Ethics ruling clears Mayor Grimes in bid conflict
The Frederick City Ethics Commission clears Mayor Jim Grimes of a conflict of interest after Grimes Trucking was the lone bidder and won a $109,852 contract for two dump trucks. The decision highlights gaps between the city charter and code, bid advertisement issues, and calls for clearer rules while noting the mayor will abstain from this round’s bids.
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Grimes Trucking
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Frederick City
Welfare reform for fathers discussed
Frederick News-Post columnist Nancy Bauman argues the child support system unfairly targets fathers, urging a shift from punitive measures to addressing underlying issues. She contends bias against men, unequal enforcement, and custody dynamics harm families, calling for reforms prioritizing children and fair treatment of fathers as people.
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Time for voters to make changes urged in 1994 style call
A conservative letter from Frederick urges voters to back Republicans, blaming Democrats for taxes, social programs, crime and perceived liberal activism. It defends the 1994 GOP surge, praises the Bush era economy, and argues for limited government, stronger borders, and moral values while attacking liberal elites and media.
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Frederick air port runs listed as speedway after threats
CITY Engineer W Raymond Wal ter said threats of prosecution caused thrill seeking motorists to stop using the Frederick airport runways as a speedway. Repairs to dangerous ruts were completed and the airport is now in full daily use.
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W. Raymond Walter
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Ethics and credibility questioned in Frederick mayor case
A reader blasts Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes over ethics doubts after a paper reported he was cleared. The letter criticizes the ethics policy and asserts the mayor should have blocked or withdrawn a bid, arguing appearance of impropriety and personal gain erode trust.
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Letters to the Editor Does he really need the money that badly
Eric Gibson from Frederick writes about a perceived need or motive behind a financial request. The letter questions whether the subject truly requires money, offering a personal perspective on the issue and urging consideration of the implications.
Volunteer Service for Seniors in Schools Draws Support
A reader defends mandatory community service for high school students, arguing it builds productive citizens and reduces delinquency. The letter cites 1000 hours of self directed service, roles in Girl Scouts, Explorer Scouts, churches, and part time work, noting peers engaged in hospitals and state government. Bethany Covert Stevenson signs.
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Frederick News-Post
State House
Zoning appeal threatens Hagerstown Prime Retail mall
Developers challenge zoning for a 100 store outlet mall at a busy Hagerstown intersection. The case involves Prime Retail of Baltimore, a competing West Virginia firm, and a planned 50 acre site with 250000 square feet. A late August hearing is scheduled.
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Letters to the Editor Submissions for Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with full name address and phone number for verification. Most letters are screened for publication but not all are guaranteed. Letters should be sent to the Letters to the Editor office at 200 Patrick Street Frederick MD 29705.
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