Mayor weighs civilianizing police jobs in Frederick
Frederick Mayor James Grimes Wednesday night said he is considering civilianizing some police department positions including lieutenants noting none is nailed down. Police officials say the move could save costs on uniforms weapons and cars while sparking morale concerns among officers seeking advancement.
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Police Dept
Frederick
James Grimes
Maj
Ray
Raffensberger
Kevin Grubb
Fraternal Order of Police
Grubb
Jon Kreissig
Bowlus Mill House Nominated for Historic Register
One of Frederick County's oldest homes will be nominated next week for the National Register of Historic Places. The Governor's Consulting Committee will discuss the Bowlus Mill House in Middletown at 10 a.m. Tuesday Feb 28. The meeting is open to the public at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Bowlus
Middletown
Frederick County
Bowlus Mill
Register
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Hh building at 100 Community Place Crownsville
The three story stone house on Old Hagerstown Road near Middletown dates to the early 1800s and was built by the Bowlus family. Paula Reed notes the original flour mill on the site is gone but the house remains in use. George and Barbara Little, now living in England, own the property and rent it year round.
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Community Place
Crownsville
Old Hagerstown Road
Middletown
Paula Reed
Bowlus
Group seeks city funds to upgrade Baker Park playground
Friends of Baker Park Playground Committee urged Frederick Maryland officials to approve 35000 for safety upgrades after citing 48 injuries in the last year. They showcased hazards including hard packed dirt, lack of mulch, and insufficient 2 to 5 year old equipment, proposing a four phase plan.
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Frederick
Friends of
Baker Park
James Grimes
Board of Aldermen
Carol M. Guaccero
Grimes
Maryland governor replaces Hogan and Perdue on UM board
Governor Parris Glendening announced replacements for the University of Maryland Board of Regents, declining to reappoint Ilona Hogan and Frank Perdue. He cited a preference against elected officials on the board and praised Hogan as capable, though her term ends July 1. Hogan expressed disappointment at the method of replacement and wished to suggest candidates.
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Hogan
Board of County Commissioners
Glendening
Ilona
Weather Forecast for Friday in Frederick
The Frederick News Post reports cloudy and breezy conditions on Friday with cooler temperatures. Highs are expected in the Ms.SeePage range. The paper notes the edition is printed on 100 percent recycled paper and is recyclable.
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Cooder
Frederick
BoE Maps Plan to Improve Frederick County School Climate
A Frederick County report shows rising suspensions since 1990 with a surge in 1992 93 and 1993 94, driven by a small group of disruptive students. The board directs creation of a committee to study discipline and adopt steps such as a dress code and enhanced training while stressing staff backing of disciplinary actions. The study cites calls for more counselors, strict home discipline, and balancing attendance goals with student retention.
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Frederick County
David Markee
Markee
Daniel Gadra
Board of Education
James Cartlidge
Markoe
BPW approves 3.5M loan for Amoco Enron Solar firm
ANNAPOLIS The Board of Public Works approved more than 3.5 million in low and no interest state loans to aid Amoco Enron Solar of Frederick. The package includes 1.818 million from DEED and 1.7 million from the Maryland Energy Administration, both with seven year terms and no payments until year five. Frederick city and county add 181 thousand, while the company plans 3.1 to 4 million in its own funds for a 7 million expansion expected to create about 50 jobs and keep the firm in Maryland.
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Board of Public Works
Amoco/Enron Solar
Frederick
Frederick City
Frederick County
Amoco/ Enron
Solar Energy Company
Selarex
Amoco
Enron
Parris Glendening
Louis Goldstein
Lucille Maurer
James Fielder
Department of Economic and Employment Development
Amoco/Enron
Maryland
Virginia
Glendening
Harvey Forest
Dr. Forest
DEED
Maryland Industrial and Commercial Redevelopment Fund
Maryland Energy Administration
eTo
Alfred R. Sharpe 80 Frederick florist dies
Alfred Revell Sharpe 80 a Frederick businessman and florist founder of Edward H. Sharpe Florist and later Sharpe's Flowers Inc died Tuesday Feb 21 at Citizens Nursing Home. He leaves wife Mary Florence Winebrewer Sharpe and four children. He was active in Kiwanis Elks Catoctin Club and local civic groups and enjoyed bantam chickens fishing and opera.
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Frederick
Citizens Nursing Home
Mary Florence
Sharpe
Edward H
Alice Hyde Sharpe
Frederick High School
Edward H. Sharpe
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