Democrats urge swift Senate action on family leave bill
The House approved a 12 week unpaid family leave measure 265 to 163. The White House pressed the Senate to pass it quickly, saying Democratic control and the White House should avoid games. The bill would let workers take unpaid leave to care for a new child or a sick relative. Senate leaders planned to meet amid Democratic efforts to resolve the military gays issue.
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Compliance with ADA to be costly for schools
The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act will cost the Frederick County Board of Education 4.2 million to provide full access for the disabled to schools and administrative offices, per a Wednesday study. Board members fear funding will be difficult, with a two year compliance deadline and exceptions for financial burden. Board of County Commissioners president Norman Quist urges joint funding efforts, while Ronald Sundergill notes added strain from Social Security costs and new school construction.
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Frederick County Opens First Youth Center in South End
The county's first youth center opened Wednesday in Frederick at the remodeled South End Civic Association Building on Burck Street. Operated by the Youth Services department, it features a computer room study area and recreational spaces. Darryl Whiten, the department director, led the ceremony and thanked Mayor Paul Gordon, the Board of Aldermen, and volunteers while noting drug concerns and community support from businesses such as Wolf Furniture and Blockbuster Video.
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Detrick project seeks clues on well contamination
Officials from U S Army and Maryland Environment inspect Fort Detrick for buried acid pit in Area B as radar and EM tools aim to locate disposal trench. Trichloroethylene detected in wells near Montevue Lane and Shookstown Road at or above 5 ppb. source not yet confirmed, Fort Detrick cited as possible origin.
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Residents urge hearings on Victor Cullen use changes
About a dozen Sabillasville residents and Frederick County officials backed bills to require public hearings in local communities when state uses change. They said the Victor Cullen Center conversion to a juvenile detention site was announced only in news reports and the Maryland Register. Critics argued the contract for operation was awarded without community warning.
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New Frederick City officer handles community relations under pressure
Officer Jesse Goode Jr takes the newly created community relations role amid scrutiny after a settlement with attorney Willie Mahone. Now in his first week, Goode says the job offers a wonderful opportunity and aims to bridge gaps between residents and police by engaging with community groups and reporting concerns to department decision makers.
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Frederick landlord given 15 days to repair three Market Street apartments
Frederick owner Duk Hee Ro has 15 days to fix widespread violations in three North Market Street units or face fines and condemnation. City inspectors cited collapsing ceilings, no hot water, leaky plumbing, rusted pipes, deteriorating walls, and other hazards after December tenant complaints. Ro says she is working with the city but provided no further comment.
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Mayor and Board Freeze Salaries at Current Levels
Mayor Paul Gordon and the Board of Aldermen informally agreed at a Wednesday workshop to keep salaries steady for the next term. Authorized alderman salaries will be 11800 annually, while the mayor’s is 59000, with some leaders receiving less. Frances Baker froze at 8509, and Gordon began his term at 55000 despite later increments. Continued on Page A.
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Inside The News Become a bird landlord and reap the chirping benefits
A brief agate note teases a feature on bird landlords and the potential rewards of managing urban birds. It hints at a quirky, lighthearted column exploring practical and whimsical aspects of avian tenancy.
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