Balancing Downtown Sidewalk Signage and Clutter in Frederick
Citizens debate public right of way rules for sidewalk signs, planters, and outdoor seating. Proposals include strict placement rules near building fronts, preserving pedestrian flow, repairing uneven brick sidewalks, and limiting junky displays while maintaining downtown character.
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Frederick
East Patrick Street
North Market Street
North Market
East Church Street
The New Parris Glendening flips image in Maryland race
Roy Meachum argues that Governor Glendening curried favor with environmental groups and business interests to win re election. He cites a $25 million plan for Chapmans Landing and a shift on a connector road as evidence of opportunistic politics. He contrasts Sauerbrey with Townsend ties and condemns Annapolis politics as self serving and unaccountable.
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Richard Nixon Puble
Charles County
Potomac
Baltimore
Sun
Maryland
Glendenine
Chapman's Landing
Washington Post
Washington
Glendening
Eilen Sauerbrey
Washington Metro
Chapman
Sauerbrey
Casper Taylor
Treasury
Iis
Cumberland
Virginia
George Bush
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
GOP
Bush
Dick Bennett
General Assembly
Ellen Sanerbrey
Annapolis
Parris
Clinton campaigner with Arkansas sales tax pledge questioned
A retrospective look at Bill Clinton’s early 1990s approach to taxation shows him proposing a state sales tax increase with promised exemptions for purchases by the poor. A delegation of low income citizens urged targeted relief, and Clinton assured agreement and changes.
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Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Little Rock
Clinton
Clinton legacy at stake amid claimed executive privilege
Nat Hentoff warned that changes threaten a bill while the president faces criticism over executive privilege and secrecy. The piece argues the presidency will endure but Clinton's historical standing may suffer, noting faltering race dialogues and suggesting funds from his defense should aid White House staff.
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Clinton
Marcia Clark
White House
Monica Lewinsky
Dorothy
Toto
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Frederick volunteers win 25th anniversary cap for Md towns under 20k
The Independent Hose Company No 1 of Frederick won the 25th anniversary Maryland volunteer fire companies cap for cities under 20 000 population at Riverdale. The Frederick team ran 25 feet and doused a target at 50 feet in 18 seconds led by Buck Wisner with members Widdington Powell Fleishman Rice James Rice Baker and Oden. In Fredericks detachment notes the National Guard unit at Camp Ritchie was praised for resourcefulness by Lt Col Lewis G Smith, while recruiter Pete Wrona visited Winchester Hall to recruit Frederick men 17 to 29. Planning for Kemptown Elementary School was approved by the Frederick County Board of Education. Helicopter traffic at Camp David tied to the September 5 summit between Sadat and Begin. The Farmers Market moved to the former poultry building at Frederick Fairgrounds. Gen Orwin C Talbot of the Maryland Historical Trust urged county advisory committees to keep trust personnel from tunnel vision in Annapolis.
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Independent Hose Company No. 1
Frederick
Maryland
Riverdale
St Charles
Buck” Wisner
Harry Widdington
Bob Powell
Jack Fleishman
Carl Rice
James Rice
Lester Baker
Ike Oden
National Guard
Camp Ritchie
Lewis G Smith
B.O Thomas Jr
Orwin C. Talbot
The
Maryland Historical Trust
Annapolis
Unbelted Child Hurt In Frederick City Bus Crash
Sandra Michel reports her daughter and day care children were not strapped in on a Frederick City Transportation bus. A sudden stop to avoid a car caused passengers to slam into seats, leaving injuries including a possible fractured nose. She questions why seat belts are not used or enforced on school and city buses and criticizes inspections.
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Fredenck City Transportation
Frederick C:ty
County
Ned Ferris Backed in Sheriff Campaign Amid Zero Tolerance Debate
A local reader endorses Edwin Ned Ferris for sheriff citing zero tolerance as key to safe communities. The letter contrasts Ferris with Sheriff Jim Hagg, notes Ferris’s family, and appeals to parents concerned about school overcrowding and public safety.
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Edwin
Ned” Ferris
Ned
Jim Hagg
Ned Ferris
Nedis
Letters on community needs and voting in Sept 15
The letter argues for Ned's goals restoring safety in schools and improving sheriff’s office accessibility. It urges voter participation, notes concerns about morale and leadership, and calls for delaying funding decisions until plans for new industries and job creation are presented. James Prandle.
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Ned
Sheriffs Office
Sheriff’s Office
Industrial zoning debate over North Rosenteck Farm parcel
The 1988 annexation for light industry tied escrowed funds for Jobs Pathway with a 1995 M-2 zoning change. Proponents argue tax benefits from industry justify the CSR Hydro Conduit cement plant on a fast track, while critics cite environmental and resident-local economy impacts and question long term returns versus residential value.
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Rosenteck
CSR Hydro
Target
Borders
Braddock Heights Roller Rink Fire Saddens Local Community
Lori Rice laments the August 19 arson that destroyed Braddock Heights roller rink. She recalls childhood memories, friendships, and the rink as a cherished, affordable local pastime, noting the loss of a piece of county history and hoping for a new venue to create future memories.
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Braddock Heights
Hagerstown
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post Policy
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive letters signed with full name address and both home and business phone numbers for verification. Some letters are abridged for space. poetry or religious verse are not published. volume may prevent publication. Send by mail to 200 E. Patrick St or P.O. Box 578 Freder ick MD 21705, or by fax 301-662-8299 or email letters fredericknewspost.com.
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Fredenck News Post
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St. P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
Owspare
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