County zoning hearing both attracts and raises concerns
A Frederick County planning hearing on a 220 page revised zoning ordinance drew pleas for more time and clarity. Attendees including Steve Oder and Marvin Ausherman urged public workshops and extended review while critics warned the draft’s costs and burdens on property owners. The first of three meetings covered the implications of the long awaited ordinance and the upcoming Winchester Hall sessions.
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Steve Oder
Urederek
Planning Commission
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Marvin Ausherman
Ausherman Construction
Carl Thomas
Uortias
Mark Friis
Friis
Core
Gardner
Scott Miler
Bawyer
Mathie Hanis
Miller
Comcast rate hike draws criticism in Rockville Maryland
Montgomery County Council member Marilyn Praisner urged Comcast to roll back a $2.23 monthly rate rise that took effect this week, citing customer service woes and a spike in complaints. Comcast spokesman Brian Edwards defended the increase to cover higher program and operating costs, noting prior freezes since 2000 and improvements in service. Praisner called the move disappointing and said reconsideration would help mend relations with residents.
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Comcast
Montgomery County
Afi
Marilyn .J. Praisner
Sue Reinhold
Brian Edwards
Catoctin Park to Spend Over Two Million on Upkeep
Catoctin Park plans a budget exceeding 2 million dollars for its Annual Performance Plan. Funds cover facility operations visitor services resource preservation and management and park administration. Maintenance includes roads trails electrical water sewer and rail relocations for erosion control while preserving 102 buildings many on the National Register.
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Thourmont
Catottain Park
J. McPoole
Lin Mom
Roger Steintl
Steindl
Steind
Two appointed to plumbing board in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners appointed Jack Cordell and Harald Wayne Peterson Jr. to the Frederick County Advisory Plumbing Board. Commissioner John J. Thompson recused himself citing a conflict of interest and did not vote. Tan Mohler represents the county health department on the board.
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Plumbing Board
Frederick County
Jack Cordell
Harald Wayne Peterson Jr
Frederick County Advisory Plumbing Board
John J. Thomp
Son
Fom
Tan Mohler
Counly Health Department
Firefighter deaths reach record high in 2001
US Fire Administration reports 441 firefighters died in 2001, the most ever. Excluding New York City deaths, 40 percent died of heart attacks, with the World Trade Center collapse causing the largest single incident losses. Maryland totals include Gilmore W. Stilley of Frederick. Official fatality tally to be released in June.
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Emmitsburg
Fire Administration
New York City
World Trade Center
USEA
Marko Bourne
USFA
Lou
Mrc
Bourne
Trade Center
Me Bourne
Botaine
Maryland
Gilmore W. Stilley
Frederick
Stitley
Independent
Mose
Citizens Fire Companies
Frederick Fairgrounds
Man
New York
Kittleman Named To Succeed McCabe In Maryland Senate
Governor Glendening selected Robert Kittleman to fill District 14 Senate seat after Christopher McCabe resigned to head a federal health office. Kittleman, former minority House leader, will complete McCabe’s term begun in 1999 and continues Howard County farmer and Navy veteran with Westinghouse engineering background. Both Howard and Montgomery county Republican committees endorsed him.
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Rockville
Robert ¥. Kittleman
House of Delegates
Christopher McCabe
Parris Glendening
McCabe
U.S. Health and Unman Services
Kittlenan
Senate
Singhly
House Commerce and Government Makters
Rules and
Special Study Commission
Maryland
West Friendship
Howard County
Westinghouse
Kitlleman
NAACP
Howard
Montgomery
Republican Central Committees
Kittleman
Folkers Named Montgomery County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Paul Folkers will take the county post on February 4, handling liaison with municipalities and public interest groups, coordinating technology projects, correspondence, and the performance measurement program. Bruce Romer calls Folkers a strong asset with customer service expertise and public affairs background. Folkers previously held Gaithersburg roles from 1991 to 2008, including deputy city manager, later serving as assistant county administrator in Martin County, Florida. He holds a BA in political science and an MPA from Indiana University.
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Rockville
Gaithersburg
Paul £. Folkers
Montgomery County
Folkers
Bruce Romer
Falkers
Martin County
Fla
Ile
State City
Indiana
Usti
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