Vial of Life program questioned by Frederick County responders
Fire and rescue leaders debate the Vial of Life initiative noting it may aid response but could be overlooked during crises. Some favor microfiche cards or other programs while paramedics say the concept lacks practical training and home availability. Officials urge coordination with EMS centers to improve adoption.
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News-Post
Brashears
Pohl
Central Alarm
Sheriff's Department
Marsh
Frederick County
Shook
Royd Smith named to state waste disposal task force
Annapolis Delegate Royd Smith of Frederick was appointed to a special task force to study solid waste disposal. He aims to push mandatory recycling programs and separation of glass metal and paper from waste. He serves on Environmental Matters and lauds Maryland's new Department of the Environment.
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Royd Smith
D-Frederick
R. Clayton Mitchell
D-Kent
Smith
House
General Assembly
Maryland Department of the Environment
Schaefer
Fire Log Highlights Local Calls and Recycling Debate
Fire log shows calls from Frederick area hospitals, apartment complexes, woods and auto fires with responses from multiple volunteer units. The piece also covers a Maryland official urging mandatory recycling, regional recovery centers, interstate cooperation, and a Dec 31 report deadline for a solid waste task force.
Incinerator permits face uphill battle despite minimal pollution risk
Citizens and the Sugarloaf group challenge a Dickerson incinerator permit as EPA guidance suggests emissions may be reduced with proper devices. The county moves to sign a $200,000 NEA contract to plan build and operate the mass burn facility near the Pepco plant while ash disposal and lawsuits loom.
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Rockville
Dickerson
Pepco
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority
NEA
Stewart McKenzie
Sugarloaf Citizens Association
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
McKenzie
Rey Thoms
Sugarloaf
Laytonsville
Thoms
CSX Rail System
Shady Grove Road
Ballot card changes proposed to improve voting system
Frederick County officials review proposed updates to the Votomatic computer card ballot system amid overvote concerns and accessibility issues. The task force recommends low cost fixes, clearer instructions, and voter education to boost confidence and privacy while evaluating future equipment.
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Task Force
Bonnie Bailey-Baker
Frederick County
Computer Election Systems
Ms. Bailey- Baker
Howard County
Ms. Bailey-Baker
San Francisco
Bailey-Baker
Frank Passaro
Committee
Board of Education
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