23 Jan 2002
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2002
Page
1
A Frederick County event offers an African American history tour for residents and visitors. The guided walk explores local sites linked to Black communities, leaders, and everyday life, highlighting preservation efforts, archival sources, and community memories.
Frederick County commissioners paused work on the revised zoning ordinance Tuesday amid calls for a more transparent process. A 4-1 vote with Commissioner Thompson opposing set the document aside, with Thursday aimed at outlining a more public friendly path. President David Gray floated deferring to the newly elected board this fall and offered new recommendations.
Frederick County residents opposing land use shifts could petition a countywide vote under a bill filed by State Senators Alex Mooney and Timothy Ferguson for Support of Defenders of Citizens Rights. The move follows the Frederick County Commissioners delaying action on a zoning rewrite while a committee review is considered.
Local customers react to Kmart's Chapter 11 filing amid uncertainty over store closings. Some say discounts lure shoppers, while others critique stock disarray and rising prices. Residents express concern over competition against Wal Mart and hope for a viable recovery.
The state trims 2.1 million for the East Street extension from the transportation budget amid talks over the road path. The plan notes a broader 111 million in cuts last year and shifts in funds for bridges and other projects. Maryland Governor Glendening touts a fiscally responsive capital budget with investments in schools and transportation while SHA negotiates with Frederic City for the East Street alignment and Brick Works objections.
Freder ick mayor Jennifer Dougherty hosted a neighborhood roundtable where residents urged focus on race relations and potential profiling by police. Civic activist Claggett Jones warned of past tensions that led to a former chief’s resignation, while Alderman Baldi stressed defining what constitutes good relations and how it translates locally. The discussion touched on credibility, rights, and the need for clear standards ahead of candidate scrutiny.
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