County Adopts Budget After Long Negotiations
The county approved its fiscal year budget amid a six month process marked by hours of sessions and negotiations. Officials adopted a $20.4 million general budget and $11.2 million capital improvements plan, with final approval occurring in a public meeting on Tuesday.
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Hogan and Hogan clash over voting role at meetings
Frederick County commissioners heatedly debated Ilona Hogan's right to vote on issues she may not attend, as Hogan leaves for a Bechtel senior post. Tuesday's session covered land use changes in Adamstown, a $1544 qudhuni budget, education funding, and a six year capital plan.
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Frederick County denies Monocacy Ventures adult community rezoning
Frederick County Commissioners rejected a 395 acre plan off Ed McClain Road to rezone from agriculture to a 1050 unit gated active seniors community. The 4-1 vote, with Terre Roy Rhoderick as the sole supporter, followed a contentious debate over public facilities tests and plan updates, with discussions of a potential one year reapplication ban and county infrastructure offers totaling 9.3 million.
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Heat pushes area to pools as temps reach near 90
With school out in Frederick, crowds flocked to local pools to cool off. At Glade Town Community Pool Erin Weimert noted about 30 to 40 visitors across the hot days, while Edward P Thomas Municipal Pool drew roughly 220 by mid afternoon. Officials expect more as heat and school breaks continue amid a forecast calling for partly cloudy skies, possible late showers, and heat index around the upper 90s.
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First graders share tips for incoming kindergartners
Sabillasville Valley and Yellow Springs first graders offer advice for next year’s kindergartners. They warn against taking belongings, kissing on school grounds, and forgetting seats on time. Students discuss behavior, routines, and even classroom foods as reassurance and fun.
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Allegheny Power workers union votes to pursue strike
The Utility Workers Union of America urges Allegheny Power employees to reject the final contract and authorize a strike, a first in two years, with 1,165 members under System Local 102. The executives cite two concerns: reduced hospital contributions and stricter work rules. Voting by Frederick-area workers proceeds today with results due after all ballots are counted.
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Jay Mason
Hastake
Mason Sand
Mason
Sterner
Chones
Ameet 4
Dauthonze
Vn Oterher
Frederick
Order of Police Union
West Seventh Street
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Systemt Canal 102
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