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Walkersville Faces Water Woes and election turmoil
Walkersville endured a volatile year with water quality violations from the Maryland Department of the Environment, a strict sinkhole ordinance, and a failing water system fund prompting a 52 percent rate hike. The burgess seat flipped as Ralph Whitmore took over, amid a major rezoning dispute with 103-29 Limited Partnership over a proposed residential subdivision. Engineers stabilized the Heritage Farm Park water tower after soil erosion raised sinkhole fears, while recycling operations at Heritage Farm Park faced disruption and cleanup.
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Walkersville
Maryland Department of the Environment
Heritage Farm Park
Earth Engineering
May
John L. Thompson Jr
Thon
Burgess
Sidney Bo
Jim Reid
Onl
Ralph Whitmore
Debbie Zimmerman
Mr. Reid
Glade Elementary
Burgess Thompson
103-29 Limited Partnership
103-29
Frederick County
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Court of Appeals
Court of Special Appeals