Monocacy Village residents press assessment protests
Frederick County homeowners in Monocacy Village protested a 20 to 46 percent rise in their property assessments, arguing higher taxes fund roads and schools. Officials expect a tax-rate drop from $2.40 to about $2.23 as assessments catch up, with hearings held for homeowners and emphasis on review of assessment worksheets.
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Frederick County
Monocacy Village
John F. Englebrecht
Frederick
East Street
Winchester Hall
Englebrecht
Carl
General Assembly
Annapolis
Civic Association
Frank McKnight
Association
William L. Haugh Jr
Haugh
Action
Urbana zoning rezoning plan sparks big public debate
At Urbana the Planning Commission faces sharp criticism over a new Comprehensive Plan that would allow up to 8500 acres for residential growth, limiting some zones while expanding others. Residents warn of crowded schools and costs, urging adherence to planning rules and watershed infrastructure.
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Green Valley
Urbana
Planning Commission
Lawrence W. Johnson
Urbana Civic Association
Andrew Stancroft
John Shapiro
Shapiro
Donald Foster
Foster
Johnson
Runkles
John Snyder
Civic Association
Green Valley Area
New Market
Earl Smith
Runkies
Steve Poteat
Sugarloaf Mountain
Edward Wesley
Monocacy Battlefield National Park
Douglas Hardin
Eastalco Prepares for Electrical Shortage Across Community
The Eastalco plan warns of a looming coal shortage endangering workers and residents. Officials anticipate Carter action before critical levels. voluntary cuts start at 40 days with 30 day targets for advertising lights and hours, leading to layoffs and rotating service cuts by early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastalco
McCardell
Eastalca
Reeder murder case linked to missing woman from lounge
The tale details how Miss Reeder vanished after talking with a man at a lounge while two friends stayed nearby. Her parents, fearing Christmas silence, traveled to Florida and later identified clothing and jewelry. dental records confirmed her identity. Deputies note no confirmed link to another 12 deaths but do not rule it out. The victim, a pharmaceutical clerk, had pursued waitress work and studied as an airline stewardess before dropping out.
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John Riddenour
Riddenour
Miss Reeder
Florida
Daugher
Sheriff's Department
Reeders
Sheriff's Office
Reeder
Frederick
Merrill Stebbins
Pinellias County
YMCA Judo Classes Open for All at Frederick Armory
Registration open for YMCA Judo programs led by Bob Cliser at Frederick Armory on Mondays and Thursdays 7 to 9 pm. Club registered with AAU and United States Judo Association. Fees vary by age and membership status with in person or mail registration available and United Way affiliation noted.
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YMCA
Frederick Armory
Bob Cliser
A.A.U
United States Judo Association
Frederick County
North Market St
Frederick
United Way Agency
Frederick City Greets New Administration In Bipartisan Reception
Officials and supporters from both parties attended a Wednesday night reception at Watsons Family Restaurant honoring Frederick Citys new administration. GOP leaders praised unity while Democrats welcomed four party members to the Board of Aldermen and outlined priorities including tax relief, flood control, housing, and senior services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson's Family Restaurant
Republican State Central Committee
Wilbur Ford
Democratic State Central Committee
Ford
Betty E. Rice
GOP
Frederick City
James
Grimes
Grimes Truck Center
U.S. 40-W
Lincoln $. Stull
Frederick
Local bank displays works of Damascus artist Burdette
Stephen Wallace Burdette of Damascus has several paintings on display at the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank main office. The exhibit runs during regular bank hours from January 6 to February 6 at the North Market and East Second Streets location. Some works will be for sale. Giovanni Bernini, famed builder of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, was born in 1598.
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Bartgis
C&p Telephone Company
Murphy
Ronald N. Young
Glenmore V. Rice
James E. McClellan
C. Elizabeth Burker
Donald H. Hiltner
Richard C. Brady
DeLauter
Stephen Wallace Burdette
Damascus
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
North Market
East Second Streets
Giovanni Bernini
St. Peter's Basilica
Rome
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Armintrout
John M. McCardell
Carter
Lorene W. Bowlus
Loi Stellal
Bankamericard
Cla
March of Dimes
ALL Children’s
Clearwater
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