City officials sued for 220 million over Bailes Lane plan
A Frederick manufacturer filed a 220 million lawsuit Tuesday against Mayor Jim Grimes the Frederick Planning Commission and others seeking an injunction to halt Bailes Lane closure and the private property taking near Frederick Municipal Airport The 19 count suit names City Planner James A Schmersahl Barris Smariga Associates Robert E Lee Jr PAM Engineering and William and Pamela Mulhearn of Bailes Lane The plaintiffs say they were unaware the 1977 Airport Master Plan called for Bailes Lane closure before buying land in Airport Industrial Park and that the planner did not disclose plans for curb gutter and other improvements The suit notes the 1984 site plan had the building facing Bailes Lane with a rear loading dock and contends the master plan would have required portion of their lot for the airport clear zone later labeled Runway Protection Zone Contained information references FAA rules in effect at the time restricting development within the zone continued on page A- Ti
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Bailes Lane
Frederick Municipal Airport
James A. Schmersahl
Barris
Smariga & Associates
Robert E. Lee Jr
Pam
William
Pamela Mulhearn
Bucheimer Road
Manuscript of Star Spangled Banner stays in Baltimore
Frederick County officials sought to bring the fragile Francis Scott Key manuscript for the August 1998 rededication of the Key monument but the Maryland Historical Society refused to move it. Governor Glendening urged reconsideration, but the document remains in Baltimore. The celebration proceeds with a display near the monument, while alternative plans are discussed with residents.
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Francis Scott Key
Baltimore
Frederick County
Mark Hoke
Parris Glendening
Maryland Historical Society
Hoke
Glendening
Society
John Fieseler
Key Monument Centennial Association
The Cost of Democracy in Maryland Legislature
Legislators from Frederick County faced varied General Assembly costs in 1997. Senator Timothy Ferguson far exceeded Delegate David Brinkley in lodging meals and transport reimbursements, due largely to extended hotel stays for most members. Brinkley, commuting from a 60-mile, 75-minute ride, spent about 2236 on the session, opting for no hotel stays for most of the 90 days.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
General Assembly
Timothy Ferguson
Frederick
Mr. Brinkley
Lawmakers’ hotel bills reveal Annapolis stay costs
The article details delegate lodging during the legislative session, noting Ferguson’s 90 day stay at Annapolis Waterfront Marriott versus Snodgrass, with Ferguson paying $900 more for a bay view. Downtown rates average about 75 per night, Elliott favors Wyndham Gardens, and several delegates stress the need to stay in Annapolis for work and safety.
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Mr. Ferguson
Annapolis Waterfront Marriott
Louise Snodgrass
Ferguson
Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Donald Elliott
Frederick Carroll
Wyndham Gardens
Sue Hecht
Frederick Washington
J. Anita Stup
Brunswick residents clash with council over Neighborhood Watch support
Tensions rose at a Brunswick council meeting as two former council members attacked the police department over Neighborhood Watch. Merle Anderson complained about a sign move and said he already watches out, while Police Chief Philip O'Donnell urged direct contact, hinting at further discussion on Page A-7.
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Brunswick Police
Neighborhood Watch
Brunswick
Merle Anderson
Thomas Smith
Jack Redmond
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Philip O'Donnell
Earl
Frederick County drug bust ties to supplier arrest
A 1996 raid in Wamsville led to the arrest of Peter Fudali after detectives recovered 11 pounds of marijuana the seizure of 2600 dollars and a handgun. They sought the supplier with help from the DEA as the investigation continued.
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Frederick County
Peter Fudali
Oice
Frech
DEA
Emmitsburg mayor accuses BOE of discrimination
Emmitsburg Mayor William Carr told a joint meeting with the Frederick County Board of Education and County Commissioners that Emmitsburg students face discrimination as they are bused to out of neighborhood schools. He cited unequal education access and referenced fears over a northern county elementary school project planned for 2001.
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Frederick County School Board
William Carr
Carr
Board of Education
Frederick County Commissioners
Emmitsburg Resi
Jack Dale
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News-Post
FSK Memorial Foundation
Conti
Matthew Barakat
Derr
Elliott
Brinkley
Ted
Susan C.nicol
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Elmer Mooring
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