Policy shift may cost housing agencies some funding
Frederick officials approved 494000 in Community Development Block Grant funds but plan next year to target CDBG money to home ownership rather than rentals. Habitat for Humanity and Advocates for the Homeless face potential funding loss as the city pivots to home ownership with 60000 for Habitat and 125000 for Advocates to buy and renovate a home at 169 W Patrick St.
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Thomas Niblock
Habitat
Martin French
W. Patrick St
French
Ann Ryan
Advocates
Clinton
Congress
Frederick
Mr. French
Speeding in Linganore prompts call for action on private roads
Linganore residents tension over speeding on Lake Linganore Association private roads. Officials discuss bylaws for fines and speed bumps as Francis Kreyfa studies legal options. Residents like Felix urge slower driving to protect children and families, while volunteers on Twin Lake Drive report some progress.
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Board of Directors
Kendall
Francis Kreyfa
Association
Mr. Felix
Lake Singapore
Funding Debate at MSD Addresses Per Pupil Spending
A Montgomery County task force discussed funding MSD’s deaf education, considering tying per pupil spending to local public schools, county contributions, or tax options. Suggestions included revising the state funding formula and creative approaches as budgets tighten. Members include Sen John Derr and Delegate Louise Snodgrass.
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Gested
John Derr
Frederick Washington
Hecht
MSD
Tucker
Sible
Eloise Foster
Department of Budget and Management
Taskforce
Louise Snodgrass
Derr
Frederick County school board weighs capital plan and growth
The Frederick County Board of Education discussed a 1999 2003 Capital Improvements Program totaling 188.6 million dollars with county funding of 128.3 million and state aid. A public hearing is set for August 28 at Monocacy Middle School to present enrollment projections and plan viability amid concerns of overbuilding and potential zero population growth. The board also noted declines in racial incidents, signed a teachers association contract, and approved poverty grants for five elementary schools and a program to aid at risk kindergarten students.
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Walkersville
Middletown
CIP
Monocacy Middle School
Barnes
Heather Ridge
Spring Ridge
South Frederick
Urbana
Gordon Cooley
Estes Lockhart
Cooley
Emmitsburg
North Frederick
Waverley
Carroll Manor
Role models guide woman to a lifelong career and book
The narrative follows Ms. Gor as she builds a career through mentors and self esteem. Her high school Spanish teacher inspired her to teach, then Bell Atlantic and Fred Pryor Seminars shaped leadership coaching. She emphasizes networks, adaptability, humor, and helping women to pursue a sustained passion.
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Ms. Gor
Allentown
Maryland
Bell Atlantic
Fred Pryor
Clinton Wage Bill Passes House and Senate amid Business Pushback
Business owners in Clinton report opposition to the wage increase. The legislation clears the House 354 to 72 and the Senate 76 to 22. Accountant Tom Ochsenschlager of Grant Thornton in Washington calls it a Democratic victory while noting small business provisions may have influenced Republican support.
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House
Senate
Tom Ochsenschlager
Grant Thornton
Washington
Frederick man charged with trespass at Sagner housing complex
Dwain A. Hall, 21, was charged with trespassing at the Sagner housing complex Monday night and held without bail in Frederick County Adult Detention Center. Police said a computer check after arrest showed he was wanted for a violation of probation.
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Frederick
Sagner
Dwain A. Hall
Frederick County
Hall
Frederick City
Pleasants and Eyler push rubblefill appeal to Maryland Court of Appeals
Pleasants and Eyler told commissioners their private rubblefill venture, funded with their savings, was blocked by a solid waste floating zone. Eyler’s request was denied and a closed session was held. A written proposal may be discussed in open forum. a ruling sets 45 days to file another appeal.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Mr. Pleasants
Eyler
John
Mr. Eyler
Mark Hoke
Hoke
Pleasants
Missing Maryland teen Deanna Ellsworth sought by police
Missing 14 year old Deanna Ellsworth from Tiamsville last seen Monday with boyfriend Robert Weaver of Wiamsville. She stands 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 105 pounds. Anyone with information should call Maryland State Police at 663-3101.
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Deanna Ellsworth
Tiamsville
Maryland
Robert Weaver
Wiamsville
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