Hall pledges to build stronger community ties
Frederick Alderman William Hall told supporters on Monday that if re-elected he will strengthen ties within city communities, push for education, jobs, housing and business growth, create an internal affairs division, and seek district representation on the county board. He discussed tax actions, bike paths, park funding, and a police review role, addressing growth and revenues.
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Frederick
William Hall
Hall
Uptown Club
North Market Street
City of Frederick
Frederick County
Citizens Review Board
Jim Grimes
Meta Nash
Marcia Hall
Grady Tallington
Daryl Boffman
Fredenck
Emmitsburg Water Falls Short of EPA Turbidity Standard
Emmitsburg filtration plant briefly failed to meet the EPA turbidity standard after a filter clogged. Three samples tested below 95 percent. The issue was fixed, and residents were not told to boil water. Officials said a public notice was legally required.
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Emmitsburg
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Burkittsville approves moratorium to aid town planners
Burkittsville residents vote to pause review of zoning and land use during an eight month moratorium to allow planners to revisit zoning ordinances aligned with the 1997 Comprehensive Plan. The planning commission expands from five to seven members while appointments face division.
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Burkittsville
Dan Meyer
Planning Commission
Meyer
Jack Moran
Sam Brown
Brown
Commission
Margaret Kennedy
Heidi Campbell Shoaf
Mr. Brown
Joyce Brown
Ms. Kennedy
Middletown urged to relax liquor laws
An advisory Revitalization Committee asks Middletown to loosen its 68 year old beer only rule to allow wine and liquor in restaurants. Commissioner Daphne Gabb backs the plan, noting the aim to attract better dining options and noting current liquor limits for stores and taverns. The change could come via referendum or state request, with no solid timetable or broad input yet gathered.
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Middletown
Daphne Gabb
Gabb
Burgess and Commissioners
Ccuruung
Abby Auments
Gable
Louise
Dea Nh
Burgess Willam Thompson
Thompson
Tie Pups Aquals
Prrate
Veterans Organization
Maryland
Open Space fund shortfall may force budget revisions
Town officials report state grant funds fell short, prompting potential budget reprogramming. Burgess William Thompson notes Open Space funds underperforming. Commissioner Daphne Gable states documents for National Register listing are being prepared. Unanimous votes approved land purchase near WOU Gold Spring and a gas pipeline easement, with no town payment. Joined Local Government Insurance Trust. Allocated 17,500 for a park design, though Thompson warns design approval risks committing funds to over budget projects.
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Middletown
Burgess William Thompson
Daphne Gable
Burgess
Local Government Insurance Trust
Thompson
Middletown High School Band Chooses New Leaders
The Middletown High School Band prepares for contests and travel under Kristen Spade and Kevin Spillane. They recently attended the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy in Westchester College, Pa, for three days of conducting marching techniques and leadership training. Spade becomes senior drum major, Spillane named junior drum major. The marching band will perform at home games.
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Middletown High School
Kristen Spade
Kevin Spillane
George N. Parks
Westchester College
Spade
Spillane
MHS
Doobie Brothers concert aids No Bully group at Harry Grove Stadium
A local grass roots group hosts a September 29 Doobie Brothers Starship concert at Harry Grove Stadium to promote anti bullying awareness. The event aims to be the stadiums largest and will launch nobully.org the same day. Tickets are available at Keys box office by phone or online.
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Harry Grove Stadium
Brunswick
Charles Williams
Santee
Calif
Gary Strakowsky
Summerland Promotions
Joe Freiee
Entation
Nobully.org
Doobie Brothers
San Jose
China Grove
Keys
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