Fire stations debated over smoke detectors and funding
Frederick County officials and insurers clash over smoke detectors in fire stations including Independent Fire Co. main bays and kitchen areas. debate focuses on monitored alarm systems versus sprinkler protection, insurance costs, and who pays for safety upgrades.
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Handley
Gary Milano
Frederick County
Independent
Selective Insurance
Tom Blickenstaff
County
Mr. Beard
Citizens Truck Co
Independent Fire Co
Mr. Milano
Milano
Quynn Abstains as County Appeals Board Votes 3-0
Frederick County commissioners vote unanimously 3-0 with Mr Quynn abstaining. Board members John Lovell William Brennan and John Stann approve the Quynn parcel on U S 15 east of Fish Hatchery Road tax map 40 parcel 355 owned since 1994 by Quynn and Fred W Broadrup Jr appraised at 30 270.
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Quynn
John Lovell
William Brennan
John Stann
U.S. 15
Fish Hatchery Road
Frederick County
Fred W. Broadrup Jr
Frederick County Lawmakers Pass Several Bills in General Assembly
The legislature advanced measures banning after hours bottle clubs and closing a sex offender registry loophole while a sponsor failed a prison guard sex with inmates bill. Other actions include two Elliott bills on assisted living, emissions testing costs, and a certificate of need rule change. Brinkley and Snodgrass had bills advance on inheritance tax, records when changing doctors, and school board referenda. Stup saw a major pesticide notification bill pass, Stull secured milk as the official state drink.
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Frederick County
House
Senate
Donald Elliott
Frederick Carroll
Mount Airy
Taneytown
House of Delegates
Elliott
David Brinkley
Frederick
Brinkley
Louise Snodgrass
Frederick Washington
General Assembly
Snodgrass
Ms. Snodgrass
J Anita Stup
Paul Stull
R-Frederick
Women Run Tax Office Through Generations in 1960s Era Firm
In 1966 H&R Block charged 5 dollars for federal and state returns. Ms Schell began as receptionist and built a client base while her mother and daughter later ran the business after Mr Dunn died in 1978. The three women, including Lisa Burch now in electronics, share duties and work year round during tax season.
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H&r Block
Ms. Schell
Ms. Dunn
Mr Dunn
Ms. Sehell
Lisa Bureh
Ms. Burch
County Eyes Local Recycling Cost and Sanitation Upgrades
County officials discuss funding to reduce recycling costs by charging municipalities their share. Frederick's sanitation division serves 12,000 curbside customers and 235 container users with 550 containers, and handles 29,000 tons annually at the county landfill. Funds, about 550,000, would buy two front end loaders and two aging dump trucks, while overtime adds 50,000 for staffing gaps as Alderman Hall notes need for more personnel.
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Frederick
Eisenhart
Gerald Palm
City Sanitation
William Hall
Fitness standards spark county fire department debate
Dr. Mann says no weight standard exists only a recommendation while Firefighter Markey notes high costs for equipment but not people maintenance. Brown fears bias between career and volunteer crews and says medical terminations could allow volunteering. Physicals are available to volunteers but not county required. Deputy Andy says standards follow national guidelines. Fire and rescue personnel complain they had no warning about changes and urge policy revision.
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Beard
Andy Marsh
Frederick County
Mann
Jack Markey
Doug Brown
Brown
Andy
Marsha Fire and Rescue
Children’s Outpatient Center opens in Frederick near Rose Hill Plaza
The Frederick MD outpatient center brings Children's Hospital specialists to a neighborhood location. Patients can schedule exams for allergies to neurology and access hospital resources locally. Call 1-888-884-BEAR or 301-682-6661. address 1554 Opossumtown Pike. Most insurance plans accepted.
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Children’s Hospital
Rose Hill Plaza
Opossumtown Pike
Frederick
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