Carroll Creek complex unveiled at workshop
City officials defend open process as Carroll Creek complex of offices shops and condominiums is shown at a public workshop. Mayor Jam Games and Alderman William Hall deny backroom deals amid claims by Jennifer Dougherty. Richard Griffin of GFDXC notes a 10 month delay for a formal proposal review. Brad Tavel of Main Street Development explains evolving requirements.
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Moratorium on new city development extended
Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes extended the moratorium on new development proposals to curb water demand and secure future capacity. Spokeswoman Jeanette Eleff said the ban remains through Sept 13 and will be renewed month to month. The original moratorium began March 27 and overlapped a nine month annexation and rezoning pause during the election year.
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Frederick zoning clash over plan to curb sprawl
Landowners along U S 15 and near Gambrill State Park oppose a Frederick County Planning Commission proposal to rezone thousands of acres from commercial to agricultural and raise minimum lot size from one to five acres. Speak ers warn of multi million dollar losses and non conforming status for many businesses amid Wednesday public hearing.
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Domestic partners gain FCC health and tuition benefits
Frederick Community College expands benefits to employees partners. Board votes to allow health coverage up to 50 percent and tuition discounts, with about 27 people affected. Thaddeus Goodman opposed. four trustees supported. Campus affinity groups helped push the plan, costing about seven thousand dollars.
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Author claims boys suffer in feminized school system
Michael Gurian told Frederick County educators that a feminized approach leaves boys behind with dropout rates four times higher than girls and nine times as many boys on Ritalin. He argues male and female brains learn differently and that environments feel less male friendly, contributing to lower college enrollment for men.
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