City adopts long range plan with zoning for later review
The city approved a comprehensive plan focusing on long term goals while delaying zoning changes. Officials also endorsed antennas on water towers with review rights, a new no parking sign policy at $5 a day for metered spots, a labor panel residency rule, a 10 year museum lease at 4852 E Patrick St for $1 first five years then $50,000 yearly, and grants totaling $78,750 for playgrounds and agency operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmersahl
Planning Commission
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
E. Patrick St
Frederick Community Action Agency
Camping host finds purpose in park service work
A Maryland campground host recounts 30 years of crime work and retirement life as he volunteers with the host program. Ranger Miller notes the program's growth and 20 hour weekly shifts. The piece also reports a Baltimore murder case tied to a 52 cent motive, with two suspects charged, and details of camping mishaps and host duties.
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Miller
Coffey
New Jersey
Department of Corrections
Oak Hill
Laurel
Oscoda
Mich
Cunningham Falls
Frederick
Frederick officers stage protest over pay and benefits
Police and city negotiators face public pressure as Frederick officers picket over proposed salary adjustments and cuts to the annual uniform allowance. Alderman Baldi vows talks, while citizens express support for officers amid a deadlock described as mayor imposed. Officers seek to align city salaries with regional peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOP
Frederick
Grubb
Joe Baldi
Martino
Oat Hina
Grimes
Mr. Grimes
Howard Grubb
Freon prices rise as old systems meet new bans and costs
Freon users fear higher R-12 prices next year as CFC production ends and stockpiles dwindle. EPA enforcement tightens, certification costs rise, and shops push R-134a retrofits while dealers warn against unsafe, uncertified repairs amid a 93 degree heat wave and continued A/C demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Dave Phesbus
Spectra Auto Services
Pheobus
Frederick County proposal would allow commissioners to appoint half the school board
Cartlidge urges Maryland lawmakers to seek legislation in Annapolis to let the county commissioners appoint four of seven school board members if the county funds at least half the school budget. County funding is about 9 percent this year. The plan faces concerns over accountability and the lack of public comment. A hearing is set for Sept 5 at Winchester Hall.
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State House
Annapolis
Frederick County
Mark Hoke
Cartlidge
Board of Education
Hoke
Winchester Hall
Kim Lewis
Frederick County Teachers Association
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Fred Risenhart
Baltimore
Leon Yuken Noel
Baltimore County
U.S. Marshal
Noel
Denise Ann Cooke
C.um. Bloomers
Florist & Gifts
Brunswick Shopping Center
Souder Re
Brunswick
Frederick Academy OF the Visitation
Sisters of the Visitation
East
Second Street
Maryland
Brehives
Freon
EPA
Dan Lucero
Mr. Pheobus
Pools, Inc
Prc
Amber Hill Medical Center
Thomas Johnson
Fredenck
Frank J Damancee
David J Levine
Padiatr
Othe Naker al Ae
Dutchwest
Vermont
Regency Harmon-Breckwell
Quadrafire
U.S.A
Baumgardner’s
Railroad Avenue
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Frederick's Ambulance Service
Frederick’s Ambulance Service, Inc
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