Architect and history sleuth unearths county past
Janet Davis, historic sites surveyor for Frederick County Planning Commission, spends most weeks surveying towns and farms for sites of historic interest. She researches deeds, compiles reports, and shares findings with planners when areas may be developed. Her Middletown Valley visit revealed brick barns, springhouses with heart motifs, and a brick farmhouse with patched brickwork, illustrating how trolley-era changes reshaped local towns. Davis holds a master’s in architectural history from the University of Virginia and previously worked in Harford County and Baltimore preservation agencies.
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Middletown
Janet Davis
Europe
CIA
Planning Commission
Ms. Davis
H.S
Dave Montgomery
Montgomery
Mr. Montgomery
University of Virginia
Harford County
Baltimore Commission For Historical and Architectural Preservation
Frederick County Planning Commission
Middletown Valley
Agenda 21 document shaping Rio Declaration enforcement
President Bush says delegates near completion of Agenda 21, a sprawling plan defining how the Rio Declaration requiring polluters to pay for cleanup will be enacted and enforced. Delegates from 178 nations debated funding duties for developed countries and aid for developing nations while others urged focus on the big picture.
City Officials Discuss Contract Language Changes
City officials and attorney N Lynn Tillery met in a closed morning session to decide on language changes in a contract. Grimes then conferred with the FOP negotiating team led by Sgt John Nolte and attorney William Thompson for about two hours to finalize edits amid a public aldermen workshop.
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Gordon
N. Lynn Tillery
Mr Grimes
FOP
John Nolte
William Thompson
Woodford backs Leggitt as Plecs clashes with Bartlett
Woodford lobbied to keep Plecs on the slate while Dr. Bartlett backed Leggitt. Woodford argued Roscoe’s honesty and integrity would suit Congress, but party campaign focus must return to the issues and the candidate.
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Scott Plecs
Woodford
Plecs
Bartlett
Leggitt
Roscoe
City seeks replacement at board meeting on club case
City authorities recommend a replacement after a Board of Aldermen meeting. On April 13 the dance club at 244 8 Jefferson St was cited for occupancy over 487, exceeding floor capacity of 50, illegal seating, false design statements, improper use of the building, unsafe conditions, zoning violations and nuisances. The city warned of fines or closure if violations remained uncorrected. Three days later attorneys Gregory M. Burgee and Danny B. O'Connor of Miles &
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Board of Aldermen
Jefferson St
Gregory M. Burgee
Danny B. O’connor
The
Miles
City Limits appeals dance club occupancy ruling amid code clash
Stockbridge law firm for City Limits sought written clarifications of violations as a prelude to appeal. May 13, Eisenhart stated no further action unless future violations occur. City officials note potential issue: which code applies, state fire code or stricter city standards. Residents had complained about noise and parking before enforcement.
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Stockbridge Law Firm
Eisenhart
Burgee
Mr. O’connor
Com
Ment
Gun confrontation ends in Brooks shooting in Maryland
Autopsy confirms five gunshots from a .22 rifle fatally wounding Mr. Brooks as the incident near his home unfolded around 12 15 a.m. Wastler claimed self defense but authorities found only one firearm nearby. Deputies note Wastler had a special permit tied to his hunting from a vehicle.
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Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Maryland
R Adams Cowley
Baltimore
Wantz
Barnes
Needleman
Eastview residents clash over Kehne Road upgrade plan
Planning officials deem the Kehne Road upgrade very impractical because of steep grades and cliffs along the narrow road. Residents complain they were unaware of three Abington hearings dating back to 1988 and learned of wetlands issues from the Maryland Department of the Environment. Planning Commissioner Joel Anderson opposed the project, urging a continuance. Pete Adcock called for negotiated settlement and asked Mr. Ausherman to monitor construction traffic through Eastview.
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Kehne Road
Abington
M.C. Keegin-Ayer
Maryland Department of the Environment
Planning Commission
Joel Anderson
Ausherman
Pete Adcock
Eastview
New Market Maintains Property Tax Rate and Budgets
New Market approves keeping the property tax rate at 30 cents per $100 of assessed value. The council sets next year’s budget with anticipated revenue of 82,450 and expenditures of 74,020. Bud Rossig urges 7,000 for a two day bicentennial festival focusing on educational crafts from 1793, but council fears low interest and trims the proposal.
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Bud Rossig
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