Grimes backs 6 percent annual city pay hike
Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes said he will seek a 6 percent yearly raise for city employees until they reach the proper salary scale. He proposed a 32.2 million dollar budget for 1996 97 and a 5 cent tax increase with a public hearing tonight. Approximately 191 workers would benefit from the raises linked to a police contract settlement and studies comparing pay with similar jurisdictions.
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Nature study retreat and conference center planned near Thurmont
The Merle Thorpe Jr. Charitable Trust won conditional planning approval for a 29 acre site on Mink Farm Road to host hiking trails picnic areas and a 9740 square foot dormitory style conference center. It would serve undergraduate graduate and youth study groups with environmental programs and teacher school partnerships while charging fees for upkeep and aiming to start construction this fall.
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Black bear sighted near South Street in Frederick
Three witnesses reported a small black bear behind Southern States and Frederick Brickworks on South Street. Police found a pawprint and notified the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. DNA warns residents not to feed the bear as it may return. The bear weighs about 150 pounds and stands three feet tall.
Development plan proposed for Carroll Creek site in Frederick
Local officials and business leaders heard a presentation on a 14 acre Carroll Creek development. ZHA Inc proposed land adjustments to boost marketability and unify multiple sites. Plans include entertainment and a festival ground with a nationwide landscape design competition and mixed use in downtown.
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Frederick County population grows by 28000 since 1990
County planners report January population at 178000 and project 267000 by 2020. Growth driven by people moving from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, with 60 percent of 89850 workers employed in county. Fort Detrick Campus remains largest employer with about 4700 staff.
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Board unveils new contract proposal for Frederick County teachers
The Frederick County School Board negotiators announced a fresh contract counterproposal to the Frederick County Teachers Association, withholding details until discussion. Assistant superintendent Mark Blom labeled it a financial offer aimed at addressing a senior-teacher pay request of $130,000, after the board rejected a 1996-97 plan lacking a cost-of-living raise. The board and FCTA will meet today to discuss the counterproposal and its potential impact on raises for longtime staff.
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Miranda rights anniversary and police procedures noted
A fragmentary reflection marks the 3rd anniversary of the Miranda v Arizona ruling requiring police to inform suspects of constitutional rights. The text references law enforcement officers and the public’s familiarity with crime shows and police procedure.
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