Preservation expert challenges Carroll Creek building plan in Frederick
Frederick preservationist officials urge revisions to an $11 billion building project on Carroll Creek citing incompatibility with two nearby historic structures. HDC chairwoman Irene Kirilloff faces recusal over alleged conflict of interest as local attorney Barry Kissin flags possible bias among GFDC supporters. The controversy follows a Zoning Appeals decision granting parking exemption for the project.
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G. Bernard Callan Jr
Frederick County
Callan
Rockville
Marc Silverman
HDC
Mr. Callan
Silverman
Frederick
Barry Kissin
Ms. Kirilloff
City could gain 249000 more in HUD budget plan
Frederick faces a potential 249000 increase in fiscal 2000 HUD funding if Congress approves President Clinton's budget. HUD says the 2000 budget pursues job growth, affordable housing, and welfare-to-work goals, aiming to open new markets and reduce discrimination while aiding aging Americans.
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Frederick
Clinton
HUD
Andrew Cuomo
America
Cuomo
Walkersville residents push to block 250 foot tower plan
Walkersville residents met at St. Pauls Lutheran Church to map a strategy against a 250 foot SPA Towers Inc. communications tower proposed on Grossnickle Farms land. About 20 residents attended as they prepare for the Frederick County Board of Appeals ruling on February 23, voicing concerns over property values and health, while noting rural character and preference for smaller satellites.
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Walkersville
Grossnickle Court
Frederick County Board of Appeals
SPA Towers Inc
Grossnickle Farms Inc
Patrick Volovar
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Dick Floyd
Frederick County
Devon Lane
County accepts Rural Legacy grant for farmland preservation
Frederick County approved a 2.75 million grant from Maryland Rural Legacy to preserve about 24 000 acres from Myersville to U S 340 north of Brunswick and along the Washington County line Easements on 1 500 acres will be bought with funds contributed by the county and partner counties Land trusts and conservation groups participate The board also approved 13 700 000 in water quality and drinking water loans and a 278 828 purchase of 16 new motor pool vehicles plus hiring an outside marketing firm for 50 000
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Frederick County
State of
Gorski
Washington
Montgomery
Central Maryland Heritage League
South Mountain Heritage Society
Tree- Land Foundation
The
Potomac Conservancy
Maryland Department of the Environment
Reich
Ford Road
Buckerstown Force
Adamstown
Braddock Heights
Ted Gregory
Linton, Shafer, and Co
Browning
Gregory
John L. Thompson Jr
Linton, Shafer and Co
Office of Economic Development
Ann Burnside Love
Parents raise concerns to school superintendent
Parents told Superintendent Jack Dale of needs for better communications and voiced worries about Frederick High School overcrowding and Gov. Thomas Johnson High School renovation schedules. The roundtable discussed discipline limits, with officials aiming to keep a safe, high quality environment for students.
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Jack Dale
Frederick High School
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Dr. Dale
Montgomery County Smoking Ban Hearings Draw Sharp Divide
A heated Montgomery County council hearing debated the proposed ban on smoking in all restaurants and bars, with supporters arguing for public health and opponents warning of economic ruin for dining and tourism. Business owners, staff, and smokers packed the room, voicing fears of job losses and revenue drops, while health advocates cited secondhand smoke risks and urged a ban without broad exceptions. The debate highlighted tensions between public health aims and economic impact on the hospitality industry.
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Rockville
Maryland
Montgomery County
Howard County
Leo Mathias
Wheaton
Thomas Lee
Montgomery United
al Ertel
Benjamin Wygal
Montgomery County Commission On Health and Adventist Health Care
Council
Sharon
Breedlove
Brendan Flanagan
Restaurant Association of Maryland
Potomac
Tyson's Corner
Bethesda
Flanagan
Dan Gallagher
Alfred Muller
Friendship Heights
Commission For Women
American Heart Association
American Cancer Society
Ellen Besner
Councilo
Maryland Hotel and Motel Association
Frank Boston
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Ae McKissin
City
Board Zoning Appeals
Ike Wilson
News-Post
Bill Green
Jeremy Feigley
Thomas E. Rice
Thurmont Park
Main
Church Streets
Christopher Scinta
Robert E
Rob” Watkins
Cna’s & Companions
Americh
Ste Aece
Viera Lou
MontCo
Vaek
de Mikes
Homewood
Crumland Farms
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