggett presses for 5.2 percent for teachers and 4.7 percent for supporting staff. Full council to vote Monday as negotiated contracts seek 7 percent for teachers and 6 percent for support staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcceville
Montgomery County Council
William E. Hanna Jr
Michael L. Subin
Sidney Kramer
Isiah Leggett
Hanna
Kramer
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Susan C. Nicol
Boonsboro
Brunswick
Dargan
Roy Lipscomb
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Frahn
Ed Enamite
Enamuite
Ronald Bowers
Garrett
MC Council
Mr. Kramer
Robert E. Shoenberg
Shoenberg
Teachers’ Union
Mark Simon
Sealy
Doorbuster Firm
Pachasa
Queen & King Sens
3Ze Foundation
STE Sealy
Patrick Street
Rockledge Plaza
Eae
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