Frederick aldermen approve 32.2 million budget 5 cent tax rise
The Frederick Board of Aldermen voted 4 1 to approve a 32.2 million fiscal 1996 97 budget proposed by Mayor Jim Grimes. Frances Baker opposed the plan including the 5 cent property tax hike and a 10 percent water and sewer increase. Grimes said the extra 530 000 will balance the books and noted property taxes will be 1.61 per 100 of assessed value. public works and police are major spending areas. He framed the process as essential and guided by planning.
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Federal funds released for MARC extension to Frederick
Washington officials announce 98 million in federal dollars to complete the Point of Rocks to Frederick MARC extension. CSX ownership and right of way negotiations slow construction with service planned for late 1996 and two Frederick stations proposed along East Street Extension and Md 355 near Monocacy Battlefield.
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Paul Sarbanes
Frederick County seeks raises and transfer tax in legislative plan
Frederick County commissioners are crafting their next year legislative package seeking salary increases for elected officials including county commissioners states attorney sheriff and orphans' court judges and proposing a transfer tax. Current salaries range from 30 000 for commissioners to 108 000 for Baltimore County s attorney and 72 000 for the Montgomery County sheriff, with Frederick County positioned among mid to lower paying counties.
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Washington County
Carroll County
Fort Detrick seeks support for high tech conference center plan
Fort Detrick officials seek local and state backing to gift more than 400 acres off Montevue Lane to a private developer to build a high tech conference center with athletic facilities and a hotel. The base would lease the land for about one dollar, offering soldiers reduced facility access while tax revenue and visitor spending boost Frederick County. The proposal includes a public private partnership to serve current and incoming personnel and aims to select a winning concept within a year.
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Fort Ritchie
Highwall proposed to reduce church noise in Maryland
Maryland Department of the Environment urged Mount Zion United Methodist Church to install a wall along the property line to separate Harp Lane resident G. Lee Teets from the church yard. The measure aims to settle a dispute with The Creative Children's Center and bring a daycare into compliance with noise rules. State officials met with church leaders and center operators to discuss solutions after Teets complained of noise.
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Creative Children’s Center
Construction worker killed by bulldozer near A82
State inspectors ruled a nearby day care center caused excessive noise exceeding state standards, marking the first such nuisance finding. The incident follows a fatal bulldozer accident in which a worker died at 17:45, with police and officials naming individuals and investigating the scene.
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The fragmentary clipping mentions Inside The News and individuals or topics including a beer mentee and names such as gene Lane. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event details or dates to form a coherent news item.
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Bear sighting sparks city curiosity and old dog theories
Residents report a dog nicknamed Bear wandering near central streets. Some recall a long-lost pet connection while others doubt the tale. Local officials urge calm as sightings continue, with residents comparing notes and sharing blurry photos.
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