County reviews solid waste plans
Frederick County officials reviewed the solid waste management plan through 2010 at a workshop. The draft envisions a county franchised hauler system to unify recycling, with debates over private landfills, government role, and protection for small haulers. Public comment covered landfills, interstate waste rules, and the costs and benefits of a site at Schroder Farm.
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Assaes
Ronald Sundergull
David Gray
Donald R Voet
Post Buckles
Schuh and Jerrigan
Commissioners Workshop
Pedgy Kelly
Citizens For Responsible Land
Lie My Kelly
Vogt
Supreme Court
Reids Ford Road
Schroder
Ford Road
Michael Baltzell
Rastaleo
County eyes bigger role in teen dances sponsored by sheriff
Frederick County commissioners weigh shifting control of teen dances from Rotary Club to the Parks and Recreation Department. Sheriff Harbaugh and Kingsbury to draft a formal proposal for policy change, while budget limits spark caution about expanding county involvement. CIP funds short by about 450000 impact Winchester Hall renovation and ALS facility as design continues.
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Frederick County
Gillingsburs
Parks and Recreation
Department of Public Works
Oriefing
Rotary Club
Sheriff 5
Carl Harbaugh
Ofice
Parks Department
Kingsbury
Kings Yuts
Gail 3O~erman
Public Works
CIP
Winchester Hall
Gray
River cleanup wins Take Pride in America award for Monocacy group
The Monocacy Watershed Conservancy plus local nonprofits were honored in Washington for cleaning streams and planting 19000 trees this year. The Take Pride in America award, presented by Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan, recognizes volunteers and businesses aiding wise resource use. The award highlights 44 projects with community impact and national reach.
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Elfis
Craip
America
Washington
Andy Sichals
Seruanes
Neto
Lujan
Nurse and Red Cross volunteer Phyllis Nowell honored for service
Phyllis Nowell of Frederick has spent 35 years helping others through blood drives and nursing. A widow since April, she plans retirement but continues weekly visits to six nursing home residents. Her long career spans World Wars, Navy service, public health work, and a vow to save lives while inspiring others.
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Redross
Frederick
Mrs Nowell
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Baltimore
Newell
Navy Nurse Corps
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
California
Veterans Administration Hospital
Santa Monica
Nowell
Red Cross
Frederick County
Middletown OKs storage and sale of propane gas
Middletown's Board of Appeals granted a special exception for Middletown Farm and Fuel to store and sell propane on South Church Street and approved a 1,000 gallon variance for bulk storage beyond the 60,000 gallon limit. The plan includes tanks screened from view with shrubs. planning commission also approved the site plan despite questions about prior actions and parking markings.
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Middletown
Board of Appeals
South Church Street
Tim Blaser
Blaser
Town Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Mike Kefauver
Kefauver
Church Street
John Marsh
Washington Street
Sabotage Ruled Out in White Oak Facility Explosion
Investigators in Montgomery County Maryland ruled out sabotage in a recent explosion at a research center. The incident may cost about 75000 dollars in repairs to the facility and surrounding areas. Diane Palermo, a facility spokeswoman, said nothing pointed to sabotage. The Navy Judge Advocate General and an independent investigative office expect to determine the cause within several weeks.
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White Oak. Md
Montgomery County
Diane Palermo
Navy
Judge Advocate General
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