Major sewer line break endangers Walkersville water supply
Nearly a million gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Walkersville aquifer after a Friday blast damaged a sewer line near Glade Road. About 2,500 water customers and nearby residents relying on wells were told to boil water as tests showed no immediate contamination, though officials cautioned until further proof. Explosive Experts, hired to work near Sun Meadow subdivision, reportedly caused the line damage. investigators note the contractor appeared aware of the breach.
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Walkersville
Glade Road
Michael Marschner
Bureau of Water and Sewer
Sun Meadow
South Glade Avenue
Marschner
Mayor to contest HDC ruling on water tower
Mayor Jim Grimes said he will challenge the Historic District Commission decision denying inscribing The City of Frederick on the Carroll Street water tank. He may appeal to the HDC or paint the city name on a nearby tower outside the district. HDC favors preserving spires and architecture over optimizing equipment.
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Jim Grimes
City
Historic District Commission
City of Frederick
Carroll Street
Grimes
Greater Frederick Development Corp
HDC
Grmes
Vernon Street
Mary Kay Quist
Ms. Quist
Meta Nash
Monrovia teen joins National Geographic World advisory board
Jonathan Broscious a 13 year old Monrovia homeschooled student has been named to National Geographic World magazine's advisory board. He is one of four Maryland youths on the 150 member group that helps shape content including proposals like an article on how special effects are created for films.
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National Geographic World Magazine
Jonathan Sroscious
Monrovia
Maryland
Jonathan Broscious
World
National Geographic Society
Jonathan
Spe
Cial
United States
Canada
Magasine
Appeals board rules in favor of hog farm in Frederick County
Frederick County appeals board ruled that Rodney Harbaugh may continue his hog operation near Rocks Ridge, denying the Low's Station Neighborhood Alliance bid to reverse Zoning Administrator Michael Thompson's decision. Board members said opponents waited nearly a year after construction to challenge the permit, framing the dispute as a clash between agriculture and open space while defending farmers' rights.
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Appeals Board
Rodney Harbaugh
Frederick County Board of Appeals
Harbaugh
Low's
Station Neighborhood Alliance
Appeal Board
Michael Thompson
Alpy
William Brennan
Fredeneh County
Ia County
Thompson
Rocks Ridge
Alliance
Harbauot
Maschaugh
Thatson
Frederick awarded 95000 grant for Monocacy River trail
The state granted the City of Frederick 95000 to build a trail linking Kew Parkway and Waterford Park. The city must match the funds. Alderman Hall hailed the project as a key link in the trail system and a boost to recreation. Governor Glendening and Mayor Grimes praised the program as part of Maryland's trail network.
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Frederick
Kew Parkway
Waterford Park
William Hall
Hall
Ing
Monocacy
Frederck
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Jim Grimes
State Highway Administration
Frederick developer wins zoning OK for indoor sports field
John Laughlin secured Board of Zoning Appeals approval for a $25 million, 31,450 square foot indoor sports facility in Worman's Mill Industrial Park Frederick. He expects construction to start in 30 days with a fall opening and plans a 3000 square foot pro shop and a small concession area. A traffic study may be required before any paid spectator events. Additionally the board denied a porch request at 1705 Greenleese Circle in Dear Bought to avoid setting a subdivision precedent.
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Laughlin
Appeals Board
BIA
Mark
Karen Cooper
Greenleese Circle
Dearbought
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Dorothy Tasobsen
National Geographic World
Worman’s Mill
Frederick City
Pamela Reppert
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Creati Ge
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Frededaca News
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